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EXPERT TRAINING TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS
With over 35 years of experience in running professionally recognised
courses, our training programme covers all of today’s key floor and fabric
cleaning disciplines and more, giving you the skills you need to maximise
your performance and drive your business forward.
Clear and practical, each course uses face-to-face instruction and
step-by-step demonstrations by dedicated Prochem trainers so you gain the
knowledge and confidence to clean to the highest professional standards.
With each course, you will receive a comprehensive reference manual to help
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2-Day Carpet Cleaning
Aimed at cleaning newcomers as well as those wishing to improve their skills
or set up their own cleaning business, this superb in-depth course
incorporates all the theoretical and practical elements of our 1-day course
on the first day, with further guidance on surveying, pricing, timing and
setting up your own business, and more advanced techniques including rug
cleaning on the second day. The two days can be attended consecutively or at
separate times, but it is necessary to have attended the first day or a C1
in order to attend the second day.
Code TRA-C2 £198.00
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
CARPET CONDITIONS
Soil levels, Wear and fixings,
Soil types
CARPET CLEANING METHODS
Dry cleaning, Low moisture methods,
Hot water soil extraction, Combination cleaning
CARPET CONSTRUCTION
How to identify tufted or woven, Carpet backings
and related risks
FIBRE IDENTIFICATION
Natural or synthetic and related problems, Burn
test
CHEMISTRY OF CLEANING
pH scale, Correct use of products,
Dye bleed test
STAIN REMOVAL
How to test for solvent or water soluble stains,
Application techniques, A - Z spotting guide
SPECIAL TREATMENTS
Deodorisers, Protectors,
Sanitisers, Antistatic,
Neutralisers
HOW TO CARRY OUT A PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION
On-site survey, Timing and pricing for profit
RUG CLEANING
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All courses include a comprehensive
reference manual
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1-Day Carpet Cleaning
A
comprehensive course for carpet cleaners, contract businesses and public sector operatives. This instructive and
information-packed day covers carpet construction, fibre
identification, approved cleaning methods, stain removal,
protective treatments and much more.
Code TRA-C1 £99.00
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
CARPET CONDITIONS
Soil levels, Wear and fixings, Soil types
CARPET CLEANING METHODS
Dry cleaning, Low moisture methods, Hot water soil extraction, Combination
cleaning
CARPET CONSTRUCTION
How to identify tufted or woven, Carpet backings and related risks
FIBRE IDENTIFICATION
Natural or synthetic and related problems, Burn test
CHEMISTRY OF CLEANING
pH scale, Correct use of products, Dye bleed test,
STAIN REMOVAL
How to test for solvent or water soluble stains, Application techniques, A -
Z spotting guide
SPECIAL TREATMENTS
Deodorisers, Protectors, Sanitisers, Antistatic, Neutralisers
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1-Day Upholstery Cleaning
A practical 1-day course designed for professional and contract cleaners in
the domestic and commercial cleaning market. Covering all types of fabric
cleaning, this valuable course examines everything from inspecting and
testing to wet and dry cleaning of upholstery, leather and fine textiles.
Code TRA-U1 £99.00
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
UPHOLSTERY CONDITIONS
Soil levels, Wear and fading, Soil types
UPHOLSTERY CLEANING METHODS
Low moisture, Dry cleaning, Wet cleaning, Leather cleaning
FIBRE IDENTIFICATION
Natural or synthetic, Tensile strength test, Burn test
FABRIC TYPES & REACTION TO CLEANING
Flat weave, Velvets, Tapestry, Cotton prints
PROFESSIONAL SURVEY CHECK & TESTS FOR
Dye bleed, Wet or dry cleaning, Shrinkage, Soiling, Distortion, Fillings,
Swealing
CHEMISTRY OF CLEANING
pH scale, Correct use of products
STAIN REMOVAL & SPECIAL TREATMENTS
Water or solvent soluble stains, Deodorisers, Fabric protectors
FURNITURE CLASSIFICATION CHART FOR TIMING AND PRICING
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1-Day Hard Floor
Cleaning & Maintenance
Get to
grips with identifying and maintaining a wide range
of floor surfaces. Features practical demonstrations in
Prochem’s custom-built training area and is ideal for
professional cleaners, contract cleaners and hospital
and local authority staff.
Code
TRA-HF1 £99.00
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
CLEANING SYSTEMS FOR
Initial treatments including wood sanding, stripping, sealing, Regular
maintenance, Periodic treatments
RECOGNITION OF FLOORING TYPES
Vinyl, Quarry tile, Linoleum, Rubber, Marble, Safety flooring, Granite,
Concrete, Terrazzo, Cork, Wood, Ceramic tile, Laminate, Terracotta,
Limestone, Slate, Epoxy resin
CLEANING TASKS
Mopping techniques, Spray cleaning, Scrub cleaning, Burnishing
CORRECT USE OF
Detergents, Polishes, Seals, Maintainers, Machines, Pads and brushes
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO FAULTS AND CURES
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1-Day Stain Removal Course

This is an advanced course for those wishing to improve their skills in
stain removal and who have already taken a 1-day carpet cleaning course or
have a clear understanding of the chemistry of cleaning. An in-depth course,
it incorporates a comprehensive overview of all the available stain removal
products with hands-on practice in the correct application of these
products. There will be brief revision of fibre identification and carpet
and fabric construction and further guidance on sanitising, odour control
and protector treatments for both carpets and upholstery fabrics.
Code TRA-SR1 £99.00
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
IDENTIFICATION OF STAINS:
Their origin and how they affect different types of fibres and construction.
Asking the right questions.
Assessing the extent of damage and likelihood of removal.
Water soluble stains.
Solvent soluble stains.
Dye stains etc.
CHEMISTRY OF CLEANING:
Understanding the importance of pH in stain removal.
Testing the stain.
STAIN REMOVAL KIT:
Products, equipment and machines.
COMPREHENSIVE STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE:
Hands-on practice.
APPLICATION TECHNIQUES:
Basic application tips; advanced methods for difficult stains.
FURTHER TREATMENTS:
Odour control – Sanitising - Protectors
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Some comments
from our first Stain Removal Course
13th June 2013
"Well worth it - hands-on really helpful - training facilities fantastic
- Phil and Adam fantastic. Many thanks."
"Manuals are excellent - of the three
courses the stain removal was the most interesting for me - hands on very
useful and timing excellent - manual contains lots of info and easy to read.
The course was well worth it." |
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Course Booking Information
All training courses include coffee, lunch, tea,
reference manual and training certificate.
Reservations should be confirmed by Maestro,
Visa, Mastercard, etc, or by forwarding a
cheque payable to
Prochem Europe Ltd together with a completed booking
form, in advance of the course date.
Booking forms can be downloaded by clicking the image to the left (PDF format) and
should be returned to Prochem Europe Ltd. with your payment.
All prices are per person and exclusive of VAT.
Alternatively you can now
book and pay for you training course on-line at
www.prochem-uk.com.The numbers on each course are restricted
and we regret that a catering charge will be made
for non-attendance or late cancellations and
change of course date. Lunch will be provided on
all courses with a vegetarian option. Unfortunately we cannot cater for any
special dietary needs requirements.
Reservations will be
confirmed by letter and will include course
timetable and travel directions. For
up-to-date details
of course timetables and scheduled dates contact our
Training Department on 020 8974 1515 or refer to
the dates below.
All courses include a comprehensive reference manual.
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TRAINING COURSE DATES |
2013 - CHESSINGTON |
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CODE |
COURSE TYPE |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
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C2 |
2 Day Carpet Cleaning |
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5/6 |
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9/10 |
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11/12 |
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24/25 |
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26/27 |
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C1 |
1 Day Carpet Cleaning |
15 |
26 |
26 |
30 |
21 |
25 |
16 |
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3 |
15 |
12 |
10 |
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U1 |
1 Day Upholstery
Cleaning |
16 |
- |
27 |
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22 |
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17 |
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4 |
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13 |
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HF1 |
1 Day
Hard Floor Cleaning |
22 |
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5 |
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14 |
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9 |
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10 |
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5 |
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SR1 |
1 Day
Stain Removal |
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13 |
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TBA |
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