Solution UK Ltd - Advanced Spot and Stain Course

21st April 2008
The Leicester Racecourse and Conference Centre
Course Instructors: Derek Bolton & Steve Carpenter

08.45 - 9.00 Registration and coffee.

09.00 - 09.15 Introduction:

09.15 - 09.30 What is a spot and what is a stain?

09.30 - 10.00 The Survey :
Identifying any pre-existing damage, various tests for shrinkage, dye bleed/migration, and tensile strength.

10.00 - 10.45 Identification of Textile Fibres:
A look at the various substrates and their reactions to stain removal chemicals.

10.45 - 11.00 Coffee.

11.00 - 11.45 The Chemistry of Spot & Stain removal:
Chemical use in relation to fabrics and soil types.
The importance of pH.
Do Protectors actually work?
Health & Safety considerations.

11.45 -12.30 The Basic Spot & Stain Kit:
All the tricks of the Trade in a box.

12.00 - 13.15 Buffet Style Lunch.

13.15 -14.00 Spotting Techniques:
The main objective is to remove the spot or stain, wherever possible, without damaging the substrate.

14.00 - 16.30 Practical stain removal:
An opportunity for delegates to try some of the stain removal products, equipment and procedures.

The course is limited to 15 places so that attendees can interact with the instructors.

Book your place via this page or call the Solution UK office on Tel: 01208 79450

Cost per person £75.00 plus VAT, payable in advance, non refundable.

Lunch and refreshments included.