Southern Rail UK Trial Fabric & Carpet Protection

by PSP NZ | Nov 8, 2023 | Case Studies

Southern Rail UK Trial Fabric & Carpet Protection

SOUTHERN RAIL TRIALS FIBER PROTECTOR

Can a fibre protection product extend the cleanliness and lifespan of public transport fabric seats and carpet? We all know public transport fabric seats and carpet can become stained and dirty very quickly, so will a fibre protection product keep customers satisfied while using the public train system?

THE CHALLENGE

Southern Rail faced challenges with their seats and carpets becoming stained and dirty, leading to dissatisfied passengers and escalating cleaning expenses to maintain the expected level of vehicle presentation. The cleanliness of seats and carpets plays a pivotal role in passenger satisfaction, making it a top priority for train operators. However, achieving and preserving a spotless appearance demands considerable time and cost investment.

THE SOLUTION

Unipart Rail enthusiastically endorsed the Fiber ProTector textile protection system as a solution to minimise daily deep cleaning efforts and the related expenses. Multiple trials were conducted, and the cleaning staff received comprehensive training. One of the trials took place at the Southern Selhurst Depot in South London, where Fiber ProTector was expertly applied using a pressure sprayer, ensuring thorough coverage of the seats and carpets in their passenger transport vehicles.

The positive outcomes of these trials paved the way for more efficient and cost-effective maintenance practices.

The process was straight forward and fairly quick with the application to a full carriage only taking approximately 20 minutes.

HOW WILL THIS HELP SOUTHERN RAIL?

With Fibre ProTector, spills and stains can be swiftly eliminated from the fabric, preventing permanent staining. This efficient stain resistance makes cleaning quicker and easier, requiring only a damp microfiber cloth and a speedy vacuuming process. As a result, labour time and the need for cleaning products are significantly reduced, leading to a remarkable extension in the lifespan of the fibers and maintaining the fabrics and carpets’ vibrant, “new-like” appearance.

The life of Fiber ProTector for this Southern Rail application is long lasting and will only require to be reapplied every 2-3 years.

THE RESULT

Southern Rail are extremely pleased with the performance of the Fiber ProTector product and are implementing the application of Fiber ProTector across their entire fleet.

The following are the outstanding results from the application:

75% reduction in the amount of chemicals used

75% quicker cleaning of vehicles during turnaround operations

50% reduction in deep cleaning time

Improved efficiency of the cleaning teams

Improved life of the fabrics

Improved passenger satisfaction due to the quality of cleanliness in the vehicles

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Sustainability of Commercial Fibre Protection Products

by Vivienne Grimston | Jul 11, 2023 | Case Studies

What are the financial and environmental sustainability benefits associated with protecting fabric and carpet in a commercial setting?

In light of the escalating expenses associated with clean water, cleaning chemicals, labor, and the disposal of excessive wastewater, our investigation focused on evaluating the potential of Fiber ProTector treatment for all furnishings. Our goal was to determine if this approach could effectively mitigate these costs and establish sustainability within the market for cleaning commercial and residential interior textiles.

THE CHALLENGE

Our objective was to promote sustainability in the commercial and residential interior textile cleaning industry by minimizing the usage of clean water, cleaning chemicals, labor costs, and the release of detergent-laden excessive wastewater into drainage systems and the environment. We aimed to achieve this by treating these textiles with the eco-friendly Fiber ProTector, a protective solution designed for fabrics, rugs, carpets, leather, and other textiles.

Our research focused on evaluating the effectiveness of using a system like Fiber ProTector in demanding, high-traffic environments. We sought to determine if its efficacy in such settings would translate to equally impressive results in the residential market, particularly for high-end textile products.

The cleanliness of soft furnishings and floor coverings, including rugs and carpets, significantly impacts the satisfaction, health, and comfort of occupants. Maintaining a pristine and stain-free appearance for interior and outdoor furnishings is of utmost importance to homeowners and commercial property owners, but it often requires considerable time and expense.

THE SOLUTION

Fiber ProTector conducted a comprehensive test program to showcase the efficacy of their fabric and rug protector on a commercial carpet located in high-traffic areas. The specific test site chosen was a 10-meter-wide corridor within a large educational facility, where approximately 10,000 individuals walked daily.

TEST PROCEDURE:

carpets vacuumed and evaluated daily
cleaning performed when carpets reached a degree of soiling indicated by a predetermined grey scale
cleaning and re-treatment with Fiber ProTector performed by trained staff, using the hot water extraction process.

Each evaluation consisted of a set of three samples, untreated carpet, carpet only initially treated with Fiber ProTector and carpet treated initially with Fiber ProTector then retreated following each cleaning cycle.

THE RESULT

The summary from the Report Data is:

✔ The time period between cleaning cycles is increased by 2.5 times for initially treated sample areas and an amazing 6 times longer for sample areas treated after each cleaning cycle compared to untreated sample areas!

✔ 30 to 75% reduction in total cleaning needs for treated carpets over the test period

✔ 70 to 88% reduction in total cleaning needs for repeatedly treated sample areas over the test period

This means not only does the carpet maintain a clean appearance for a longer period, but also overall cleaning costs can be reduced appreciably – up to 88%!

You can use this Calculator Example to see an actual cost saving example in a Hotel environment, through the massive reduction in water chemical and labour costs and the reduced down time of a facility. The cost benefit of treating textiles, either furnishings or floor coverings with Fiber ProTector is amazing!

Fiber ProTector is the most effective and environmentally friendly fabric protection in the world!