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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The most effective way to clean up spilled Coffee & Wine

by PSP NZ | Sep 18, 2021 | Cleaning up Spills, fabric protection, Rug protection

Life’s little accidents don’t need to become major disasters.

UH OH – THERE GOES THE COFFEE!

Sound and feel familiar?

We all know that sinking feeling as you scramble for the closest cloth or paper to get to the liquid before it sinks into the fabric or rug……but it doesn’t have to be that way!

Accidents will happen. At some stage someone will bump someone else holding a coffee, the rich red wine splashes while being poured or the orange juice slurps out of the glass onto your favourite cushion.

So protecting your soft furnishings and rugs and carpets provides peace of mind. It allows you not to have to focus on what people are doing, but focus on them being a part of the activities.

When that is taken care of, the clean up is much easier and incredibly effective.

SIMPLY:

BLOT – DILUTE – BLOT

How to clean up spilled coffee premium Surface Protection protects against coffee spills

So now your textiles have been treated by Premium Surface Protection Textile Treatments, follow these simple guidelines when dealing with liquid and other spills.

Firstly, look for manufacturer’s textile specific cleaning instructions as some fibre compositions can be permanently damaged by using incorrect methods and even collapse with the addition of water. Otherwise, BLOT – DILUTE – BLOT

WET SPILLS

Use water to clean up water-based spills (eg tea) and most other beverages; these need nothing more than water. Simply blot as much of the spill as possible and then dilute with just a little bit of water and then blot again. Never over wet or saturate the contaminated textile!

BLOT – DILUTE – BLOT

What does BLOT mean?

It means to NEVER RUB OR SCRUB!

Use absorbent paper towel, or ideally the PSP SuperSoaker Absorbent Chamois Sponge, applying pressure until all liquid has been absorbed. Ensure to continue to change the absorbent paper for clean paper while applying pressure, or wring out the Chamois as needed.
For fatty/oil spills (eg ice-cream or gravy) use WonderSpot which contains a mild PH to break down the spill, and then continue to blot with absorbent paper or Chamois.

DRIED LIQUID SPILLS

Lightly re-wet the spill and follow the instructions above under the heading BLOT – NEVER RUB OR SCRUB

WET OR DRIED SOLIDS

Remove as much of the solids as possible by vacuum or blunt spoon or knife, then treat as above, either as a WET SPILL or DRIED LIQUID SPILL.
Some light or delicate textiles may need professional attention in either a wet extraction, very low moisture cleaning or dry cleaning if there are any marks still showing.

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Fabric Protector NZ

Not all fabric protectors are made equal, effective or safe. Premium Surface Protection products, Fiber ProTector and MicroSeal, are the safest, most effective furniture protection solutions in the world.

Where do I find a professional fabric protector company in NZ?

Premium Surface Protection have a national list of qualified applicators who use Fiber ProTector and MicroSeal protection solutions.
Just contact us for an Applicator nearest you home or business.

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If you have small jobs at home or in the office, we have a Online Shop, and Fiber Protector is the product you need. As a guide, for a basic 2 Seater sofa, you will need 3-5 cans.

If you have several sofas, cushions and upholstered dining chairs and would like a Professional Applicator to attend to your premises, then please fill out Request a Quote form – and we will be in touch.

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The protection gives our customers the peace of mind that if they have a spill, it won’t ruin their beautiful furniture. Premium Surface Protection have wonderful customer service and are always very quick to respond and help, – Annaliese Murrell

How do I protect my fabric sofa from stains?

by PSP NZ | Jun 15, 2021 | fabric protection

How do I protect my fabric sofa from stains?

Using a fabric protector, also known as a stain guard, as soon as your new lounge or sofa is delivered is a necessary step to ensuring stains do not ruin the look and beauty of your new furnishings.

Additionally, the best fabric protectors will not only protect your sofa from stains, but also from natural wear and tear, sun damage and microbial growths and mites.

In one product application your beautiful sofa will stay looking new for longer, stain free, and you have attended to the wellbeing of your family at the same time.

Our video demo testifies to the peace of mind that stain guard Fiber Protector can provide against the classic spills we all dread!

What sort of stains can I protect my fabric sofa from?

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Accidents naturally will happen.

The coffee splash, the red wine spill, the smudged in chocolate from little fingers, or a drop of oil from your favourite cheese….. but all these can be simply cleaned up if you have protected your fabric sofa before they happen.

Depending on the spill, you may only need an absorbent paper or chamois because the spill will bead on top of the fibres.

If the spill does sink into the fibres, use the absorbent paper or chamois, and then a spot cleaner like Wonderspot to raise the contaminants to the surface and then blot away.

Does fabric protector work on any fabric sofa?

We highly recommend using MicroSeal.

Both ourselves and our clients have been blown away by how much it assists with the ease of cleaning and removing stains

Olivia Moon

Managing Director, Nodi Rugs

PSP’s product range work on any fibres –

cotton,
linen,
wool and
blends.

They penetrate individual fibres at a molecular level, making them less absorbent to water or oil based spills, and hence cleaning up is a breeze.

How safe is a fabric protector when sprayed on my sofa?

PSP’s product range are the most technologically advanced stain guards in the world.

MicroSeal® and Fiber Protector® are not only exceptional fabric protectors but are also

Non toxic
Non allergenic
Environmentally safe
Do not make the fibres discolour
Are Woolsafe approved

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Can I protect my fabric sofa from stains myself, or do I need to hire a Professional Applicator?

If you have small jobs at home or in the office, we have a Online Shop, and Fiber Protector is the product you need.

As a guide, for a basic 2 Seater sofa, you will need 3-5 cans.

If you have several sofas and cushions and would like a Professional Applicator to attend to your premises, then please fill out Request a Quote form – and we will be in touch.

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We used the team from Premium Surface Protection under the recommendation from our interior designer,
Brad our applicator, was on time (even early), he explained well how the products will work on various furnishings, and great aftercare advice’ highly recommended.

Amy S

Mount Maunganui