Our certificates state that retreatment is necessary after five years or five dry cleans, whichever comes first.
Curtains
The five-year or five-dry-clean rule
The treatment period is not simply an unconditional five-year guarantee. Retreatment becomes necessary after five years or five dry cleans, whichever occurs first, because cleaning and use affect the retained treatment.
Keep the certificate with the venue’s fire-safety records and record each clean.
Curtains
Cleaning treated curtains
Water washing or water extraction removes water-soluble fire retardant and means the curtains need retreating. Appropriate dry cleaning can be used, subject to the certificate limit.
Regular vacuuming is recommended. When carried out carefully and consistently it keeps curtains looking pristine and reduces the need for full dry cleaning.
Curtains
When to ask for advice
Contact us if the curtains have been washed, altered, exposed to heavy water, redeployed to another use or if the certificate history is unclear. We can advise whether retreatment is the appropriate next step.