Actichem Encap Fine Fabric is a unique upholstery cleaning detergent based on advanced technology that provides a total solution for the cleaning of upholstery, delicate fabrics and rugs.
This innovative multi-task product can be used in 3 ways:
- Encapsulation Cleaning – For upholstery fabrics and delicate area rugs, a 1:16 solution of Encap Fine Fabric is spray-applied, agitated and allowed to dry.
- Low Moisture (Dry) Cleaning – For delicate cottons, a 1:4 solution of Encap Fine Fabric is whipped into a rich foam, which is then used to dry-clean the cotton fabric.
- Wet Cleaning Delicate Fabrics – For wet-cleanable fine fabrics, a 1:16 solution of Encap Fine Fabric is spray-applied, agitated and rinsed/extracted with Clean Rinse.
This is a great replacement product for PowerClean FabriCap Ultra.
Benefits
- Encapsulating – An advanced blend of high-performance embrittling and encapsulation agents encapsulates the emulsified soil, embrittling it for easy vacuum removal.
- Releases Upholstery Soiling – Encap Fine Fabric contains ingredients which specifically target body oils and fats, beverage and food stains and organic soils.
- Leaving Fabrics Chemical Free – Encap Fine Fabric residues left in upholstery or rug fibres dry down to a light, brittle crystal that quickly breaks away from the fibre, leaving the fibres chemical-free.
- User Friendly – Low odour formula.
- Dye and Fabric Stability – The mildly acidic character of Encap Fine Fabric helps prevent cellulosic browning and stabilises fibre dyes.
- No Resoiling – Unique embrittling and anti-resoiling polymer keeps fabrics and fibres cleaner for longer.
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Fibre Safe – Safe for use on all water cleanable fibres, including silk, cotton, linen, wool, stain-resistant nylon and all synthetic fibres.
Application areas and surface suitability
Delicate Area Rugs – Delicate area rugs, which are wet-cleanable, can be cleaned using encapsulation or the wet cleaning method.
Delicate Cotton Fabrics – These are best cleaned using the Low Moisture (Dry) Cleaning Method.
Delicate Fabrics – Upholstery, which is water cleanable, is best cleaned using the Wet Cleaning Method or the Encapsulation Method.
What is the difference between Encap Fine Fabric and a carpet encapsulating cleaner?
Encap Fine Fabric shares some similarities with a carpet encapsulating cleaner, but with a few critical differences:
- Mildly acidic pH, which stabilises dyes and helps prevent browning.
- The cleaning ingredients chosen for Encap Fine Fabric specifically target the oily, greasy soiling typical of upholstery.
- Specialty stain-removal agents are included to help remove beverage and tannin stains.
How to use
Always pre-test in an inconspicuous location for substrate sensitivity to chemicals. Observe all safety directions and read the SDS before use.
Note: If the fabric or rug is to be protected using a fluorochemical protector, the treated area must be extracted/rinsed.
Dilutions
- Encapsulation Cleaning – Mix 250ml Encap Fine Fabric with 4 Litres of clean water.
- Low moisture (dry cleaning) – Mix 250ml Encap Fine Fabric with 1 Litre of clean water.
- Wet cleaning (delicate fabrics) – Mix 250ml Encap Fine Fabric with 4 Litres of clean water.
Application
Encapsulation Cleaning
- Vacuum the fabric to remove all loose soil.
- Mix 250ml Encap Fine Fabric with 4 Litres of clean water.
- Spray this solution onto the fabric until it is wetted out. (1Litre of ready-to-use solution should cover approximately a four-seater lounge suite.)
- Agitate using a bonnet mitt or an upholstery cleaning brush.
- Remove excess moisture with a clean, white, dry terry towel.
- Allow to dry. Assist drying by increasing ventilation.
- Leave to dry for at least 24hours before dry vacuuming to remove dry, embrittled soil.
Low Moisture (Dry) Cleaning
- Vacuum fabric to remove all loose soil.
- Mix 250ml Encap Fine Fabric with 1 Litre of clean water.
- Whip-up solution to create a rich foam
- Apply this foam onto the fabric using a sea sponge, bonnet mitt or upholstery cleaning brush. Agitate to remove as much soiling as possible.
- Remove excess foam and moisture with a clean, white, dry terry towel.
- Allow to dry. Assist drying by increasing ventilation.
- Leave to dry for at least 24hours before dry vacuuming to remove dry, embrittled soil.
Wet Cleaning Delicate Fabrics
- Vacuum the fabric or rug to remove all loose soil.
- Mix 250ml Encap Fine Fabric with 4 Litres of clean water.
- Spray this solution onto the fabric until it is wetted out. (1Litre of ready-to-use solution should cover approximately a four-seater lounge suit or 4m2)
- Agitate using a bonnet mitt or an upholstery cleaning brush.
- Rinse extract using Rinse Pro.
- Allow to dry. Assist drying by increasing ventilation.
Colour: Golden/tan
pH: 6-6.5
Fragrance: Powder Fresh
Dilution: 1:4
Safety profile: Non-hazardous
SKU: AP464.05
