TERMS & CONDITIONS OF
SERVICE
- Summary
CleanPro reserves the right to make changes to any part of these Terms
and Conditions without notice.
These terms are the most updated and
supersede any other issued.
By
ordering CleanPro's service by telephone, e-mail, fax or CleanPro's
website the client agrees to be bound by CleanPro's terms and
conditions. These terms & conditions are given to the client prior to
any works and it is the responsibility of the client to contact CleanPro
should they have any issues in relation to these terms before work
commences. Once work has commenced, it is accepted by the client that
they have read & understood these terms & conditions in full, and that
they have agreed to the quotation given and understand the outcome of
the clean explained at such quotation, along with these terms &
conditions.
These terms and conditions shall be governed by
the relevant United Kingdom law, and by agreeing to be bound by them the
customer agrees to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the relevant
courts of the United Kingdom.
General
All fragile and breakable items must be secured or removed by
the client before cleaning. Heavy items will not be moved if it is
considered unsafe due to health & safety reasons. Any items that are
specifically required to be moved that are deemed heavy, must be emptied
first by the client before we arrive for the works to be carried out. If
this has not been carried out we will clean around the furniture. If the
client insists that we move furniture that has not been emptied (and if
it is safe to do so) this will be done at the clients own risk.
Furniture isn't designed to be moved whilst full (added weight) and
damage can occur i.e. buckling, twisting, legs breaking etc. Therefore
CleanPro except no responsibility should damage occur in this instance.
Further, CleanPro reserves the right not to be responsible for:-
cleaning job not complete due to the lack of hot water or power; third
party (pets included) entering or present at the client's premises
during the cleaning process, who causes re-soiling/damage; wear or
discolouring of fabric/fibres becoming more visible once soil has been
removed; failing to remove old/permanent stains that cannot be removed
using standard carpet & upholstery cleaning processes, or odours
re-activated from old spills/stains.
Equipment
CleanPro will provide all
cleaning material and equipment to perform the work specified by the
client in professional manner using every care to accomplish a
satisfactory level of service. The client agrees to supply all hot water
and power for the works to be carried out, failure to supply this may
result in a cancellation fee of £60.00 to cover loss of work, which will
then have to be rescheduled at a later date.
Carpets, Upholstery etc
Furnishings are not usually
manufactured with the intention that it will need to be cleaned later.
This means that there are times when furnishings can be cleaned in
accordance with generally accepted industry standards, with due
diligence and care, yet the appearance of such furnishings can be
negatively affected. Because of the variables involved with the blends
of fibres, soiling and environmental conditions that may exist, CleanPro
cannot be held responsible for the following: Aging or deterioration,
migrating marks from back of fabrics, unstable dyes, deteriorated foam
cushions, restoring white fabrics, urine contamination, finish or glaze
loss, frayed piping or welting, broken zips, breakdown of fabric
backing, shrinkage, removal of stains, browning, fading, water marking,
yellowing, pre-existing wear & tear, loose frames/legs, nicked wood
trim, loose or missing buttons.
Colours:
Loss of
colour, change of colour or bleeding of colours (stable dyes) should not
occur during professional cleaning as long as the proper cleaning system
is used. Testing & inspection procedures will identify fabrics which
could develop normal colour problems during cleaning. Special care
cleaning systems will ensure the maximum soil removal possible without
risk of colour damage.
Special Note:
* Fibres/fabrics which become excessively soiled may not release all
soil and stains
without risk of damage to colours
* Colour problems as well as stains may be hidden by excessive soil
and only show
up after soil is removed.
Cleanability Code:
Most
fabrics have a care label attached to the frame under a seat cushion.
These care instructions are for your guidance in the proper maintenance
of the item. However, excessive soil or inadequate maintenance
procedures may require a professional cleaning system other than that
recommended, and will require your permission to do so. Any additional
risks or limitations will be discussed for your approval prior to any
work commencing and by agreeing to such work CleanPro will not be
responsible for any damage caused.
Edgings/Seams
All carpet edgings and seams should be correctly fitted in normal
circumstances. It is the client’s responsibility therefore to ensure
this is the case prior to cleaning. If any edgings or seams are not
secure CleanPro will not accept any responsibility for any loose
fibres/yarns subsequently becoming caught in any machinery and being
pulling out due to this existing condition, or for any movement/parting
of seems due to deterioration of carpet backing/glues/adhesive tapes.
Shrinkage:
Can
occur when fibres/fabrics made up mostly of natural fibres (except
Belgian wiltons – constructed of synthetic fibres i.e. olefin with a
natural backing) are exposed to moisture from accidents, maintenance
spotting or non professional cleaning attempts. CleanPro will undertake
to avoid any such shrinkage problems by identifying susceptible
fabrics/fibres. However, movement/shrinkage can also occur due to poorly
fitted/repaired/replaced carpets/seams/edgings. Subsequently Cleanpro
will not be responsible for any such movement or shrinkage, due to these
existing problems.
Fabric/Leather Deterioration:
Fabrics
exposed to heavy soil, heavy usage (children, pets etc), or strong light
will eventually weaken and deteriorate. Fabrics made up of mostly
natural fibres are most sensitive to these conditions.
Special Note:
* Deteriorated fabric or oxidized colours that are coated with
heavy ‘waxy’ soil may disguise certain conditions
and not become
apparent until after cleaning, i.e. colour loss, fabric splitting
or fraying and loose worn fibres. CleanPro will not
be held responsible for these conditions
should it become apparent.
* Unstable dye surfaces to leather can be caused by excessive wear.
Greasy soils may slowly ‘coat’ the surface of
leather and at the same time disguise the
erosion of the original lacquer on most leathers. CleanPro will not
be responsible for any colour erosion/flaking
due to this existing problem, which may become evident after
cleaning.
Fibre Protectors
Any protecting agents applied by CleanPro are done so according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. They are not designed to give 100%
protection but simply to assist in repelling moisture for a short period
of time. There is no guarantee that they will stop any liquid from
penetrating fibres, and this is explained at the quotation stage and
subsequently applied with the consent of the client knowing this fact.
All protectors will wear out and lose their effectiveness and this must
be taken into consideration when requesting it. Cleanpro will not accept
any responsibility for the product in what it can do and its
limitations, and if there are any complaints/issues relating directly to
the product then the client must contact the manufacturer directly in
writing (details available on request).
Cancellation - All Services
The Client may cancel/re-schedule a
service by giving at least 24 hours notice. If CleanPro are notified
less than 24hrs, a fee of £60.00 is due immediately from the client to
cover loss of work. CleanPro reserves the right to charge a cancellation
fee of up to 50% of the quoted price for the booked service. In the
event that CleanPro travels to the clients address on the designated day
and the client or agreed acting person is not in, or CleanPro cannot
gain entry to the property by arrangements made by the client, the
client shall be liable for the cancellation fee (£60.00).
Payment
Payment is due immediately after works have been completed, either
by cheque (made payable to Cleanpro) or cash. An invoice will either be
submitted straight away or posted (where services are not completely
decided upon by the client). For commercial clients a 30 day term is
applicable. For either domestic or commercial clients, failure to pay on
time will result in a late payment surcharge of 10% of original
quotation price. Minimum charge for any service is £60.00. All costs
incurred by the company in the pursuit of late payment will be added to
the outstanding amount owed.
Claims
In case of a complaint,
CleanPro requires to be notified within 24 hours after completion of the
cleaning work. No claims will be acceptable after this time. If the
Client is dissatisfied with the work, a cleaner must be allowed to
return and re-do the job at no extra charge. The insurance policy will
cover any accidental damages caused by an operative working on behalf of
CleanPro. The client accepts
and understands that poor service, breakage/damage or theft must be
reported within 24 hours from our service date. Failure to do so will
entitle the client to no claim.
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