On Jul 11, 5:57*pm, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote:
s0lstice wrote:
Hello all,
We've just taken delivery of a cane conservatory suite. We paid for
the seat cushions and scatter cushions to be Scotchgarded. In the
event they have apparently be treated at the manufacturers with
Guardsman.

Two trade names for what 'should' be almost the same product. *Scotchguard
is the 3M product that has become the generic name for flurocarbon fabric
protection.

I was surprised when I tested with a drop of tap-water that
all the cushions behaved like blotting paper - no beading, just
absorbed straight in. I obviously would rather not test with something
that might stain.

That doesn't sound right at all. *I ran a carpet cleaning company a few
years ago and the way to sell fabric protector to Mrs Houswife is by
demonstration. *I used to carry pieces of kitchen paper, half sprayed with
protector - you couldnt see which half was treated. *Pouring the dregs of a
cup of coffee (or even water) over the paper gave a startling result, soaked
into the untreated half, beaded up on the treated piece.

The guarantee certificate is apparently 'on the way'. In the meantime,
any comments on my tap-water test? Have I been stitched-up?

I reckon so, I've never come across a fabric protector, even the old
silicone based ones, that didn't 'bead'. *If water soaked in, then so will
anything else.

I'd get them round to demonstrate.

--
Dave - The Medway Handymanwww.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Thanks for the reply Dave.

The dealer has finally admitted that no protection has been applied to
the fabric. Apparently, the manufacturer stopped doing it 'some time
ago' because it 'compromises the fireproofing of upholstered
furniture'. At least we are getting a refund, so I can compromise it
myself.