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Carpet Cleaning Professional? Article provided by Art Franz Owner/Operator PERFORMANCE Carpet Cleaning Solutions It is a well-known fact that the carpet cleaning industry is rife with unprofessional-ism. So much so, that, in many circles, when the topic of carpet cleaning comes up, people will prefer to replace instead of clean just because their experience with carpet cleaners has far too often been negative. And far too often it’s because they don’t even know if their carpet is a candidate for cleaning because whenever they hired a cleaner in the past, the results were much less than satisfactory. There are several reasons for this. But it almost always comes down to a lack of professionalism on the part of the carpet cleaner. And primarily, this lack of professionalism is due to a lack of proper training. Carpet cleaners? Training? Didn’t think that was available? Yes, it is. We all know that training and certification in any industry, and especially the trades (yes, carpet cleaning is a trade), is a key aspect of what makes a professional or not. The primary institution in North America that trains carpet cleaners is the IICRC. This acronym stands for: Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification. I will encourage everyone that’s looking for a carpet cleaner to check their website. How can you tell if your cleaner has been trained? Simple. Ask questions. Are you a professional? What makes you a professional? Do you have any formal training? Do you have a certificate from the institution that trained you? Does this institution actually exist? What equipment do you use? Why do you use that type of equipment? What procedures do you use that make you better than your competitors? Can you look at my carpet and give me an idea of what to expect? Do you offer any type of warranty? Do you carry insurance? So, when hiring a carpet cleaner (or anyone else for that matter), give the process some thought, and do your research. Ask as many questions as you can think of, and if the person on the phone can’t answer your questions to your satisfaction, look somewhere else. Remember, you are entrusting that firm with at least a portion of your investment. If you are happy with the person you’ve been using, keep using him or her. Not always, but quite often, you get what you pay for. Higher price does not always mean higher quality. But if you hire someone that is properly trained and certified, chances are, you will be pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Art Franz is the owner and operator of Performance Carpet Cleaning. He comes with over 2 decades of experience in the carpet and upholstery cleaning industry. He prides himself on having taken courses and passed examinations on all of the aspects of the industry that he is involved in. Below is a copy of his certification. We are the SOLUTION! 403.391.9094 www.performancecarpetcleaning.net REAL HOME ADVICE 14
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