Class Overview
To understand cleaning you must first understand the product—CARPET.
You will learn about the four primary synthetic fibers and how they are extruded, dyed, and spun into yarns before being sent to tufting machines or looms. Wool is a beautiful and luxurious product but can be a nightmare for the uninformed. Learn the proper pH, temperatures, and techniques specific to wool.
Improper installation can cause problems for the cleaning technician.You will learn the important areas of the CRI 105 Installation Standards and how they can protect you from claims that arise after cleaning.
Cleaning chemistry bears more of a resemblance to washing your clothes than to the Periodic Table and atomic structure you suffered through in high school chemistry. The similarity is that if you use the wrong chemistry, you will have poor results. Demonstrations of cleaning chemistry will simplify the subject.
Spot and stain removal is the hallmark of the professional. You will learn the secrets of the professionals before you leave the class. Knowing how to use deodorization technology as well as the benefits of properly applied protectors can be profit builders and a route to "wowing" your customer.
You will learn the five principles of cleaning along with the five most popular cleaning methods. With a thorough knowledge of the technical aspects in hand, you will be taken step-by-step through a complete residential cleaning job. The class ends with a chapter dealing with specialty problems and detailed solutions to each.
What You'll Learn
- Identifying carpet fibers
- Spot and stain removal
- Choosing the most appropriate cleaning method
- How understanding chemistry can simplify your job
- How to clean stain-resistant carpets
- How to properly apply protectors and deodorizers
- Solutions to the ten most difficult cleaning challenges
- This course guides you step by step through every facet of professional carpet cleaning for beginners and experienced professionals
This course has been approved for (14) IICRC CECs.
Class Schedule - Jon-Don Seattle
DAY 1
8:00 AM - Check-in
8:30 AM - Class Begins
5:00 PM - Class Ends
DAY 2
8:00 AM - Check-in
8:30 AM - Class Begins
5:00 PM - Class Ends
Meet Your Instructor
shawn Bisaillon
Shawn Bisaillon has been teaching professionally for over 20 years. He holds credentials as an Approved IICRC Instructor, IICRC Master Textile cleaner, and Master Restorer.
He apprenticed about cleaning and restoring oriental rugs starting at age 18. After working with the family cleaning business for several years, he moved on to work with equipment and chemical manufacturers and eventually as an industry expert began offering industry training classes.
What students say...
"Very entertaining and educational!"
John Alton
Taking Shawn's Zoom class was awesome! He kept me engaged even after working the night before, and I was very tired. But the pace, and teaching flow is what made it possible for me to hand on! I give him seven starts with five being the highest ... very entertaining and educational!
I like how well Shawn knows his stuff and explains very thoroughly.
Class Location
IICRC Certification
To earn certification, students must pass the certification exam, which is available for an additional fee paid directly to the IICRC.
Students must visit www.iicrc.org to register online and submit the exam fee prior to or on the first day of class.
Please keep a copy of your payment confirmation or have the means to log in at the end of the scheduled class to report to the instructor once exam registration is complete. You will need to provide proof of registration to complete the exam on the last day of training. Please contact the IICRC with any questions regarding this process.
