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The National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) takes a step further in raising the standard of professional recognition and development for its members training in the care of soft flooring and upholstery.
The NCCA is pleased to announce a new milestone in its aims to promote excellence in the cleaning sector as it achieves CPD (continuous professional development) status, from the CPD Certification Service.

Cleaning professionals undertaking the NCCA’s Carpet and Upholstery training course will also earn CPD points, which will help reflect their ongoing skills in training and competence in their field. In this way, customers are assured that accredited NCCA members have undergone exemplary and the most up to date training to provide the best service possible.

Furthermore, NCCA members are able to benchmark their upskilling and re-skilling with recognition of their conscious and proactive training.

Dave Wheadon, CEO of the NCCA says, “The NCCA is focused on ensuring that our members - and the wider community of cleaning professionals - are always suitably trained to the highest standards in the care of soft flooring and upholstery. Our Carpet and Upholstery training course plays a vital role in completing the membership process to the NCCA. As such, we want our prospective members to start on a point of professional excellence and carry on in the same manner. We are delighted to have CPD reinforcement while our members build their skills accordingly with us.”

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Businesses that took out government-backed Bounce Back Loans to get through Covid-19 will now have greater flexibility to repay their loans, the government announced today (8 February).

Updated self-isolation guidance for contacts of individuals who test positive for COVID-19. The self-isolation period is now 10 days instead of 14 (section 2.2).

For our last #TLCofthemonth award of the year, we wanted to give special recognition to our Trusted Local Cleaners who have received above and beyond reviews, based on the challenging circumstances we’ve found ourselves in this year.

To say this year has been challenging would be an understatement. Since March 2020, our Members, along with millions of other businesses, saw a significant amount (if not all) of their work disappear overnight. Once Government guidelines deemed it safe to do so, their work could resume, and cleaning operatives played and continue to play, a key role during this pandemic.

The special recognition winners for 2020 are:

C2 Carpet Care

"We needed someone to come and clean our large lounge carpet at short notice and were recommended Jon, he did everything to manage to fit us in. We had only just had the lounge painted so was a little bit worried but Jon was an absolute professional. Top quality machinery and a top quality job. Great knowledge of the job and excellent customer service. He was also excellent with his social distancing and PPE during the current pandemic. You really do get what you pay for. Thanks Jon, great work. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again or recommend!"

Fitz2Kleen

"These people went above & beyond today & got my flat EXACTLY how i wanted it. They ALL worked SO SO hard i was SO proud of them. What an absolutely FABULOUS company. They left , leaving me with the BIGGEST smile on my face. And what amazing friends I have made with a VERY very wonderful couple xxx I HIGHLY recommend these people for your job. They are all truly remarkable & nothing is too much trouble. WELL DONE for FINALLY giving me my home back. It is first time I have called it home for MANY MANY years. Friends forever now. SO lovely x"

Armthorpe Carpet Cleaners

"Fabulous team working during covid lock down came to do my lounge 13/5/20 kitted out with all ppe i left them to get on with the job ,trusted them impeccably to be in my house while i distanced myself in the garden ,really friendly and efficient left everything tidy and back in its place bonus the carpets are dry within the hour so no shutting a room off for hours until its dry .not the first time theyve cleaned one of my carpets and it wont be the last ,affordable prices too ,get them to clean your suite too you wont be disappointed see you next time Armthorpe carpets and thanku once again."

ProCarpet Clean

"This chap, John, knows his job inside out. He came fully equipped with face mask, over shoes and disinfectant spray to ensure safety. It was 30 degrees but not once did he falter. 2 sofas, large rug, sitting room, hall, stairs and landing carpets. All vacuumed and cleaned to a very high standard. Amazing job. Would recommend ProCarpet Clean without hesitation. Thank you John."

In Depth Cleaning Specialist

"Chris has an in-depth knowledge of his industry, an in-depth understanding of client expectation and finally an in-depth commitment to providing a first class end result. Our recent property purchase in Ellesmere has now been given a new lease of life with carpets and solid wood floors returned to their former glory. Chris – you are a star. Thank you."

Congratulations to all our special recognition winners!

We'll be back in 2021, where each month we will put one of our Trusted Local Cleaners in the spotlight and feature them as our #TLCofthemonth. Whether it’s for receiving an exceptionally good review from a customer or helping out in their local community, we’re truly proud to showcase our Trusted Local Cleaners.

Do you know a TLC who deserves some special recognition? Contact us to nominate someone to be our next #TLCofthemonth

If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) you may be eligible to claim the grant.

To make a claim for the third grant your business must have been impacted by coronavirus on or after 1 November 2020.

You can make a claim for the third grant if you’re eligible, even if you did not make a claim for the first or second.

A summary guide outlining what the coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Protection regulations from 27 November 2020 will mean for you is available to download.