Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Two-Part Hands On & Theory Course

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Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Course

Theory Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Course

This two-part entry level training course is for both newcomers to the cleaning industry and experienced professionals.

Learn from impartial training on a wide spectrum of carpet and soft furnishing cleaning equipment and techniques.

Programme Schedule

Day 1

Hands On Introduction
8:30am – 6:00pm

Carpet cleaning machines
Chemical solutions
Wands and wand techniques
Pre-clean process
Identifying soil types
Hot Water Extraction (HWE) equipment and operation
Various cleaning methods
The use of rotaries including bonnet encapsulation
Understanding deodorizers and protectors
Best practices for cleaning carpet & carpet tiles
Effective upholstery cleaning
Hand tools and their uses
Tools and accessories on the market

A basic overview of:

Fibre construction
Introduction to PH
Stain removal and identification

(Covered in greater depth on days 2 and 3)

Day 2

Carpet Cleaning
8:30am – 6:00pm

Registration and coffee
Client and survey approach
Fibres and construction
Equipment and application
Dry soil extraction
Spotting theory
Plant cleaning
Question time

Day 3

Upholstery Cleaning and Exam
8:30am – 4:30pm

Client and survey approach
Construction and fillers
Fabrics
Dry soil removal
Equipment and application
Approach to stain removal
Discussion time
Multiple choice examination

Course Tutors

Paul Pearce (NCCA Technical Director)

Prices

Standard Rate: £490 + VAT

Members Rate: £395 + VAT / £270 + VAT

Each trainee will receive the NCCA’s extensive Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Manual to keep. The course includes a multiple-choice examination and is certificated.

Successful completion of this course, or equivalent accepted training, and the accompanying exam will allow delegates to apply for membership of the NCCA.