Basics of Carpet Cleaning

Course description

Carpet cleaning removes stains, dirt and allergens from carpets to protect both your home and the health of your family. This course establishes the importance of professional carpet cleaning and examines various methods used to provide it. We then go through the steps taken to set up a successful carpet-cleaning business. Sign up to become an expert in carpets and acquire the skills required to clean and restore them as a professional.

The process of carpet cleaning removes stains, grime and allergens from indoor carpets to improve their appearance and boost the health of those who walk on them. We begin this course by establishing the importance of professional carpet cleaning. We lay out the responsibilities of a carpet-cleaning technician and explain how to get into the business. We answer questions like ‘what are the different elements of a carpet?’ and ‘what is the difference between a carpet stain, spot and soiling’?

This course explains how to harness improved modern carpet cleaning methods, including hot water extraction (HWE). We compare offsite and onsite cleaning processes before going through safe cleaning procedures. We discuss a safety checklist used by cleaning technicians to ensure that the job goes smoothly. Finally, we explore some factors that can affect carpet restoration and examine the scientific principles that drive effective restorative cleaning.

This course unpacks the concepts you need to understand to succeed in the carpet-cleaning business. We provide the training you need to professionally identify and clean various types of carpet. Sign up to become an expert in carpets and the methods employed to keep them clean and free of health hazards. Whether you are looking to start your own cleaning service or want to restore your own carpets, this course is for you!