Seminars

During this four hour Basic Skills Course in Carpet Cleaning and Spotting students will “learn by doing� the latest technical information related to the proper procedures, chemicals and equipment needed to clean, maintain and restore all common types of carpeting found in commercial and residential facilities. Students will learn about health, safety and environmental issues along with carpet fibers, styles, construction methods and how these factors impact the effectiveness of various cleaning and spotting methods. Hands on practice using wet and low moisture cleaning methods, spotting techniques and chemicals play an integral part of this course. A proficiency exam will be administered at the end of the course with a “Certificate of Completion� provided by the CMI, and IICRC to those completing the course and exam. This course qualifies for (.5) Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), Continuing Education Credits (CEC’s).

This training is offered in multiple formats with a variety of scheduling options based on the needs of each facility. Offered as an online instructor led virtual webinar or an in person, face-to-face seminar.

As a CMI authorized Master Trainer I also offer the “CMI’s Basic and Advanced Expert Custodial Technician Courses” using the “CMI Basic and Advance Training Manuals”. Each attendee is provided with a copy of the ”CMI Basic and/or Advanced Training Manual”. These courses are taught in person or virtually via a live streaming on Zoom.

In this two-part Basic Skills Course in Hard Floor Care and Basic Skills Course in Carpet Cleaning and Spotting, students will "learn by doing" the latest technical information related to the proper procedures, chemicals and equipment needed to clean, maintain and restore all common types of Hard Surface Flooring found in commercial and residential facilities, as well as the latest technical information related to the proper procedures, chemicals and equipment needed to clean, maintain and restore all common types of carpeting found in commercial and residential facilities.. Students will learn about health, safety and environmental issues, as well as how to clean, polish, spray buff, burnish, scrub, strip and apply finish (where applicable) to resilient and ceramic tile, wood, and stone floors. Students will learn about carpet fibers, styles, construction methods and how these factors affect the effectiveness of various cleaning and spotting methods. Hands on practice using wet and low moisture cleaning methods, spotting techniques and chemicals play an integral part of this course. Hands on practice using common equipment and chemicals play an integral part of this course. Lunch and workbook are included in this course which is co-sponsored by Cleaning Management Institute (CMI). Exam: A proficiency exam is included in the registration fee and will be administered at the end of the course with a "Certificate of Completion" provided by the CMI, and IICRC.This qualifies you for (.5) Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), Continuing Education Credit (CEC).

This Seminar will provide technical information and demonstrations on the proper procedures, chemicals and equipment needed to identify, clean, maintain and restore all common types of floor covering materials. This includes floor coverings used in commercial, health care, food service, industrial and residential properties. Also proper procedures for specialty applications for use in areas - computer rooms, clean rooms and laboratories. Surfaces covered will include: wood, laminate, stone, ceramic, terrazzo, marble, concrete, epoxy, VCT & VAT tile and sheet goods. The seminar will prepare attendees to take the IICRC certification exam, at the end of the second day.