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IICRC Rug Cleaning Course (RCT)

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£499.00

This three-day IICRC Rug cleaning training course is designed for any professional cleaner who wants to learn more about how to identify rugs construction and cleaning, in particular what can be safely cleaned with their current carpet cleaning equipment as well as other methods. This comprehensive Rug Cleaning course includes, but is not limited to:

Live demonstrations of:

  1. Pre-cleaning inspections
  2. Colourfastness test
  3. Dry soil removal procedures (dusting)
  4. Fringe cleaning
  5. Drying methods
  6. Urine decontamination
  7. Submersion cleaning (portable rug washing pit)
  8. Surface cleaning

The exam is optional although required to receive the certification at a cost of £65.00 paid to the IICRC – registering before the training school is required.

Please read below for full course details.

Booking T&C’s can be found here.

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This three-day IICRC Rug cleaning training course is designed for any professional cleaner who wants to learn more about how to identify rugs construction and cleaning, in particular what can be safely cleaned with their current carpet cleaning equipment as well as other methods. This comprehensive Rug Cleaning course includes, but is not limited to:

Live demonstrations of:

  1. Pre-cleaning inspections
  2. Colourfastness test
  3. Dry soil removal procedures (dusting)
  4. Fringe cleaning
  5. Drying methods
  6. Urine decontamination
  7. Submersion cleaning (portable rug washing pit)
  8. Surface cleaning

 

Outline of the 3-Days:

Introduction
Definition of Rugs, Rug History, Countries of Origin,
Current Trends, Liability and Insurance

Fibres, Yarns:
Fibres:  Natural Fibres, Protein Fibres, Cellulosic (Bast) Fibres,
Modified, Regenerated Cellulosics, Synthetic Fibres
Fibre Distortion and Performance, Fibre Identification (Burn, Chemical Tests)
Fibre Life Cycle, Yarns, Foundations, Backings, Dyeing

Rug Construction:
Rug Types and Construction
Rug Designs and Styles, Rug Cushion (Pad, Underlayment)

Rug Soil:
Rug Soil Types, Rug Soil Summary

Cleaning:
Chemistry of Cleaning: The pH scale
Principles of Cleaning, Methods of Cleaning

Spotting, Special Treatments :
Spots, Stains and Discolorations, Spotting Agent Summary, Colour Removal Agents, Special Purpose Chemicals, Urine Decontamination

Inspection:
Purpose of Inspections, Inspection Categories, Identification (Tagging) of Rugs
Specific Conditions to Inspect and Document
Colour Fastness Test, Customer Briefings, Condition Report

Cleaning Procedures:
On-location versus In-plant procedures
Specific Procedures:  Orientals, Needlepoint, Braided Rugs, Flokatis, Designer Rugs,
Cellulosic Rugs, Hooked Rugs, Skins and Leather, Other Cleaning Techniques, Fringe
Cleaning, Blocking

Cleaning Challenges:
Shading, Yellowing, Streaking, Bleeding/Dye Migration, Fungal/Insect Damage,
Browning, Delamination, Water Damage, Mould Contamination

Simple Rug Repair Basics.

Finalising:
Finishing: Grooming, Protector Application,
Final Inspection, Wrapping, Storage, Delivery

 

You need to have taken & passed either CCT or UFT in order to take the RCT exam.   If you do not have the prerequisite certification, or choose not to take the exam, you will still receive an official Alltec Certificate of Attendance to say you have completed the course.

The exam is optional although required to receive the certification at a cost of £65.00 paid to the IICRC – registering before the training school is required.

 

Price excludes VAT.

Schools run from 9am-5pm and include lunch and refreshments, please advise if you have any dietary requirements, we are happy to cater for your needs.

Training schools are held at our premises in Hertfordshire, SG8 7SL.

Please see our booking T&C’s here.

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Date

19-21 April 2022

2 reviews for IICRC Rug Cleaning Course (RCT)

  1. Philip Pettican (verified owner) –

    A most helpful and informative Hands on Rug cleaning course. I certainly learnt a great deal regards the correct methods and ways to professionally clean the many types of Oriental rugs. Paul in a superb tutor and instructor, so approachable and a font of knowledge on the background, history and construction of all types of rug.

    I thoroughly recommend this course to anyone interested in the cleaning and maintenance of all types of rug. All the staff at Alltec are so happy and friendly, it’s always a real pleasure to come to Alltec whether for equipment or training.

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  2. Derek West –

    Loved this course, Excellent 2 days, came away with a full grasp of cleaning rugs and the confidence to sell the service. Would highly recommend.

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