Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification.
What is the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and how does it affect you when you need carpet or upholstery cleaning?
While the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) tests and approves carpet cleaning solutions and equipment, the IICRC is concerned about standards, ethics, training and certification.
The following is from their website:
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has served as the Industry Guardian for the cleaning, inspection and restoration service industries for more than 30 years. As a non-profit certification organization, the IICRC helps ensure that you have access to trusted and trained cleaning professionals by establishing and monitoring certification programs and standards for these industries.
To qualify for IICRC Certified Firm status, businesses must demonstrate proof of insurance, maintain a written customer complaint policy with documented follow-up and provide ongoing education and training leading to certification for all technicians. IICRC Certified Firms are also required to abide by the IICRC Code of Ethics. Services provided by IICRC Certified Professionals range from flooring inspection and cleaning to mold remediation to water and fire damage restoration.
To get a head start on a healthier and cleaner home, the IICRC recommends hiring an experienced cleaning service provider. For those tasks that require a specialist (i.e. carpet, upholstery and hard surface cleaning), hire only certified professionals.
The IICRC provides a consumer referral service to locate trained and certified cleaning and restoration firms and technicians. Before hiring anyone: confirm that they are trained and certified in the type of work to be performed and ask for credentials; informally interview the company representative or technician; obtain a written estimate of the work to be completed, and receive a written contract or invoice confirming the total price along with any statements or guarantees.
Get Fresh Carpet Cleaning Calgary is proud to be a IICRC Certified Firm and support the IICRC as they raise industry standards and protect the consumer.
