In the real world of proposals and RFP submissions, many professional businesses are requiring that the perspective commercial carpet cleaning company have the IICRC Company certificate! That means, the winning proposal will go to the company that not only submits the acceptable price and cleaning systems, but must have completed the necessary training to be certified IICRC.
There are so many services that claim they have the knowledge and expertise in cleaning commercial carpets, flooring and upholstery. But, how do you know who to trust? Commercial carpet is very valuable investment and you don’t have a luxury of choosing the wrong commercial carpet cleaning service to take care of your valuable asset.
A company that has a carpet cleaning certification is recognized world-wide as a safe and reliable company that employs skilled workers and professionals who know the right way to apply cleaning procedures and chemistry. It also means that the certified company is on the cutting edge of technology and constantly exploring the technology innovations.
The most important certifications in the commercial carpet industry are given by these organizations:
Institution of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification or the IICRC – The IICRC is a certification and Standards Developing Organization (SDO) non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries. In order to achieve IICRC-certified status, firms must meet a rigorous list of standards in business ethics and expertise. IICRC certified company employs technicians who, after study, field experience and passing comprehensive exams, have received IICRC certifications in specific cleaning, restoration and inspection categories such as upholstery, wood flooring, stone and tile flooring, carpet cleaning, odor removal, mold remediation, water damage, fire damage restoration and more. Moreover, technicians have to keep their skills up-to-date in order to maintain and improve their practice.
The Carpet and Rug Institute or the CRI – The CRI actively monitors and engages on issues related to the carpet industry through integrated communications, government relations and advocacy, regulatory systems participation, research funding, and standards development. Also, the CRI developed a proprietary testing program for carpet cleaning products and equipment which is called Seal of Approval (SOA). Those products that meet or exceed the stringent requirements can earn Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum rating.
The U.S. Green Building Council or the USGBC – U.S. Green Building Council, also known as the USGBC, is an organization made up of chapters that are moving the building industry toward a sustainable environment for all within the next generation. Developed by the USGBC, LEED certification provides building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable solutions for green building design, construction, operations and maintenance. LEED certification verifies that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. Only commercial carpet cleaning firms that have obtained LEED certification can provide service for LEED certified buildings or buildings that are working toward a LEED certification.
