WISE MAN!31 years and never been certified. Thought about doing it just to do it. That is as far as I got though.![]()
I have a vacuum in the back of my truck! I never use it! I just give it too the customer to borrow when they give me an excuse why they couldn't vacuum their carpets because they didn't own a vacuumYou Da' man Troy! Wish everyone had our "SICK' sense of HUMOR! PS: Think Vacuum has two C's " VACCUUM..Maybe not..Told you I dont own one...Got PLENTY BROOMS THO...Wife Flys em most the time...
I've ONLY learned on TMF. Never had ride along experience or worked with another pro cleaner at all. I just cleaned some friends and family carpets, made a business plan and started cleaning. This all came after a year of researching this site and taking good notes. Thus far have had happy customers.I've learnt more on TMF than any IICRC course.... serious!
Right on Bro! Good Stuff here..Happy all is well for you..Truly an awesome Biz to be in.I've ONLY learned on TMF. Never had ride along experience or worked with another pro cleaner at all. I just cleaned some friends and family carpets, made a business plan and started cleaning. This all came after a year of researching this site and taking good notes. Thus far have had happy customers.![]()
Dave I agree, what I was saying if a non certified cleaner and a certified cleaner were in a customers house at the same time then personally I would think the customer would choose the certified cleaner.In 18 years of cleaning carpet I have yet to run into any customer who has ever heard of the IICRC. So I doubt many are using the certified or not thing to make their choice of what carpet cleaning company to use.
i have been vocal that i have been waiting over 4 months for IICRC to send me my new non expired card, still waiting.... its good to hear they have competition. Paying$120 a year and not even being able to get a reciept of payment?In decades of having my cars repaired, I never asked a mechanic if he was certified. But I have often looked to see his signs in the shop.
Customer won't ask to see of your certipaymentation, but I certainly think they will consider your certification if you tell them / show them you are certified especially if you have been marketing the benefits of certification.
BTW - The IICRC is not longer the only organization certifying carpet cleaners. ICRA now has a skills test / assessment that you have to show you can clean, remove stains, measure, etc. You get certified if you have the skills and can demonstrate them.
i have been vocal that i have been waiting over 4 months for IICRC to send me my new non expired card, still waiting.... its good to hear they have competition. Paying$120 a year and not even being able to get a reciept of payment?
I am torn on what to do with my certifications now
Technically those are two separate organizations the CRI gives the gold seal to rug doctor, the IICRC set standards for how to use the toolsI got certified then let it lapse after I realized that certification was a waste of money, imo. Also, how do you give any credibility to a "professional" organization that will give a gold seal of approval to any manufacturer, like Rug Doctor, willing to pay for it.
Cct at https://shop.truckmountforums.com?Courses in my area are few and far between. Waiting to take my first, when ever they finally schedule one. Anyone know where can I get the iicrc text books for the courses? Before taking the course?
Courses in my area are few and far between. Waiting to take my first, when ever they finally schedule one. Anyone know where can I get the iicrc text books for the courses? Before taking the course?