Why Should a Carpet Cleaning Technician be Certified?

Becoming a professional in carpet cleaning is serious business. There are a number of certifications a person must acquire before even stepping foot into your home with equipment to clean your carpet. All of our service technicians are IICRC certified. You’re probably wondering what the IICRC is and why it’s important to be certified by them. Luckily, we have plenty of information about the IICRC and why it’s important that your service technician be certified by them.

What is the IICRC?                                                                 

IICRC stands for the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification. This organization certifies and creates certifications and standards for inspection, cleaning, restoration and installation industries.  The IICRC is also a valuable consumer referral source for IICRC certified technicians and businesses. It is considered to be an extremely knowledgeable industry voice and resource.

How does one obtain an IICRC certification?

One can earn their IICRC certification by successfully completing a course in which the program follows industry standards for that category. They must also achieve a passing grade on a standardized exam. After the certification is achieved, continued education credits are needed to maintain their certification.

Why is an IICRC certification important?

IICRC certified technicians and companies (like Langenwalter) are greatly respected by customers and industry professionals. IICRC certified technicians receive the best training for their industry. They are taught the newest techniques and are given extensive information on the latest products. The knowledge, information and training the technicians obtain from IICRC equips them with the ability to serve their industry to the best possible standards. This ensures that you can trust an IICRC certified technician when they come into your home.

How can a business become a Certified Firm?

Becoming an IICRC Certified Firm is no easy task. Your business can’t just sign up and suddenly become certified, you must first request an application. Once the application is filled out you send it back to be reviewed. If your business meets all of the qualifications and the application is approved, your business will immediately be added to IICRC’s list of certified professionals on their website.

At Langenwalter, we pride ourselves on being IICRC certified. We want our customers to know that we care about the quality and skill level of each technician to ensure you are getting the best service possible. To learn more about IICRC certification or the certification process visit their website. To schedule your next carpet cleaning appointments with Langenwalter give us a call today at 317-876-9944.