Floor Care Solutions believes in professional training and certification:

The best carpet cleaning companies are those that have been certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, known as the IICRC. A carpet cleaning company cannot buy this certification.

Why choose an IICRC certified restoration firm or technician?

IICRC Certified Restoration Firms have earned the right to display the IICRC log by sending their technicians through comprehensive training programs. Each category of certification has its own unique requirements and certifying process and covers a specific area of expertise. In all cases, and individual must attend an IICRC-approved school, successfully complete a written examination, and document his or her skills in the subject. IICRC Certified Restoration Technicians are trained to provide insurance companies and their customers and clients with service based upon the highest level and honesty, IICRC Certified Firms that employ IICRC Certified Restoration Technicians adhere to IICRC's professional ethic pledge.

In the news:

Shaw Industries the world's largest Carpet Mills announced in September 2005 that they will mandate that only IICRC certified firms and technicians to perform cleaning on their carpets. The use of certified firms and technicians will be tied directly to new carpet warranties. In other words, consumers would be required to use IICRC certified cleaners in order to keep their carpet warranties in effect. They have taken this action to ensure their carpet is being cleaned by formally trained technicians and companies. Since Shaw Industries is the largest and most influential carpet mills in the world it stands to reason other mills will soon follow suit.