Sarasota Carpet And Tile Cleaning | Commercial and Residential | FL.

Most people are shocked to find out that the carpet cleaning industry is not regulated in any way.

What that means is, a person have business cards printed, pay for a yellow pages ad and rent or buy a carpet-cleaning machine there is nothing that prohibits that person from posing as a professional carpet cleaner. The fact is less then 20% of carpet cleaners nationwide have any formal training what so ever.

When choosing a carpet cleaner, always demand to see their IICRC certification card. Carpet cleaners can not buy this certification it must be earned. They must demonstrate proficiency, have a certain number of years experience, meet prerequisites, attend courses and pass a written exam for each certification. They are the only true professionals. Another reason it is important to hire an IICRC certified firm is that starting in 2008 almost all of the major carpet mills will require your carpet to be cleaned by an IICRC certified firm or certified carpet-cleaning technician or your warranty will be considered voided.