Carpet Cleaning license
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Topic: Carpet Cleaning license
Posted By: DeepScrub
Subject: Carpet Cleaning license
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 1:31am
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I'm new to the game and starting to get nervous about being a licensed cleaner.Is the exam hard for a basic carpet cleaner, and what is usually the cost.More importantly do you need to be certified.???????????????????????????
------------- "DO YOUR BEST" |
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Posted By: Thang
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 1:50am
No need to be nervous man!! (...Umm Ok..I was nervous too before lol) Just sign up and take the 2 day IICRC course and plunge in and take the exam!! The two day course usually runs about $299 for two full days. The exam is not really that hard at all (I scored a 98%)
And...do you need to be certify?. Well, now since the mills require all cleaners to be certified to be able to clean their carpet or else they'll void the warranty...I would say it wouldnt be a bad idea to get certified. ------------- Tap Out Or Pass Out!!! |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 8:13am
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It will give you confidence if nothing else ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 10:49am
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Before you give away 300 dollars...............ask your mother if she's certified and has a licience to wash the laundry.................... Nightrider
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Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 11:50am
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Certification is bullsh*t. Training is important. Take the course, forget the exam ------------- 
The STD Meter |
Posted By: splash_$$$_dash
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 1:39pm
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Buddy
Not only do you not have to be certified you dont even have to know what you are doing. |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 1:56pm
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This is true ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 2:27pm
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that's obovious by some of the responces on this board ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: splash_$$$_dash
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 2:48pm
| You don't even have to know how to spell to be a big time carpet cleaner. |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 3:00pm
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or know how to clean for that matter ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:31pm
Just train with someone thats been doing it for a few years ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Hammy wrote:Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:37pm
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the test proves nothing. go talk to other cleaners, pay attention to what is being said don't be afraid to ask questions. knowledge can help or hurt you. the most valuable thing you will get is the manual for future reference when you have a concern about something. Go give it your best shot . be all you can be. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:39pm
hey PM me I can sell you a copy of the books......79.95 each  ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:39pm
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Why would you not want to learn from others ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:40pm
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I'll sell them for $60.00 ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:40pm
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he wants cleaning manuals not old copies of Hustler ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:41pm
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come to think of it i think i have 1 or 2 manuals ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:42pm
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$300 and you can have the whole box of them ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:45pm
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1000 and I'll send you the taped versions
------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:49pm
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I have a Dri Eaz slide presentation ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:49pm
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please not your porn flicks??? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: DeepScrub
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:52pm
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do customers usually ask you if you are certified? I haven't had like that yet. ------------- "DO YOUR BEST" |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:53pm
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and you probably never will ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:54pm
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the only thing the customer says is how much ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:57pm
then they faint ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 9:59pm
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or kick you out ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 10:03pm
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i have walked from a few this fall rather than argue about price ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 14/December/2007 at 11:26pm
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Hit the road Doug...
Do Not Bug! no more no more no more no more Hit the road Doug... Do Not Bug NO MORE! ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 1:20am
Customers don't ask cuz they don't know that certification exists for carpet cleaners. The way that the IICRC is run, they will never find out -------------
The STD Meter |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 3:04pm
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thats a good thing...with their stupid shaw crap
------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 3:23pm
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good for the Travis?Bishop retirement fund ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 4:48pm
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what a farce ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 5:26pm
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it works for some i guess ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 5:32pm
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how does it work? ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 5:33pm
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pay pay and pay some more ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 5:35pm
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you should know...you have the most certs in Canada ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 5:40pm
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not anymore they keep wanting to repo them i don't keep up with the cec's ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 5:52pm
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you know it all.. ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 6:30pm
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i will never now that i'am just a newbie compared to all you guys ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: Michael
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 6:45pm
| 12 years and I've never been asked about certification. But if you like to wear IICRC patches on your uniform, it might make a positive impression. |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 7:33pm
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hell no way.... no IICRC nothing ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 10:05pm
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Patches.......yeah.......that's what I want -------------
The STD Meter |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 15/December/2007 at 10:06pm
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You could sell them on e-bay ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 16/December/2007 at 12:34am
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knock off patches ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 16/December/2007 at 1:00am
Have em made in China and sell em on ebay  -------------
The STD Meter |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 16/December/2007 at 7:21am
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where do you think they are made now ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 16/December/2007 at 11:20am
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Korea? ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: steamdragon
Date Posted: 16/December/2007 at 11:27am
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Hey Mrs. Steamer are you and Ken the Glide King friends again?
------------- Steamdragon the hotter the better. |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 16/December/2007 at 12:06pm
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SGG stays at his place when he is in the GTA ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 16/December/2007 at 12:45pm
Did hell freeze over again?  -------------
The STD Meter |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 16/December/2007 at 1:52pm
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yesterday ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 16/December/2007 at 5:55pm
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So he's at Steamer's now? -------------
The STD Meter |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 16/December/2007 at 6:34pm
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that's steamer's little secret ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 16/December/2007 at 8:24pm
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He can't keep a secret. He will spill it -------------
The STD Meter |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 16/December/2007 at 8:49pm
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he's here stealing free internet?? ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 16/December/2007 at 8:56pm
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i knew it ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 16/December/2007 at 11:47pm
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Told you he couldn't keep a secret -------------
The STD Meter |
Posted By: Beatrice West
Date Posted: 31/October/2023 at 12:36pm
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No need to stress too much about the licensing exam for basic carpet cleaning. It really depends on your location, but in many places, the exams aren't crazy difficult. They usually cover basic stuff about cleaning methods, safety, and maybe some regulations. The cost varies too, but it's typically not super pricey. And about certification, it really depends on where you're operating. Some places might not require it, but having certification can boost your credibility with clients. It's like a badge that says you know your stuff. Plus, it's a good way to stand out in a competitive market. So, while it might seem like a hassle, being licensed and certified can actually work in your favor in the long run.
------------- Beatrice West Cleans the Best! |
Posted By: travishead147
Date Posted: 02/November/2023 at 10:52am
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The statement suggests that taking a test alone is not sufficient to gain knowledge or expertise in a particular field, such as carpet cleaning. Instead, it encourages individuals to engage in conversations with other cleaners, listen to their experiences, and ask questions to expand their knowledge. It emphasizes the importance of acquiring knowledge and highlights the value of a manual for future reference. The statement concludes by encouraging individuals to give their best effort and strive to reach their full potential. |
Posted By: Billy Barty
Date Posted: 22/January/2025 at 1:18pm
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Welcome to the carpet cleaning industry! It's normal to feel a bit nervous when you're starting out, but you're asking the right questions, which is a great first step. Here's the breakdown:
Even if you’re starting small, certification is a strong step toward building a professional, trustworthy business. Good luck—you’ve got this! ------------- When I clean it, I mean it! :) |
