Independent Training Courses and schools held by: The Big Clean.

** New Dates Now Added**
June 5-7

Be sure to check out our rug cleaning courses which include our brand new submersion cleaning technique in our new wash pit!

All of our carpet, rug, upholstery and spot cleaning training schools are designed to help everyone from the experienced owner operator, the new business start up to training in-house cleaning staff for commercial buildings or apartment blocks.

To find out about any of the courses listed below call The Big Clean on:0208 393 4778 or fill out the quick form above.

Upcoming Courses:

These three courses can be taken individually or as a whole three day module giving you the opportunity to learn about all the individual aspects of fibre and fabric cleaning. The date and prices are:

*Carpet cleaning course:MAY 25TH 2010

Upholstery Cleaning course Please Email us for dates and information

*Master Rug Cleaning Course Part 1: 8-10 July 2010**

*Master Rug Cleaning Course Part 2: 5-7 July 2010 ( only open to those who took part 2 last May )

*Leather Cleaning Course: Please Email us for dates and more info

*Advanced spot & stain removal Course: Please Email us for dates and more info

**All 1 Day Courses now only £65**

£15.00 Discount for existing CCDO, IMACC members and NCCA Members or for those of you who Book 2 places.

** The rug cleaning course is a great insight into a very special series of rug cleaning courses being held in the Summer by The Big Clean in association with the Master Rug Cleaners of America. These specialist rug cleaners have literally hundreds of years experience between them; this is your opportunity to learn the secrets of some true masters of the rug cleaning industry.

Please click the link to the right to find out more. Master Rug Cleaning Course

Hands on Carpet Cleaning Course:

This professional carpet cleaning course will cover everything from carpet fibres and construction right through to the final grooming stage and the carpet drying section. You will get plenty of chances to use the machines and accessories yourself, during the course.

The course will cover wet extraction cleaning, dry cleaning methods and rotary machine cleaning methods. There will be a mix of machines and chemicals from various manufacturers so you will get a good feel of what tools of the trade are out there. We will also show you how to apply stain guard products.

"After attending the carpet and rug cleaning course I felt ready to clean. This course is ideal for people looking to start up right through to experienced carpet cleaners. I fully recommend this course to anyone in the industry. Thorough educational and also great fun" John Smith

Whether you are just starting your carpet cleaning business of you are an old pro there will be plenty of opportunity to learn new things in a relaxed and friendly environment. Lunch will be provided.

Some of the general topics covered include: Full course guide and lunch included for all courses and schools.

Upholstery Cleaning Course

The 1 day hands on courses are great for beginners and new start ups alike. The Upholstery cleaning training course will cover problems such as colour bleed, shrinkage and identifying fabric types when it comes to suites and upholstery and the best spot and stain removal methods as well as problem solving. Samples of different types of upholstery and course guide are included.

(Call 0208 393 4778 for more info on our upholstery course)

"I attended a two day training course at The Big Clean from which I found very helpful inspirational and educational. I would highly recommend The Big Clean to anyone involved in the industry" M Easton

Rug Cleaning Courses:

The rug courses that we hold are a very popular training course with carpet cleaners and it covers everything you need to know about identifying different types of rugs and at spotting problems such as shrinkage and colour run. Also you will be given enough information and knowledge to start up you own rug cleaning plant utilising modern equipment such as rug beaters and improved drying methods.

(Call 0208 393 4778 for more info on our Rug cleaning course)

"I thoroughly enjoyed The Big Clean course. I learned a lot more than I expected to-Very comprehensive" Matt Steel

"I would definitely recommend the training course to anyone, start up or professional, highly informative and professional." J Flanning

Spot and Stain Removal Course:

This is a must for the professional carpet and upholstery cleaner. Our spotting course will cover everything you need to know about the removal of tricky spots and stains and the course attendees will get plenty of time to work with various spot and stain cleaning chemicals and products.

(Call 0208 393 4778 for more info on our spot & Stain course)

"The Big Clean has certainly won me over with their training courses, I will definitely be attending future events! Paul Pearce's knowledge is second to none" Fresh Clean

A lot of our sales recently have been to new start ups-people who have either lost their jobs or taken redundancy. They have realised they can earn as much as a skilled tradesmen, without the need for extensive training OR a large outlay on tools, chemicals and accessories.

Have you considered the following things?

1.The right Cleaning method

2.Equipment

3.Accessories

4.Marketing

The cleaning method you had in mind (i.e. dry cleaning or wet extraction-which is by far the most effective and common way of cleaning carpet)

The equipment package - how hi spec do you want to go? We can provide you with info and advise on which machine would be most suitable for you to use for the jobs you intend to do and also most suitable for the operator. We have light machines that are easy to carry up and down stairs and we have big powerful machine that will clean as far away as 60 feet from the machine enabling you to leave the machine at the bottom of the stairs- these powerful 500 psi machines like the New mid sized 38 Litre Powr Flite Perfect Heat can also clean a whole flat without the need for refilling. Call 0208 393 4778 to find out which machine would be most suitable to you.

Chemicals

Without the right chemicals you will have little chance of removing the toughest spots and stains. Every carpet, rug and upholstery cleaner will have a spotting kit that he or she takes to every job, they would also carry a trusted supply of pre-sprays, de-foamer, and probably some form of green eco friendly cleaning solutions in case your customer has allergies or just doesn't like the smell of cleaning chemicals.

Contact us to find out which machine package is the best for you. We will respond to your email with a the correct cleaning solution for your needs ( click on link to Email us ).0208 393 4778

Training

We hold training courses at our showroom and training centre in Surrey, just inside the M25 and within easy reach of a number a train stations and about half a mile from a travel lodge style hotel. Our courses are taken by highly qualified and experienced instructors.

Most courses come with a certificate, course notes and lunch is also included

About the Instructors

Paul Pearce has been working in the carpet cleaning industry for the last 30 years. He is a well respected and well known instructor. Paul was previously the President of the National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) and is currently the International Vice President of the IICRC. He is also Chairman of IICRC UK Advisory Council and has also been Chairman of the British Cleaning Council.Paul also ran a large off-site rug cleaning business and still runs a carpet cleaning company today.

Ellen Amirkhan, third-generation rug cleaning expert, Certified Rug Specialist, Appraiser, and Past President of the National Institute of Rug Cleaning.

Aaron Groseclose, President of MasterBlend, Certified Rug Specialist,

Senior Carpet Inspector, Master Textile Cleaner, writer, and instructor

with 30 years in the industry.

Ellen and Aaron pioneered oriental rug training in 1992 and have instructed over 2,400 students. Now, they offer you this limited enrollment, in-depth training, and mentoring at The Big Clean in Surrey ( UK ). Learn from the experts who literally “wrote the book” on cleaning oriental and specialty rugs and share in their wide-ranging experience.

We can arrange in house training for hard floor cleaning, carpet cleaning,

rug cleaning, spot removal techniques and upholstery cleaning. (Call 0208 3934778 for more details)

We can arrange in house training for hard floor cleaning, carpet cleaning, rug cleaning,

spot removal techniques and upholstery cleaning. (Call 0208 3934778 for more details)