Just as there are many ways to clean clothing, there are as many or more ways to care for draperies, rugs and upholstery. There is, unfortunately, no single magical fabric care method for items and areas. All methods have advantages as well as disadvantages. Moreover, people can achieve different results while cleaning the same carpet with identical equipment. Essentially, it is more important to SELECT THE RIGHT FABRIC CARE SPECIALIST who will in turn select the right care method for your needs. It bears stating the analogy, it's not the gun that does the damage it's the person pulling the trigger. It's not the equipment it's the craftsman that gets the results.

HOW DO I SELECT THE RIGHT PERSON?

SELECT A SPECIALIST WHO IS A MEMBER OF AN INTERNATIONAL CERTIFYING BODY LIKE THE IIFPC.

WHY?

Fabric Care is an ever changing field. Each year new cleaning systems, cleaning chemicals and extra services are introduced. Professional fabric care specialists keep abreast of such changes and constantly improve the services they offer. A technician associated with the International Institute for Fabric Protection and Care (IIFPC) participates in a trade association of professionals engaged in providing cleaning and restoration services. It is the first step to making all this possible since:

· An IIFPC member should have access to technically correct and unbiased information on protection, cleaning and restoration methods and procedures.

· An IIFPC member should have high professional standards and adheres to that association's Code of Ethics.

· An IIFPC member should have access to the industry's best training and technical seminars.

· An IIFPC member should seek and receive continually updated industry information to enhance their ability to perform the required services well and much, much more.

The IIFPC supports a worldwide network of specialized and current information.

Insist on a professional and quality-minded fabric care specialist. Insist on an IIFPC member.

Your carpets and upholstery will look better and last longer if they are cleaned regularly by a certified professional fabric care specialist.

The IIFPC is an independent certification and networking body established to set and maintain fabric protection and care industry standards. The IIFPC symbol is your assurance that the men and women who proudly display it are skilled professionals. The IIFPC certification cannot be purchased. It is earned through experience, study, and passing of written examinations.

When you choose an IIFPC certified fabric protection and care specialist, you can be confident that an experienced, qualified professional is caring for your valuable furnishings. What is more, all IIFPC certified cleaners have pledged to do business with you honestly and with the highest regard for your needs.

An IIFPC certified fabric and carpet care specialist:

You Should Choose IIFPC Certified Fabric Protection and Care Specialist:
· IIFPC certified cleaners are specially trained to identify furnishings by fiber type, to select an approved cleaning method and to safely and skillfully clean your furnishings.
· IIFPC certified cleaners are committed to providing you with service based on the highest level of honesty and integrity. Professional certified cleaners take their IIFPC professional ethics pledge as part of their enrollment.
· IIFPC certified cleaners are respected and recognized in the industry. Many manufacturers recommend IIFPC certified cleaners to care for their warranted products.
· Many IIFPC certified cleaners are also qualified to restore furnishings affected by smoke, water, odor, and other catastrophes that could cause you to replace these expensive items.· Has attended one of the many IIFPC approved schools and successfully completed an IIFPC approved written and supervised exam.
· Will gladly show you his or her IIFPC certification credentials.
· Is pledged to maintain a written complaint procedure and to carry adequate liability insurance.
· Is pledged to do business with you honestly, to observe the IIFPC Code of Ethics, and to maintain the highest level of workmanship and service.