The Clean Trust has served as the industry guardian for the cleaning, inspection and restoration service industries for more than 30 years. As a non-profit certification organization, The Clean Trust gives you access to trusted and trained cleaning professionals by establishing and monitoring certification programs and standards for these services. [Note: Ad links featured on this page are not affiliated with The Clean Trust and should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by The Clean Trust.]
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To qualify for Clean Trust-Certified Firm status, businesses must demonstrate proof of insurance, maintain a written customer complaint policy with documented follow-up, and provide ongoing education and training leading to certification for all technicians. Clean Trust-Certified Firms are also required to abide by The Clean Trust Code of Ethics. Services provided by Clean Trust-Certified professionals range from
flooring inspection and cleaning, to
mold remediation, to
water and fire damage restoration.
Use the Locate a Pro feature on The Clean Trust Web site to find Clean Trust-Certified carpet cleaning companies in your area.
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Need Your Carpet Cleaned by a Professional?: Created on May 1st, 2009. Last Modified on October 24th, 2011
About The Clean Trust
The Clean Trust, formerly known as The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), is an ANSI-accredited standards setting body for the flooring inspection, floor covering and specialized fabric cleaning and disaster restoration industries. Organized in 1972, The Clean Trust currently represents more than 5,700 Certified Firms and 54,000 Certified Technicians in 22 countries. The Clean Trust, with participation from the entire industry, sets standards for inspection, cleaning and disaster restoration. The Clean Trust does not own schools, employ instructors, produce training materials, or promote specific product brands, cleaning methods or systems. It approves schools and instructors that meet the criteria established by The Clean Trust. The Clean Trust also serves as a consumer referral source for Certified Firms and Inspectors. Visit www.thecleantrust.org.
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