Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Duraclean Graduate Success Institute
Tile & Grout Care Introductory Course &
Loose Rug Cleaning
March 7, 2008 - 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Duraclean Central – Arlington Heights, Illinois
(Both sessions include hands-on training.)
Tile and grout cleaning and loose rug cleaning address the ever expanding market in the sales and maintenance of the these floors and floor coverings. With the shrinking sales and installation of carpet there is a real need to diversify your service offerings! Following is the course agenda.
Tile & Grout
Section 1 – Know the Product
* What Types of Tile Are Out in the Marketplace?
* Comparing Durability
* Comparing Abrasion Resistance
* Other Advantages of Tile
The Manufacturing Process
* Dry Pressed Tile
* Auger Extruded Tile
* Glazing
* Firing
Identification
* Porosity / Water Absorption
* Other Tests – Scratch, Abrasion, Acid reaction, Check for Coatings
Types of Grout
Section 2 – The Cleaning Process
* Cleaning Methods Old & New
* Equipment and Tools
* Cleaning Products
Maintenance
* Preventive Measures
* Daily Maintenance
* Periodic Cleaning
* Restorative Cleaning
A Cleaning Job Step-by-step
* Sealers
* Color Sealing
Section 3 – Preventing Potential Problems and Pitfalls
* Safety
* Protecting Furnishings
* Grout problems: Discoloration, haze, stains, etc.
* Maintenance Issues: Dry soils, abrasive wear, topical coatings
* Post Construction
* Efflorescence
Loose Rug Cleaning
Understanding the level of "Clean" that is accomplished in a legitimate loose rug cleaning plant
* Periodic Cleaning
* Restorative Cleaning
A Cleaning Job Step-by-step
* Sealers
* Color Sealing
Section 3 – Preventing Potential Problems and Pitfalls
* Safety
* Protecting Furnishings
* Grout problems: Discoloration, haze, stains, etc.
* Maintenance Issues: Dry soils, abrasive wear, topical coatings
* Post Construction
* Efflorescence
Loose Rug Cleaning
Understanding the level of "Clean" that is accomplished in a legitimate loose rug cleaning plant
What is needed to set up the best in-shop loose rug cleaning?
* Vehicle
* Facilities & Equipment
* Insurance
* Inventory Control
* Understanding Additional Opportunities
* Roll & Relay
* Cash & Carry
Pre-inspection
* Domestic
* Persian/Oriental
Pre-cleaning
* Cleaning
* Post-inspection
* Problem Areas
* Fringe Care
Finish & Wrap
Pre-inspection
* Domestic
* Persian/Oriental
Pre-cleaning
* Cleaning
* Post-inspection
* Problem Areas
* Fringe Care
Finish & Wrap
Registration
A Registration Form has been mailed with the February monthly statements. Space for the seminar is limited so register right away!
Labels: Ceramic Tile, Duraclean Graduate Success Institute, Meetings, Rug Cleaning, Training
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