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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Jonny jones on February 17, 2012, 10:03:48 am

Title: Training
Post by: Jonny jones on February 17, 2012, 10:03:48 am
Hi

I know I'm goin to ge a lot of different answers to this one but who is the best people to train on with upholstery and carpet cleaning, I did a procurement one a few years ago now, but I need to send others on one now and I could do with a refresher as I don't do it that often to keep up with the new ways and stuff

Thanx Jonny
Title: Re: Training
Post by: creighton foyle on February 17, 2012, 11:57:08 am
i have done the ncca course and the cleansmart course both in my opinion are excellent and the course content is almost identical so the only difference comes down to money really with the cleansmart one being cheapest.
Title: Re: Training
Post by: Simon Gerrard on February 17, 2012, 03:13:36 pm
Prochem
Title: Re: Training
Post by: clinton on February 17, 2012, 04:28:27 pm
Some good courses mentiond in the above posts and heard good reviews from them..
Title: Re: Training
Post by: dan paton on February 17, 2012, 04:34:30 pm
hi simon . im thinking of booking the prochem one myself . what is it that makes it better than the other courses. i've already got my equipment . only thing thats putting me off is are they going to spend half the time trying to sell me a machine .. cheers . dan
Title: Re: Training
Post by: Simon Gerrard on February 17, 2012, 08:09:55 pm
Dan,
From my experience with Prochem courses, the focus is entirely on training and given their long experience I doubt one of their courses can be bettered. Also a good idea because Prochem chemicals are for the most part the best on the market.

Simon
Title: Re: Training
Post by: Jim_77 on February 17, 2012, 08:47:54 pm
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Prochem chemicals are for the most part the best on the market.

Oooooh  can of worms alert!!!!

You're just using that as a cover story Simon, we all know you're a Solutions fan boy now ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Training
Post by: Simon Gerrard on February 17, 2012, 09:09:40 pm
I do use Solution stuff but have a wide range of Prochem chemicals too,Powerburst is still the daddy in the prespray department. But you're right, can of worms, tin hat time, me thinks. ;D
Title: Re: Training
Post by: Billy Russell on February 17, 2012, 09:12:19 pm
Simon open a can of worms?????? i can't believe that for one second!!!!!!


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Title: Re: Training
Post by: Seymour Sunshine on February 17, 2012, 11:50:33 pm
I did the Cleansmart course last Thursday 16 Feb and it was absolutely first class.

There were four sessions roughly as follows:

1 - About chemicals, pH and techniques

2 - Recognising carpets construction and fibres and safe methods of cleaning each one.

3 - Several bits and pieces

4 - Practical hands-on experience.

There was plenty of time for questions AND Derek kept a good eye on the time as well. So there were no dead spots and there wasn't a rush to get 25 minutes of content into the last five minutes. The entire very comprehensive manual was covered in sufficient depth.

If you want sales advice, you'll get it. If you don't, you'll be left alone to just enjoy the course.

I've been on dozens of courses in my days, and I'll say without fear or favour that this was probably one of the very best. Derek isn't a "polished" trainer, but he is absolutely excellent - he's a natural. His huge experience and knowledge are evident all the time. He welcomes questions and doesn't mind repeating explanations if you don't quite get it first time. And he comes across as being a really decent, solid bloke.

The end result is that I'm now confident that I can recognise the type of carpet that I'm dealing with both in terms of the fibre and construction. And I'll know what chemicals and cleaning machines to use and how to use them effectively and safely.

I'll give it my 100% recommendation.

I'm going to go back and do the upholstery course in a few weeks time.
Title: Re: Training
Post by: Steve Rothwell on February 18, 2012, 06:47:06 am
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1329547609_worms.gif)

for Simon

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Title: Re: Training
Post by: Simon Gerrard on February 18, 2012, 08:35:43 am
Who me? Nah - it's unheard of and there's not a shred of evidence to support that Mr Hector  ;D
Title: Re: Training
Post by: des on February 19, 2012, 08:45:44 pm
That looks more like a can of c---s
Title: Re: Training
Post by: Steve Rothwell on February 19, 2012, 08:57:39 pm
Who me? Nah - it's unheard of and there's not a shred of evidence to support that Mr Hector  ;D

and just who are you trying to convince Mr Gerrard ??
Title: Re: Training
Post by: obywon on February 20, 2012, 08:58:51 am
hi about the training guys, and products, so for someone coming back after while out, whos pre-spray and protector is best out there??
Title: Re: Training
Post by: Steve Rothwell on February 20, 2012, 09:19:58 am
hi about the training guys, and products, so for someone coming back after while out, whos pre-spray and protector is best out there??

I refer the gentleman to post reply #10...

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Training
Post by: Steve Rothwell on February 20, 2012, 09:20:27 am
That looks more like a can of c---s

Methinks you is deformed then Des

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