Be Ready for the Unexpected In the early 1980’s there was no such thing as “biohazard cleaning” or...
President’s Message
To Groom or Not to Groom: CFI President’s Message
Mastering the fundamentals of carpet cleaning sets you apart. Mechanical agitation, grooming, and following industry standards are essential for success.
“The Nose, Knows!”
A Message from CFI President, Roby Harris A mentor of mine once told a group of cleaners a story...
To Vacuum or Not, That is the Question
Did you know that dry soil removal is one of the best forms of pre-cleaning a technician can do?...
KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid
“KEEP IT SIMPLE STUIPD!”…One of the best statements from an instructor I ever heard. I have taken...
Is Bigger Really Better
Most carpet cleaners start off with portables, because of the low cost to start a business....
“It’s Never Too Much To Ask”
My mom always said, “It’s never too much to ask”. My ask, to all CFI members, is, do you know what...
Introducing Roby Harris as Your 2020-2021 CFI President
To the members of the Carpet and FabriCare Institute, I want to thank you for your vote of...
The Three R’s for 2020-2021 Rethinking, Reinventing, Restructuring
Some of you might be too young to remember the Three R's. I have vivid memories of being taught...
CFI Phases Forward Together
I was once told, "If you look forward, you won't stumble on the stones behind you." I find myself...
IMPORTANT MESSAGE from Your CFI Board About COVID-19 and Upcoming, First-Ever, On-Line Meeting
Dear CFI Members, Families, Suppliers, and Vendors: Like you, we are deeply concerned about the...
We are Off and Running in 2019-2020!
It's official, CFI has a new Board of Directors, sworn in at our 65th Annual Meeting on September...