How to Choose the Right Carpet Cleaning Professional: What to Look For?
Keeping carpets clean is essential for maintaining a healthy, comfortable, and aesthetically...
How to Extend the Life of Your Carpets in 10 Easy Steps
Carpets are a major investment, adding warmth, comfort, and style to any home or office. However,...
Carpet Cleaning Myths: Busted
Carpets are a significant investment in any home or business, yet they’re often misunderstood when...
Who is the Carpet and FabriCare Institute (CFI)?
Who is the Carpet and FabriCare Institute (CFI)? Founded in 1954, the Carpet and FabriCare...
“Homeowner Right To Know About Cleanup After A Wildfire”
After a wildfire, the first thought should be for the protection of humans and animals, where...
Allergies and Carpets: Why Professional Cleaning Matters
Allergy season can be tough, especially for those who suffer from allergies year-round. With...
How Does the Sun Damage Different Types of Flooring?
As homeowners, we love the natural light and warmth of the sun, but, as we all know, it can also damage our floors?
Growth in the carpet cleaning industry
The rug and carpet industry is a big one in the US, with several different industries contributing...
How can a professional organization help your carpet cleaning business
You've built your own business, but you want to grow. You know that there are things you can do...
“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...
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...
Here’s How CFI and Your Industry Is Working for You
During the recent CFI GoToMeeting, members were asking about the actual process and procedures for cleaning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Listed below are informational letters provided to CFI members on how our Industry is managing this pandemic on our behalf.
Fiber Shapes
Over the years, brand name fiber manufactures and carpet mills that make their own in-house fibers...
Carpet Traffic and Wear Patterns
As I travel the world inspecting, repairing, cleaning and teaching others how to care for the...
Employee Background Checks – How Far Should You Go?
In May of every year, I’m reminded of an article that I penned over a decade ago. That’s because...