Absolutely Fabulous - Accreditations

NCCA, IICRC, Woolsafe Certified Operator

accreditations

At The Absolutely Fabulous Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Co. our highest priority is your satisfaction with the quality of our work. All our technicians are trained to the UK's highest standards and have attended specialist training courses covering subjects such as spot, stain and odour removal, leather cleaning and conditioning, carpet fibre restoration and refitting, etc.

When selecting a company to entrust with your carpets and fine fabrics we suggest you always choose one that is a member of/certified by at least one but preferably all of the following organisations.

National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA)

Established in 1968 the NCCA is the only independent UK trade body dedicated to the cleaning of carpets, upholstery, curtains and other soft furnishings. As such it is now nationally recognised by government, media, industry and commerce as the authoritative source of accreditation & information.

The principal objective of the NCCA is the establishment and maintenance of minimum standards within the carpet and upholstery cleaning industry, with the dual aim of safeguarding the reputation of the industry and protecting its customers.

Members are required to abide by the Association’s Code of Practice, which covers such specifics as fair pricing, service, complaints procedures, liability and consumer protection, and is designed to ensure customer satisfaction at all times. All members are expected to provide a fair deal for their customers, summed up by the Association’s motto ”SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY”.

All applicants for membership must have undertaken the NCCA or equivalent course in carpet and upholstery cleaning and reached the required standard in the written test papers which follow. This course offers a thorough grounding in all aspects of the carpet and upholstery cleaning craft, and covers theoretical and practical instruction from basic cleaning to advanced spot and stain removal.

Only after successful completion of this course may the applicant become a fully accredited member of the NCCA and become eligible to add the coveted logo to their company name.

Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC)

The IICRC 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 IICRC helps ensure that you have access to trusted and trained cleaning professionals by establishing and monitoring certification programs and standards for these industries.

To qualify for IICRC-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. IICRC Certified Firms are also required to abide by the IICRC Code of Ethics.

WoolSafe Certified Operator

To get a really expert job done, the British Wool Marketing Board suggest you entrust the work to a WoolSafe accredited carpet cleaning company. These companies are fully trained, have a reputation for top quality service and use only WoolSafe approved cleaning agents on your wool carpets and rugs.

Their accreditation programme aims to be the best and all certified operators are fully trained in all carpet cleaning techniques and specifically in wool carpet and rug cleaning and maintenance. Members must have been in business continuously for a period of at least 5 years and are members of a recognised professional or trade association related to the cleaning industry.

Certified Operators use WoolSafe approved products whenever they clean or maintain wool or wool-rich carpeting.

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National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA)

Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC)

WoolSafe Certified Operator