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In 1998 The WOOLSAFE Organisation launched an accreditation scheme for professional carpet cleaning companies, called the WOOLSAFE Certified Operators programme, to counter unqualified cleaners who give the carpet cleaning industry a bad name.
Independent carpet cleaning companies, franchisees and in-house carpet cleaning contractors can become WOOLSAFE Certified Operators.
They must be fully trained in all carpet cleaning techniques, have been in business continuously for a period of at least 5 years and be a member of a recognised professional or trade association related to the cleaning industry.
They must attend a WOOLSAFE training course, pass the exit exam and meet other requirements relating to their business and professional associations.
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Certified Operators undertake to use WOOLSAFE-approved products whenever they clean or maintain wool or wool-rich carpeting.
The WOOLSAFE Certified Operators programme:
- trains, examines and accredits leading carpet cleaning companies
- requires the use of WOOLSAFE-approved products, thereby ensuring
- the highest standards in wool carpet and upholstery cleaning and maintenance
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The WOOLSAFE Certified Operator programme is currently operational in Great Britain, Ireland, The United States of America and Australia.
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