[Robin Ray]

Prochem is an excellent place to start training.  I have done courses at Prochem, Ashbys and Cleansmart. They all tackle things in a slightly different way and from different angles. If I had to recommend a place to start it would be Ashbys because of Derek's personal experience in the carpet cleaning business. Derek Bolton at Cleansmart is a maverick when it comes to spot and stain removal and will teach you things you wont learn elsewhere, and Prochem are quite regimented having clear set ways of approaching each situation. Its a close call and you will get all you need to get started from any carpet cleaning course. Be aware that all the courses you go on will feature their own products and machines but the principals are the same wherever you are. I cant comment on Altec courses yet but have never herd a bad word about them so that must mean something.

[Ian Harper]

Adam

having a wide knowledge in cleaning will serve you well. I did City & Guilds In Cleaning Science. not sure if BICSc still use it as they have lots of their own courses now. I checked City Guild site and found this

 http://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/built-environment-services/cleaning-services/7648-cleaning-and-support-services-skills#tab=information

again not sure if its the same as mine i did 764 and this one is 7648

I have never seen or been on a one day course that shows how deterrents work and this is key to effective cleaning and choice of products.

What is great about BICSc is they understand the different education levels of people in cleaning that are supervisors and mangers and help is at hand for those that suffer like myself. Year one is multitable choice with a presentation and course work that is done by post. second year is writtern but in my day they would put someone with you help with writing and spelling.

So city and guilds in cleaning science is within anyone's reach. and is so much more than any one day course that can be about selling their products and machine to you. not saying these courses dont have value but some are questionable.

also personal membership of BICSc will say so much more on your CV plus you get letters after your name how cool is that for a cleaner? -)

BTW Prochem is a great course money well spent. you need to do them all