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Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration
Certification
RCT -
Rug Cleaning Technician - 2 CEC's
Special Instructor: Ruth
Travis
Assistant Instructor: L.J. (Jeff) Bishop
Rug Cleaning Technician (RCT): 2-Day Course Outline
Introduction
Definition of Rugs, Rug History, Countries of Origin,
Current Trends, Liability and Insurance
Module 1 - Fibers, Yarns
Fibers: Natural Fibers, Protein Fibers, Cellulosic (Bast) Fibers,
Modified, Regenerated Cellulosics, Synthetic Fibers
Fiber Distortion and Performance, Fiber Identification (Burn, Chemical
Tests)
Fiber Life Cycle, Yarns, Foundations, Backings, Dyeing
Module 2 - Rug Construction
Rug Types and Construction
Rug Designs and Styles, Rug Cushion (Pad, Underlayment)
Module 3 - Rug Soiling
Rug Soil Types, Rug Soil Summary
Module 4 - Cleaning Basics
Chemistry of Cleaning: The pH scale
Principles of Cleaning, Methods of Cleaning
Module 5 - Spotting, Special Treatments
Spots, Stains and Discolorations, Spotting Agent Summary, Color Removal
Agents,
Special Purpose Chemicals, Urine Decontamination
Module 6 - Inspecting Rugs
Purpose of Inspections, Inspection Categories, Identification (Tagging) of
Rugs
Specific Conditions to Inspect and Document
Color Fastness Test, Customer Briefings, Condition Report
Module 7 - Cleaning Procedures
On-location versus In-plant procedures
Specific Procedures: Orientals, Crewel; Needlepoint, Braided Rugs,
Flokatis, Designer Rugs, Cellulosic (Bast) Rugs, Hooked Rugs, Skins and
Leather, Other Cleaning Techniques, Fringe Cleaning, Blocking
Module 8 - Cleaning Challenges
Shading, Yellowing, Streaking, Bleeding/Dye Migration, Fungal/Insect
Damage,
Browning, Delamination, Water Damage, Mold Contamination
Module 9 - Simple Rug Repair Basics
Restoration, Conservation, Repair Tools, Equipment, Scrim Replacement,
Braid Restitching/Repair, Side Cord Repair/Serging/Overcasting, Blocking,
Fringe/End Repair, Rug Binding, Color Repair, Seam Repair, Curled
(rippled, wrinkled) Edges, Pulled Loop Repair
Module 10 – Finalizing
Finishing: Grooming, Protector Application
Final Inspection, Wrapping, Storage, Delivery
See Guest
Instructor Ruth Travis'
website for additional details
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