Norma McCormick said...
Spring Cleaning - A time to Refresh and RenewWith the great weather it's time to clean out some of the things we don't use. So here's the deal there are GREAT items - MANY NEVER used for sale!!

Dri ez Axial Air mover, Studdebaker Air Path2, Flooring extractor wands, Cimex floor machine, Data Loggers, Prochem Upholstery cleaning tool, Crain Power Stretcher, Behr Claw Restretcher, Psychrometirc Calculators, Humiport 10Electric sprayer, Turbo tile floor tool, Kool Glide Carpet seaming iron, Thermex Portable carpet machine

AND many more...for more information and interest

call 480-283-5597Don't wait things will be flying off the shelves!!

Where`s Waldo?

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/waldo

Norma McCormick said...
It's all about the little things. Life can be extremely busy for all of us. I have found that it is the little things that we do that brightens someones day. Many times it's just a kind word or a smile. While on location our firm has found that the little things are those which leave a lasting impression on our clients, putting the hose back on the hose bib, checking their vacuum cleaners to insure that they functioning properly, wiping the tile floor from the over spray. It really doesn't take much usually just a few seconds. Want to be remembered? Do the little extras, it really does brightens someones day. Norma - The Dirt Diva

Norma McCormick - Arizona Chapter Director

Welcome to the New Year ! Hard to believe another year has come and gone, and I'm still scratching my head wondering where it went?? This 2008 has been unbelievable in it's own right. We have learned to step out of our comfort zones and test the waters. As small business owners we feel the highs and lows with greater impact than the big guys. Now is the time to be gratefull for all we've learned, observed, and experienced this year. Carefull observation will help to prepare us for our future ahead. The Master Mind group will help address issues businesses are experiencing and resolve them with the help of wise counsel. By banning together we can weather the storm easier than standing alone. Make 2009 a year with many triumphs, numerous friends and good health. May all your spots in life be small ones. The Dirt Diva

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Presidents Message from Matt Sanders

Message from our President,

December 9, 2008

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After reading through old issues of Western Carpet Cleaner and Western Cleantalk, I cant help but be again reminded of how much CFI has grown and changed since Gene and George Janssen , whom I’ve never met, founded the Rug Cleaners Institute back in 1952. I’ve heard stories about how Gene invested great time and energy into convincing area cleaners that if they united as a group they could learn from each other and share common ground.

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As a CFI member and a former Los Angeles chapter director I know Gene was right from first hand experience. I recall how excited I was to hold my very first CFI chapter meeting. (No, not the one at the sewage plant) I think it was a BBQ, and boy did we have a great turn out! Our members really enjoy sharing stories about the crazy client, the browned out sofa that turned purple, and all the lost things you find when blocking and chipping. Even better is talking shop and sharing ideas about new products and the latest gossip from around the industry. As far as I’m concerned, that’s all good stuff, but for me, the best is being reminded that we are all in this together, and for the past 60 years, CFI members have pretty much seen it all, together.

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CFI has opened many doors of opportunity for me as a professional and as a person. And through the power of association, those who used to be my most feared competition are now my best allies and some, even friends. And having friends in this business really helps when times get tough or you just need to someone who understands the challenges that our line of work brings on a daily basis. I am truly grateful for this association and all it has done for me.

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I am proud to announce that this year, CFI will host a variety of IICRC training courses, local chapter meetings, regional education days and charity events. None of this would be possible without our board of directors, who I believe are a great team to work with. And since this association has always been about teamwork, I would like to invite anyone who would like to get involved, start a CFI chapter or host meetings or events to please contact me personally at 1-818-515-7841.

Happy New Year!

Matthew Sanders

President, Carpet and Fabricare Institute.

Carpet & FabriCare Institute

P.O. Box 758

Escondido, CA 920331-800-Carpet9

http://www.carpet9.org/

CFI Update November 2008

Carpet and Fabricare Institute (CFI) Update November 2008
Submitted by Jack Freedman

Los Angeles -- Matt Sanders and IICRC representative Russ Van Allsburg attended the Leadership Development Program for Connections member association leaders in Baltimore on November 18.
The next CFI board meeting will be held on December 6 at A+Plus Environmental in Santa Fe Springs.

Chapter news
Orange / Inland Empire -- Chapter Director Graham Bedwell is planning a combined meeting with the Los Angeles Chapter featuring a mill tour of Royalty Carpet Mills in Irvine. Royalty is the largest independent carpet mill in California, and has always been a great supporter of the CFI. The technical and claims manager Jim Hernandez and his staff will conduct an extensive and informative tour. The mill tour will be held on January 13 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Attendees will earn a IICRC Continuing Education Credit (CRC). Space is limited to just 24 attendees, so call 800-CARPET-9 to register.

Central Coast -- Director Rick Lewis announces that there will be a CFI member benefit "Advanced Two Day Hands On Upholstery Class" on December 4-5. This is a closed class, and available to CFI members only. The class will be held at Rick`s new facility, Lewis Carpet Cleaners at 92 East 21st Avenue, San Mateo. Call Rick to register at 650-766-5630.
The annual members GIVE BACK volunteer carpet cleaning and Bar-B-Que will be at the Ronald McDonald House in Palo Alto on February 21. CFI has made a tradition of supporting Ronald McDonald Houses and would appreciate your participation in this worthy event.

San Diego -- The December Christmas Party Gift Exchange meeting will be held at Christian Brothers Cleaning and Restoration, 3617 Bancroft Drive Suite A, Spring Valley on December 5th. A prize will be given away for the best sweater worn. Call Gabe Mathews for further details.
The San Diego breakfast meeting is held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7:30 am, at The Original Pancake House, 3906 Convoy St., San Diego. Beginners or veterans are invited, just pay for your own breakfast and network with other cleaners, restorers, rug cleaners and suppliers. You can gain knowledge on what works and what doesn't in chemicals, marketing, procedures, machinery, etc. If you are new, come and learn from the pros. Call Gabe at 619-454-0497.

Arizona -- Director Norma McCormick reports that her chapter is starting a new community service project to help stock the shelves of the United Food Bank Drive. The meeting will be held on January 13 from 5:30 pm to 7:30pm at 2423 S 17th Street Phoenix, Az 85034.
The CFI Master Mind group breakfast meeting at the Roadhouse on 24th Street and University in Phoenix are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 am. Any and all are encouraged to attend for brainstorming on any issues or problems they might be encountering. For information call Norma at Guaranteed Clean Systems 480-821-1481 or e-mail carpetpros@normasrugcleaning.com.

Education
Education Director Peter Sierck will be instructing upcoming IICRC classes to be held at A+Plus Environmental Supplies, 13535 Marquardt Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. To register call 888-286-8878.

Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT ) March 3-6 Our mold and sewage back flow remediation technician class includes a hands-on section and the exam for IICRC certification. The course provides the necessary training to conduct or evaluate remediation projects. Course prerequisite is the attendance of a water damage restoration technician (WRT) class. This AMRT class also qualifies for IICRC continuous education credits (CEC). Future class dates are June 23-26 and October 27-30.

Health and Safety Technician (HST) March 17-18 This 2-day course provides the necessary OSHA health and safety training for the construction industry. OSHA Construction Industry Regulations apply to all microbial remediation projects and are often overlooked by contractors. Completion of the health and safety course is a requirement for the AMRT/S certification through the IICRC. Participants will receive your OSHA 10-hour Health and Safety Card upon completion of the course.

Moisture Mapping Workshop - April 2 What you always wanted to know about your meters and instruments This comprehensive moisture testing workshop takes you from beginning levels through advanced skills. Most technicians are familiar with the basic use of moisture meters. However, many are not aware of the underlying physical principals, their limitations, the do’s and don’ts, and when not to believe your measurement results. We will address the physical principles, techniques, methods, applications and limitations of the different tools and instruments. Industry standards and their important documentation requirements will be reviewed. CEC credit from IICRC, RIA and IAQ Council.

Upcoming CFI Sponsored Events
Abatix Awareness Day - December 5 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. How to Dry Ice Blast, Practical Demonstration and Safety Considerations. Held at 10051 Painter Avenue Santa Fe Springs,Ca 90670.

IICRC S520 Technical Workshop - January 22 7:45 am to 5:00 pm. Held at the World Floorcovering Association (WFCA) 2211 E. Howell Avenue Anaheim, Ca 92806.
Call 888-881-1004 x104 to register.

IICRC S520 Technical Workshop - January 23 7:45 am to 5:00 pm. Held at Restoration Consultants 3284 Ramos Circle Sacramento, Ca 95827. Call 888-881-1004 x104 to register.

New CFI address
The new CFI mailing address is: P.O. Box 758 Escondido, CA 92033.
There is also a new fax line: 760-746-7891. The main phone and message number remains:
800-CARPET9 (800-227-7389) and the e-mail address remains http://www.carpet9.org/.

Good and Welfare
Good and Welfare information to share? Drop an e-mail to Jack@carpet9.org.Good and Welfare information to share? Drop an e-mail to Jack@carpet9.org.

CFI Update October 2008

Carpet and Fabricare Institute (CFI) Update October 2008
Submitted by Jack Freedman

Los Angeles -- President Matt Sanders announced a leadership summit to be held in early 2009. This meeting is intended for all past and present directors, past presidents, and current members to help create a new strategic vision for CFI.
Matt Sanders and CFI representative to the IICRC Russ Van Allsburg will attend the Leadership Development Program for Connections member association leaders in Baltimore on November 18.
The next CFI board meeting will be held on December 6 at A+Plus Environmental in Santa Fe Springs.

Chapter news
Orange / Inland Empire -- New Chapter Director Graham Bedwell is planning his first chapter meeting to be a mill tour of Royalty Carpet Mills in Irvine. Royalty is the largest independent carpet mill in California, and has always been a great supporter of the CFI. The technical and claims manager Jim Hernandez and his staff will conduct an extensive and informative tour. Date to be announced.

Central Coast -- "Lots of plans are in the works" is the word from Chapter Director Rick Lewis, starting with a CFI member benefit "Advanced Two Day Hands On Upholstery Class" on December 4-5. This is a closed class, and available to CFI members only. The class will be held at Rick`s new facility, Lewis Carpet Cleaners at 92 East 21st Avenue, San Mateo. Call Rick for more details at 650-766-5630.
The next chapter meeting will be in San Carlos on December 10 from 6:00-9:00 pm. The topic and meeting location is to be announced. .
The annual members GIVE BACK volunteer carpet cleaning and Bar-B-Que will be at the Ronald McDonald House in Palo Alto on February 21. CFI has made a tradition of supporting Ronald McDonald Houses and would appreciate your participation in this worthy event.

San Diego -- Chapter Director Gabe Mathews announces there will be a chapter meeting held at Mission Janitorial, 2 Activity Road, San Diego on November 5th. The guest speaker will be David Newman, who has been in the flooring industry for over 25 years. He will share with us the do’s and don’ts of flooring estimating, and what to look out for when dealing with various types of floor coverings.
The December Christmas Party Gift Exchange meeting will be held at Christian Brothers Cleaning and Restoration, 3617 Bancroft Drive Suite A, Spring Valley on December 5th. A prize will be given away for the best sweater worn. Call Gabe Mathews for further details.
The San Diego breakfast meeting is held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7:30 am, at The Original Pancake House, 3906 Convoy St., San Diego. Beginners or veterans are invited, just pay for your own breakfast and network with other cleaners, restorers, rug cleaners and suppliers. You can gain knowledge on what works and what doesn't in chemicals, marketing, procedures, machinery, etc. If you are new, come and learn from the pros. Call Gabe at 619-454-049.

Arizona -- New Director Norma McCormick reports that her chapter is finishing up a community service project for a non- profit group called Maggies Place, which is a home for unwed mothers. They have the carpet and tile in four of the homes.
November 11 is the kick off of the CFI Master Mind group, which will be a breakfast meeting at the Roadhouse on 24th Street and University in Phoenix. The meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 am. Any and all are encouraged to attend for brainstorming on any issues or problems they might be encountering.
The next meeting will be on November 13 to be held at the Winners Circle in Phoenix with guest speaker Steve Marsh. Steve will also be teaching an upholstery class at the same location before the meeting. For information call Norma at Guaranteed Clean Systems 480-821-1481 or e-mail her at carpetpros@normasrugcleaning.com.

Education
Education Director Peter Sierck will be instructing upcoming IICRC classes to be held at A+Plus Environmental Supplies, 13535 Marquardt Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. To register call 888-286-8878.

Peter reports that the September Moisture Mapping class held in Los Angeles was totally booked out, and so a follow up class is booked for October 29. Peter says that the CFI is looking to additional classes in the Bay area and San Diego in early 2009. The course fees are reduced for CFI members.

Moisture Mapping Workshop October 29 What you always wanted to know about your meters and instruments This comprehensive moisture testing workshop takes you from beginning levels through advanced skills. Most technicians are familiar with the basic use of moisture meters. However, many are not aware of the underlying physical principals, their limitations, the do’s and don’ts, and when not to believe your measurement results. We will address the physical principles, techniques, methods, applications and limitations of the different tools and instruments. Industry standards and their important documentation requirements will be reviewed. CEC credit from IICRC, RIA and IAQ Council.

New CFI address
The new CFI mailing address is: P.O. Box 758 Escondido, CA 92033.
There is also a new fax line: 760-746-7891. The main phone and message number remains:
800-CARPET9 (800-227-7389) and the e-mail address remains http://www.carpet9.org/.

Good and Welfare
Good and Welfare information to share? Drop an e-mail to Jack@carpet9.org.

Carpet & FabriCare Institute
Orange Inland / Los Angeles Chapter Meeting

January 13, 2009
9:00 am – 1:00 pm

to be held at:
Royalty Carpet Mills
515 E. Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Royalty is the largest independent carpet manufacturer and distributer in Southern California, and a world wide leader in the industry with a unique product line of fine residential, commercial, and Pacificrest Mills hospitality carpets.Technical Director Jim Hernandez and his management crew will answer all questions, and guide attendees through several of Royalty`s large facilities that include spinning, dying, tufting, and finishing.

This is a rare opportunity for carpet cleaners to learn:
How the manufacturer wants his carpet maintained
Manufacturer Warranty requirements
Proper stain protection application
Cleaning residential vs. commercial requirements
How to avoid costly claims often blamed on you
And more......................................

PLUS -- Earn an IICRC Continuing Education Credit (CEC)
This Meeting Is Free For All Members and Non Members!
Pre-registration only! Due to limited space on the tour, this event will be limited to the first 24 attendees. Please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your spot on the tour. Please register no later than January 9th, 2009 by calling 800-CARPET-9.

-- MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! --
Orange Inland / Los Angeles Chapter Meeting
January 13, 2009
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Royalty Carpet Mill
515 E. Dyer Road
Santa Ana, CA 92705

The Carpet and FabriCare Institute Meeting Information:
P.O. Box 758
Escondido, CA 92033
1-800-Carpet-9

Fax (760) 746-7891

REGISTRATION CAN BE MADE BY MAIL, FAX OR BY CALLING

1-800-CARPET-9

Pre-registration only
This meeting is limited to the first 24 registrants.
Must register before January 9th, 2009