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stains they are working on. They learn
how fibers are dyed and how carpet
and upholstery are manufactured.
In a typical 2- or 3-day IICRC course,
our technicians get practical handson demonstrations by a seasoned
instructor with many years in the
industry. This allows the students
to reap the benefits of decades
of experience without the risk of
problems on the job.
Mango, Peach and
Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients:
2 mangos, peeled, seeded and
chopped
2 small peaches, halved, pitted, and
cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
4 tomatoes, chopped
There are separate courses for
certification in each of several
cleaning categories including: carpet
cleaning, upholstery cleaning, leather
cleaning, color repair, odor control,
ceramic and stone tile cleaning as well
as carpet repair and reinstallation.
Once the course is completed, our
Technicians must pass a monitored
150-question exam to qualify for
certification in that discipline.
But that is not the end of it. The
IICRC requires ongoing education
to maintain certification. So our
Technicians keep learning even after
they have achieved certification. This
assures you, our valued clients that
we are up to date on the latest in the
cleaning industry.
As you can probably imagine,
education is not free. It requires a
significant investment of time and
money to keep our team at the top of
our profession. At A Cleaner Carpet
Cleaner we believe you are worth it.
I feel your pain!
Recently my house flooded. An upstairs toilet tank broke. Unfortunately
it was on our top floor causing damage to 3 levels. While I am in the
business the repairs were handled in house. I came to realize how stressful
it is to have a house in total disarray. The carpets in the house were all
uninstalled. Sub-floor damaged and removed, bookcases damaged and
pictures damaged. This has taught me the pain and stress my clients have
to endure in this type of situation. This now being learned, I can be more
understanding and able to ease some of the tensions you might have to go
through. I feel your pain.
1 white onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to
taste
3/4 cup water
Directions:
lace the mango, peach, pineapple,
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tomato, onion, red pepper, yellow
pepper, and cilantro in a mixing
bowl. Stir in the garlic, lime juice,
salt, sugar, and water. Cover and
refrigerate at least 1 hour before
serving.
recipe courtesy allrecipes.com
SEPTEMBER 2015
Plant Your Garden T his Fall
It is a wonderful sign of spring when
flowers planted in the fall begin to
finally poke through the soil. The
key to having a colorful, early spring
garden is to properly plant bulbs in
the fall. These types of flowers are
called perennials, and they will keep
blooming year after year.
To ensure the best results, choose a
good place to plant your bulbs. They
should be at least five feet from the
foundation of your home, in soil that
is well-drained and with a pH between
6.0 and 7.0. Each bulb should be
placed in its own hole, along with
some bulb fertilizer. If your soil has
clay in it, you will also need to add
in some organic material or mulch.
Each bulb type should be planted at
a specific depth. The packaging that
your bulbs come in will specify how
deep they should be planted. All bulbs
should be planted with the pointed
end facing upwards.
Different flowers will bloom at
different times during the spring. To
get a garden full of color for several
months in a row, choose bulbs that
bloom at different times. For example,
plant crocus in the same bed as
daffodils, along with some tulip bulbs.
You will have flowers from early
spring to early summer.
Bulbs should be planted after the
first frost, which varies depending on
where you live. Your local nursery can
tell you the best time to plant.