Carpet Cleaning Industry Links
Carpet Institute of Australia
The Carpet Institute of Australia is an industry body that works with all facets of the carpet industry - manufacturers, retailers, installers and cleaners. It is a non profit industry association that works towards improving the carpet industry - through government lobbying, providing information to consumers and facility many committees that work to enhance the industry.
NUCCRA - National Upholstery, Carpet Cleaners and Restorers Association
NUCCRA is a non profit membership association for the carpet cleaning and restoration industry. Meetings are regularly held throughout Australia to allow members to network and learn from each other, industry suppliers and guest speakers. NUCCRA is involved in setting industry standards, developing the nationally recognised carpet cleaning qualification and raising professionalism in the industry. NUCCRA membership is something that would benefit anyone involved in the carpet cleaning and restoration industry.
Carpet Cleaners Association of New Zealand
CCANZ is the New Zealand Carpet Cleaners Association. CCANZ is made up of trained industry professionals. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet like minded professionals and associate with a name that is involved in setting standards in carpet cleaning.
IICRC - Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification is the certification body and standard setting organisation for the cleaning and restoration industry. IICRC certification is recognised throughout the world and has an Oceania Office to service Australian, New Zealand and surrounded areas.
Inclean Magazine
INCLEAN magazine delivers need-to-know information to the cleaning industry. INCLEAN includes a carpet cleaning section, where companies are profiled, products are reviewed and industry events are featured. Visit the INCLEAN website to subscribe to their email news.
Restoration Industry Association
RIA (formerly ASCR) is a non-profit, professional trade association dedicated to providing industry leadership, supporting science, and promoting best practices in the cleaning and restoration industry. RIA runs many US base conferences, webinars and provides a great deal of resources that are very helpful to businesses involved in the restoration industry.
Industry Standards and Compliance
AS/NZS 3733:1995 - Textile floor coverings - Cleaning maintenance of residential and commercial carpeting
The AS/NZS 3733:1995 Carpet Cleaning Standard provides requirements for various cleaning techniques and recommendations for the establishment of maintenance programs for carpets in residential and commercial situations to achieve maximum appearance retention and wear life, and to minimize possible hazards to health from poorly maintained carpets.
AS/NZS 2455.1:2007 Textile floor coverings - Installation practice - General
The AS.NZS 2455.1:2007 Carpet Installation Standard sets out requirements for installing textile floor coverings (carpets). It gives details of the work necessary in preparing subfloor surfaces, together with the procedures that are to be adopted where textile floor coverings are laid over various types of subfloors and underlays, and where subfloor heating units are installed.
The IICRC Standards are all available for purchase in hard copy from the IICRC office - email info@iicrc.org.au or call 1300 307 751. To order the electronic version of the IICRC Standards please click on this link, login and order the standard, once you have paid you will be able to download an electronic copy. http://www.iicrc.org/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9_14
IICRC S100 Carpet Cleaning Standards
IICRC S100 includes: a consumer checklist for routine maintenance and cleaning, followed by a chart of cleaning frequencies that promote safety and health. There's a section on selecting a professional cleaning firm, along with standard procedures consumers have a right to expect in a quality job. The foundation for IICRC S100 is the 5 Principles of Cleaning: dry soil removal, soil suspension, extraction, grooming, and drying, along with a pre- and post-cleaning inspection checklist for professionals.
IICRC S300 Upholstery Cleaning Standards
IICRC S300 provides a specific set of practical standards for all methods of dry and wet upholstery cleaning. It does not attempt to teach comprehensive upholstery cleaning procedures; rather, it provides the foundational principles for proper cleaning practice. There are numerous programs available in the industry to teach the specific details of upholstery cleaning.
IICRC S500 Water Damage Restoration Standards
ICRC S500 discusses standard procedures for sanitary water restoration, followed by standard procedures for sewage backflow restoration, both divided into containment, coordination, and completion procedures. This is a document which is very useful when writing reports to justify water damage work.
IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Standards
IICRC S520 discusses best practice procedures for dealing with mold remediation. It looks at the procedures that remediators should take to complete a thorough inspection, decontamination and post inspection. This is a document which is very useful when writing reports to justify mould remediation work.
Australian Mould Guidelines
The Australian Mould Guidelines have been development by Mycologia with extensive industry consultation, review and revision. The guidelines have been developed in line with industry best practice and are constantly reviewed to ensure they meet current needs.
State Safety Authority Websites
It is a requirement that all businesses comply with OH&S requirements in their state. Each state has slightly different regulations. Some states have programs to assist small businesses in implementation an appropriate OH&S safety system. It is advisable to visit your state authority website to see what changes are taking place that might affect you and your business.
- Northern Territory WorkHealth Authority
- Queensland Department of Workplace Health & Safety
- Victorian Workcover Authority
- WorkCover ACT
- Workcover New South Wales
- WorkCover Queensland
- WorkCover South Australia
- WorkCover Tasmania
- WorkCover Western Australia
State Government Business Websites
The Government Business websites have a great deal of information for people starting a business, managing a business, hiring and managing staff, regulations that apply to businesses and potential grants that are available. They have a great resource centre full of useful information as well as document templates which you can adapt to meet your needs. Have a look at what is available in your state.
Northern Territory Business
Small Business NSW
Business Development Queensland
South Australia Business
Business Development Tasmania
Business Victoria
Small Business Corporation WA
Useful Business Resources
Australian Taxation Office
The Australian Taxation Office is the Government's principal revenue collection agency, and is part of the Treasurer's portfolio. Their role is to manage tax.
Flying Solo
Flying Solo is a website designed specifically to meet the needs of small business. There are many articles, business tips, marketing suggestions and case studies from people running small businesses. Flying Solo is a great resource for anyone running a small business.
Koshie's Business Builder
This small business website from Kochie's Business Builders, Australia's top rating small business TV show, is provides useful information, tips, ideas and advice from leading SME experts to budding entrepreneurs, small business start-ups, sole traders, small business and medium-sized business owners. If you're looking for advice on starting a business, information on business planning, marketing and sales, advice for improving your cash flow or to help you with your work/life balance, then you're sure to find something of interest in this small business resource.
Off the Page e-Marketing
Off the Page eMarketing provides a range of online and electronic marketing solutions to small and medium sized businesses. Specialising in email marketing, we can take care of the design, content and send of your email campaigns or provide you with a 'Do it yourself' option. Our other services include professionally sourced and written online news updates, SMS marketing, social media setup and consultation and webpage development. Here at Off the Page eMarketing, a strong focus on customer consultation and collaboration enables us to best suit your individual marketing needs.
Absolute Safety
Absolute Safety caters for all your safety equipment and protective workwear needs. As an independently owned, service driven company based in Oakleigh South, Victoria, we pride ourselves on our motto - that the service we offer our customers is our Number 1 product. Offering phone and online ordering services to customers from around Australia, Absolute Safety has developed specialised knowledge in the restoration, mould remediation and meth lab remediation areas.
The Contact Group
The Contact Group provides specialised services in developing databases to meet the needs of small to medium businesses. The Contact Group provide a highly specialised service, ensuring they understand your business processes and then developing a database that helps your business save time and optimise the resources that you have.
Absolute IT Support
Absolute IT Support is a Melbourne based IT support service. They are highly skilled computer experts and have knowledge of systems and applications that optimise computer systems for the small business environment.
