The SummerFest Committee is proud to announce the 2010, SummerFest XII technical course.

The 2010 SummerFest XII Class, an IICRC certification course, will be the (CMT) Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician course. Instructor Dennis Klager (Bridgepoint)

Thursday 9/9 and Friday 9/10 from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the Hampton Inn & Suites 851 West 1250 South Orem, UT 84058    (801) 426-8500 -  Get Directions

This course is being offered for the amazing price of only $50 per student (book fee). Hurry limited seating available.

This is an IICRC certification class. The fee for certifications test will be an additional $50.00 fee payable (to IICRC) on the day of the exam which will be on Friday 9/10 at approximately 2:00pm. Test is optional.

Anyone interested in taking this class, please use the contact form or contact Mark or Andrechelle Cermak  at 440-296-9322

CMT: (2 day course) The Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician course teaches fundamentals of carpet cleaning and entry-level commercial carpet cleaning techniques to individuals engaged in the maintenance of commercial facilities. Topics include fiber types and characteristics, fiber identification, carpet construction and styles, dyeing at the mill, soil characteristics and the chemistry of cleaning. This course will also introduce the technician to the 5 methods commonly used in carpet cleaning.

In addition to the basics of carpet construction, emphasis will be placed on teaching IICRC S100 carpet cleaning methodologies, safety procedures, and pro-active techniques to individuals who will perform these procedures in the field. Course graduates will have a basic understanding of the importance of preventative, interim, restorative and salvage cleaning and how they contribute to the overall success of the commercial carpet maintenance program.

The differences between the CCT and CMT courses are, basically, a focus on either general or residential versus commercial applications.

More about your Instructor: Dennis Klager

In 1973, Dennis graduated from Northeastern University, in Boston, with a BA in Business Administration & Marketing. He has lived in Boston, Long Island and Houston.

While in Long Island, Dennis managed several businesses and then built his own vending machine company. In 1982 he sold his business and moved, with his wife and children, to Houston Texas.

He’s been involved in the cleaning and restoration industry, since 1984. In the 1980′s he went from single truck operator to 2 trucks and became a senior carpet inspector. Dennis eventually specialized in flood restoration doing hundreds of projects, of every size.

In 1997 Dennis became a partner with Howard Partridge at Clean As A Whistle, becoming Vice President of Operations. He trained 35 employees and oversaw the plant and equipment. He has authored an “Operations Manual for Carpet Cleaners.”

Dennis is a master cleaner and master flood restorer.

As an IICRC approved instructor he teaches classes in Water Damage Restoration, Carpet Cleaning, Commercial Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, and Odor Control  (WRT, CCT, UFT, CCMT).

Dennis’ students love his sense of humor and how he makes everything easy to understand. He will keep your interest through the entire class while you learn about professionalism and making money.