Tackling odour and mildew in carpets (1st April 2012)

Peter Collins of the National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) offers some advice on preventing and curing the occurence of odour and mildew in carpets...

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Solutions for stone flooring (1st June 2011)

First, I believe it is always best to purchase products from a company who manufactures a range of products specifically for tile or stone. Nevertheless, 'Let the buyer beware' is a motto you should never forget. Just beca

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Ensure stone flooring shines on (1st April 2011)

Keith Robertson considers some of the challenges associated with polishing stone flooring

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Wax on... wax off (1st December 2010)

One of the most frequently dealt with spots and stains around this time of year is candle wax with it often ending up on carpets,upholstery and even curtains. Paul Pearce, technical director of the NCCA tackles the issue of

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Don't be floored by floorcare (1st August 2010)

Keith Robertson of the NCCA explains why a back-to-basics approach to floor care can overcome cleaning difficulties on even the most challenging of surfaces

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Make an offer they can't refuse (1st June 2010)

Up your game by offering reasons for carpet care.Keith Robertson (NCCA) gives some advice on combating the effects of recession

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Vinyl trend continues (1st April 2010)

Keith Robertson, training director of the National Carpet Cleaning Association, offers some advice on keeping up with the latest in vinyl floor care

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Make sure a plan comes together (1st February 2010)

The latest advice on planning commercial carpet maintenance from Keith Robertson, NCCA training director

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On course for 2010 members (1st February 2010)

It will all be happening at The National Carpet Cleaners Association stand at Carpex 2010 (Stand F2).The NCCA sponsors Carpex and organises the programme of seminars, at which some of the NCCA directors will be speaki

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Water over the bridge (1st December 2009)

Tackling the aftermath of fire or flood can be a demanding job.Keith Robertson, training director for the National Carpet Cleaners Association, offers advice about rescuing carpets after disaster strikes

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Prevent commercial complaints (1st October 2009)

The topic for CM's bi-monthly column by Keith Robertson, training director of the National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA), centres on the pitfalls of commercial carpet cleaning

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Raising carpet cleaning standards (1st August 2009)

CM is pleased to feature a new bi-monthly column by Keith Robertson, training director of the National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA).The first column discusses the issue of standards in carpet cleaning

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Restoration in recession? (1st April 2009)

An NCCA survey suggests 'make do and mend'attitudes may help the industry

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Spreading the code word (1st February 2009)

The Cleaning Show sees the official launch of NCCA Code of Practice. It aims to raise trade standards and create client confidence in those who uphold it

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NCCA to launch new Code of Practice (27th January 2009)

The National Carpet Cleaners Association will officially launch the PAS 86 Code of Practice (Publicly Available Specification) at the Cleaning Show this year.

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NCCA 2008 training dates confirmed (1st December 2007)

The National Carpet Cleaners Association has announced the training dates for its carpet and upholstery cleaning courses in 2008.

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Carpet and upholstery cleaning courses 2008 announced (27th November 2007)

The National Carpet Cleaners Association has announced the training dates for its carpet and upholstery cleaning courses in 2008...

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Knowledge is power (1st August 2007)

NCCA member (and former technical director) Derek Bolton can't understand how some people can call themselves carpet cleaners when they don't understand the basics of the trade.He cites some recent examples and advises profes

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Beware the rogue re-upholstered chair (1st August 2006)

NCCA member Antony George runs A. G. Carpet & Upholstery in Reading. Here he offers some sound advice to those involved in upholstery cleaning

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Spot and stain removal course (1st August 2005)

Spot and stain removal is still a genuine craft and requires a higher degree of skill and knowledge than almost any other process undertaken by the professional carpet cleaner says Paul Pearce, NCCA Technical and Training Director.

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Diary dates (1st July 2005)

Forthcoming NCCA course dates are as follows: 29th/30th July, 30th September/1st October, 25th/26th November 2005.There will also be a Spot and Stain Removal course on 8th October

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Its show time (1st February 2004)

The National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) is linking up with Turret RAI to organise CARPEX 2004, a new show specifically for the carpet/upholstery and restoration industry.

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Cleaning upholstery fabrics problems and solutions (1st February 2004)

Derek Bolton, director, The National Carpet Cleaners Association explains what some of the problems are when cleaning upholstery I consider that upholstery cleaning is the forgotten side of soft furnishing cleaning, those of us in the trade all know

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Carpet cleaning success (1st October 2003)

Those of you who were unable to attend Conference/Exhibiton this year really did miss an excellent event, writes Nicola Law of the NCCA

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