2026 First Quarter Newsletter
ARCS ANNUAL CONVENTION
Portland, Oregon
April 15-18, 2026
What Can You Expect at the Annual Convention?
Watch our video preview for the 2026 convention!
NEW Online Rug Course
ARCS Online Rug Course - "Intro to Rug Care" - will be officially released at the 2026 Annual Convention.
Check out the video teaser trailer!
Book your group rate room of $169/night at The Nines Hotel before March 27, 2026
2026 Convention Agenda
April 15 - Registration & Networking at The Nines Hotel in Downtown Portland
April 16 - Annual Business Meeting at The Nines Hotel
- How Digital Marketing Actually Drives Local Growth - Jordan King (Oriental Rug Cleaning Indianapolis, IN)
- Understanding Your People Puzzles - An Interactive DISC Presentation - Jim Bardwell (Fiber ProTector)
- The Release of ARCS New Online Rug Cleaning Course - Kyle Kluth (Pinnacle Eco Clean Rochester, NY)
- The Release of ARCS ASID Continuing Education Course - Scott & Miranda Gwilliam (Rug Worx Mesa, AZ)
- Associate Member Presentations
April 17 - Tour Local Rug Cleaning Plants on a Chartered Bus
April 18 - Enjoy a day in Portland or other beautiful locations in Oregon!
We hope to see you there!
Registration is open for Members & Non-Members.
Intermediate In-Plant Rug Cleaning Class
Date: May 13-15, 2026
Location: Oriental Rug Cleaning Co., Dallas, TX
IICRC Continuing Education: 12 credits
Member Price: $975
Non-Member Price: $1800
Topics covered include cleaning chemistry, spotting, rug identification, learning to ‘read’ and identify rug construction, rug intake assessment, rug washing, drying theory, and finishing after wash.
Hands-on portions of the class will demonstrate the practical application of all that theory on an active wash floor in real-time. The hands-on training will focus on wet cleaning; students will wash a lot of rugs and have the opportunity to try a range of techniques and observe the results.
More than just an opportunity to work and learn on a high production wash floor, students will gain a broader understanding of the cleaning process and how it applies to their own businesses. The fee for the class includes lunch for the three days, handouts, and all teaching materials. A short test will be given at the end of the class session. You will need to bring wash boots.