Upcoming Events for Non-Members

Date: May 13, 14 & 15th, 2026
Location: Oriental Rug Cleaning Co., Dallas, TX
IICRC Continuing Education: 12 credit hours
Price: Member Price: $975; Non-member Price: $1800

The class consists of three intensive eight-hour days taught primarily on the work floor of an operational wash plant. Topics covered will be 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.

PHOTO & VIDEO GALLERIES

To complete the CRS Course & Test, you must be a Member of ARCS.

To register - email your company name, the person attending, email address, and phone number to info@rugcarespecialists.org

Date: February 15–20, 2027
Location: Dallas, TX; Class and test given at Oriental Rug Cleaning Co.
Instructor: Ellen Amirkhan & Robert Mann
IICRC Continuing Education: 12 credit hours

Member Price: $3,300
Single Day Audits: Member Price: $250/day; Nonmember Price: $600/day

The Certified Rug Specialist class is a five-day, advanced rug identification seminar. Aimed at those who are already competent in basic rug ID and looking to take the next step, this class arms students with the tools to improve and expand their readily apparent rug identification skills, as well as provide them with the skills to identify those rugs which may not be so obvious.

In addition to identifying the rugs' origins, the class covers the practical uses for that knowledge, such as common pre-existing conditions, cleaning considerations common to the rug type and conversational knowledge which helps to distinguish oneself in the marketplace.

While this class is the primer for the rug identification portion of the CRS exam, it is also of value to anyone looking to improve their rug knowledge or “shake the dust” off existing rug ID skills. Class fees include five lunches, handouts, and a copy of A Comprehensive Guide to Oriental and Specialty Rug Cleaning, which serves as the class manual. While there are currently no specific prerequisites for this course, students must be cleared by the ARCS education committee to ensure they have the adequate background knowledge to benefit from the material presented.

The CRS class is for students with a good foundation of experience in cleaning and rug identification, the ability to readily identify commonly encountered rugs, and who are looking for a program to take their skills to the next level. Participants must be ARCS members in good standing. No specific prerequisites are required, but all applicants are encouraged to speak with the head of the Educational Committee, Robert Mann, or the class instructor, Ellen Amirkhan, for final approval.

Member Price: $750
Non­-Member Price: $1000

Rug repair is a great add on service and revenue builder, but knowing where to start is a daunting task. Our rug repair kit is the perfect tool for your team to get initiated into rug repair. This comprehensive, one-of-a-kind kit includes the tools, videos and resources to get your company on the path to adding repair to your rug repertoire.

If you have any questions, please contact info@rugcarespecialists.org.

PHOTO & VIDEO GALLERIES