Date: November 2-4, 2026
Location: Sani-Bright Carpet Cleaning, Indianapolis, Indiana
Price: Member $1,500 | Non-Member $2,200
Instructors: Andrija Malbasa
IICRC Continuing Education: 12 credit hours
Andrija Malbasa will lead this intensive 3-day, hands-on rug washing and dye correction class, including a full day spent on advanced rug spotting and finishing techniques used in top rug plants across the country.
This class introduces chemicals and techniques used to remove dye migration and stains commonly used in wash plants around the world, exploring through firsthand experience their benefits and learning to understand their limitations. Participants receive ample time to experience hands-on wash floor rug washing, dye stripping, fringe color correction, and urine stain removal with reducing agents and oxidizers.
The third day, we will spend time teaching participants to evaluate a rug’s “after wash” condition and assess what final finishing procedures it takes to deliver top quality with your rug cleaning service. As a bonus, attendees leave with a Formulation Guide to the reducing and oxidizing products used during the event and a list of various suppliers to purchase from.
Andrija Malbasa
Andrija was born and raised in Croatia. With the civil war in the 1990s, his family fled to Serbia and later, in 2000, immigrated to the United States. He worked as a sales floor manager at Target prior to joining Robert Mann Rugs in 2004.
While he began as a driver, he helped with a variety of tasks around the facility. Showing an ability to quickly pick up different skill sets, he was later asked to stay at the shop, where he has learned and refined multiple skills, including washing, finishing, and blocking rugs, finally rising to the level of Operations and Quality Control Manager.
He has enjoyed working with Robert on a variety of projects over the years for private collectors and museums, expanding his knowledge of oriental rugs and Navajos.
Sani-Bright Carpet Cleaning
4349 W. 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317-334-1910
sanibright.com
The Tallison Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio
10210 Pennsylvania Pkwy
Carmel, IN 46280
317-663-5530
Room Rate: $149 + Tax
Breakfast and WiFi included