When it comes to house cleaning, the days of the mop and bucket are long gone.
“There is so much more to proper house cleaning than just grabbing a towel and some chemicals,” said Eugena Bring, owner of Carnation Home Cleaning. “You have to understand the mythology and science of cleaning. Proper cleaning and maintenance of a home are vital for disease prevention and the reduction of indoor air pollution, which is often more threatening to human health than outdoor air pollution,” she continued. “A well-executed cleaning also can protect the physical structure of a home and its furnishings.”
That’s just what Eugena learned awhile back when she took a home cleaning technician (HCT) certification course, led by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Over two days, Eugena was impressed by the importance of incorporating science into cleaning homes. In fact, so impressed by what she learned, Eugena felt it was crucial for her entire staff to go through the course. Therefore, that is exactly what they all did this past January.
“The surfaces in our homes have changed so much over the years, which means they need to be cleaned differently,” stated Eugena. “The constant new surface changes in homes require us to have an ongoing education program.”
As a result, Carnation Home Cleaning can boast it is the first cleaning company, not only in Arizona, but also in the industry, to have an entire staff of IICRC-certified house cleaning technicians.
Having the entire staff go through the technician certification training means more than bragging rights. As a business owner, it’s about Eugena’s obligation to her clients to provide the best and most knowledgeable professionals possible. She also believes she is obligated to give her staff the most accurate information necessary to deliver on Carnation’s promise of cleaning for a safer and healthier home environment.
“It all boils down to education,” stated Eugena. “I thought I knew what clean was before attending the IICRC training. Boy, was I wrong. For those with health concerns, keeping up with the latest advances in technique and technology takes on even greater importance for us.”
In today’s world, a true professional in any field must be an expert.
Traditionally, cleaning has not been considered a glamorous profession. Throughout history, people who clean have not been as highly esteemed as other professionals. Science is changing this perception. People increasingly recognize the important relationship between clean environments and human health. Science has shown clean environments make people feel better, helping them become more productive.
In fact, Eugena and the team at Carnation Home Cleaning are totally dedicated to educating others and continuing the growth of Carnation’s staff on the health benefits of a clean home environment. Therefore, every six months, they will be hosting HCT classes here in the Valley. These classes are open to all cleaning companies and the public. Anyone will be welcome to attend.
Carnation Home Cleaning services residential homes and small offices exclusively. Services include hygienic cleaning and effective sanitizing of surfaces, as well as the use of appropriate cleaning agents and procedures to ensure good health and prevent cross contamination. Give them a call at (602) 386-3935, or visit them online at www.carnationhomecleaninginc.com.