What is a carpet cleaner and how to become one

Key steps to become a carpet cleaner

1. Explore carpet cleaner education requirements

   Most common carpet cleaner degrees

   High School Diploma

   54.3 %

   Bachelor's

   14.0 %

   Associate

   13.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific carpet cleaner skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Clean Carpets	31.39%
   Customer Service	18.81%
   Upholstery	17.04%
   Shampoo Carpets	2.77%
   General Maintenance	2.54%

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3. Complete relevant carpet cleaner training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New carpet cleaners learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a carpet cleaner based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real carpet cleaner resumes.

4. Research carpet cleaner duties and responsibilities

   • Operate a forklift for logistic, to manage and relocate BMW's fixture material.
   • Provide services for carpet and upholstery cleaning along with fire and water restoration.
   • Supervise a small crew for a fire restoration job, clean HVAC systems, and clean carpets
   • Travele Atlanta metro-area cleaning carpets and upholstery for residential homes and businesses offices.

5. Prepare your carpet cleaner resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your carpet cleaner resume.

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6. Apply for carpet cleaner jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a carpet cleaner job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams