The Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning Technician (UFT) certification covers upholstery fiber categories, fiber identification and testing, manufacturing of the fiber and fabric, the chemistry of cleaning, methods, protections, spotting, and potential problems.

Upon achieving the certification, you demonstrate you have specific knowledge about fabric and fiber content and furniture construction and can identify limitations and potential cleaning-related problems on a given piece of upholstery.

Ideal for: Technicians, business owners and managers, contractors, and property managers.

The following schedule applies to all days of training.

• 8:00 AM - check-in
• Class begins 30 min after check-in
• 5:00 PM - class ends

This is a Live Stream / Online training. Each student is required to have their own computer with a web cam and audio connection. Students are expected to be on camera and fully engaged in class each day.

Zoom/Class Login information will be sent via email approximately 48 hours before class begins.

Doug Heiferman

Doug Heiferman has traveled the United States for over 20 years teaching IICRC classes in textile maintenance & restoration specifically for carpet, upholstery, wood, leather, oriental rugs and hard surface.

His teaching style is unparalleled. He knows cleaning from the scientific and the practical perspective and has a unique ability to relay information to students of all skill and experience levels. Doug is well-known throughout the cleaning industry.

To earn certification, students must pass the certification exam, which is available for an additional fee paid directly to the IICRC. Students must visit www.iicrc.org to register online and submit the exam fee prior to or on the first day of class. Please contact the IICRC with any questions regarding this process