Education and training
We go beyond just providing cleaning professionals with tools and supplies, we also host vendor training workshops. Classes geared toward helping cleaning professionals better understand product usage with an emphasis on presenting and educating attendees in new revenue generating opportunities.
Veteran Instructors
![]() As an expert on carpets, cleaning chemistries, and cleaning equipment, Tim Baker brings nearly three decades of experience in the cleaning industry to the CPA classroom. Tim got his start in the industry with Chemspec in 1990. Ten years later, Prochem founder Jim Roden persuaded him to come work for Prochem, where has worked in a variety of positions, including Western Regional Account Manager for 17 years. |
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2020 upcoming classes
Be sure to register early as classes fill quickly !!
Adopt better cleaning and maintenance
techniques that reduce labor, extend cleaning cycles and improve your operations. Learn the 5 key principles of
better cleaning and the most efficient methods for achieving high production cleaning with superior results.
techniques that reduce labor, extend cleaning cycles and improve your operations. Learn the 5 key principles of
better cleaning and the most efficient methods for achieving high production cleaning with superior results.
WHEN: April 21, 2020 TIME: 9am – 1pm INSTRUCTOR: Tim Baker
This course provides precise information for the proper maintenance and cleaning of natural and man-made (cultured) stone, ceramic tile, masonry, and grout surfaces. Students will learn the theory behind and reasons for proper tools, chemicals and equipment. Emphasis will be placed on protecting surfaces, technicians and building occupants. Students completing the course will be adequately equipped to perform maintenance-related tasks involving stone, masonry and ceramic tile surfaces.WHEN: To be announced, call for more information
A hands-on course that will teach professionals how to successfully use diamond tooling to create a beautiful, high-shine polish on concrete floors. Technicians will also learn how to patch and repair damage as well as dye the concrete to any color desired.
WHEN: May 26, 2020, call for more information
Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician classes cover upholstery fiber categories, fiber identification and testing, manufacturing of the fiber & fabric, chemistry of cleaning, upholstery cleaning methods, protections, spotting and potential problems. A student will have a specific knowledge about fabric and fiber content, as well as furniture construction. This enables students to identify limitations and potential cleaning related problems, on a given piece of upholstery.
WHEN:To be announced,, call for more information
WHEN:To be announced,, call for more information
The Carpet Repair 101 course teaches techniques related to carpet repair and carpet construction, inspection process prior to repair. Tools of the trade, floor preparation, adhesives, carpet pad installation, tackless strip and moldings, seaming, and proper stretching.
WHEN: March 26, 2020 9am -1pm. Classes fill fast call or register in store to reserve your spot. Call for more information
WHEN: March 26, 2020 9am -1pm. Classes fill fast call or register in store to reserve your spot. Call for more information
As a Truckmount owner / operator you’ve come to expect only the best and most efficient cleaning results. But as with all machinery, in time, you might have encountered some specific challenges with your truckmount. Some common challenges including:
Reduced or loss of heat
Reduced or loss of pressure or flow
Reduced or loss of vacuum.
These are typical maintenance issues that occur from time to time.
With a machine with moving parts, you must perform proper, regular maintenance to keep everything in good running condition. In this class you will learn hands on maintenance procedures required to keep your truckmount running at peak performance.
WHEN:To be announced, call for more information
Reduced or loss of heat
Reduced or loss of pressure or flow
Reduced or loss of vacuum.
These are typical maintenance issues that occur from time to time.
With a machine with moving parts, you must perform proper, regular maintenance to keep everything in good running condition. In this class you will learn hands on maintenance procedures required to keep your truckmount running at peak performance.
WHEN:To be announced, call for more information
After taking this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of…
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- real vs. physiological odors
- the chemistry of odor control
- guaranteed odor removal systems
- tools of the trade
- how to price odor control for profit.
WHEN:Completed
Thanks to those that attended the Odor Control Class.
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