Our network was founded to support independ blind cleaners and to provide resources in support of their operations. We come from a "hands on" blind/drapery cleaner promoting professionalism to the industry perspective vs. "equipment or chemical sales" or "business opportunities". Don't expect a fancy sales pitch or fancy website to lure you in and then silence if you aren't a buyer. The success of local entreprenuers, whether full or part time, is our interest and we keep things practical.
Some who come to our classes do so out of "due dilligence" as they explore the business options, others are experienced cleaners needed to round out their knowledge base and seeking a professional credential. You can ask us about equipment, chemicals and asseccories and we'll be happy to share from either our real world experience or input from our Members. Adding to your knoweldge and experiene will allow you to make better decisions for your situation. Learn from our mistakes and those of others, not your own. It is a lot cheaper and less stressful!
Our industry has several companies selling expensive new equipment packages and "training" for their customers with slick websites, marketing materials and presentations. Historically however our Members tell us the "training" quality and depth and supoport after the sale is usually not as comprehensive or ongoing as the sales pitch implies (to put it politely). The structure of our training is different, we emphasize the practices and principles that will equip you to practice this trade with confidence regardless of the equipment you may have purchased. They make their money on the sale of equipment and chemicals and often "promise the world" until your check is cashed. Then you may find "24 hour support" is an answering machine rather than a direct connection to active bline cleaners who have "been there, done that". {Currently, retailers who offer ultrasonic blind cleaning training are noted on the chart of Equipment Suppliers.}
2024 Webinar Schedule
Webinars are informative discussions lasting about 45-60 minutes on the featured topic. Comments and questions from the participants are encouraged and we usually end with a few minutes of open discussion about industry-related topics of interest.
While experienced cleaners will hopefully be familiar with a lot of the content of many topics, there are always gems of information (or vendors or other resources, tricks of the trade, or tips that pop up in the material or discussions that make it well worth the time to listen). While most webinars are recorded, currently they are not made available afterward out of respect for the privacy/business practices of those who participate. Everyone knows who is online (competitors or otherwise) and is free to share as much or as little as they want to share in a given session. At some point we will offer an edited version of the material for online education/training purposes, however, we do not yet have those capabilities in place.
Members Only Blind Cleaners/Newsletter Readers
1/18 - Promoting & Marketing Your Blind/Drapery Cleaning Business
2/22 - OnSite Drapery Cleaning (Getting Technical - about Machines, Accessories, Chemistry)
3/21 - Ultrasonic Blind/Shade Cleaning (Getting Technical - Machines, Accessories, Chemistry)
4/18 - Niche Markets to Explore for Blind/Drapery Cleaners
2024 Blind Cleaners Training Sessions
OnSite Fabricare Specialist: Injection/Extraction Fundamentals
Ultrasonic Blind Cleaning: Ultrasonic Fundamentals
Blind Cleaning Beyond the Basics: Advanced & Commercial Focus (Recertification)
Connect - Review & Revamp: Next Level Business Focus (Recertification)
Training sessions are available throughout the year ("Read More" for specific dates).