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CFI Launches Redesigned Website

Our new website has all the great features of the old site like streaming videos; technical library; search for a professional; events calendar; upcoming training events and more.



Our new website has all the great features of the old site like streaming videos; technical library; search for a professional; events calendar; upcoming training events; photo gallery; Facebook and Twitter feeds; important industry links and local Chapter information. In addition, the website now includes an all-new CFI “Members Only” section.

This section is a password protected benefit for CFI Members who will be able to access promotion codes for discounts on chemicals and equipment, a CFI Members Only Chat Room, exclusive technical information and exclusive interactive live streaming Chapter Meetings and CFI Technical Classes.

Please visit our new website @ www.carpet9.org and take a look around. We feel confident you will like the new features and content. Any feedback or comments, call CFI at (800) 227-7389. Enjoy!

Chapter Reports

Arizona - Arizona Chapter Director Norma McCormick reports that her Chapter has been busy doing charity work for Maggie’s Place in the Phoenix Area. “We cleaned 4 houses!” Thanks to all the Members that stepped up to the plate!! On June 21st there will be a Chapter Meeting at K & J Associates in Phoenix with Jim Moran doing an Air Duct Cleaning Demonstration. A not-to-miss meeting! Call Norma at (480) 283-5597 for more information or to register.

Northern CA/Central Coast - On June 25 the Central Coast Chapter will have its annual Give Back event at the Ronald McDonald House in Palo Alto. Every year the members come out and help clean the carpets, upholstery and area rugs. It’s a nice feeling to help keep the Ronald McDonald House clean for the families of sick children. CTI provides all the supplies and a special gift for all who help. If you would like to join us please contact Secretary/Treasurer Matt Cole at (415) 308-6593.

A Central Coast Chapter meeting is planned for June 28 at Cole’s Carpet in Hayward, Calif. Secretary/Treasurer Cole will open up his area rug plant for a hands-on meeting. Topics include basic rug construction, different cleaning methods, pre-existing conditions, dye testing, fringe cleaning and many more. Learn how to sell the cleaning and make more profit. For more information contact Chapter Director Josh Adler at (925) 580-0041.

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Matthew Sanders is president of the Carpet and FabriCare Institute.

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