IICRC Upholstery & Fabric Technician Class
Clean upholstery with confidence—and make it a profitable service.
Have you avoided upholstery cleaning because you’re worried about bleeding, browning, shrinkage, or damaging delicate fabrics? Proper training can help you avoid those costly mistakes.
This two-day live online upholstery and fabric cleaning course teaches you how to inspect, test, and safely clean a wide variety of fabrics—from common synthetics to more delicate materials like cotton, linen, silk, and other specialty fabrics.
Turn uncertainty into opportunity. Many cleaners pass on upholstery work simply because they’re not comfortable with it. This course gives you the knowledge and practical techniques to take on more jobs with confidence.
What you’ll learn in this class:
- Inspect and test fabrics before cleaning
Identify possible problems and choose the safest cleaning method. - Understand upholstery cleaning chemistry
Learn how pH, temperature, rinses, and product selection can help prevent bleeding, browning, shrinkage, and texture problems. - Clean delicate and color-sensitive fabrics
Learn safer techniques for fabrics that require extra care. - Use low-moisture cleaning methods
Understand when low-moisture methods may be a better choice than traditional wet cleaning. - Understand upholstery cleaning codes
Learn what S, W, SW, and X codes mean—and how to use them when making cleaning decisions. - Prevent and solve common upholstery problems
Learn how to recognize problems before cleaning and how to handle challenges when they occur.
This course walks you step by step through every aspect of professional upholstery cleaning—giving both new and experienced technicians the knowledge, confidence, and skills to produce better results, This course is designed to help both new and experienced cleaners improve their skills, reduce risk, and feel more confident offering professional upholstery cleaning. risk, and clean more profitably.
This course has been approved for (14) IICRC CECs.
This same IICRC Upholstery Fabric Technician (UFT) course is also available in Spanish.
Upholstery & Fabric Technician Class (UFT 2 days)
UFT Class Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UFT class helpful for experienced cleaners and business owners?
Yes. Upholstery cleaning can present very different challenges than cleaning synthetic wall-to-wall carpet. Even experienced carpet cleaners can benefit from learning more about natural fibers, blended fabrics, dyes, backings, delicate constructions, moisture sensitivity, and other conditions commonly encountered when cleaning upholstery.
For business owners, upholstery cleaning can also provide an additional service and revenue opportunity for both residential and commercial customers.
Will I learn how to clean natural and delicate fabrics?
Yes. The course discusses natural fibers and more challenging fabrics, including materials that can be sensitive to moisture, chemistry, agitation, or heat.
Students learn why fabrics containing fibers such as cotton, linen, rayon, viscose, wool, silk, and various blends may require different cleaning decisions than typical synthetic carpet. We also discuss potential problems such as browning, bleeding, shrinkage, texture distortion, and slow drying.
What will I learn in the IICRC UFT upholstery cleaning training course?
Students learn how to identify common natural and synthetic fibers, recognize different fabric constructions, test for colorfastness and other potential problems, select appropriate cleaning chemistry, control moisture, choose the correct cleaning method, remove spots and stains, and troubleshoot common upholstery cleaning challenges.
A major emphasis of this upholstery cleaning training is learning how to evaluate the entire piece before cleaning so you can make better decisions and reduce the risk of damage.
Does the UFT course provide IICRC Continuing Education Credits?
Yes. The UFT course is approved for 14 IICRC Continuing Education Credits (CECs).
How does the IICRC UFT certification exam work?
After completing the course, students who want to earn the IICRC UFT certification must take and pass the IICRC examination with a score of 75% or higher.
The exam is separate from the course registration and is administered by the IICRC. The UFT exam fee is $80 and is paid directly to the IICRC.
Students attending a live-stream class complete the exam online through the IICRC Online Exam Portal and have 45 days after the class ends to complete it. Students attending an in-person class generally take the exam on the final day of class.
How do I register for the IICRC UFT class and exam?
IICRC UFT class registration can be completed through our website by selecting an available UFT class date and completing the online registration process. We offer scheduled live online and in-person classes throughout the year.
The IICRC certification exam is optional and separate from the class registration. You are not required to take the exam to attend or complete the UFT class. However, if you want to earn your IICRC UFT certification, you must take and pass the IICRC UFT exam.
Exam registration is completed directly through the IICRC. If you do not already have an IICRC account, you will need to create one at iicrc.org. Once your account is created, you can register and pay for the UFT exam through your IICRC account.
The UFT exam fee is $80 and is paid directly to the IICRC.
The IICRC also provides a helpful video page with step-by-step instructions for creating an account and registering for your exam.