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Certifications in the cleaning and restoration industry aren’t automatic. They require written and practical exams, continuing education, and demonstrated competency in the field. Here’s what our team has earned and why it matters when they’re in your home or business.
ARCS membership is reserved for companies whose primary business is rug cleaning — not carpet cleaners who occasionally clean rugs on the side. As ARCS members, we’ve demonstrated that area rug care is our craft, not an add-on service. Membership includes access to ongoing education, industry research, and a professional community of the top rug cleaners in the country.
The IICRC is the global standard-setting body for the cleaning and restoration industry. Our technicians carry IICRC certifications covering rug cleaning, carpet cleaning, upholstery, and water damage restoration. IICRC certification requires passing written and practical exams, and maintaining continuing education credits to stay current.
TCREI is an organization Pat Santoro Jr. co-founded in 2026 to advance the science and practice of textile cleaning through rigorous research, real-world education, and a four-tier professional certification program. TCREI exists to raise the floor for the entire industry — from entry-level technicians to master-level cleaners. ATC is a founding member and active contributor.
Whether it’s water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold, carpet cleaning, residential cleaning, or even automotive detailing, we partner with many businesses across Long Island and maintain working relationships with some of the best companies!
Restoration Dry Cleaners (RDC) is a tri-state specialist in the restoration cleaning of textiles and soft goods damaged by fire, smoke, water, mold, and soot with 24/7 emergency response across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. When a loss event affects a client’s home, ATC and RDC work together to ensure every textile is handled by the right specialist — from structural restoration down to the rugs on the floor.
BOWA Cleaning is a Long Island owner-operated carpet and upholstery cleaning company founded by David Brown in 2014 and the four-time consecutive winner of Best Rug Cleaner on Long Island by Best of Long Island (2023–2026). When a job calls for full-submersion area rug washing or specialty fiber care that goes beyond in-home cleaning, BOWA refers their clients to to us.
G’s Carpet Cleaning is a New York-based specialist in carpet, tile, wood, stone, and upholstery cleaning. ATC and G’s maintain an active partnership, sharing jobs, exchanging referrals, and collaborating on clients whose homes need both in-home surface cleaning and specialty rug washing at our facility.
SteamPro NY is a Nassau and Suffolk County cleaning company operating since 2004 — specializing in carpet, upholstery, air duct, tile, and hardwood cleaning using non-toxic, biodegradable solutions safe for homes with children, pets, and chemical sensitivities. ATC and SteamPro maintain an active referral partnership. When their clients’ area rugs need full-submersion washing or specialty fiber care, they come to us.
Steam Squad is a certified Long Island carpet and tile cleaning company trusted by thousands of homeowners and businesses across the island for deep, eco-friendly steam cleaning. ATC and Steam Squad work together as referral partners. When their clients need area rugs pulled and properly washed at a dedicated facility, they send them our way.
When water, fire, or mold damage hits a Long Island home, United Water Restoration Group is the team that shows up first. They are a 4-time winner of Best Restoration Company on Long Island with 24/7 emergency response and IICRC certification across water, fire, mold, and biohazard remediation. The rugs and textiles that come out of those jobs don’t belong in a carpet cleaning truck. They belong in our facility, and that’s exactly where United sends them.
True Restorations is one of Long most trusted emergency restoration contractor. They are NYS-licensed, IICRC-trained, and on-site within the hour for water, fire, smoke, and mold damage across Nassau and Suffolk County. When their jobs leave behind rugs and textiles that need specialist care, they bring ATC in to make sure the full restoration, floor to ceiling, is done right.
Dee’s Cleaning Inc. is a Nassau County residential and commercial cleaning company owned and operated by Diana Castaneda. Dee’s is known for meticulous detail work, customized cleaning schedules, and a client-first approach that keeps customers coming back week after week. When Dee’s clients need their rugs properly washed rather than cleaned in place, Diana refers them to ATC!
Mackie’s Detailing is Long Island’s premier automotive protection studio, led by Sean out of West Babylon with 15+ years of experience and a 4.9-star reputation for PPF, ceramic coating, and paint correction on everything from daily drivers to Lamborghinis. Clients who invest in protecting their vehicles at that level feel the same way about their homes, and Mackie’s and ATC regularly refer each other the clients who expect nothing less than the best.
Every certification we hold, every organization we belong to, and every product we use reflects a deliberate choice to operate at the highest possible standard. Here’s the full picture.
We work with interior designers as a trusted trade partner, not just a cleaning vendor. That means priority scheduling built around your project timelines, proper handling of high-value textiles, and communication that keeps you in the loop at every step.
We’re selective about what goes onto your rugs and textiles. Every product in our facility has been vetted for safety, performance, and compatibility with the fiber types and construction methods we work with. We don’t use whatever’s cheapest. We use what works best.
After cleaning, we offer Luxe fiber protection, a PFAS-free formula that creates a protective barrier against spills, soil, and staining without the environmental and health concerns of traditional fluorochemical-based protectors. Luxe is safe for your family, your pets, and the environment, and it’s the only protection product we apply to rugs and upholstery after washing.
Real Cleaning Innovations (RCI) is our go-to source for professional-grade rug cleaning chemistry, formulated specifically for rug care professionals rather than adapted from general-purpose products. Their line covers pH-neutral fabric cleaners, deodorizing shampoos, dye control, and odor elimination, and it’s the chemistry we trust when a rug’s fiber or condition demands precision.
Orbitec Solutions manufactures the equipment that makes professional rug washing possible at a high level: rug dusters, centrifuges, wash floors, drying towers, and rinse systems built specifically for area and oriental rug cleaning. Their equipment is what runs our facility, and the combination of high effectiveness, low maintenance, and hands-on support from the Orbitec team means our operation runs the way our clients expect it to.
When a homeowner’s basement floods, they need a restoration company they can trust and a rug cleaner who can handle what the water touched. When a real estate agent stages a home, they need a cleaner who shows up on time and delivers results. We’ve built our partner network deliberately — choosing the companies and organizations that align with our commitment to quality, professionalism, and client care.
Every partner relationship we maintain is built on first-hand experience and mutual referrals. We don’t list names we haven’t worked with.
We partner with companies that hold themselves to the same professional standards we do. Insured, certified, and client-focused.
When a job falls outside our scope, we refer confidently. When a job falls outside a partner’sscope, they refer to us. Clients never fall through the cracks.
Our partner network is local. We work with companies who know this community because they live and work here too from Queens to the Hamptons.
Whether you’re a restoration company, a carpet cleaner, a real estate professional, or a business looking to create a referral relationship, we’d love to connect. Fill out the form and we’ll reach out!
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