Cleanspec: On the Tools - A hands-on Open Day for Professional Cleaners

Cleanspec Cumbria Open Day 2026 Cleanspec: On the Tools A hands-on Open Day for professional cleaners Join us for a full day of live demonstrations, practical workshops, professional machinery and straightforward advice from experienced trainers and industry specialists. This is an event built around getting involved: see equipment in action, try professional systems, ask questions and leave with practical knowledge you can use in your own business. Date Saturday 26 September 2026 Venue Cleanspec Cumbria Ltd Location 62 Gilwilly Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9BL Book Your Place Get Directions Live Demonstrations Hands-On Workshops Professional Machinery Food & Bar Networking Big Raffle This year is different More doing. Less sitting. The Cleanspec Cumbria Open Day 2026 is not another event where you spend the day standing around listening to sales pitches. This year is about practical demonstrations, hands-on learning and direct access to people who understand the work. See professional machinery and cleaning systems being used properly. Try equipment for yourself, discuss real on-site challenges and learn more about carpet cleaning, upholstery care, VLM, encapsulation, stone restoration, hard-floor care and specialist leather repair. Whether you are an experienced professional, new to the industry or considering adding another service to your business, you will find useful information and practical ideas to take back to work. A genuinely practical event What makes this Open Day different? Live and practical Cleaning and restoration demonstrations Watch experienced professionals demonstrate real processes across carpet, upholstery, stone, tile, hard floors, VLM and specialist leather care. Get involved Get hands-on with the equipment See professional machinery up close, try selected equipment and understand how different tools and systems perform in practice. Straightforward advice Speak directly with the experts Ask trainers and industry specialists about products, processes, machinery and the challenges you face on real jobs. A proper industry day Meet people from across the industry Catch up with familiar faces, meet other professional cleaners and enjoy the food, bar, raffle and relaxed atmosphere. Confirmed industry guests Learn directly from people who know the work Our trainers and industry specialists will be available throughout the day for demonstrations, practical conversations and straightforward advice. Confirmed guest Paul Cranney StoneCare Direct Stone, Tile & Hard-Floor Restoration Paul Cranney is an experienced stone and tile restoration trainer known for making a specialist subject practical and easier to understand. His training covers material identification, safe cleaning methods, repairs, surface refinement, diamond polishing, sealing and ongoing maintenance. Paul will demonstrate professional products and techniques while answering questions about adding stone, tile and hard-floor restoration to your services. Discover StoneCare Direct training → Confirmed guest Dave Wheadon CEO of the NCCA Standards, Training & Industry Support Dave Wheadon is Chief Executive Officer of the National Carpet Cleaners Association, the UK trade association supporting professional carpet, soft-furnishing and related floor-care businesses. Dave will be available to discuss NCCA membership, recognised training, professional standards, technical guidance and the support available to professional cleaning businesses. Learn more about the NCCA → Confirmed guest Craig Carnan iClean VLM, Encapsulation & Professional Systems Craig provides professional VLM and encapsulation training for carpet and upholstery cleaners, covering the science, chemistry, machinery and practical reasoning behind modern low-moisture cleaning. Visitors will be able to see the specially modified iClean Pro-System Handheld in action and learn how VLM can complement established cleaning methods. Explore iClean VLM training → Confirmed guest Jared Long Train to Clean Carpet, Upholstery & Stain Removal Jared Long delivers Train to Clean’s detailed carpet, upholstery and stain-removal training alongside Lee Breen, combining practical industry experience with strong technical knowledge. The training covers fibre and fabric identification, chemistry, soil behaviour, stain theory, risk assessment and practical decision-making. Jared will bring the same detailed, practical approach to the Cleanspec Open Day. Explore Train to Clean courses → Confirmed guest Jenny Long Shropshire Leather Care Leather Cleaning, Repair & Restoration Jenny is the owner of Shropshire Leather Care and specialises in professional leather cleaning, repair and restoration for furniture and vehicle interiors. Her work includes repairing cuts, burns, cracks, colour loss, worn areas and pet damage, as well as restoring colour across different leather types. Jenny will share practical specialist knowledge and demonstrate the opportunities available within professional leather care. Discover Shropshire Leather Care → More announcements are coming Additional brands, trainers and industry specialists will be added as their attendance is confirmed. The full event What to expect Come for the demonstrations, get involved with the practical sessions and stay for the food, bar, raffle and networking. Live cleaning and restoration demonstrations Practical, hands-on workshops Professional machinery to see and try Carpet and upholstery cleaning VLM and encapsulation systems Stone, tile and hard-floor restoration Specialist leather cleaning and repair Product knowledge and practical advice Industry guidance and business support Food, refreshments and a bar Networking and time to catch up Freebies and the Cleanspec Big Raffle Plan your visit Open Day information Event date Saturday 26 September 2026 Event venue Cleanspec Cumbria Ltd 62 Gilwilly Road Gilwilly Industrial Estate Penrith Cumbria CA11 9BL United Kingdom Open in Google Maps Useful information Frequently asked questions Who is the Cleanspec Open Day suitable for? The event is suitable for experienced professional cleaners, newcomers, business start-ups and anyone considering adding services such as VLM, stone restoration or leather care to their business. Will there be practical demonstrations? Yes. The day is focused on live demonstrations, practical workshops, professional equipment and useful advice from experienced trainers and specialists. Will visitors be able to try the equipment? Selected machinery, tools and professional systems will be available to see and try during the practical sessions. Where is the event being held? Cleanspec Cumbria Ltd, 62 Gilwilly Road, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9BL. Will food and refreshments be available? Yes. Food, refreshments and a bar will be available, with plenty of time for networking and catching up throughout the day. Will more guests be announced? Yes. More brands, trainers and industry names will be announced as their attendance is confirmed. Places available now Be part of Cleanspec: On the Tools See live demonstrations. Try professional equipment. Speak directly with experienced trainers and industry specialists. Then stay for the food, bar, networking and the Cleanspec Big Raffle. Book your place today. 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