Here are some of the groups you can ask your rug professional if they hold a membership in or if they have received training/certification from

Association of Rug Care Specialists

The Association of Rug Care Specialists (ARCS) is an international organization of rug cleaners founded to enhance the quality of area rug care across the industry.

Through educational programs and shared experiences, such as tours of cleaning plants, carpet mills, rug dealers and museums, ARCS fosters a spirit of co-operative knowledge sharing from members of every size and ability level.

Website: https://www.rugcarespecialists.org/pages/find-a-specialist