With Katie Reuther

Join us for a practical and engaging session designed to empower upholsterers with essential knowledge about fabric maintenance and cleaning. We’ll bridge the gap between selecting new fabrics and caring for them long-term, walk through the full upholstery cleaning process, and share expert tips on spot cleaning and decoding cleaning codes. You'll leave with tools to become a trusted resource for your clients, helping them protect their investment—and your work—for years to come.

Katie Reuther began her journey in the cleaning industry as a third grader, learning the ropes while cleaning carpets alongside her dad, Robert Pettyjohn. Today, she and her husband Andrew manage Pettyjohn's Cleaning, where they specialize in the care of oriental rugs and fine upholstery. Katie is a Certified Master Rug Cleaner and an IICRC-Certified Triple Master Restorer: Textiles, Water, and Fire. A proud parent of two hilarious kids, Katie also dedicates time to training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and weightlifting.