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House Cleaning Technician (HCT) (HCT) Exam Blueprint

HCT

IICRC

60 minDuration
70Passing Score
$300Price
4 yearsValid For
1Languages
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Credential type: certification examination · verified on the issuer's site September 25, 2026 issuer page

Exam Domains

1 Cleaning Science, Chemistry, and pH 25%
2 Surfaces, Soils, and Appropriate Methods 25%
3 Equipment, Tools, and Supplies 20%
4 Safety, Green Cleaning, and Cross-Contamination 15%
5 Professionalism, Workflow, and Efficiency 15%

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatClosed-book multiple-choice exam taken after an approved instructor-led course. In-person certification only.
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID matching registration; proof of approved-course completion. IICRC registration number used for certification issuance.
RenewalRequired -- Maintained via Continuing Education Credits (CECs) — generally 4 CECs every 4 years per active certification — plus payment of the annual IICRC certification renewal fee. Lapsed certifications may require re-examination.
Retake PolicyRetakes available; full exam fee and scheduling via Prometric/approved school per their policy.
LanguagesEnglish

Official Study Resources

training courseIICRC Approved Courses (via registered Schools/Instructors)
standardIICRC ANSI Standards (S500, S520, S540, S700, S100, S300, etc.)
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