WASHINGTON — Barry O'Connell's Great DC RugLover Tour began this morning and will run through Sunday, February 12.

The Great DC RugLover tour is the second ever "Rug Tour" of it's kind.

Participants will not only learn how to identify rugs but also how to market their rug cleaning services and do some specialty cleaning.

Over 50 carpet cleaners will gather in Washington DC this weekend to learn how to build a rug care profit center.

Subjects covered will include rug ID, pet odor decontamination and marketing.