The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is seeking volunteers from the User interest category to serve on the consensus body for the revision of the IICRC S300 Standard for Professional Upholstery Cleaning.

IICRC S300 has been written using reliable principles, research, and practical experience, plus consultation with and information obtained from numerous sources. These include allied tradespersons; cleaning chemical and equipment formulators and manufacturers; upholstery and furniture manufacturers; international, national and regional trade associations; organizations serving the professionals cleaning industry, both independent and franchise; cleaning industry training schools; cleaning service companies; and others with specialized experience. IICRC S300 provides a specific set of practical standards for upholstery cleaning. It does not attempt to teach comprehensive upholstery cleaning procedures; rather, it provides the foundational principle for proper cleaning practice.

IICRC is seeking volunteers for this Standard specifically from the “User” interest category, which is defined as a person or organization using professional upholstery cleaning services rather than producing or selling the service.

Those interested in submitting an application to serve on the S300 Consensus Body in the User interest category should email IICRC Standards at standards@iicrcnet.org.

About IICRC

The IICRC is a global, ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organization (SDO) that credentials individuals in 20+ categories within the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries. Representing more than 47,000 certified technicians and 6,000 Certified Firms in 22 countries, the IICRC, in partnership with regional and international trade associations, represents the entire industry. The IICRC does not own schools, employ instructors, produce training materials or promote specific product brands, cleaning methods or systems. For more information, visit www.iicrc.org.