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A Tale of Time: Helping a Third-Generation Hoarder

“Hoarding ranges from mild to severe. In some cases, hoarding may not have much impact on your life, while in other cases it seriously affects your functioning on a daily basis.” – Mayo Clinic

Michelle Blevins

July 6, 2016

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Every hoarding case is different. Wildly different. However, there is a common thread: mental illness. That, in itself, means hoarding cleanup is not for everyone.

Cleaning and Restoring What is Inside a Hoard

Annissa Coy

July 5, 2016

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When it comes to dealing with a fire there are many challenges. And if you find yourself in a situation where you are dealing with a homeowner who has been hoarding, there will be unique challenges that you will need to navigate.

Restoration Cleaners Expanding Textile Restoration Services

Restoration Cleaners partners with Textile Solutions, introduces new software technology know as Tromis

April 4, 2016

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Adams and his team have been tirelessly working to rebuild a new Restoration Cleaners that exceeds the highest level of quality and service that clients and employees deserve.

IICRC Preparing to Develop New Standards, Complete More Revisions

IICRC Calls for Volunteers in Development, Revision of Six Standards

February 22, 2016

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Applications are now being accepted for volunteers to serve on consensus bodies for the following Standards and Reference Guides included in the revision and development process:

AdvantaClean Named a Top 100 Franchise by Franchise Gator

February 2, 2016

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Franchise Gator ranked AdvantaClean as the number 33 franchise opportunity overall.

Registration Open for IICRC Restoration Conference & CIRI Symposium

Preliminary list of speakers and presenters now available

January 28, 2016

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This first-of-its-kind conference promotes cutting-edge science and industry standards to help restoration and remediation professionals grow their business and better serve their clients.

Infographic: Facts, Tips & Musts for Hoarding Cleanup

January 8, 2016

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Check out the infographic below on hoarding cleanup tips

CIRI & IICRC Coordinating Spring Science & Research Symposium

Cleaning Science, Health, Environment, and The Clean Standard: Field Testing, New Research, Innovative Methods, Findings, and Challenges

December 3, 2015

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CIRI’s highly respected biennial symposiums will join forces with the first ever IICRC technical conference in this seminal event.

Restorer's Perspective: The Importance of IAQ

The Importance of IAQ in Remediation

Bob Elledge

November 10, 2015

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The images of the aftermath from a disaster are often what capture our attention, but as the clean-up and restoration begins, a critical part of the process is what you can’t see.

IICRC & CIRI Announce Collaboration & Joint Technical Conference

Two industry organizations team up to advance restoration and cleaning science

Jennifer Petersen

October 22, 2015

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The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) have formed a public trust to develop and disseminate cleaning and restoration science.

Stop Using the “Drink Test” for Water Loss Classification

Vince Scarfo Lead Government Affairs Advocacy

The Restoration Industry Association Appoints Vince Scarfo to Lead Government Affairs Advocacy

Paul Davis Restoration Opens IICRC-Approved Training Center in Salt Lake City, Utah

Events

April 27, 2026

RIA Convention & Expo

This event empowers professionals through world-class education, powerful networking, and access to cutting-edge tools and services.

September 9, 2026

The Experience Convention and Trade Show

The Experience Convention & Trade Show logo The Experience Convention and Trade Show unites the cleaning, restoration, inspection, indoor air quality, and HVAC industries through hands-on education, live demonstrations, and high-impact networking. Attendees gain practical skills, business insight, and connections that elevate industry standards and drive growth.