Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) Executive Director, John Downey, and Science Advisory Committee member, Karen Dannemiller, PhD, recently contributed to a peer-reviewed paper published in the scientific journal Building and Environment. The paper, “Ten Questions Concerning the Implications of Carpet on Indoor Chemistry and Microbiology,” …
Is disinfection of indoor spaces during the pandemic really “hygiene theater”? When is disinfection necessary and what’s the best way to stop viral transmission indoors? In the January issue of Restoration & Remediation magazine, CIRI Science Advisory Committee member Gene Cole breaks down the science as …
Please join us in welcoming Sarah Larsen Miller to CIRI’s executive team! Sarah brings more than 15 years of experience in association management in the cleaning industry, serving as both a consultant and Deputy Director of the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA). Sarah will be working closely with …
GRANVILLE, OH— [Sept 21, 2020] — In its ongoing mission to develop and disseminate unbiased, peer-reviewed research for the professional cleaning and disaster restoration industries, the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today announced the addition of Karen Dannemiller, Ph.D. to its Science Advisory Council (SAC). Dr. …
The demand for increased cleaning and disinfection in schools and public building has resulted in a rise in service providers and products making claims not supported by the EPA. This was the case in Dallas where a local school district paid out more than $1 …
Technical document outlines best practices for cleaning, disinfection, worker safety and post cleaning measurement GRANVILLE, OH— [May 29, 2020] — The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI), a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and dissemination of unbiased, peer-reviewed research for the professional cleaning and …
GRANVILLE, OH— [May 19, 2020] — Organizations and departments looking for resources to inform cleaning protocols, train employees and communicate cleaning procedures in the wake of COVID-19 have a new tool in their toolkit. The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI), a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated …
ISSA, BSCAI, IICRC and IAQA to promote CIRI’s March 31st virtual science symposium with members and stakeholders. Granville, OH — [March 24, 2020] — The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI), a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and communication of unbiased, peer-reviewed research for …
To ensure the health and safety of its speakers and attendees, the March 31 Symposium will take place by webcast CINCINNATI— [March 13, 2020] — The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI), a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and dissemination of unbiased, peer-reviewed research …
The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) is a unique organization among the worldwide professional cleaning, facilities and building maintenance, jan-san and disaster restoration industries. CIRI is an independent, not-for-profit, educational, science and research organization known and widely respected for its unbiased approach to matters of …