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ISSA and the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) - News About the Clean Standard
The goal of the Clean Standard is to provide schools with a useful tool that will help them objectively measure and monitor the level of cleanliness in their facilities thereby contributing to the quality of the indoor environment for the benefit of students and staff alike.
How To Clean and Disinfect Schools To Help Slow the Spread of Flu
Tips on how to slow the spread of flu specifically through cleaning and disinfecting.
Allergens in School Dust
The amount of the major cat (Fel d I) and dog (Can f I) allergens in dust from Swedish schools is high enough to probably cause perennial symptoms in most children with asthma who are sensitized to cat and dog allergens.
Irritants and Allergens at School in Relation to Furnishings and Cleaning
Furnishings and textiles in the classroom act as significant reservoirs of irritants and allergens and have an impact on the indoor air quality at school.
Feasibility of Using Subject-Collected Dust Samples in Epidemiologic and Clinical Studies of Indoor Allergens
Studies of indoor allergen exposures are often limited by the cost and logistics of sending technicians to homes [or businesses] to collect dust. This study evaluated the feasibility of having subjects collect their own dust samples.
Update on the Clean Standard: K-12
CIRI and ISSA are pleased to provide the following update on the development of the Clean Standard: K-12, and to inform interested persons of the next steps in this process.
How IEQ Affects Health, Productivity
This article estimates the nationwide improvements in health and productivity potentially attainable by providing better indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in U.S. buildings. Estimates include the potential reductions in three categories of health effects, the associated economic benefits, and the potential direct improvements in productivity not mediated through health.
Economic Impact of an Infection Control Education Program in a Specialized Preschool Setting
Environmental Allergens - Triggers for Pediatric Asthma
Environmental allergens are major triggers for pediatric asthma. While children’s greatest exposure to indoor allergens is in the home, other public places where children spend a large amount of time, such as school and day care centers, may also be sources of significant allergen encounters.
Comparison of Sampling Methods for the Assessment of Indoor Microbial Exposure

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Book Reviews

Protecting the Built Environment: Cleaning for Health
The classic reference work that is still helping to transform the commercial cleaning industry.
The Legal Aspects of Infectious Diseases
This book is a readable guide to the legal implications of infectious diseases.
Indoor Environmental Quality
Indoor Environmental Quality is a resource for individuals entering, or are already in the indoor environment field, whether their interest is research, governmental service, or private consulting.
The Secret Life of Germs
A book that looks into the microscopic world of diseases and how to prevent them.

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