April 28th 2021
CIRI White Paper Presents New Research on the Importance of Health-Based Cleaning and Disinfection to Mitigate the Spread of Infectious Diseases In its ongoing effort to provide the cleaning and disaster industries with the latest research related to the science of cleaning and the restoration of the built environment, the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today announced the availability of its new white paper, “Contact Transmission of Infectious Disease Agents: The Science and Implications for Cleaning and Disinfection of Surfaces.” Authored by academic researchers on CIRI’s Science Advisory Council, this complimentary resource provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of how microbials behave on hard surfaces and their subsequent ability to infect people.April 6th 2021
Connecting the worlds of academic research with field practitioners, the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) will host Healthy Buildings 2021 - America (HB2021), a biennial event sponsored by the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ).April 6th 2021
GRANVILLE, OH— [April 6, 2020] — In its ongoing effort to provide facility cleaners and disaster restoration professionals with the latest research related to the science of cleaning and the restoration of the built environment, the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today announced it will host “Aerosols, Fomites and Indoor Air Quality: What Research Says About the Impact of Cleaning on Health,”March 2nd 2021
CIRI congratulates Science Advisory Council member, Prof. Randy Rapp, D. Mgt, P.E., C.C. P. of Purdue University Polytechnic Institute, for his appointment Restoration and Reconstruction Professorship in Construction Management Technology.January 29th 2021
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.January 21st 2021
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?October 5th 2020
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 John to assist with membership, bookkeeping, records, Managing Editor and Associate Publisher for CSQ and industry liaison.September 21st 2020
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.August 24th 2020
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 million to a company who promised the product and service they provided would keep surfaces disinfected for more than 90 days.May 28th 2020
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 disaster restoration industries, today issued its official Guidance document for the cleaning and decontamination of hard surfaces in non-healthcare environments from SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).May 19th 2020
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.March 24th 2020
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 the professional cleaning and disaster restoration industries, today announced that it has partnered with several industry organizations, including the Building Services Contractors Association International (BSCAI), the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association to promote its full-day, live-stream symposium on March 31. “By working together across our related industries, we’re able to get this critical information in the hands of the people on the front lines of controlling this virus,”March 13th 2020
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 for the professional cleaning and disaster restoration industries, will now host its upcoming Symposium exclusively via live stream. From a desktop, tablet or mobile device, attendees will be able to attend the full-day plenary event, which will explore pandemic preparedness and the coronavirus from multiple angles.November 14th 2018
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 cleaning science, cleaning for health, disaster restoration sciences, indoor environmental quality, and hygiene. CIRI’s newly updated Science Advisory Council (SAC) consists of a virtual who’s who of leading scientists and researchers serving the cleaning and disaster restoration industries.October 23rd 2018
ALBANY, NY, April 24, 2018. The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) is excited to announce that the 2019 CIRI Science Symposium will be held July 15-17 at Miami University in Oxford, OH.April 24th 2018
ALBANY, NY, April 24, 2018. The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI), which recently announced the hiring of John Downey as its new executive director, has released its newly updated vision and mission statements and announced plans to publish a quarterly peer-review journal and sponsor a cleaning science symposium in 2019. CIRI’s new vision states: CIRI is the clearinghouse for unbiased, peer-reviewed technical information and research about the science of cleaning or restoration of the indoor environment.” CIRI’s new mission statement follows similar lines: Working with and through its members, CIRI communicates unbiased, peer-reviewed technical information and research about the science of cleaning or restoration of the indoor environment to all interested stakeholders. CIRI Chairman Jim Harris, Sr.March 27th 2018
ALBANY, NY, March 27, 2018. The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) has announced new initiatives, including an updated mission and the hiring of John Downey as its executive director. When announcing the changes in mission and leadership, CIRI Chairman Jim Harris, Sr.June 8th 2017
Las Vegas – June 12, 2017 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is adding a Science Symposium to its Technical Conference, held Aug. 9 –May 25th 2017
CIRI science and research joins with the IICRC leading the way by explaining a major new trend and its impact on business strategy and hygiene practices in cleaning science and disaster restoration. A collaborative effort combining the intellectual forces CIRIscience.org with IICRC.org: this special science symposium add-on during the afternoon of Aug 11, 2017, Big Sky resort, Montana, USA.May 15th 2017
By any measure (100+ attendance, participant survey response, etc.), the IICRC/CIRI Restoration Technical Conference and Science Symposium held April 10-11 2016 at Georgia Tech in Atlanta was a great success.February 11th 2014
Albany, NY (February 11, 2014) - The nonprofit 501c3 Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) International - www.CIRIscience.org - is pleased to be licensed by ISSA as a trainer to help the facilities community and cleaning professionals implement the ISSA Clean Standard: K-12, the gold standard in validating measurably clean and healthful environments in schools. After 5 years of research, development and industry review, the ISSA Clean Standard: K-12 was released to the public in October 2013, with a goal to help transform how the world views cleaning. CIRI Training and Certification−now underway, with the next class scheduled on February 26th, 2014 in Hamilton OH â??will yield CIRI-Certified professionals versed in all aspects of the ISSA Clean Standard: K-12 who can verify schools are being hygienically cleaned. “Only science-based cleaning can make that determination,”July 19th 2012
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) have begun the process of developing a Clean Standard for K-12 schools that ultimately will promote clean and healthy indoor environments in educational facilities across the nation to the benefit of children's learning experiences.September 15th 2011
ALBANY, NY (Sept. 15, 2011)—The Cleaning Industry Research Institute International (CIRI) is pleased to announce that Dr. Eugene Cole will be the keynote speaker for its Fall 2011 Cleaning Science Symposium, “Cleaning and Disinfection: The Science, Practice and Controversy.” The event will held at the Georgia Tech Hotel &September 8th 2011
The Cleaning Industry Research Institute International (CIRI) has announced the Early Bird Discount Registration Fee deadline has been extended to September 15 for its 2011 Fall Cleaning Science Symposium, “Cleaning and Disinfection: The Science, Practice and Controversy.” The event is being held at the Georgia Institute of Technology Hotel Conference Center in Atlanta, November 9-11.“Cleaning industry executives shouldn’t miss this opportunity to explore the latest trends and scientific issues relating to disinfection, sanitization, hygiene and healthy cleaning practices,”August 2nd 2011
ALBANY, NY (August 2, 2011)—The Cleaning Industry Research Institute International (CIRI) is pleased to announce its “Save the Dates” for its innovative fall science and technology symposium, “The Science and Efficacy of Antimicrobials, Disinfectants and Their Impact on Cleaning Technologies.” The event, to be held at the Georgia Institute of Technology Hotel and Conference Center November 9-11, will focus on profusion and confusion over many new and different types of disinfectants, sanitizers and antimicrobials.May 18th 2011
ALBANY, NY (May 18, 2011)—The Cleaning Industry Research Institue International (CIRI) is pleased to announce its call for topics, proposals and papers to be considered for its science and technology symposium, “Cleaning Effectiveness and the Science of Antimicrobials &April 5th 2011
Dr. Shaughnessy to address the CIRI and ISSA Clean Standard Research as Keynote Speaker At the Green Cleaning and Science SymposiumFebruary 14th 2011
ALBANY, NY (Feb. 14, 2011)—The Cleaning Industry Research Institute International (CIRI) is pleased to announce the release of its second survey designed to help organizers further develop pertinent, topical information for CIRI's upcoming Cleaning Science Symposium, “Green Cleaning &December 17th 2010
ALBANY, NY (Dec. 17, 2010)—The Cleaning Industry Research Institute International (CIRI) is pleased to announce the first in a series of Interactive Cleaning Science Symposia. The premier forum—The Future of Clean and the Future of Green: Are They Mutually Supportive or Mutually Exclusive?—will be held at the Georgia Institute of Technology Conference Center in Atlanta, Feb.September 23rd 2010
ALBANY, NY—The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) International is pleased to announce the launch of the upcoming “Manufacturers’ Corner” section of its Web site. This new feature will allow CIRI to expand its technical output, share new research ideas and promote interactive discussions based on the work emanating from industry sources and its manufacturers. “This 'corner classroom' will permit manufacturers, formulators and distributors who are bona fide CIRI members to post new or possibly unpublished and scientifically founded information in the form of notes, papers of any length, summary findings or unpublished research,”July 12th 2010
Albany, NY — Members of the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) International’s Science Advisory Committee (SAC) recently traveled to Europe and Latin America where they were featured speakers at ISSA Interclean forums.August 12th 2009
Lincolnwood, IL, USA, August 11, 2009—ISSA, the worldwide cleaning-industry association, and its research partner, the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI), have completed Phase I of their research—consisting of laboratory and limited field testing in 70 schools and two day-care facilities—to determine the best methodologies and measurement systems that ultimately will form the foundation for a clean standard for K-12 schools.August 6th 2009
Albany, NY - (August 6, 2009) - Swine flu is a new variant of the H1N1 strain of influenza type A. It is highly contagious and spreads from person-to-person in several ways: when an ill person sneezes or coughs, infected droplets enter another person through the nose, mouth or eyes;March 3rd 2009
Albany, NY - (March 3, 2009) - The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today announced that it is in the final stages of acquiring the KaiScience Web site currently owned and operated by Kaivac, Inc.March 2nd 2009
Albany, NY - (March 2, 2009) - The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today announced it is changing its membership dues structure. These changes are related to CIRI's anticipated acquisition of —October 21st 2008
Albany, NY - (October 21, 2008) - The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today announced the availability of the collection of DVD videos of its 2008 symposium program, "Cleaning Science and Health ...October 13th 2008
Albany, NY - (Oct 13, 2008) - The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) recently hosted its 2008 Cleaning Science Conference and Symposium — "Cleaning Science and Health . . .April 21st 2008
Albany, NY - (April 21, 2008) - The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today announced it has set a one-day registration fee for its 2008 Cleaning Science Conference & Symposium to be held at the University of Maryland on June 9-12.April 21st 2008
Albany, NY - (April 21, 2008) - The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today announced the availability of DVD videos of its 2007 symposium program, "The State of Cleaning Science."April 7th 2008
Washington, DC - (April 7, 2008) - Floor Wars: Defense Against Dark Corners and Hospital-Acquired Infections, such as MRSA, will be the subject of Dr. Stephanie Dancer's keynote address at the 2008 Cleaning Science and Health Symposium at the University of Maryland, June 10-12, 2008.March 6th 2008
Washington, DC and Maryland metro areas - (March 6, 2008) - The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) will be making history June 9-12, 2008. PenguinCare of Upper Marlboro, Maryland will be a major sponsor as CIRI holds its second annual Cleaning Science Conference and Symposium at the University of Maryland.February 16th 2008
Washington, DC - (February 16, 2008) - The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) will be making history in June, 2008 as they hold their second annual Cleaning Science Conference and Symposium at the University of Maryland nearby to the nation's capital.August 27th 2007
Albany, NY - (August 27, 2007) - The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) announced today that it will hold its 2008 Cleaning Science Symposium "inside the Beltway", at the Marriott Conference Center at the University of Maryland, just 12 miles from downtown Washington DC.June 26th 2007
Albany, NY - (June 26, 2007) - The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today issued a call for papers to be presented at its Second Annual Conference & Science Symposium scheduled for June 9 - 12, 2008 (June 9 arrival and evening reception followed by 2.5 conference days).May 8th 2007
Las Vegas, NV - (May 8, 2007) - The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today announced that 114 leading scientists, academicians, manufacturers, BSCs and facility service providers attended its first Cleaning Science Symposium at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).March 12th 2007
Albany, NY - (March 12, 2007) - The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today announced three co-sponsors for its 2007 State of Cleaning Science™ Symposium: Cleaning & Maintenance Management Magazine (CMM), ISSA and Brady Industries.February 27th 2007
Albany, NY - (February 27, 2007) The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today announced its partnership with the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada Las Vegas in presenting the 2007 State of Cleaning Science™February 19th 2007
Albany, NY - (February 19, 2007) The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today announced the final papers that have been selected for presentation at its 2007 Symposium and Conference. The 2007 Symposium is scheduled for April 30 through May 2 on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).January 17th 2007
Albany, NY - (January 17, 2007) The Executive Committee for the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today announced plans for the 2007 CIRI Symposium and Conference. The 2007 Symposium is scheduled for April 30 through May 2 on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).December 20th 2006
Albany, NY - (December 20, 2006) - Momentum continues to build for the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI), as seven organizations have joined since ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2006.December 6th 2006
Albany, NY - (December 6, 2006) - Jim Harris, CIRI Chairman of the Board, today announced that Dr. Steven Spivak will be the new Chairman of the Cleaning Industry Research Institute's (CIRI's) Science Advisory Council (SAC) in 2007.October 3rd 2006
Albany, NY - (October 3, 2006) - Momentum is building for the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI), as six new organizations have joined in the last month.September 25th 2006
Nashville, TN - (September 25, 2006) - Cleaning must become a systematic, science-based process capable of assessing and reducing health risks in the indoor environment. This was the message delivered by Dr.July 26th 2006
Albany, NY - (July 26, 2006) - The Board of Directors of the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) today issued a formal policy on the important area of green cleaning.July 26th 2006
May 24th 2006
Albany, NY - (May 24, 2006) - Procter & Gamble Professional (NYSE: PG) and Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) today announced that they have each pledged $50,000 to the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI), joining ISSA and Kaivac.April 27th 2006
Albany, NY - (April 27, 2006) - ISSA and Kaivac, Inc. today announced that they have each committed $50,000 to the Cleaning Industry Research Institute. The money will help underwrite CIRI’s Scientific Advisory Council, a permanent committee chartered with providing expert guidance, advice, and analysis on principles, concepts and research related to cleaning science.April 27th 2006
A new Board of Directors was unanimously approved by the CIRI membership in early April. The 11-person Board includes:February 3rd 2006
Albany, NY - (February 3, 2006) - Dr. Michael Berry, author of Protecting the Built Environment: Cleaning for Health, has agreed to serve as executive director of CIRI’s Scientific Advisory Council.January 13th 2006
Albany, NY (January 13, 2006) - Six major cleaning industry trade associations and affiliated organizations have joined together to support the efforts of the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI). Executives from the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES), the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI), the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA), the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) have jointly signed a letter asking interested parties to “get involved with this important endeavor.”October 20th 2005
Albany, NY (October 20, 2005) – The Cleaning Industry Research Institute provided an update on its activities in 2005 and plans for 2006 at a press conference on Thursday, October 20th at the ISSA show in Las Vegas.May 17th 2005
Albany, NY (May 17, 2005) – A dozen major corporate and trade association sponsors have successfully underwritten the creation of the new Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI).March 25th 2005
Albany, NY (March 25, 2005) – A steering committee that was established in December to define the structure for a proposed Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) will hold its first meeting in Chicago on March 1 and 2.January 16th 2005
Albany, NY (January 16, 2005) – One of the key organizers of a proposed cleaning industry research institute expressed frustration that an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) conference sponsored by the US Surgeon General and the National Institute of Health (NIH) last week failed to include any consideration of the impact that cleaning and janitorial functions have on public health.
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