The public review of the draft S300 Standard closed on February 3rd, 2025.
The Standard is expected to be published in the Summer of 2025.
IICRC S300 is a procedural standard. It 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.
The Professional Upholstery Cleaning Standard consists of the following components for which procedures as described in the BSR/IICRC S300 Standard:
Fibers, construction, and styles
Principles of professional upholstery cleaning
Equipment and tools
Pre-cleaning and post-cleaning inspections (include administrative procedures)
Methods and systems of cleaning
Leather cleaning
Spot and stain removal
Fabric protectors
Residential vs. commercial maintenance and cleaning
