IICRC’s August Journal of Cleaning, Restoration & Inspection is live

LAS VEGAS — The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recently released its August 2015 edition of The Journal of Cleaning, Restoration & Inspection, according to a press release.

The new issue, available online now, offers a number of peer-reviewed technical articles for industry professionals.

Within the journal readers will find article topics ranging from testing the pH of buffered and nonbuffered cleaning agents on wool carpet to professional concrete processing.

Peer-reviewed technical articles in the August issue include:

• Science Concepts for Effective Cleaning,by Michael A. Berry, Ph.D.

The author defines and describes the concepts that collectively constitute environmental science. This science enables cleaning and restoration professionals to evaluate and apply the most effective cleaning practices.

• The Influence of Buffered Cleaning Agents on the Cleaning of Patterned Wool Carpets,by Ágnes Zsednai, Ph.D.

The author describes testing that was done to assess the pH of buffered and nonbuffered cleaning agents on wool carpet — with and without the use of acid rinsing agents.

• The Fundamentals of Concrete Processing,by Jim Cuviello.

The author explains what concrete processing is and the steps required to accomplish a professional job.

Click here to visit the digital edition now.