ANSI/IICRC S300-2025

Standard for Professional Upholstery Cleaning

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