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Seal of Approval
Our
Seal of Approval Assures Carpet Cleaning Effectiveness.
Today’s carpets are more stain
resistant and durable than ever, making them relatively easy to clean and
maintain. However, maintaining the life and beauty of carpet depends on several
factors: the quality of products and equipment used to clean carpets; the
frequency and methods by which carpets are cleaned; and the skill and knowledge
of people doing the cleaning.
The Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI)
Seal of Approval program addresses the issue of carpet cleaning effectiveness by
testing and certifying only those products that meet high performance standards.
This not only helps customers recognize quality products, it also helps them
understand the best methods for preserving the life and beauty of their carpet.
Did you know that there is a wide
disparity with respect to the quality of carpet cleaning products in the
marketplace? Independent testing has shown that:
- Various carpet cleaning
detergents and spot removers clean no better than water. More seriously, they
leave a sticky residue that attracts soil at a faster rate. This leads to
customer dissatisfaction and the mistaken belief that carpet won’t stay clean.
- There are vast differences in
the soil removal capability of carpet cleaning equipment, especially
extractors. And customers do not necessary understand the difference between
interim “maintenance” cleaning and deep “restorative” cleaning and are
confused about the best way to clean their carpet.
- There are also significant
differences in the ability of vacuum cleaners to remove dry dust and soil from
the carpet and contain it within the vacuum. The better the vacuum is at
removing and containing dirt and dust, the better the indoor air quality.
The CRI Seal of Approval program
began in 2004 by setting test methods and performance criteria for two
categories of cleaning products: spot removers and pre-spray/in-tank cleaning
solutions. In 2005, the program expanded to include a significant new element in
the testing protocol -- x-ray fluorescence (XRF), a sophisticated testing method
that measures the precise amount of soil removed from carpet. Soon, vacuum
cleaners – currently tested under the Green Label Vacuum program - will be added
to the Seal of Approval testing program. Interim extractors and cleaning systems
(i.e., the testing of equipment and cleaning chemicals combined) will be added
to the testing and certification program at a later date.
The Seal of Approval is only
awarded to those cleaning products with high performance in all of the testing
categories. The green and blue Seal of Approval helps customers to differentiate
between high and low quality products.
- Using extractors that
effectively recover water and cleaning detergents from the carpet minimizes
the possibility of mold growth, which can occur when dirt and moisture remain
in the carpet.
- Using carpet cleaning products
that effectively remove dirt and stains without increasing the rate of
re-soiling or damaging carpet fibers keeps carpets looking beautiful for
years.
- Carpet serves as a trap for
allergens and other particles that fall to the floor. Removing them with the
best performing vacuums that keep dirt and dust within the canister helps
improve air quality.
- Extending carpet’s life saves
residential, commercial and institutional users from spending money on
premature replacement and reduces the amount of carpet going to landfills.
Underscoring the value that
carpet manufacturers place on the role of quality cleaning products, some of the
largest manufacturers have announced they will require the use of CRI Seal of
Approval products as part of future carpet warranties.
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Cleenx Carpet and Tile Care, Cathedral City,
CA 92234----Telephone: 760-328-2923
