CRI Announces New Maintenance Protocol for Seal of Approval Products

In a significant new development for its Seal of Approval (SOA) testing and certification program for carpet cleaning products and equipment, the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has introduced a new category for interim carpet maintenance systems.

According to CRI President Werner Braun, the addition of an interim maintenance category will help "fill the gap" between vacuuming and deep-cleaning systems. "It will be a positive addition to the existing SOA testing protocols for vacuums, cleaning solutions, extractors and deep cleaning systems," he said, adding, "Interim systems are here to stay. They serve an important role in commercial settings in that they are designed not for restorative cleaning, but for the 'appearance refresher' between cleanings."