CRI Approval Program Adds Vacuums, Solutions

Dalton, GA, Feb. 14, 2011 -- Seven new vacuums and two solutions have been added to the Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval list of products and equipment, bringing the total SOA-approved products to 753.

In the vacuums category, at the Silver level, Hoover Manufacturing Company of Glenwillow, Ohio added its C5491-900 model upright, and Royal Appliance Manufacturing, of Lewis Center, Ohio earned approval for two models: the CR30075 Pro Series CleanSeeker and UR30085 Pro Series CleanSeeker. At the Bronze level: IMIG, Inc. of Farmington, N.Y. added its Perfect Model PB 1001 vacuum and Rubbermaid Commercial Products of Winchester, Va. earned approval for three models; the 9VBP06 6 Quart Backpack, 9VBP10 10 Quart Backpack, and 9VBH10 10 Quart Backpack.

In the Solutions category, newcomer Positive Attitude of Marlboro, N.J. earned certification for its Earthworm Family Safe Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, and the Namco of Metro DC company, located in Beltsville, Md., earned its first SOA apporval for its Magnum Pro solution.