CRI Certifies Two New Solutions for Seal of Approv

Dalton, GA, October 9, 2006--A spot-remover and a prespray are the latest two products to join the CRI Seal of Approval family as word continues to spread that some carpet manufacturers have made a decision to tie carpet warranties to the use of CRI SOA-approved products. Carpet Upholstery Spotter RTU which is manufactured by Service Master Clean of Memphis, TN, earned designation as a spot remover and SoilBlaster Pro, made by Shield Industries of Woodstock, GA, was certified as a prespray. Each product passed a series of stringent tests performed by an independent laboratory in order to make the list of cleaning solutions. The tests for spot removers, pre-sprays and in-tank solutions include protocols for efficacy (removing stains), resoiling (whether the product attracts soil at an accelerated rate), pH (excessively acid or alkaline products can affect dyes and fibers), optical brighteners (can adversely affect color, appearance and performance) and colorfastness to light (residues on pile yarn can accelerate color change). To date there are nearly 70 cleaning solutions which have earned SOA designation as being among the best cleaners on the market.