Two Cleaning Solutions Earn CRI Seal Designation

Dalton, GA, April 5, 2007--Two new cleaning solutions have been added to the ranks of CRI Seal of Approval designation. Carpetaid+ and Crystal Odor Pro, each a spot remover, are the latest two products to earn the right to be called Seal of Approved.

Carpetaid+ is manufactured by Apex Solutions LLC out of Lenexa, KS, and Crystal Odor Pro is a product manufactured by RE Whittaker Company, headquartered in New Castle, PA..

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).