NewslineVolume VIX, Issue 9 - October 10, 2008
The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue: Eight New Solutions Join SOA Solutions Family
Biotec Corporation, Cleaner's Depot, and Misco Products Corporation each have two new products certified in the program and are joined by Nu-Tech Cleaning Systems and Oreck with new products in the program. Biotech Corporation, based out of Broadview, IL, earned certification for its BioGreen Heavy Duty Carpet Pre-Spray (pre-spray) and BioGreen Carpet Extraction Cleaner (in-tank). Cleaner's Depot, out of Delrey Beach, FL, earned certification for its Dominator (pre- spray) and Gold LX (in-tank) solutions, while Misco Products Corporation in Reading, PA, had its Majestic (pre-spray) and Elements Environmentally Responsible Carpet Cleaner (pre-spray) both certified. Oreck., headquartered in Cookeville, TN, earned certification with the Oreck Full Release Spot and Stain-Pre-Cleaner (spot remover) and Nu-Tech Cleaning Systems, Inc. of Berkley, MI, had its Grease Magic Fiber Safe (in-tank) solution designated SOA certified. Each of these products 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). Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. See a list of SOA-Certified Cleaning Solutions SOA/Green Label Vacuum Program Adds 26
All 26 machines were earned gold designation with Tacony Corporation of Fenton, MO, supplying 18 of the newly certified machines and Oreck providing an additional eight machines. Oreck is headquartered in Cookeville, TN. The Tacony vacuums earning gold certification include: Riccar Vibrance Premium; Riccar Vibrance Delux; Riccar Vibrance Standard; Symmetry Premium; Symmetry Delux; Symmetry Standard; Simplicity F3300; Simplicity F3500; Simplicity F3700; Simplicity 3300C; Simplicity 3500C; Simplicity F3700C; Riccar RSL1A; Riccar RSL3; Riccar RSL5; Riccar RSL1AC; Riccar RSL3C; and Riccar RSL5C. The Oreck models certified gold included: U2250R; RU2250R; U3770H; RU3770H; U4150H; RU4150H; U7000E; and RU7000E. To earn the CRI Seal of Approval/Green Label certification, vacuums must pass the following independent laboratory tests:
There are now a total of 74 certified vacuums in the recently announced program. Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. See a list of SOA/Green Label-Certified Vacuums Trio of Extractors Join SOA Ranks
Advance is headquartered in Plymouth, MN, and now has 17 extractors certified in the program assuring customers that it removes stains and soil from carpet without damaging the carpet pile or causing resoiling problems. The CRI Seal of Approval program tests the effectiveness of carpet cleaning equipment and certifies deep cleaning extractors that effectively remove soil without damage to the carpet. Not all extractors are good enough to earn this distinction; the blue and green seal helps customers recognize they are buying quality products. An independent laboratory administers the CRI Seal of Approval testing for extractors. To quality for the Seal, extractors must meet stringent standards in all three-test categories:
In addition, soil removal efficiency is rated on three levels. Extractors that exceed average soil removal receive a Bronze Seal rating. Those achieving higher soil removal receive a Silver rating and those receiving the highest level of measurable soil removal are awarded a Gold level Seal of Approval. A total of 80 extractors have earned SOA certification. Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. See a List of SOA-Certified Extractors CRI West Date Is SetPlease mark your calendar for the 2009 CRI West Annual Meeting to be held on April 14, 2009 at the Marriott Irvine in Irvine, California. Breakfast will begin at 7:30 am PT and the meeting will be from 8:00 - 10:00 am PT. More information will follow closer to the meeting date. Contact Linda Harrington at 706.428-2110. Mark Your Calendars for Tech ConferenceThe 2009 Technical Issues Conference has been scheduled at Brasstown Valley Resort for May 19 - May 21, 2009. Be sure to mark that date on your calendar! An agenda and registration information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. CRI No Longer Receives E-mail at .com DomainOver the last couple of years, CRI has been transitioning from .com to .org on all of its website domains. This transition is now complete and any future email correspondence with members of CRI staff needs to be sent to an email address ending in .org rather than .com. Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. Nature Conservancy River Cleanup PlannedOn October 25, The Nature Conservancy is going to be conducting our annual Conasauga River Cleanup. Several groups of volunteers will focus on different branches of the Conasauga River from Murray County to Walker County. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:00 AM and end by noon. It should be a pleasant fall morning spent beautifying a spectacular local resource. Contact Jeff Carrier at 706.428-2115. CRI Meetings
* CRI 104 Update Workgroup, October 13, 3:00 - 5:00 pm CRI Participation in Upcoming Events
* International Executive Housekeepers Association, October 22-23, Cincinnati, OH If you are aware of other events that present significant opportunities to deliver our messages to our critical audiences, please contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. Check our website calendar for other industry related events |
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