Press Releases 2010

CRI Defends Validity of Seal of Approval Testing - CRI President Says Issues Raised in Racine Ind. White Paper Outdated, Invalid
June 14, 2010 - The president of the Carpet and Rug Institute says questions raised in a recently-published white paper critical of CRI's signature Seal of Approval (SOA) testing and certification program for carpet cleaning products have long since been addressed and resolved......

Carpet Industry Supports "Cash for Caulkers" Legislation - Carpet's Energy-Saving Benefits Contribute to Tax Credit for Homeowners
June 14, 2010 - Seeing it as a way to increase sales and put people back to work in the carpet industry, the Carpet and Rug Institute is pleased with a proposed new federal program that gives homeowners tax credit for making energy-efficient home improvements......

Georgia Superintendent: Schools Need New Carpet Maintenance Program
March 8, 2010 - In an effort to improve the cleanliness of local school districts and stretch public funds, Georgia Schools Superintendent Kathy Cox has recommended implementing the Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval testing program for carpet cleaning products......

Carpet and Rug institute Expands Seal of Approval Program - New Pet Odor and Stain Category, New Platinum Level for Extractors and Systems, and Energy Efficiency Rating Option for Vacuums Introduced
February 11, 2010 - CRI has expanded its Seal of Approval testing and certification program by adding two new testing categories and expanding the existing extractors and deep-cleaning systems testing programs. The changes to the Seal of Approval program were approved by CRI's Cleaning and Maintenance Issues Management Team......