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Vacuum cleaner soil removal

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    The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) uses scientific methods such as X-ray fluorescence (XRF) to determine the amount of soil vacuum cleaners remove from carpets. According to CRI, the best vacuums - those receiving CRI's Seal of Approval (SOA) - remove between 40 to 55 percent or so of soil. 

     

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    This highlights the need for periodic extraction or deep cleaning of carpets (aka, "steam cleaning") to remove embedded soil, reduce carpet wear, protect carpet appearance, and help ensure a healthier indoor environment.

    The CRI Seal of Approval (SOA) Program awards vacuum cleaners Bronze, Silver or Gold recognition based on these soil removal levels:

    • Bronze 40-49% soil removal
    • Silver 50-54% soil removal 
    • Gold ≥55% soil removal
    Vacuum cleaner soil removal :  Created on November 3rd, 2009.  Last Modified on November 3rd, 2009

     

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