Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning that is certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® is tested to the ASP:16-01/101 Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning Standard.
The Certification Standard utilizes an algorithm of proprietary and recognized scientific techniques to assess Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning for a reduction in allergen levels. Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning that passes certification testing is granted a certificate stating that the particular procedure meets the requirements for the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® ASP:16-01/101 Certification Standard.
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® certification mark is awarded to those Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning procedures that have been scientifically demonstrated to contribute to the goals of allergen reduction.
The Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning Certification Standard includes:
- Comparison of surface allergen levels before and after the Steam Cleaning Procedure
- Evaluation of airborne allergen levels before, during and after the Steam CleaningProcedure
- Monitoring of moisture levels in carpet and relative humidity before and 24 hours after the Steam Cleaning Procedure
All certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning procedures are associated with a unique certification code.