Cleaning Products used in Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning that are certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® are tested to the ASP:09-06/101 Cleaning Products used in Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning Standard.
The Certification Standard utilizes an algorithm of proprietary and recognized scientific techniques to assess Cleaning Products used in Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning for a reduction in allergen levels. Cleaning Products used in Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning that pass certification testing is granted a certificate stating that the particular procedure meets the requirements for the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® ASP:09-06/101 Certification Standard.
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® certification mark is awarded to those Cleaning Products used in Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning that have been scientifically demonstrated to contribute to the goals of allergen reduction.
The Cleaning Products used in Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning Certification Standard includes:
- The principles for Certification of Non-Disinfecting Hard Surface Sprays (ASP:09-01/101) relating to consumer safety apply.
- The allergen removal capability of Chemical Products used in professional carpet steam cleaning will be demonstrated through assessment as per the Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning Standard, ASP:16-01/101.
- The Chemical Product is assessed only to ensure it does not add to the allergen or irritant burden in the home and does not have any adverse impact on human health. Enhanced allergen reduction due to the use of the chemical product during the steam cleaning procedure is not assessed. Thus the chemical is not Certified alone and will only be Certified in association with the professional steam cleaning procedure.
All certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Cleaning Products used in Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning carry a unique certification code.
