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EBOM-2009 IEQc3.4:Green Cleaning—Sustainable Cleaning Equipment

Wet/Dry Vacuums - What Product Category

I am hoping for some guidance on what product category wet/dry vacuums fall into. In the past we have called them "Vacuums", but the CRI (Carpet and Rug Institute) doesn't appear to certify wet/dry vacuums. It wasn't much of a problem because the properties had already met the 20% threshold with their other equipment so one or two wet/dry vacuums didn't hurt them. However, now we have projects that have been certified and are planning for recertification. If there is a need to purchase a wet/dry vacuum prior to the recertification it must meet sustainable criteria since 100% of equipment purchased during the Performance Period must comply.

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Mon, 11/26/2012 - 20:01

Hi Kelly, Sorry for the delayed response! I’ve looked into wet/dry vacuums and they are not eligible for the CRI Seal of Approval – yet. CRI is currently developing a program for wet/dry vacs. So until the these vacuums are eligible for the Seal, any purchased wet/dry vacs should meet the other listed criteria for this credit (noise levels less than 70 dBa, vacuum guards, etc.). To be sure though, I highly recommend emailing the GBCI before purchasing a new wet/dry vac.

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