The Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval testing and certification program for carpet cleaning supplies and equipment welcomes a group of new products and participants. The SOA program now stands at 385 solutions, 451 vacuums, 105 deep-cleaning extractors and 117 systems for a total 1058. 
 
AV Alpha Corp., from Forest Hills, N.Y., was awarded Seal of Approval certification on its Sunny & Honey Stain and Odor Eliminator.
 
First Aura LLC, of Cheyenne, Wyo., earned SOA certification on its Pet Seer Stain & Odor Eliminator.