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BEST continued from page 1 Soil Removal Standard — CRI uses NASA-enhanced x-ray fluorescence technology to measure the precise amount of soil removed from carpet. The vacuum cleaner must remove at least 40% of the test soil to be considered for CRI-SOA. Higher soil removal efficiency makes the vacuum cleaner eligible for a higher rating. Dust Containment Standard — The vacuum must not release more than 100 micrograms of dust particles per cubic meter of air (100 µg/m3), keeping dirt and dust locked tight in the vacuum — not escaping back into the air where it can be inhaled. To achieve Gold rating, the vacuum cleaner must not release more than 35 µg/m3. Texture Protection Standard — The vacuum must not affect the texture of the carpet after 900 passes. If the roller brush or beater bar is too aggressive, perma- nent damage can occur. If the vacuum cleaner fails to pass this test, it will not be considered for the CRI-SOA program. What the ratings mean: Rating Soil Dust Particles Released Bronze 40 – 49% 100 µg/m3 or less Silver 50 – 54% 100 µg/m3 or less Gold 55%+ 35 µg/m3 or less The results of this testing are available online at the CRI website (carpet-rug.org). Some of the other considerations are the style of the vacuum cleaner that best suits your needs. Dual-motor uprights with on-board attachments are the most popular because they offer the most ver- satility, but they can be somewhat heavy to use. Canister vacuums usually have better suction and can be easier to use, but they are not as easy to store. Pulling the canister behind you might be a bit of a pain in larger homes. retain particles as well as machines with bags. The quality of the bag is also important; some bags filter better than others. Then there is additional filtration with many models boasting HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filtration. HEPA filters remove 99.97% of all particles at .3 microns. Air that passes through the HEPA filter has been effectively cleaned of particles that can aggravate respiratory symptoms from allergies and asthma. In order to get the best performance out of your vacuum cleaner, replace bags and filters according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Replace belts and roll- er brushes or beater bars when they be- come worn. Every year or two, have your vacuum cleaner serviced by a qualified technician so that you can keep getting the most out of your carpet investment. Call Service First Restoration for more tips or recommendations. Bagless machines generally do not The Good Life Berry Smoothie Bowl Directions Start your year and day off right with this nutritionally packed and delicious breakfast. Ingredients Good Clean Funnies What type of diet did the snowman go on? The Meltdown Diet What’s a good winter tip? Never catch snowflakes on your tongue until all the birds have flown south for the winter. 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks 1 cup plain Greek yogurt* 1/2 cup coconut water 2 tablespoons frozen acai berry pulp Blend strawberries, pineapple, yogurt, coconut water, and acai pulp in a blender until smooth. Pour into a bowl. Top smoothie with kiwi, banana, blueberries, raspberries, al- monds, granola, and chia seeds. Optional Toppings: 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced 1/2 banana, sliced 1/2 cup fresh blueberries * Vanilla Greek yogurt can be used in place of plain, if desired. 1/2 cup fresh raspberries Recipe courtesy allrecipes.com 2 tablespoons granola [phone] 2 tablespoons sliced almonds 1/4 teaspoon chia seeds [email protected]