US Updates Ignition Source for Mattress Flammability Test Standard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has amended the flammability performance testing standard for mattresses and mattress pads in response to a change in ignition source cigarette.

At the beginning of October 2020, the CPSC voted 4-0 to approve the publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) that amends the Federal Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (16 CFR Part 1632). This change was required because the original standard required the use of the Standard Reference Material (SRM) cigarette SRM 1196. However, the sole supplier of ignition source cigarette SRM 1196, National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), had completely depleted its stock and was now unable to procure further supplies.

The approved change allows the use of a replacement to SRM 1196, the new ignition source cigarette SRM 1196a. Exhaustive studies have shown that SRM 1196a is statistically equivalent to SRM 1196 and according to CPSC staffers, “SRM 1196a is a comparable, safety neutral replacement for SRM 1196.”

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Clean USA Announces Expansion

Sycamore, IL- November 18, 2020-This year, 2020, hasn't been exceptionally fantastic for most individuals. Though many area businesses have unfortunately had to close shop, Clean USA has remained open to serve customers and expanded. As the top-rated water and fire restoration company in Sycamore, IL, they have extended services to include the areas of Dekalb, Kane, Mchenry, Boone, Winnebago, Ogle, Lee, and Kendall IL Counties.

In complement to their availability throughout Northeastern, Illinois,  they also offer same-day emergency services. While same-day services may seem impressive, they further improve customer care by guaranteeing a one hour arrival time.

This growth hasn't happened out of the blue. Clean USA has been working diligently over the last six months. They have spent the time training, acquiring certified technicians, additional equipment, and a fully operational support team. All their hard work has paid off, as Clean USA is positioned to be the go-to company for water and fire restorations.

With emergency water services available to customers 24/7, area residents in the new expansion area can access quality resources for removal and cleanup. Emergency water removal can be used on various problems, including burst pipe, natural disaster, overflowing tub or toilet, and much more. Homeowners can have water quickly pumped out using state of the art equipment that produces rapid results. Following the water removal, Clean USA can perform carpet drying, wall drying, sewage cleanup, and much more to restore the property's condition.

Owner Justin Elliot has said, "We are not a franchise or a small 'fly by night' operation...but we have worked hard to make Clean USA a standout brand by providing a very high level of service. From the time we answer the phone all the way to the end of the service, we will treat you with great respect." on the quality of service, customers can expect. To further their commitment to customer service, customers also receive a 100% happiness guarantee on top of their industry-leading same-day service.  If anything isn't as expected, their team of professional technicians will make it right.

Excellent, customer-focused businesses will thrive even during challenging times, such as the COVID pandemic. Clean USA is a prime example of what hard work, dedication, and commitment to service quality can achieve. Those in the new services areas will have access to the best water and fire restoration services, 24/7/365.

To learn more about Clean USA, visit www.cleanusa.com. For questions about service, or to request an estimate on cleanup, please call 815-754-1226.

Clean USA Heralds Expansion with Same Day Pledge to Eradicate Covid Threat

Sycamore, IL: November 2020 - While Covid-19 has turned our worlds upside down, Clean USA has become a permanent fixture in most people's lives across Illinois, remaining open during the pandemic and maintaining vital services to homes and businesses.

The top-rated water and fire restoration company in Sycamore, IL,  has announced plans to expand its coverage across the neighbouring counties of Boone, Dekalb, Kane, Kendall, Lee, Mchenry, Ogle, and Winnebago.

Family-owned Clean USA not only has certified technicians, state-of-the-art machinery and a pro-active support team, it is also offering same-day services for homes and business with positive COVID-19 exposure. They also provide scheduled cleanings to minimize the risk of exposure.

Company CEO Justin Elliott said their three-step cleaning and disinfection strategy is EIGHT times more effective than traditional spray and wipe methods or methods used by many non-certified companies using pump-up and backpack sprayers.

Their process features electrostatic spraying technology that disperses micron-sized disinfectant droplets that attach themselves to every nook and cranny they can find. 

 "We are not a franchise or a small 'fly by night' operation, but we have worked hard to make the Clean USA a standout brand by providing a high-level quality service," commented Mr Elliott. "From the time we answer the phone to the end of the service, we will treat you with great respect."

Clean USA also adheres to strict guidelines set by the EPA, CDC, GBAC (Global Biorisk Advisory Council) and was the first locally-certified firm in the Chicagoland area.

Their customers range across industry from national food processors, manufactures, hospitals and health care facilities, to even local restaurants.

Having served the community for more than 30 years, the company is, indeed, the top trusted choice for clients when it comes to 24/7 callout for emergency water services, including floods, sewage clean-ups, burst pipes. They also free onsite estimates immediately.

Because of their highly-customized focus, dedication and commitment to do a job right, they are remaining on the front foot and the front line against defeat coronavirus, while enabling businesses to stay open and continuing to keep communities thriving during the pandemic.

For more information about their services or to obtain a free estimate call 815-754-1226. To learn more, visit www.cleanusa.com.

 

China Updates Mandatory Standard for High Visibility Clothing

China has updated its mandatory national standard for high visibility protective clothing – GB 20653-2020.

The standard covers professional use high visibility clothing designed using fluorescent and retroreflective materials. The intention of the clothing it to provide conspicuous warning of the worker in an environment where visibility is poor.  

GB 20653-2020 contains provisions relating to classes and design, and the performance of:

  • Background materials
  • Non-fluorescent and combined materials
  • Retroreflective and combined materials

Among the main technical changes are:

Additions:

  • Some terms and definitions
  • Requirement for measuring an area of high visibility warning clothing and class rating
  • Chemical properties requirements and test methods for background and non-fluorescent materials
  • Normative Annex D – “positioning of bands of retroreflective material for industrial wash test”
  • Informative Annex F – “environment risk level and guidelines for the design of high visibility garments”

Revisions:

  • Standard name is updated from ‘High visibility warning clothing for professional use’ to ‘Protective clothing—High visibility warning clothing for professional use’
  • Design requirements for warning clothing
  • Ergonomic requirements for warning clothing
  • Colorfastness requirements for perspiration on background and non-fluorescent materials
  • Colorfastness requirements – domestic and commercial laundering, dry-cleaning, bleaching (hypochlorite), hot pressing
  • Dimensional change requirements for background and non-fluorescent materials + test method
  • Mechanical properties requirements for background and non-fluorescent materials
  • Retroreflective performance requirements for separate performance retroreflective materials and cancelled three classes
  • Test methods of dimensional change after washing or dry-cleaning
  • Graphical symbol of high visibility warning clothing and the deletion of the markings (indicating Performance Class) of the graphical symbol in GB 20653-2006

Issued by the Standardization Administration of China, the new standard was included in China’s No. 18 announcement of newly approved national standards for 2020. It replaces the version iteration – GB 20653-2006 – and will come into effect on August 1, 2021. 

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