Simple Green Carpet Cleaner 22OZ: CRI Certified Professional-Grade Cleaning Power

Simple Green Carpet Cleaner comes in a 22 oz spray bottle that delivers concentrated, professional-grade cleaning power. CRI Certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute, it’s safe for all carpet fibers and backings — a certification that matters when liability and warranty requirements are on the line. With a 4.7 aggregated rating across major retailers, users consistently praise its cleaning power on tough, oily stains.

The formula tackles dirt, grease, oil, coffee, blood, wine, lipstick, and chocolate — basically everything Montana’s commercial spaces throw at carpets. Works on any water-safe fiber or fabric, including carpets, chairs, sofas, rugs, and upholstery. For contractors handling Montana’s high-traffic tourism facilities or agricultural buildings with oily soil problems, this versatility matters.

Professional Concentration and Application Methods

The concentrated formula can be used full strength to safely clean stains or diluted for use in hot water extraction and steam carpet machines. That flexibility means one bottle adapts to multiple job types — spot treatment on a hotel room stain or bulk cleaning through extraction equipment.

The formula works with pre-spray and extraction equipment or for manual spot cleaning. For carpets, use with extraction equipment or as a pre-spray. Always test on a small, inconspicuous area first. Standard practice, but worth noting given the variety of carpet backings contractors encounter.

The 22 fluid ounce (650 ml) bottle provides multiple applications when diluted. For maintenance cleaning on lightly soiled carpets, dilution stretches the product significantly. Heavy soil situations call for full-strength application.

CRI Certification and Real-World Performance

The Carpet and Rug Institute certification isn’t marketing fluff. CRI Certified products are tested to ensure they won’t damage synthetic or natural fibers. For contractors, this certification provides liability protection — use a CRI product according to directions and carpet manufacturers can’t void warranties based on cleaning product choice.

The nontoxic and biodegradable formula contains a special protection agent that helps maintain the stain resistance already found in most carpets and rugs. Leaves carpet clean, deodorized, and protected. Non-ionic surfactants won’t leave residue that attracts dirt — a common problem with cheaper cleaners.

Performance across different stain types varies. CHOICE Expert Rating shows 62% effectiveness for red wine, 67% for oil/dirt, but lower scores for coffee (34%) and foundation (42%). Those numbers suggest it excels on greasy, oily soils but may need multiple applications on tannin-based stains like coffee.

Simple Green Carpet Cleaner has US EPA Safer Choice Certification and an NFPA/HMIS rating of 0/minimal for Health, Fire, Reactivity, and Special. All safety and efficacy claims are proven by independent laboratories and third-party testing facilities.

The Bottom Line

Simple Green Carpet Cleaner delivers on its professional-grade promise for contractors who need CRI certification and proven performance on oily soils. The concentrated formula provides cost flexibility — dilute for maintenance or use full strength on tough stains. At 22 oz with dilution options, it stretches farther than ready-to-use products.

Perfect for Montana’s tourism industry where high-traffic carpets need frequent maintenance. Agricultural and industrial facilities dealing with oily soil tracked indoors will appreciate the 67% effectiveness on oil and dirt. Just don’t expect miracles on coffee stains without repeat applications.

The CRI certification alone justifies keeping this in the van. When a property manager questions your cleaning products, that certification ends the conversation. For contractors who understand that what goes into the carpet matters as much as what comes out, Simple Green delivers documented performance with liability protection built in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dilution ratios should I use for different cleaning situations? The concentrated formula can be used full strength for tough stains or diluted for use in hot water extraction and steam carpet machines. Full strength works best on heavy soil and spot treatment. Dilute for maintenance cleaning and extraction equipment use — specific ratios depend on soil level and equipment requirements.

Is this safe for all carpet types including wool and natural fibers? Yes, it’s CRI Certified as safe for all carpet fibers and backings. Can be used on any water-safe fiber or fabric. Always test on a small, inconspicuous area first, especially with delicate or antique carpets.

How does it perform on specific stain types? Independent testing shows 67% effectiveness on oil/dirt, 62% on red wine, 42% on foundation, and 34% on coffee. The manufacturer states it removes dirt, grease, oil, coffee, blood, wine, lipstick, chocolate, and more. Greasy, oily stains respond best. Tannin stains like coffee may need multiple applications.

Can I use this in my truck-mount extraction system? Yes, the formula is designed for use in hot water extraction and steam carpet machines when diluted. Compatible with pre-spray and extraction equipment.

What makes this different from hardware store carpet cleaners? CRI Certification ensures it won’t damage carpet fibers or void manufacturer warranties. The concentrated professional-grade formula provides more cleaning power per ounce than ready-to-use products. Contains protection agents that maintain existing stain resistance in carpets.