Person in charge: Lionel BIDAUT

Suitability for use and performance tests of household cleaning equipment

Washing machines, washer-dryers, dishwashers, rotary dryers, ironing equipment, vacuum cleaners of all types, robot vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners, etc.

The physical characteristics are checked and measured in particular (washing or drying temperature, flow rate/depression for vacuum cleaners, etc.), consumption (electricity, water, etc.), efficiency (washing, drying, ironing, etc., depending on the appliances considered. , …), supplemented by assessments of conveniences of use, …

A large number of devices are tested by the CTTN each year, from manufacturers, consumer associations and distributors.

The Center benefits from expertise in equipment and maintenance procedures. This skill, which is constantly updated, is made available to all the players concerned.

Professional and industrial textile care

Testing of innovative processes, materials and products: specific test programs can be developed on request (these can also be carried out on site) based on different criteria: effectiveness of cleaning, washing, drying, finishing, preservation textile articles, environment, consumption, production costs, etc.

The CTTN-IREN is recognized by AFNOR Certification as a laboratory and audit body for the awarding of the NF Mark "dry cleaning machines in closed circuit".

For this part, please contact : accueil@cttn-iren.fr