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28 Hotel Operations CLEANING & MAINTENANCE H&MM May 19, 2008 | HotelMotel.com www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition BY EMILY HANNA, ASSOCIATE EDITOR check IN Greening the guestroom The guestroom is where your guests spend the most amount of timeÐ sleeping, bathing, changing clothes. Keeping them healthy and happy can depend on the cleanliness of the guestroom, and green cleaning methods beneﬁt the guest and the environment. ª There is no more important area to clean with the least amount of chemicals than the guestroom,º said Mark Hoyle, senior product manager for microﬁber cleaning at Rubbermaid Commercial Products, citing microﬁber technology in cloths and mops as good options for decreasing chemicals in the room. A microﬁber mop reduces chemical use by 95 percent, water use by 90 percent and bacteria existence by up to 98 percent, according to Hoyle. Bacteria and other particles also can be found in the carpet, but high efﬁciency particulate air ﬁlters in vacuums capture 99.97 percent of the particles, according to Andre Motta, senior product manager for carpet care at Rubbermaid. ª The payoff is huge,º Motta said. ª You' re paying just a small [price] difference to make sure that everybody' s healthier. You have healthier employees and healthier guests.º Carpet and other areas trap scents. To cover the odor, hoteliers use air fresheners that often release chemicals into the air, said Jennie Melrod, assistant brand manager at The Dial Corp. ª It is very important to use a product that does not require re-treating of areas. This reduces the amount of particles released into the RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS Better breaktimes are on the agenda at The Spa at Four Seasons Las Vegas. Meeting-goers can participate in yoga breaksÐ sessions ranging from 15 to 30 minutes, led by certiﬁed yoga and Pilates instructors. Healthy snacks are served afterward, and in-chair massages are offered as an alternative. Luxury is the operative word for The London NYC' s new Style Glamour at Henri Bendel package, which gives guests access to the latest runway fashions via the legendary Fifth Avenue boutique. The package includes a personal shopping experience with an Henri Bendel stylist, free delivery of the guest' s purchases and en suite champagne. Mayﬂower Park Hotel in downtown Seattle created a Guests Gas It Up package. The special offers a classic or deluxe guestroom, valet parking and a $20 Shell gift card for each night of stay. Rates start at $195 and are good through June. Kimpton' s 70 park avenue in New York City launched a series of new services to help guests sleep. The services include a ª pillow libraryº staffed by a ª pillow librarianº to help guests choose from specialty pillows, including aromatherapy, anti-snoring and accupressure options. air, while saving on labor costs and product costs,º she said. It' s necessary to ﬁnd a product that does the job well the ﬁrst time. ª The key is not to compromise in performance in order to get environmentally friendly products,º said Craig Monsell, section head for product development at P&G Professional. Lighten up on linen loads Towel reuse programs conserve water, but the laundry room still is an environmental nightmare. Not only is water consumed and energy used to heat the water, but products often use alkalines, acids and phosphates to control water hardness. The chemicals go into the waste system and the municipal waste treatment area, said Craig Monsell, section head for product development at P&G Professional. ª Switch to a laundry system that doesn' t rely on phosphate or alkalinity for cleaning,º he said. Monsell suggests using products with biodegradable ingredients to alleviate harm. Also, products that contain natural-derived cleaning agents, ª in combination with the water savings, make even more of a positive impact on the environment,º said Jennie Melrod, assistant brand manager at The Dial Corp. P&G PROFESSIONAL For more info Company Circle No. Biokleen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 The Dial Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Electrolyzer Corp. . . . . . . . . . 272 Jani-King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 P&G Professional . . . . . . . . . 274 Rubbermaid Commercial Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Seventh Generation . . . . . . . 276 Signs of a green product Minimal presence of or exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. Use of renewable resources, such as biobased solvents from citrus, seed, vegetable and pine oils. Low volatile organic compound content. Biodegradable by standard methods and deﬁnitions. Low toxicity in aquatic species such as ﬁsh or aquatic invertebrates. Low ﬂammability. Designed for use in cold water in order to conserve energy. Efﬁcient, recyclable or recycled-content packaging. Reﬁllable bottles. Pump sprays rather than aerosols. Packaging and dilution systems designed to reduce exposure to the product. Products shipped in bulk. Clear labeling and information on use and disposal. Source: Environmental Protection Agency Organic-chic cocktails are the newest eco-friendly trend to hit hotels. W San Francisco' s latest spin on the cocktail hour is ECOLICIOUS, featuring a ª groovy greenº organic drink menu and ª farm-to-tableº bites of California cuisine at the hotel' s XYZ Bar and W Cafe. Compiled by Stacey Higgins, shiggins@questex.com http://HotelMotel.com http://www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition

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