This week, September 14 to 20, is International Housekeeping and Environmental Services Week. According to IEHA, a Division of ISSA, International Housekeeping and Environmental Services Week is all about shining a spotlight on the people who keep our spaces safe, clean, and welcoming every single day. There are a lot of ways to show love to your housekeepers. Replacing toxic cleaning chemicals with green alternatives is certainly one important way. Green Lodging News has reported on many effective green cleaning products/systems over the years. Search our website on “green cleaning” and you will find many helpful articles. Being mindful of, and...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added RoomOne Solutions to the Recycling/PTACs section of its Green Product & Service Directory. RoomOne Solutions makes PTAC disposal easy. It safely recycles PTAC units whenever they are replaced—whether it be a renovation, simple unit replacement, upgrade, demolition, unit failure or any other scenario—anytime you have a used PTAC, it will recycle it. This eliminates liability, storage issues, and EPA risks. The RoomOne Solutions team handles everything, whether you have 6 or 600 units, and provides quarterly reports to support your brand’s ESG goals. Trusted by hotels nationwide, it does the heavy lifting, so your...

RoomOne Solutions RoomOne Makes PTAC Disposal Easy RoomOne makes PTAC disposal easy. We safely recycle PTAC units whenever they are replaced—whether it be a renovation, simple unit replacement, upgrade, demolition, unit failure or any other scenario—anytime you have a used PTAC, we will recycle it. This eliminates liability, storage issues, and EPA risks. Our team handles everything, whether you have 6 or 600 units, and provides quarterly reports to support your brand’s ESG goals. Trusted by hotels nationwide, we do the heavy lifting so your team doesn’t have to. Call (865) 326-6171. RoomOne Solutions » Email for Details »

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—For 16 years, Bradley Company’s Healthy Handwashing Survey has tracked how Americans’ public restroom expectations shape their behavior—offering an unmatched view of shifting hygiene trends and their business impact. The 2025 results confirm a powerful truth: restrooms aren’t just functional spaces—they’re a mirror of a facility’s management, brand, and values. Whether they fall short or exceed expectations, the impact on customer perception, loyalty, and spending is immediate. Bradley’s nationally representative survey finds: 84 percent say an unclean or poorly stocked restroom damages a business’s image; 75 percent will think twice before returning after a bad restroom experience; and 71...

FRAMINGHAM, MASS.—Staples announced the arrival of SAFEguard Pro, an aviation-grade anti-icing solution now available to schools, hospitals, hotels, and businesses across ice country. Relying on the same proven technology trusted by airport runways worldwide, SAFEguard Pro prevents ice before it forms—eliminating the dangerous, time-consuming work of ice removal and the hidden costs of cleaning up messy salt tracked indoors. “For 80 years, facility managers have complained about the hidden costs and dangers of ice-melting salts,” said Mitch Vestal, President at Advanced Organics, LLC, maker of SAFEguard Pro. “SAFEguard Pro changes the game by preventing ice altogether.” Some of the Common Complaints About...

NATIONAL REPORT—With winter just a few months away, there is no better time to begin planning for the treatment of the ice that comes with it. While chloride products have been the “go to” ice treatment for years, numerous more eco-friendly products are gaining in popularity. Ed Brookmyer, President of Bare Ground Solutions, says there has been a shift because of environmental concerns—with no compromise on liability and safety. One needs to look no farther than any chloride product to find negative environmental impacts. According to the EPA, chloride products can contaminate drinking water, kill or endanger wildlife, increase soil...

NATIONAL REPORT—In today’s lodging industry, guests are more than travelers—they’re savvy consumers with high expectations for cleanliness, convenience, and corporate responsibility. Whether staying at an upscale resort, boutique inn, or eco-friendly hotel, visitors are increasingly judging establishments by the cleanliness and sustainability of frequently used spaces: the public restrooms. Restrooms, which are interspersed throughout lodging venues—including hotel lobbies, restaurants/bars, spas and fitness centers and convention/event centers—represent one of the first guest encounters that hotel patrons experience. It is vital for these high-traffic spaces to be clean and stocked, easy to use and aesthetically pleasing. According to Bradley’s Healthy Handwashing Survey, 84...

80 percent believe touchless fixtures are essential in public restrooms. 75 percent say touch-free technology improves the overall restroom experience. 84 percent have a negative impression of a business with an unclean restroom. 71 percent say they’ll spend more at a business with a clean, well-maintained bathroom. For more information on the Healthy Handwashing Survey visit https://www.bradleycorp.com/handwashing.

ATLANTA—ASHRAE recognizes the growing concern surrounding the recent clusters of Legionnaires’ disease cases, specifically in New York City and parts of Ohio, reaffirming the Society’s commitment to supporting public health and building safety through accessible guidance on Legionellosis risk management. Legionnaires’ disease, a serious form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, is most commonly associated with water systems where water is not adequately monitored or treated. After periods of heavy rains and flooding, there is an increased risk of Legionnaires’ disease due to potential contamination of water sources and disruptions to water systems. Flooding can mobilize Legionella bacteria-rich biofilms in water systems,...

NATIONAL REPORT—SAFEguard Pro is being greeted with great relief by a marketplace that spends hundreds of hours each snowfall removing ice and cleaning salt residue from flooring.  What has been surprising to many is that facility owners are first drawn to the impact on flooring even more than the labor savings and safety upgrade to their steps and walkways. Airports and roadways now remove ice as a last resort. This best practice is now available to everyone. For over a decade, their goal has been to prevent ice and keep roads and runways open and free of ice. To prevent...