CLEVELAND, OHIO—Oatey Co. announced the launch of the Fix-it Repair Ring, which securely repairs broken, cracked or worn-out toilet mounting flanges without replacing the toilet flange. Built with a robust design for installation strength, the Fix-It Repair Ring features a sleek, unobtrusive profile. It is conveniently compatible with all flange and toilet installations, as well as flooring types (including concrete). Plus, 10 mounting holes and four slotted mounting tabs further enable a wide range of installation options. The Fix-It Repair Ring is built for installer ease and reliability, including a perfect-length bolt slot that prevents bending during installation and provides secure,...

CHICAGO—Dyson today unveiled the Dyson V11 Pro, a cord-free vacuum engineered as an out-of-home cleaning solution for professional settings. With two batteries, two filters, an intelligent cleaner head, twice the suction of any vacuum and whole-machine filtration, this vacuum is the latest technology from Dyson engineered to help create a cleaner, more hygienic environment. Three microprocessors on board the Dyson V11TM vacuum brings intelligence to the clean, monitoring performance up to 8,000 times a second. The microprocessors are located inside the High Torque cleaner head, the Dyson Hyperdymium motor and the battery. These advances mean that suction automatically adjusts depending...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—The completely touchless all-in-one Next Generation WashBar by Bradley Corp., innovator of touch-free handwashing products for 100 years, has received the prominent 2020 GOOD DESIGN Award. The internationally recognized award is presented by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Next Generation WashBar earned a winning designation in GOOD DESIGN’s Bath/Accessories category. Next Generation WashBar is the newest model of Bradley’s innovative touch-free WashBar series. The latest design delivers advanced touchless clean+rinse+dry technology along with an ultra-modern, edgier profile that improves hygiene and elevates...

DALTON, GA.—Zeftron Nylon, a premium nylon 6 solution-dyed yarn system for commercial carpets, is introducing an educational eBook, “4 Reasons Carpet Matters Now.” The free resource provides insights on how designers and facility managers can utilize carpet to improve the health and safety of commercial environments. The easy-to-read document consists of articles, research, and practical tips. It shows how carpet can be designed to create socially distanced and wellness-focused spaces. Research contained in the eBook shows how carpet contributes to improved indoor air quality, and how carpet can best be properly maintained to achieve maximum performance and aesthetics. “With the onset...

CAMBRIDGE, MASS.—Promoting employee and customer confidence in the workplace through new health and safety standards is a prominent business priority for 2021. A leader in creating intelligent robots for the workplace, Ava Robotics is now accepting pre-orders for its newly launched ultraviolet (UV) disinfection robot to manage COVID-19-related and other cleaning needs. Allowing for autonomous UV disinfection in workplace settings, including corporate offices, warehouses, and other work spaces, the UV robot features: Applications that disinfect both air and surfaces. A disinfection rate of approximately 9,000 square feet per hour, with 99 percent effectiveness against COVID-19. Full autonomous operation and safe...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—A recent Honeywell survey conducted by YouGov PLC finds travelers are placing an increased focus on cleanliness and hygiene when selecting which airlines to fly and which hotels to book. Although cost also remains a top motivator in travel decisions, the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted travelers’ focus toward safety as they make travel decisions. The Honeywell survey, which was conducted online among adults in the United States and United Kingdom, sought to better understand these shifting motivations. Enhanced Cleanliness & Safety Boosts Traveler Confidence When U.S. survey participants were asked about their criteria for selecting a travel brand or company, cleanliness/hygiene was the...

INCLINE VILLAGE, NEV.—Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, the only full-service waterfront resort in North Lake Tahoe, has received Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR Facility Accreditation. The resort has also been recognized as Hyatt Corporate’s 2020 “Hotel Team of the Year” in North America. The GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation recognizes organizations that showcase a commitment to transforming the cleaning industry into an essential part of their business, and those that ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment for employees, customers, and stakeholders. The accreditation illustrates the resort’s priority and commitment to infectious disease prevention and to minimize...

NEW YORK—A recent study conducted by renowned European air filtration expert, Dipl. Ing. Peter Tappler of IBO Interior Analysis OG, said that Dexwet’s patented Pure Air Filters tested effective in capturing nano-fine dust particles and airborne pathogens carried by aerosols including allergens, bacteria, and viruses such as the coronavirus. Dexwet Air Filters is an air filter manufacturing and technology company making “Pure Air Filters” for use in homes, commercial properties, and custom business applications in Europe for more than 15 years. Dexwet, with more than 60 patents worldwide, announced its plans to make the filters available for purchase in the United States in...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Donastar Enterprises LLC as a Founding Sponsor. Donastar is a North American leader of hot and cold beverage service and installations. Donastar is working with Enozo (see video). The Enozo is a way for any business to stop using plastic bottles and aerosol cans. The EnozoPRO is a portable spray bottle that replaces six cleaning products and kills 99.9 percent of all viruses and bacteria including the virus that causes COVID-19.* One need only fill it up with tap water and then recharge it. Call for more information at (833) 366-2782 or e-mail enozo@donastar.com. *DISCLAIMER:...

Hoteliers agree that proactive safety measures, especially in the wake of COVID-19, are important in maintaining a positive guest experience. From informative signage in guestrooms regarding cleaning procedures to check-out surveys and stocked in-room coffee supplies, it is the little touches that show you are not only thinking ahead but also prioritizing the guest experience. This mindset holds true for hotel pest management as well. In fact, pest control providers emphasize Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a methodology designed with the future in mind. IPM takes a proactive and all-inclusive approach to prevention by eliminating the conditions that are conducive to pest activity. Without preventative...