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From the housekeeping department, where green cleaning is considered and implemented, to engineering, where mechanical systems are maintained and fine-tuned, hotel operators have implemented innovative products and processes to save energy and minimize the impact on the environment. Got news or a story idea to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.
Green Lodging News Welcomes TQ Industries Hotel Carts to Directory
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News welcomes TQ Industries Hotel Carts Manufacturing and Sales to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Carts/Housekeeping/Laundry/Luggage” category. There is no plastic involved with TQ Hotel carts. All models are manufactured from 30 percent post-consumer aluminum. Manufacturing from aluminum enables TQ to create an extremely durable product, lightweight to push, capable of being customized and 100 percent recyclable. Models for: room make-up, small “roll into the room” carts, houseman baskets, luggage and custom carts. Thousands of dollars are wasted repairing scratched walls each year. TQ models are equipped with lowered “durable” rolling bumpers that...
CARTS/HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY/LUGGAGE
TQ Industries Hotel Carts Manufacturing and Sales
Customizable & 100% Recyclable
No plastic involved with TQ Hotel carts. All models are manufactured from 30% post-consumer aluminum. Manufacturing from aluminum enables TQ to create an extremely durable product, lightweight to push, capable of being customized and 100% recyclable. Models for: room make-up, small “roll into the room” carts, houseman baskets, luggage and custom carts. Thousands of dollars are wasted repairing scratched walls each year. TQ models are equipped with lowered “durable” rolling bumpers that prevent damage 100%. Carts are manufactured to your purchase order allowing easy modification in size, interior, or color....
Radon Maps Don’t show Radon Levels in a Specific Building
NATIONAL REPORT—“Radon maps” is a term that frequently crops up when talking about the risk of radon. A radon map provides a general picture of the areas where there is a risk of high radon levels. These maps are available at both national and regional levels. However, the problem with a radon map is the false sense of security it can give regarding a specific building.
Despite this, Radonova is seeing a growing number of cases where private individuals and workplaces are using radon maps to try to determine the radon level in their specific indoor environment.
“Radon maps are designed...
Pure Wellness Adds Two Luxury Hotels to Portfolio
ATLANTA—Pure Wellness, a pioneer and leader in hotel guestroom wellness solutions, announces two luxury property additions to their portfolio of certified Pure Rooms. The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta and The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota now offer certified Pure Rooms to their guests.
“Ritz-Carlton, where ‘Ladies and Gentleman serve Ladies and Gentlemen,’ has long represented the gold standard in service and luxury,” notes Larry Hall, CEO of Pure Wellness. “With the addition of certified Pure Rooms to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota and The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta, discriminating travelers can now enjoy the benefits of a certified Pure Room in the warm, relaxed, and refined ambiance of a...
Miami Mold Specialist Adds New Line of IAQ, Anti-Mold Products
MIAMI—Miami Mold Specialist, a South Florida-based indoor environmental and
mold removal services company, has recently unveiled their new complete branded
line of full-spectrum indoor air quality (IAQ) and anti-mold products. This
all-new proprietary product line of mold cleaners, mold prevention
inhibitors and specialized IAQ cleaning and maintenance products are
VOC-free, eco-friendly and contain no harsh chemicals.
Miami Mold Specialist’s new line of IAQ, mold removal, HVAC and AC cleaning,
and mold prevention products offer the latest
biotechnological advancements to safely and effectively eliminate toxic
mold, prevent mold growth, inhibit future potential mold and mildew outbreaks,
while mitigating the musty odor smell typically associated with poor
ventilation,...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City Adds Pure Wellness Rooms
CRYSTAL CITY, VA.—Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport announced
the completion of its guestroom renovation as part of a $10.7 million dollar
investment. As part of the transformation, the all two-room suite hotel
launched 12 new Pure Wellness suites.
The Pure Wellness suites are nearly 99.9 percent allergen-free due to an
in-room filtration system that removes air particles. Specially treated
surfaces and hypoallergenic bedding, including mattresses and pillow covers,
reduce allergens and resist molds, spores and dust mites.
As part of the renovation, Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National
Airport increased the number of two double bed suites from 50 to 90. These
rooms comfortably...
GLN Adds Applied Science Labs to Product & Service Directory
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News welcomes Applied Science Labs to its
Green Product & Service Directory in the Pest Management/Bed Bugs category.
Applied Science Labs provides 21st Century bio-engineered solutions to
provide 100 percent nontoxic bed bug elimination and prevention. Independent
field trials show that bed bugs are eliminated in one treatment. The leave
behind kill formula means only one treatment and bed bugs are gone and remain
gone for 12 months. The formula kills bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, silverfish,
millipedes, centipedes, carpet beetles, ants, mosquitoes, and lice. There are
no toxic materials or residue. Call (619) 825-2121 today for more...
OpenClean Technologies Introduces Hand Sanitizing Door Handles
CHARDON, OHIO—OpenClean
Technologies introduced the world’s first
hand sanitizing door handles that easily integrate with or replace existing
restroom door handles to make hand sanitization easy, intuitive and accessible.
Available in two versions—TurnClean and PullClean—OpenClean Technologies hand
sanitization door handles allow patrons and staff members to leave restrooms
safely and hygienically, ensuring clean, sanitized hands each time. The latest
versions of both TurnClean and PullClean are now available for multiple
markets, including restaurants, hotels, office buildings and bars, and can
accommodate any restroom door.
While clean hands can dramatically reduce the spread of germs and infections,
one of the biggest obstacles is getting...
PROOF Launches Sprayless Treatment for Bed Bugs
VANCOUVER,
B.C.—PROOF by Terramera launched a new plant-based consumer pest control
product: PROOF
Bed Bug Nest Killer. This
product features PROOF Vapor Pad which is an easy-to-use, sprayless treatment
that penetrates deep using plant-based vapor action to kill bed bugs, their
eggs and nests.
Powered by Terramera’s patented Actigate Targeted Performance Technology, PROOF
Vapor Pad is 100 percent effective, allowing users to treat for bed bugs in as
little as 48 hours. Unlike sprays, PROOF Vapor Pad penetrates deep into the
cracks and crevices of items that can’t be laundered such as suitcases,
electronics, books, luggage, clutter, furniture, beds and more.
“Bedbug infestations are...
Silver Bullet Water Treatment Names Brad Walsh CEO & President
GOLDEN, COLO.—Silver
Bullet Water Treatment, LLC announced
that its Board of Directors has chosen Bradley Walsh as the organization’s CEO and
board member. Walsh, who previously served as Silver Bullet’s COO and CFO has
been an enthusiastic and well trusted leader within Silver Bullet since he
joined the company.
Walsh is a senior executive with verifiable success achieving revenue, profit,
and business growth objectives in start-up, turnaround, and rapid-change
environments. He has extensive experience with highly engineered systems, which
require deep understanding of critical business drivers in multiple markets and
industries. His success building relationships with upper-level decision
makers, seizing control of critical problem areas, and delivering on customer
commitments...