by Shane Henson — August 31, 2011—Facilities managers in the hospitality industry who are intent on easing customers’ fears about their rooms’ air quality and possible allergens may benefit from making sure their rooms are “pure” by availing themselves of special purification techniques from Pure Inc., as recently demonstrated in Cleveland, Ohio.
Travelers to the Cleveland area can already breathe a little easier knowing that six Residence Inn by Marriott hotels in the greater metropolitan region have introduced Pure Allergy Friendly Rooms. These Residence Inn hotels are setting a new standard by launching Pure Rooms, which, according to Pure Inc., create an allergy-friendly environment and remove up to 98 percent of bacteria and viruses.
The Pure concept utilizes special purification techniques whereby each room is treated comprehensively to remove allergens and irritants from all surfaces, fabrics and air flow. The cutting-edge and rigorous conversion process designed by Pure Solutions ensures that air handling units are deeply cleaned and sanitized then equipped with the company’s specially made Tea Tree Oil Cartridge. Pure Tea Tree Oil is an all-natural antiseptic and disinfectant that maintains the sanitary conditions created during the initial conversion process.
Soft surfaces are sanitized with Pure Clean to eliminate irritants and contaminants that can trigger allergies and cause discomfort. The room next undergoes a one-time shock treatment to kill any remaining living organisms and their associated irritants. A bacteriostatic barrier called Pure Shield is then applied to all surfaces to prevent the growth of bacteria.
To maintain these ideal conditions in the room, a state-of-the-art air purification system is installed, creating air quality that reportedly averages four times cleaner than the threshold necessary for asthma patients. This system is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a Class II medical device. Special micro-fiber, hypo-allergenic pillow cases and mattress covers are used to reduce allergies triggered by dust mites.
Pure Solutions received the 2008 Innovator Award from The School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University.
