Orio Team presents Allergy Free Hotels

83% of travelers would choose an allergy-friendly room if they had the opportunity. Even more importantly, 59% of guests would choose one hotel over another based on the availability of allergy-friendly rooms. This is revealed by a recent study conducted by the Survey Research Institute at Cornell University: authoritative confirmation of the emerging trend of increasing demand among travelers worldwide. This is why Lavanderia Orio Team has partnered with Elite – Bioallergen to launch the Allergy Free Hotels program, which allows hotels, guesthouses, and bed & breakfasts to implement a natural and effective prophylaxis of their residential environment, with particular attention to the bedroom.

In accordance with recent guidelines from the scientific community and drawing on the fifteen-year experience of Elite–Bioallergen, a company specializing in research into effective solutions for indoor allergy prevention, a protocol has been developed that includes a series of synergistic actions aimed at eliminating allergens (pollen, dust mites, mold, etc.) present in the air, mattresses, curtains, upholstery, and carpeting. It begins with the adoption of a dedicated line of bedding: the use of pillowcases, mattress covers, and duvets, made with technologically advanced materials (CE medical devices), creates an "anti-mite barrier effect" (impeded by allergens but permeable to air) that ensures ideal comfort. These covers also protect mattresses from bed bug infestations, a rapidly increasing phenomenon given the high mobility of tourists worldwide. Another crucial aspect is the washing of bed linens, which should ensure they are completely free of dyes and other allergens. And in this area, Orio Team's Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and Uni En 14065 (Rabc – Risk Analysis and Biocontamination Control) certifications constitute an absolute guarantee for the guest.

Cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces (floors, carpets, and upholstery) is achieved through Biocleaner Med steam/suction technology: a revolutionary system for professional cleaning, which treats all surfaces with 160-degree steam while simultaneously vacuuming away dirt. Equipped with an exclusive water filtration system, it ensures the removal of micro-dust down to 0.8 µm. This allows you to sanitize even rooms with carpets, rugs, and/or heavy curtains, avoiding the use of potentially allergenic detergents, without any negative impact on room cleaning times.

Sanitization of environments is then completed through an innovative system that uses the oxidizing power of ozone to purify, sanitize, disinfect, and deodorize environments in a natural, eco-friendly, effective, and safe way. HygienicO3 specifically inactivates 99.98% of bacteria and viruses (such as Legionella), spores and mold, mites, and insects, as well as eliminating any unpleasant odors, leaving the environment feeling fresh and clean. This effective system is also recognized by the Italian Ministry of Health and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. HygienicO3 is also suitable for sanitizing the filters of split air conditioning/heating units. In the case of a centralized system, however, the Airfree air purifier intervenes. It uses the natural principle of thermal denaturation of proteins to clean the air in adjacent rooms through a completely natural treatment, capable of eliminating allergens from dust mites and pets, mold, bacteria (including Legionella pneumophila), viruses, pollen, ozone, and chemical contaminants.

But joining the Allergy Free Hotels program doesn't just mean providing an additional service to your guests; it also means enjoying diversified promotion in the press and online, as well as among medical specialists (allergists and pediatricians) and associations dedicated to allergy and respiratory diseases. Joining Allergy Free Hotels also guarantees ongoing presence on the respiratory allergy portal www.bioallergen.it, which, thanks to intensive promotional activities and a significant media presence, currently reaches approximately 40,000 visitors per year. Furthermore, each affiliated property will also be listed on the website www.allergyfreehotels.info, benefiting from increased international visibility. Finally, the Allergy Free Hotels program is completely green, as its sanitization protocols involve the exclusive use of naturally occurring substances: trivalent oxygen (O3) and water (steam). The economic benefits, however, aren't limited to savings (in some cases significant) on detergents. Purifying the air in rooms also increases the efficiency of air handling units, resulting in lower energy costs. Regular deep cleaning of carpets, curtains, and upholstery, as well as protecting mattresses and pillows with CE Mark-certified covers, extends the life of furnishings, reducing the time between replacements.

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