Eco-friendly Cleaning Procedures and Practices in Hotels

The Green concept of the hotel industry is an increase in awareness since the late 1980s. The hotel sector is said to be one of the most energy and water intensive sectors in the tourism industry. When hotels are constructed there is a need to make use of the resources of the environment like the land. Hotels can operate in different parts of the environment.

All these are said to be contributions to negative impacts on the environment. However, the success of the tourism industry, as well as the hotel sector will depend on the availability of a clean environment. Hotels operation lead to pollution, waste, and other elements represent a threat to the environment. The Green concept in this context is to turn these elements into a recycling process that will cause less harm to the environment. It is believed that hotels have produced great harm to the environment by, for example, consuming vast quantities of non -recyclable products that generate tremendous waste, consuming substantial amounts of water and energy and emitting carbon dioxide and air, water and soilpollutantsGreen hotels are therefore described as environmentally responsible hotels that actively follow environmentally friendly guidelines, practice environmental management, implement diverse eco-friendly practices, institute sound green programs and commit them to achieve environment.

There is a public concern over environmental damage and customers desire for environmentally oriented products have stimulated hotel operators to green their operations tall improvement by displaying eco-labels or a green globe logoResearchers and practitioners agree that the greening of a hotel contributes to satisfying eco-friendly customers green needs, avoids criticism of existing tourism practices, fulfils the requirements of government regulations and substantially decreases costs through waste reduction, water or energy conservation andrecyclingFinally, the definition of green chemistry includes the term hazardous. It is important to note that green chemistry is a way of dealing with risk reduction and pollution prevention by addressing the intrinsic hazards of the substances rather than those circumstances and conditions of their use that might increase their risk. There are some benefits of green cleaning which helps to understand the concept of eco-friendly cleaning practices. Some of those benefits are mentioned and explained below.

Benefits of Eco-Friendly Cleaning Procedures:

1. Healthier

HomeIf you go green. No longer will there be chemicals absorbed into the skin or breathed in by the person cleaning, Reichert says. Health benefits extend to family members who are no longer breathing in cleaners lingering in the air and sitting on surfaces. Studies have shown that using a household cleaning spray, even as little as once a week, raises the risk of developing asthma. Snow says that using green cleaning products can reduce the chances of developing asthma, which today are the most common chronic illness and the leading cause of school absences due to chronic illness around the world.

2. Purer

environment when you use many cleaning products, harmful chemicals are being released into the environment, says Reichert. Not great for you and the people around you to breathe in. Changing to greener methods helps reduce pollution to our waterways and the air and it minimizes your impact on ozone depletion and global climate change with fewer smog-producing chemicals, advises Snow. Many green products also use recyclable packaging which minimizes wastes across the country.

3. Safer

Products Conventional cleaning products pose risks such as chemical burns to the cleaners skin and eyes. Green cleaners aren't corrosive and meet strict standards regarding inhalation toxicity, combustibility and skin absorption.

4. Better Air Quality

As with most people, Snow cant stand the stench of strong chemical odors. Many green cleaning products -- including store bought and ones you can make at home -- include pleasant natural essential oils. Reichert even refers to cleaning with these products as her aromatherapy.

5. Less Expensive

For home cleaning, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, etc. can do the trick for pennies on the dollar, compared to buying conventional cleaning products, Snow says. Why go out and buy products when you can use things you already have in your pantry? Investing in green products also makes sense for companies. The cost of environmentally friendly cleaning products has become much more competitive, while cleaning in an environmentally sound way reduces the risk of sick days for employees and the risk of fires and chemical spills, mentions Snow.

6. Fewer Antibacterial

Do you really need to look for products that say antibacterial? We're now told by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that washing with antibacterial soaps isn't any better than regular soaps, and the American MedicalAssociation (AMA) says that the frequent use of antibacterial ingredients can promote bacterial resistance to antibiotics, Snow says. Triclosan, a common antibacterial agent found in much soap, [may] mess with your hormonal system and thyroid. Most green or environmentally friendly cleaning products don't contain antibacterial agents.

7. More Knowledge of Ingredients

Government regulations don't require ingredients to be listed on any cleaning products. This is another reason Reichert is a strong advocate for making your own products at home, so you know exactly what the ingredients are in your cleaning recipes. This essay has a complete outline and impact of cleaning the chemical environment, eco-friendly practices followed by hotels and about a new initiative which can create a positive impact on the environment condition. Green practices help hotels to save lots of money and can increase their occupancy as today guest demands“green alternatives” that make hoteliers motivated and willing to take steps towards revolution. No doubt it’s very tough to change the operational practices that will turn costly in the beginning but in the long term, the environment-friendly practices will provide a good profit.