{"id":33123,"date":"2020-05-23T11:00:42","date_gmt":"2020-05-23T09:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=33123"},"modified":"2020-05-27T12:13:10","modified_gmt":"2020-05-27T10:13:10","slug":"covid-eco-friendly-cleaning-disinfecting-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/covid-eco-friendly-cleaning-disinfecting-products\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19: Eco-friendly Cleaning and Disinfecting Products"},"content":{"rendered":"

The pandemic due to Coronavirus<\/a> COVID-19 has hit the tourism sector very hard. However the precautions to take during the\u00a0pandemic do not necessarily have to bring back the use of single-dose products in hospitality.\u00a0<\/strong>In other words, the challenge is to be able to fight<\/strong> the spread of the<\/strong>\u00a0virus<\/strong> and at the same time, maintain<\/strong> green hospitality<\/strong>\u00a0with eco-friendly Cleaning & Disinfecting.<\/p>\n

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There will be an increase in waste due to the use of gloves, masks, and cleaning cloths, but it is possible to avoid a total return to disposable use. For instance, to reduce waste,<\/strong> it is possible to use washable and reusable cloth masks,<\/strong> which manage to filter 90% of the droplet and one-third of the aerosol. In addition, applying a filter inside<\/strong> you can increase the filtering effect of the mask. It is a more ecological solution than disposable.<\/p>\n

Health must be a priority<\/h2>\n
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During this period, you must<\/strong> use cleaning and disinfecting products\u00a0capable of eliminating COVID-19.<\/strong> Therefore, you may need to use products with ingredients that you usually avoid. This represents a big problem for people and environmental health.<\/p>\n

Products against Coronavirus<\/h2>\n
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Certainly, we know that effective cleaning and disinfecting products are alcohol<\/strong> or chlorine-based<\/strong> (bleach type).<\/p>\n

CAUTION!<\/strong><\/p>\n

You must use them carefully<\/strong> because they contain volatile substances capable of causing irritation and toxicity.<\/strong> Therefore, when using these products, the environment must be ventilated.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Products to avoid<\/h2>\n

Sodium hypochlorite-based cleaners (harmful to the environment, but also to the skin and respiratory system) and quaternary ammonium<\/strong><\/a> compounds, or quats, are not recommended. Quats can be toxic<\/strong> if inhaled<\/strong> and are also known to cause birth defects<\/strong> and are toxic to marine life if they enter waterways.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eco-friendly cleaning and disinfecting alternatives<\/h2>\n

Buy cleaning and disinfecting products, that are aggressive against coronavirus, but delicate for the planet.<\/strong> These eco-friendly products are good for everyone’s health! The following machines<\/strong> can<\/strong> sanitize and sterilize contaminated environments.<\/strong>\u00a0However, an initial investment is required\u00a0for their purchase.<\/p>\n

1. Sanitization with vapor at 160 degrees<\/h3>\n

You can sanitize the rooms in a more natural and eco-sustainable way using vapor cleaners<\/strong>. These machines can sanitize washable surfaces and floors, eliminating up to 99.99%<\/strong> of viruses, germs, and bacteria.<\/p>\n