Often a vacation or a simple trip can be extremely problematic for millions of people, suffering from symptomatic allergy to dust mites forced to stay in unsuitable environments. Nowadays more and more people have allergic problems and it become almost mandatory to take all necessary measures to minimize the presence of unwanted guests such as pollens, molds, fungi, and the now famous dust mites. According to data published by Federasma more than 20% of the European population suffers from asthma symptoms caused by dust mites, whose natural habitat are mattresses, pillows and carpets.

A bad sleep and exposure to allergic reactions are bad companions and La Meridiana Group aware about this problem and attentive to the needs of its customers, is committed to offer a service for hotels dedicated to hypoallergenic rooms.

Through collaboration with the environmental program of prophylaxis for the prevention of Respiratory allergies Allergy Free Hotels®,in accordance with the guidelines set out by the specialists of the sector, aims to address these issues extremely widespread, reducing microbiological pollution, (viruses, molds and bacteria) and significantly reducing the presence of allergens (pollens , fungi, dust mites), chemical pollutants, environmental odors and insects (fleas of the bed).

The process involves a series of measures that guarantee a significant decrease in the presence of allergens within tolerable levels even the most sensitive skin. It is interesting to note the actual benefits that can be achieved with appropriate actions of environmental sanitation.

A recent study by Cornell University Survey Research Institute confirms that more and more consumers prefer, if available, a hypoallergenic room only comfortable, in fact according to this survey 83% of travelers would choose a room Allergy friendly if they had the option and 59% of travelers would choose a hotel over another based on the availability of hypoallergenic rooms.

In Italy, nearly 30% of people are suffering allergic problems and very often such diseases to condition not only those directly involved, but also all members of the same household. If you think that potential guests involved directly or indirectly from allergic pass, only in Italy, 5 million, let’s imagine how the offer of Allergy Friendly rooms could stimulate demand by a new and wider audience.

Making the bedroom hypoallergenic means:

• Facilitate usually sleep and its beneficial effects on the organism
• prevent the onset of allergic diseases
• Hindering the onset of ‘asthma in children born to parents with allergies and / or food that already present allergies
• reduce allergic symptoms and consequently the consumption of drugs.

The implementation of the program Allergy Free Hotels® (The Ecological Environmental Sanitation Program for risk control and Epidemiological Allergic) allows hotels, chains and B&Bs, through a range of appropriate tools, a natural and effective prophylaxis residential environment with special attention to the bedroom. This will make available some rooms for your customers suitable for securing the welfare of the guests with small and big problems of respiratory allergies, such as to enable them to fully enjoy your stay at the hotel facilities.

The Protocol Allergy Free Hotels® is a system of prophylaxis safe and easy to implement for any hotel and includes a series of strategic actions on  allergens removal (pollen, dust mites, mold, etc.) in the air, in mattresses, in curtains, padded garments and in the eventual carpet.

1) Bedding mite

The first step of the protocol provides for the adoption of a line specially for the bed which is the ideal environment for the proliferation of dust mites. Prevention of allergies to dust mite can not ignore dal’adozione of suitable anti-mite covers.

2) Cleaning and sanitizing surfaces

The second part of the protocol is dedicated to cleaning and sanitizing of all surfaces (floors, carpets and textiles), powered steam / vacuum.

3) Sanitizing environments HygienicO3 sanitizing biological! It is an innovative sanitizing system that uses the powers oxidants ozone to purify, sanitize, disinfect and deodorize rooms in a natural, eco-friendly, effective and safe.

4) Air purification 

Insplit Conditioning

If this a unit for cooling / heating to split, the sanitation process HygienicO3 is able to sanitize the filter generating the circulation of healthy air throughout the room.

Central Conditioning

If the air conditioning system is centralized and recommended the adoption of a purifier air line Airfree®, that exploiting the natural principle of thermal denaturation of the proteins, through an innovative technology, which is able to sanitize the air in confined environments effectively eliminating: allergens of mites and pets, molds, bacteria, ( including Legionella pneumophila), viruses, pollen, ozone and chemical contaminants.

Joining the Protocol Allergy Free Hotels® means, not only giving an essential service to the public outlined above, but also enjoying a diverse promotion in print and web with medical specialists (allergists and pediatricians) and groups of persons affected by allergic and respiratory diseases.

Benefit of membership Allergy Free Hotels® is a global network in which companies and affiliated users share their experiences and contacts: companies acquire customers loyal to whom they gladly special benefits while users benefit from a range of services adherent to their specific needs.

The economic benefits of the program Allergy Free Hotels are not limited exclusively to the savings (in some cases major), in the purchase of detergents, Indeed, the purification of the air inside the rooms increases the efficiency of the air handling units leading to a reduction in energy costs. In addition, the deep cleaning and regular carpets, curtains, upholstery and the protection of mattresses and pillows with covers certified (CE Mark), extend the life of furnishings lengthening replacement times. Increasing the supply of “green solutions” and take advantage of the competitive advantage offered by La Meridiana Group in collaboration with Allergy Free Hotels.

For more information and quotes please contact La Meridiana Group and its experts who will help you find the best solution for your accommodation.