Paul Byrne

Q: Over the past few years, expectations around
cleanliness and hygiene in hotels have changed
significantly. What are the main challenges hospitality
operators face today when maintaining consistently
high standards?
A: The rising cost of consumables and ongoing labour
shortages, coupled with higher expectations from guests
around hygiene both in-room and in shared spaces,
remain the greatest challenges. The solution needs to
balance cost savings with time savings while offering a
more hygienic clean with the core focus of operating in the
most sustainable way possible.

Q: What advantages does steam cleaning technology
bring to hotels and other establishments in terms of
guest experience, staff safety and sustainability?
A: Our Green Cleaning Concept allows the operator to
clean all areas of their establishment using chemical-free
thermal sanitization for the best results possible. Due
to the low moisture content in our dry steam, sensitive
surfaces can be fully sanitized. Eliminating 99.9% of
germs, bacteria, and allergens improves indoor air quality
while protecting both staff and guests from the contact
& inhalation of dangerous chemicals, while also reducing
their water usage by up to 90% every day.

Q: With rising operational costs and ongoing staff
challenges in hospitality, how can innovation in cleaning
practices help hotels improve efficiency without
compromising on quality?
A: Using no chemicals to clean helps your ESG goals
by cutting toxic waste and creating safer spaces while
reducing strain on cleaning staff. Besides the ergonomic
advantages and health protection, fully removing chemical
residues offers substantial time and cost savings, reducing
the use of plastics/micro plastics chemical storage. The
impact of so much less chemical spill into the wastewater is
something we can all be proud of.

Q: Looking ahead, what trends do you expect will shape
the future of hotel cleaning and hygiene management,
and how should hospitality operators prepare for these
changes?
A: A different level of hygiene is still achievable. Using a
combination of awareness, education, and having the
right technology, it is possible for operators to reach their
goals in a more sustainable way. Wellness is booming,
and the room experience is a priority in relation to reducing
allergens, improving hygiene, odours, and air quality
for best recovery. Green certification is something that
future guests consider. As the audit criteria becomes
more stringent, being sustainable and confident in your
standards and processes are essential.