Green: Nanotechnology Makes Surfaces Easier To Clean for Hotel Housekeepers

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The entire hotel industry is facing a severe reduction in occupancy levels and rates due to the recession. Our hotel, The Wingate by Wyndham Tampa, has been facing such financial obstacles, and therefore has had to scrutinize the expenses of the property to the finest detail. Near Busch Gardens in Tampa, Fla., our 85-room business-class hotel must also find ways to save money without sacrificing the quality of accommodation that we provide to all our guests. Housekeeping is one of our major expenses, so that is an area we look at closely to see where we are able to save money.

Additionally, our property has just undergone a $1 Million renovation, including new case goods, granite counter tops and bathroom fixtures, mirrors and LCD televisions in every room. The high need to protect the newly added capital assets is more vital now than ever, in order to extend the usable life of the assets we have purchased in this low economic climate.

We began searching for a product that could seal surfaces so well that it would both protect surfaces and also make them easier to clean. The product also had to be eco-friendly in order to maintain our State of Florida Green Lodging designation, as well as being easy to use, require little or no training and one that could be applied in minimal time.

We believe we have discovered that product. CTA Products’ Nano Power Finish is an eco-friendly product that provides advanced protection for all surfaces. It is based on nanotechnology. The product works by using nanoparticles that fill in microscopic fissures in surfaces, creating a perfect seal that repels water, grease, bacteria and dirt.

Nano Power Finish has exceeded our expectations in the results we have obtained so far. We have not only reduced our housekeeping payroll — we have also reduced our expenses on cleaning chemicals. At the same time, the rooms look better than ever — surfaces are shinier and the abrasion, caused by wear and tear, are less. Nano Power Finish was applied in every room — in the bathrooms on every countertop, mirror, sink, faucet and shower fixture, as well as in the room on wood and composite counter-tops and LCD TV monitor screens. Surfaces were cleaned in the usual method prior to applying the product. As per the instructions, surfaces were lightly sprayed; we waited 30 seconds for the product to set, then wiped with a microfiber cloth.

Our experience has been that on surfaces that Nano Power Finish was applied, they have become much easier and quicker to clean. Our staff is saving approximately 5 minutes of housekeeping cleaning time per room. That translates to a savings of over $11,000 annually (after taking into account the cost of purchasing Naoo Power Finish and the cost of applying the product — the product lasts for a long time and only needs to be applied once every two months). We are also happy that our staff is less exposed to the use of cleaning chemicals while we are saving about $400.00 less in chemicals usage per year. We are now additionally using the product in our elevators, tools and cleaning equipment and hotel vehicles. We recommend the use of' Nano Power Finish; it absolutely does what it says it does. It really works! I have been working in the hospitality industry for over 25 years and it is rare to come across a product as this. It will undoubtedly generate great interest in the hospitality industry.

Manny Aguiar
General Manager
Wingate by Wyndham, Tampa, Fla.