A recent study from the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that simply cleaning your home regularly with traditional chemical-based cleaning products has the same effect on lung functionality as smoking 20 cigarettes per day. Other research has found that the free radicals contained in traditional cleaning products causes damage to healthy molecules in the skin. Over time, this accelerates the aging process. Eco-friendly products do not have these side effects. Thus, in addition to being helpful for the environment, they are also helpful for personal health.
The push for eco-friendly products can currently be found in nearly every sector of the modern marketplace. However, one area where it has become preeminent is that of lodging. A Scientific American report highlights the major steps hotels have taken towards becoming more environmentally responsible. According to the Green Hotels Initiative, hotels are finding that guests value when hotels do their part for conservation and sustainability.
For individuals operating AirBnB locations, getting on the green bandwagon can go a long way towards boosting image, meeting customer desires, and helping the environment. Simple changes such as using eco-friendly cleaning products can make a big difference, particularly when marketed to guests as a critical feature of the property and value of the owners.
