Travelers to Columbia, Maryland can breathe a little easier, knowing the Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel has become the first Sheraton hotel in the state to introduce PURE Allergy Friendly Rooms. The Sheraton has set a new standard by introducing 18 PURE rooms which create an allergy-friendly environment and remove up to 98% of bacteria and viruses. These accommodations are enjoyed by all guests, but bring an extra level of relief to asthma and allergy sufferers by providing the cleanest, freshest air for a more restful sleep during their stay.
“We are delighted to add PURE Rooms to the list of amenities we offer our guests. Our PURE Rooms have been receiving rave reviews from both guests with and without allergies," said Orkun Aydin, general manager of the Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel.
The PURE concept utilizes special purification techniques whereby each room is treated comprehensively to remove allergens and irritants from all surfaces, fabrics and air flow. The cutting-edge and rigorous conversion process designed by PURE Solutions ensures that air handling units are deeply cleaned and sanitized then equipped with the company's specially made Tea Tree Oil Cartridge. PURE Tea Tree Oil is an all natural antiseptic and disinfectant that maintains the sanitary conditions created during the initial conversion process. Soft surfaces are sanitized with PURE Clean to eliminate irritants and contaminants that can trigger allergies and cause discomfort. The room next undergoes a one-time shock treatment to kill any remaining living organisms and their associated irritants. A bacteriostatic barrier called PURE Shield is then applied to all surfaces to prevent the growth of bacteria.
To maintain these ideal conditions in the room, a state-of-the-art air purification system is installed, creating air quality that averages four times cleaner than the threshold necessary for asthma patients. This system is classified by the FDA as a Class II medical device. Special micro-fiber, hypo-allergenic pillow cases and mattress covers are used to reduce allergies triggered by dust mites.
"Statistically, one-third of travelers report having allergies or traveling with family members have allergic reactions. PURE is committed to offering the best air quality for any hotel guest, allergy sufferers or not," said Brian Brault, CEO of PURE Solutions. "We are proud to offer PURE rooms at the Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel.”
To reserve a PURE allergy friendly room at the Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel, please visit www.sheraton.com/columbia. For more information on PURE rooms, call toll-free 877-787-7666 or log on to www.pureroom.com.
About the Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel
The Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel provides a level of luxury with an exceptional commitment to service, superb meeting and event space, and upgraded amenities for guests to stay connected, relax and rejuvenate whether traveling for business or pleasure. The hotel features 14,000 square feet of meeting space accommodating up to 500, Club Level floors, Waterside Restaurant, Lobby Lounge, fitness center, outdoor pool, complimentary garage parking, and the Link@SheratonSM. All 290 guest rooms and suites are appointed with the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed, high-speed Internet access, in-room Starbucks® coffee and tea, and 32” flat-screen LCD televisions. The hotel, located lakeside among twelve wooded acres, is within walking distance to shops and specialty restaurants, Merriweather Post Pavilion, and a 3.5 mile lakeside jogging trail. Centrally located in Columbia, Maryland midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC, the hotel is just minutes to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. For more information about the hotel, visit: www.sheratoncolumbia.com. The Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel is operated by Interstate Hotels & Resorts (www.ihrco.com), the nation’s largest independent hotel management company.
About PURE Solutions North America
PURE Solutions' innovative system for hotels and conference centers provides PURE rooms, an allergy-friendly room which results in indoor environments that have been treated to remove up to 98% of bacteria and viruses. The PURE room concept utilizes state-of-the-art purification techniques whereby each room is treated comprehensively to remove allergens and irritants from all surfaces, fabrics and air flow. Over 80 of the nation's top hotels have installed PURE to date and this system is being adopted at a rapid rate by hotels worldwide. PURE Solutions received the 2008 Innovator Award from The School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. For further information, see www.pureroom.com.
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