Question from KOS
Debra,
A recent blurb in the NY Times indicates that Hyatt has developed “hypoallerginic rooms”. It states:
“….Hyatt uses a six step cleaning process to sanitize its special rooms that includes disseminating tea tree oil, a natural disinfectant, through the ventilation system, and using ozone to get rid of lingering odors. The hotel is using a medical grade air-purification system that it says eliminates at least 98 percent of airborne viruses, bacteria and pollen. Guests may still open the windows; the system will zap introduing irritants within an hour.”
I’m curious about your thoughts on this. My understanding is that tea tree oil, while natural, has a very strong odor which makes it a no go for me.
Thanks for your two cents!
Debra’s Answer
It’s not clear to me from this description whether or not the tea tree oil is applied while the guest is in the room or not.
I don’t think what is described would be harmful to an average person, but might be a problem to someone like yourself that has a specific sensitivity to tea tree oil.
