Wyndam Hotels Fight the Spread of Germs

Wyndham Hotels is doing its part to fight flu and colds!
The chain teamed up with Bath & Body Works to give away free bottles of the retailer’s Deep Cleansing Hand Gel to arriving guests at 12 airport hotels.Calling it part of its “Be Well” philosophy, the hotel chain says it hopes the gesture can mitigate the risk of guests contracting flu or cold or spreading their own illnesses to others.The pocket-sized bottles are available in two fragrances—Warm Vanilla Sugar and Coconut Lime Verbana—or unscented. Guests also receive a coupon for a free antibacterial item of choice when they make a purchase of $10 or more at a Bath & Body Works story.Wyndham also features Bath & Body Works’ True Blu spa line of amenities in all its guestrooms.

Hotbed For Germs / Holiday Travel

Research has shown that germs such as the rhinovirus (the cold germ) can live on common household items (such as the tv remote, refrigerator door handle, doorknobs, and bathroom taps) for up to 2 days! These germs are also easily transmitted to people who use them. The lead researcher in the study, Dr. Birgit Winther, said that "Some people still spray the air with disinfectants, but rhinovirus doesn't fly through the air. I think the message from this research is that we need to focus more wisely on cleaning commonly touched surfaces in the home." Researchers are recommending that people boost their immune systems by frequently washing their hands and in general, maintaining their overall hygiene. The UK Hygiene Council is also suggesting that people regularly spray touches services with a high quality disinfectant spray that could kill viruses. Another good way to avoid these same kinds of germs is to use a Germ Free Remotes bag on television remotes. Many people travel during the holiday season and stay in hotels. Hotel television remotes are known to be hotbeds for germs, with the amount of people in and out of the rooms and with the short amount of time maids have to clean each room.

Swine Flu FAQs

Do you have questions about the H1N1 flu vaccine? Do you want to know if it is safe for someone with egg allergies? Were you already vaccinated for the 1976 swine influenze? The CDC website has a question and answer page on their website. Click here to check it out!