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ALLERGY-FREE B&Bs GO GREEN
With an increasing focus on
environmental sensitivities,
innkeepers are going au natural
Move over
ultra-beds and tanning butlers, the newest trend in hospitality is green. For those with allergies and asthma
conditions, multiple chemical sensitivity or environmental illnesses, travel is
pleasurable again, as BedandBreakfast.com innkeepers come through with
low-allergen lodging. It’s back to
basics with everything from cleaning with vinegar to line-drying sheets for
these B&Bs, offering an ideal respite for travelers with sensitivities and
allergies. There’s no additional cost or
surcharge for going green at these B&Bs where au natural means anything but clothing-optional. Best of all, count on a healthy and hearty
breakfast, prepared by innkeepers who take dietary restrictions and healthy
living seriously, and of course, smoke-free environments. B&Bs are
listed alphabetically by state.
Bed and Bagels of Tucson, Tucson,
AZ: This B&B recently went through an “allergy
retro-fit” and now offers Saltillo tile floors,
scent-free cosmetics, natural insecticides, and a promise of no fresh paint or
carpeting odors. With the addition of all cotton bed linens, a chlorine
filter in the shower, a switch to non-allergenic cleaning products, and
stainless steel cookware, Bed and Bagel accommodates even those with the
toughest of environmental and chemical sensitivities. Info: 520-760-5595,
http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/arizona/bed-and-bagels-of-tucson.html.
Garratt Mansion, Alameda, CA: To be certified by Alameda County
as a green business, the inn’s waste management, water, appliances, and
cleaning supplies had to pass rigorous inspections. The landscaping was redesigned for water
conservation and pest control, and composting areas were developed. Here drains are flushed monthly with baking
soda and vinegar, linens are line-dried, and the absence of potpourri, room
deodorizers, and fragrance dryer sheets makes this an attractive choice for
those with environmental sensitivities and allergies. Most cleaning is done
with microfiber cloths, vinegar and baking soda. Guests love the 100-percent
cotton linens and robes, and choice of feather or hypo-allergenic
pillows. Info: 510-521-4779, http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/california/garratt-mansion.html.
The Stone Lion Inn, Wellfleet, MA:
To maintain a low-allergen environment, innkeeper Janet Loewenstein uses
scent and dye-free detergents for laundry and washing. Unscented, all natural cleaning agents are
used for day-to-day cleaning, and a low concentration bleach-water mixture
(mixed at the inn to avoid dyes & perfumes) is utilized for sanitizing
toilets. Guests will find
down-alternative comforters and fiberfill pillows, and the beautiful wood
floors mean no wall-to-wall carpeting for those with dust sensitivities. Info: 508-349-9565, http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/massachusetts/the-stone-lion-inn.html.
Manchester Inn B&B, Ocean Grove,
NJ: The first inn in New Jersey to install
solar power, this B&B is committed to providing a superb guest experience
for those who take their health seriously.
Their wellness rooms
feature special oxygenating and chlorine filtration shower heads, magnetic
mattress pads, pillows, and comforters.
Pillows are covered with
Far-Infrared Technology to provide ceramic-reflective fibers, promoting
an advanced sleep system technology. Info: 732-775-0616, http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/new-jersey/manchester-inn.html.
Fox Hill B&B, Highland, NY: Committed to a healthy lodging
experience in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, guest rooms are supplied
with natural shampoos, soaps, and hand creams, plus an ergonomic
back massager and shower puff. The fitness-oriented will enjoy the
in-ground pool and fitness room with treadmill, stationary bike, health rider,
glider, stepper, yoga mats, free weights, balance bar, and a wide
variety of current workout tapes.
Info: 845-691-8151, http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/new-york/fox-hill-bed-and-breakfast.html
.
Country Life B&B, Saratoga
Springs, NY: With environmental sensitivities of their
own, innkeepers Wendy and Richard Duvall have created a haven for fellow
sufferers. Pillows and mattress covers
are hypo-allergenic, and all cleaning and laundry is accomplished with
unfragranced cleaning products. It’s back to the basics here, utilizing
vinegar, baking soda, and other natural commodities for a sparkling clean
surface. Info: 888-692-7203, http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/new-york/country-life-bed-breakfast.html.
Walnut Lawn B&B, Lancaster,
PA: Committed to maintaining a healthy, chemical-free environment,
this B&B uses no strong-scented or aerosol cleaning products or room
deodorizers. Air-conditioning and HEPA
filters in vacuum cleaners help maintain quality air indoors. A portable HEPA
room filter is also available for guest use.
Hormone-free eggs and milk from local farms are served at breakfast
along with organic fruits in season.
Info: 717-464 -1382, http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/pennsylvania/walnut-lawn-bed-breakfast.html.
1807 Phoebe Pember House, Charleston, SC: This B&B’s resourceful, allergy-sensitive innkeeper found organic soy-based
detergents and fabric softeners work beautifully on towels and linens. The dark hardwood floors are cleaned
regularly with plain black tea rather than chemical cleaners, leaving not only
spotless floors but a nice sheen too.
Vinegar is the main cleaning staple, ideal for those with chemical
sensitivities. While feather pillows are still on beds, guests can request
hypo-allergenic pillows instead. Info: 843-722-4186, http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/south-carolina/phoebe-pember-house.html.
Anise's B&B for People with
Pets, Hot Springs, SD: While normally those with pet allergies might
shy away from a pet-friendly B&B, this one takes extra pains to
continuously sanitize and purify the air with a sophisticated ventilation
system. The inn is spotlessly cleaned
without the use of harsh chemicals, and synthetic down pillows a nice
alternative to feathers. Info:
605-745-7455, http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/south-dakota/anises-bb-for-people-with-pets.html.
Barclay Cottage, Virginia Beach, VA: You’ll find wonderfully soft
hypo-allergenic mattress toppers and pillows here. Additionally, environmentally sensitive
guests will appreciate the fragrance-free detergents used to clean all linens
and lack of chemical softener additives.
Guests are treated to non-allergenic amenities including soaps and
shampoos. Info: 757-422-1956,
http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/virginia/barclay-cottage.html.
Holly Inn Gardens, Bainbridge
Island, WA: Ask for the allergy-free units, and you’ll
find bedding and toweling washed in fragrance-free
detergents. Additionally, non-toxic
cleaning products make the fragrance-free units an excellent choice for the
allergic. Info: 206-842-8959, http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/washington/holly-lane-gardens.html.
White Pines Victorian Lodge,
Sturgeon Bay, WI:
Chemically-sensitive herself, innkeeper Sheri Gibbs is a firm believer in
offering a healthy environment. You will
find no pesticides or herbicides; all linens are natural cotton and washed with
perfume and dye-free natural soap. Cleaning is done with white vinegar,
baking soda, sea salt, and organic cleaners. Guest amenities are organic
and natural products made locally in Door County, while facial and toilet
tissue are certified recycled. Guests are discouraged from using hair
sprays, perfumes, candles, other chemically laden products. Info: 920-746-8264,
http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/wisconsin/white-pines-victorian-lodge.html.
SIDEBAR:
Ten Essentials for Allergy-free B&Bs:
Love to travel but sensitive to
chemical or environmental conditions?
Next getaway, choose a B&B where the innkeepers can accommodate your
special needs. Feel free to ask before
you book about the relevant items in the list below:
1.
Smoke-free
environment
2.
Pet-free
environment
3.
Natural
cleaning agents
4.
Air
filtration systems and/or window that open
5.
Hypo-allergenic
bedding
6.
Unscented
linens/towels
7.
Unscented
air
8.
No
wall-to-wall carpets
9.
Special
dietary needs accommodated
10.
Organic,
natural soaps, and shampoos
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