Page 5 - The Magazine of AAA Ohio Auto Club – January 2022

AAA Adds Inspected Clean Enhancements to its Diamond Hotel Inspections
Hotels have adapted their cleaning procedures
and housekeeping standards and the AAA Diamond Program is evolving to meet the changing expectations of today’s travelers. In fact, according to AAA research, 76% of consumers surveyed would be disappointed
if a third-party inspection did not evaluate whether high-touch areas in a hotel are sanitized. As a result, AAA is enhancing its housekeeping evaluation to include objective, scientific validation of the cleanliness of common surfaces throughout hotels. Hotels that meet AAA’s standards for cleanliness, condition and this new surface cleanliness testing will now be recognized as Inspected Clean and then assigned a Diamond designation.
The new Inspected Clean criteria relies on an objective method to validate cleanliness by detecting adenosine triphosphate – an energy-carrying molecule found in all living cells. ATP is found in most food sources, human skin cells, bacteria, yeast, mold and biological material found in respiratory droplets.
Travelers will be able to find Inspected Clean hotels on AAA.com/Diamonds to help plan their trips.
For more than 80 years, AAA has conducted professional, independent, in-person property inspections. The AAA Diamond Program comprises more than 26,000 Diamond designated hotels across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Hotel properties can learn more about Inspected Clean at AAA.biz/Approved.
My Car Care Advice
By Jeff Jones, AAA Service Specialist, Approved Auto Repair
Working for AAA for more than 25 years in the Automotive Services department and being an automotive technician and semi-professional drag racer should serve as proof that I’m passionate about cars. Whether it’s getting a race car prepared for the next race, or getting the family sedan ready for winter, proper maintenance is crucial. Simply follow the service schedule outlined in your owners manual and follow these basic tips to get to the finish line safely.
• Be sure to check your vehicle’s oil level and have it changed regularly following the intervals outlined in your vehicle owners manual.
• Make sure your engine coolant/antifreeze is full and that it has sufficient freeze protection for the winter. • Have your battery tested. The average life of a car’s
battery is 3 to 5 years in a moderate climate. Extreme
cold and heat reduce a battery’s life even further.
• Finally, have your tires inspected. Make sure that they are
properly inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended
inflation pressure.
(This can usually be
found on a decal
on the inside of the
driver’s door pillar.) Also, have the tread inspected. Balding or worn tires can cause you to lose control of your vehicle on wet or icy roads.
AAA has a network of trusted automotive repair professionals that can help you maintain your vehicle and keep you on the go. These shops must meet stringent AAA requirements and must demonstrate that they consistently provide high-quality auto repairs.
Approved Auto Repair and club-owned facilities provide exclusive benefits to AAA members, including discounts of 10% off labor (up to $50) and guaranteed repairs good for 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Visit AAA.com/autorepair to find a AAA-approved facility near you.
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