Use of phosphate-free cleaning agents urged to protect lakes

AS the tourist season reaches its peak, the industry in Killarney was yesterday urged to use phosphate-free cleaning agents to protect the world-famous lakes, a renowned scenic attraction.

Hotels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, pubs and even private householders are all being urged to be careful about the detergents and liquids they use.

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce executive Jerry O’Grady appealed to all involved in the hospitality industry who have not yet fully changed over to ecolab phosphate-free cleaning agents, to do so without delay.