Fall is just around the corner! As the temperatures drop, most businesses will likely experience a spike in illness. Outsourcing business cleaning services to a commercial cleaning company can help protect a business from illness and promote a healthy working environment. In addition to hiring professionals, establishing good hygiene habits can deter bacteria and germs from taking over a business during cold and flu season. Here are some other things you can do this fall to keep your business illness-free.
1.Routine Disinfection
Sanitization and disinfection are critical for minimizing illness. A routine cleaning schedule can help reduce workplace outbreaks and chronic illness. There are various methods of office sanitization. At Clean Green Solutions, we use Electrostatic Disinfection/ULV Fogging to effectively disinfect large workspaces. This method is ideal as a preventative measure of sanitization and is beneficial for workplaces exposed to COVID-19 and other viral-borne illnesses. Electrostatic Disinfection/ULV Fogging covers large surface areas quickly and efficiently by spraying charged molecules into the air that repel one another.
2. Focus on High-Touch Points
High-touch points are surfaces in high-traffic areas that are frequently touched. When neglected, they quickly spread viruses from one person to another. It is important to clean high-touch surfaces throughout the day to eliminate germs. It is best practice to clean high-touch surfaces with warm, soapy water and sanitize with a disinfectant spray for a deep clean. Implement a cleaning checklist with a sign-off option and time log to prevent high-touch points from getting missed.
3. Maintain Public Bathrooms
Public bathrooms are germ hotspots that can cause illness, cross-contamination, and disease. Routine bathroom maintenance is beneficial for creating a positive brand image and a clean and inviting workplace. Hiring a day porter during the fall and winter to maintain business bathrooms can enhance cleanliness, health, and safety.
4. Promote Good Hygiene
Good hygiene can help a business reduce sick days and maintain a positive work culture. Businesses with chronic illness lack productivity and are subject to low employee morale. Creating a workplace hygiene policy that fosters healthy habits protects staff, customers, and guests from safety hazards and maintains staff well-being/turnover.
5. Keep Vents & Filters Clean
It may seem surprising, but dirty vents and air filters could be causing increased illness and allergies. Dirty HVAC systems are home to rodents, pests and mould and create poor indoor air quality when not regularly maintained. HVAC systems in commercial spaces require more cleaning due to high traffic. Leave air duct/filter cleaning to professionals to avoid damage and safety hazards.
Go Green With Clean Green Solutions
At Clean Green Solutions, our goal is to clean your Vancouver business the green way. We use eco-friendly cleaning solutions and green practices to maintain your business on a daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly basis. By switching to green cleaning, you can reduce workplace allergies and illness and establish a healthy workplace without the harmful effects of chemicals. Enjoy fewer sick days and downtime with Clean Green Solutions! Give their team a call today for a free in-person quote.