Are your employees struggling with headaches, fatigue, and respiratory issues? Your office may be experiencing Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). This is a common issue in commercial spaces, negatively impacting employee well being and productivity.
Let's start with the basics. Sick building syndrome (SBS) cannot be pinpointed to a specific illness. Your employees may be experiencing constant headaches, persistent respiratory issues, or unexplained fatigue when at work. They have found once they leave the building and head home, the symptoms disappear.
Complex factors contribute to sick building syndrome, including poor indoor air quality. This can be chemical pollutants present in your office, along with inadequate ventilation, or biological contaminants. The tell-tale sign may be an unpleasant odour in your office.
The most common causes of sick building syndrome include:
Professional cleaning services play an important role in preventing SBS by directly addressing indoor air quality, eliminating building-related illnesses. Professional cleaning helps to combat sick building syndrome by:
Preventing sick building syndrome is more than tidying up your office, it requires a strategic approach that targets the underlying causes of poor indoor air quality. Professional cleaning services have the knowledge and experience to improve indoor air quality through consistent and regular cleaning.
The Sloane Cleaning Services team have put seven essential cleaning strategies in place to help you prevent sick building syndrome, improving indoor air quality, employee well being, and productivity:
Dusting and vacuuming is essential to reduce dust and other particles making its way into the air. This requires using HEPA filter vacuum cleaners that capture microscopic dust particles and other airborne allergens and contaminates that contribute to poor indoor air quality.
Your office washrooms are a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. Comprehensive, regular, and effective cleaning and sanitisation of all surfaces, floors, and fixtures helps prevent the spread of illness, reducing absenteeism, and improving employee health and well-being.
Carpets and upholstery trap dust, dirt, mould spores, and allergens. With regular carpet and upholstery cleaning, you extract these pollutants from the fibres, reducing the risk of them becoming airborne when someone walks on the carpets or sits on the furniture.
Professional cleaners are able to quickly identify any water leaks or dampness, reporting it and enabling you to act promptly, avoiding the risk of the mould spreading.
Professional cleaners today use eco-friendly cleaning products that are low VOC. These are able to provide outstanding cleanliness without releasing dangerous toxins and chemicals into the air.
Having a comprehensive, tailored and consistent cleaning schedule for your building is essential to prevent sick building syndrome. With the right cleaning schedule in place, you can eliminate pollutants, dust, and allergens, improving your indoor air quality. Are you concerned about sick building syndrome? Contact Sloane Cleaning Services today and see how we can help you prevent SBS without delay.