Office cleanliness in London is more than appearance, it's an important factor that influences employee health, productivity, and your business success. Businesses throughout the capital have had to revisit their workplace standards since the pandemic with indoor air quality becoming an essential part of regular cleaning schedules. At the same time, many businesses still underestimate how indoor air quality and office cleanliness go hand in hand.
London offices are vulnerable to indoor air quality issues. The capital city struggles with traffic pollution, building density, along with older air conditioning units. This results in dust, allergens, mould, and volatile organic compounds building up quickly, especially in dirty and poorly ventilated office spaces.
This results in headaches, fatigue, poor concentration, and an increase in staff absenteeism. Studies have shown that poor indoor air quality can reduce workplace productivity by up to ten percent, a lot more expensive than partnering with a professional cleaning service.
Every surface in your office collects dust, from the desks to the carpets and ceilings to blinds. Without proper cleaning, this dust is distributed into the air, negatively impacting your indoor air quality. The most common culprits include carpet debris, dust mites, skin cells, printer residue, food crumbs, and pet dander. This not only makes your office look unprofessional, it degrades your indoor air quality considerably.
Regular vacuuming, dusting, sanitising, and deep cleaning is effective in reducing airborne irritants.
Your office chairs, fabric dividers, and sofas are all pollutant traps. They can become home to bacteria and allergens if not cleaned regularly. With many London offices relying on a modern open-plan design, soft furnishings are often overlooked. Professional upholstery cleaning at least once to twice a year can improve indoor air quality, while eliminating any unpleasant odours.
Ventilation cannot improve your indoor air quality on its own. At the same time, cleaning won't be effective without proper airflow. Cleaning and ventilation complement each other. Professional cleaning companies will ensure the vents and air grilles are dusted, eliminate mould around windowsills, and identify where airflow is blocked.
Ventilation is often limited in some of London's historical buildings, where combining cleaning and ventilation is essential to improve your indoor air quality.
The smallest amount of moisture can result in mould growth. Mould releases spores that worsens asthma, respiratory systems, and can increase the risk of allergic reactions. Professional cleaning teams are trained on how to spot the early signs of mould, preventing the risk of expensive repairs, while protecting employee health.
Many London offices make their indoor air quality worse without realising it. Using harsh cleaning chemicals result in higher volatile organic compounds being released into the air. Eco friendly cleaning products, HEPA-filter vacuum cleaners, along with microfibre cloths are effective in trapping contaminants, rather than releasing them into the air. Professional office cleaning companies in London use highly effective eco-friendly products that are tough on dirt and germs, while helping to improve your indoor air quality.
Combining indoor air quality with a clean office, you improve the overall well-being of your employees. London is known for attracting top talent, where retaining staff, maintaining client trust, and promoting a professional image is essential. Professional office cleaning services provide long-term benefits, improving indoor air quality, increasing staff productivity, and morale, while maintaining a good reputation. Contact Sloane Cleaning Services today to find out more.