With winter rapidly approaching, businesses need to think about their employees, especially those that suffer from asthma and allergies. These conditions can cause discomfort, respiratory issues, and increase absenteeism. Cold weather tends to exacerbate the symptoms, often triggering asthma attacks. The cleanliness and hygiene of the workplace also plays a major role for those with allergies and asthma.
Allergens and other irritants can hide in the workplace, which increases the symptoms, reducing productivity, and boosting absenteeism. This is why its important to understand what the common allergens are in the workplace and why hiring an office cleaning professional can be beneficial in reducing these workplace allergens.
Every office is unique, and they will all have some allergens that will trigger allergy and asthma symptoms, some of these include:
Having a professional office cleaning company come into your office regularly plays an important role in the removal of allergens from your workspace. We can help alleviate symptoms by:
As a professional cleaning company, we have the knowledge, skills, and equipment to effectively remove dust from the workspace. With regular dusting and vacuuming, all the dust mites, pet hair, and pollen is effectively removed from the surfaces, furniture, and carpets. Our HEPA filter vacuum cleaners are able to capture the tiniest particles, while our cleaning processes involve the cleaning and sanitising of surfaces, removing allergens effectively.
Professional office cleaners undergo rigorous training on how to identify areas prone to mould and mildew. They use specialised cleaning products and methods to eliminate the exiting mould and mildew, while preventing recurrence, creating a healthier workspace for your employees.
Your office upholstery and carpets harbour a large number of allergens. Professional office cleaners use specialised techniques to clean these items, such as steam cleaning or hot water extraction. This is highly effective at removing dirt, dust, and allergens, while eliminating unpleasant odours.
Traditional cleaning products contain chemicals and toxins that can trigger asthma and allergies, which is why today's office cleaning teams use eco-friendly products that eliminate harsh chemicals and strong odours, reducing the risk of triggering an asthma attack or an allergic reaction.
Taking into account that forty one million people in the UK have allergies, and 5.4 million suffer with asthma, office cleaning to remove allergens is essential in today's modern workplace. Professional office cleaning services can help you effectively remove allergens, reducing the risk of allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and absenteeism. Contact Sloane Cleaning Services today to find out more.