How Professional Cleaning Can Tackle Summer Allergies
Summer brings sunshine and longer days, but for millions of workers, it also means increased symptoms of seasonal allergies, including sneezing and watery eyes, which can result in decreased productivity.
While allergies are most associated with outdoor pollen, indoor allergens can also pose a significant problem in the workplace. Professional cleaning services offer powerful solutions that can dramatically reduce allergen exposure and create healthier work environments for everyone.
Hidden Allergens in Modern Workplaces
Summer allergens infiltrate office buildings through various pathways, creating invisible health hazards that impact employee wellbeing and business performance. Pollen particles enter through HVAC systems, open windows, and on clothing and shoes. Once inside, these microscopic irritants combine with existing dust mites, mold spores, and other indoor allergens to create a potent mixture that triggers allergic reactions.
Research indicates that poor indoor air quality costs businesses billions annually in lost productivity.
Understanding Summer’s Allergens
Pollen Invasion
Tree, grass, and weed pollens peak during different summer months, which means that allergy season is spread out over the whole summer. These tiny particles can get into buildings and settle on surfaces, carpets and furniture. Normal cleaning methods often just move allergens around instead of getting rid of them.
Dust Mites
In summer, there is more humidity. This means that dust mites have more chances to breed. Their waste products can cause severe allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to them.
Mold Growth
Higher temperatures and humidity levels encourage mould to grow in hidden areas like HVAC systems, carpet padding, and wall cavities. Mould spores travel through ventilation systems, affecting air quality in whole buildings.
Outdoor Pollutants
When people do more outdoor activities in summer, they bring outside allergens, like pollen and grass, into the house on their shoes, clothes, and personal belongings. If you don’t clean them properly, allergens build up and become a permanent indoor irritant.
Professional Cleaning: Your Allergen Defence System
Professional cleaning services use special techniques and equipment that normal janitorial services don’t have. This means they can get rid of pollen, dust mites and mould spores from inside your home. These strong vacuums are different from normal ones because they do not spread allergens around the house.
Deep Carpet and Upholstery Treatment
We use special cleaning treatments that get deep into the fibres of your clothes. This gets rid of pollen and dust mites that are stuck in there. Anti-allergen solutions get rid of existing irritants and stop more from building up.
Humidity Control Strategies
Experienced cleaners will use special methods to reduce mould and dust mite problems. This includes finding and fixing humidity problems that are usually missed when cleaning.
How to Reduce Office Allergens
High-Touch Surfaces
Focus on frequently contacted surfaces like door handles, keyboards, and conference tables where allergens accumulate. Use microfiber cloths that trap rather than spread particles.
Weekly Deep Cleaning Schedules
Implement comprehensive cleaning routines that address allergen hiding spots: under furniture, inside air vents, and behind equipment. Regular professional deep cleaning prevents allergen buildup that causes seasonal spikes.
Monthly HVAC System Maintenance
Professional filter replacement and system cleaning ensures optimal air quality. High-efficiency filters capture smaller particles but require professional installation and maintenance for maximum effectiveness.
Implementation Strategy for Immediate Results
Start with a professional air quality assessment to identify specific allergen sources in your workplace. Partner with certified cleaning services that specialise in allergen reduction rather than general janitorial companies. Establish regular cleaning schedules that address both daily maintenance and deeper cleaning needs.
How Wixted Cleaning Can Help
Wixted Cleaning is a highly skilled and experienced organisation that deliver a truly bespoke contract office cleaning service to corporate clients on a regional basis.
We have continued to expand at a significant rate each year since our initiation and this has been achieved through effective service to clients. This has resulted in high business retention, allowing effective growth to take place. A cornerstone of the Wixted Cleaning operation is “Client Service First”.
Final Thoughts
Professional cleaning services offer the most effective solution for combating summer allergies in workplace environments. The investment in specialised cleaning protocols pays immediate dividends through improved employee health, increased productivity, and reduced healthcare costs.
Work With Us
If you’re looking for a reliable, professional and client-focused commercial cleaning team, Wixted Cleaning is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your office cleaning requirements and experience the difference first-hand.
Let’s discuss how we can help keep your workplace spotless!