Indoor plants are a great way to beautify the workplace and can make your employees feel more at ease. Indoor houseplants became a significant trend and hobby during the pandemic as people were spending more time at home and indoors. Probably because caring for plants makes us feel better! Research shows that caring for houseplants makes us happy. A study published in the Environmental Research journal showed that indoor plants made participants feel like they were on a staycation and that they improved their mental health. Most researchers agree that gardening and caring for plants does lead to a decrease in stress by lowering your heart rate and blood pressure.
So are there any downsides to indoor plants? You may have heard that plants improve air quality in the home. Most scientists agree that there isn’t enough data to prove this fact. Some research shows that houseplants can increase carbon dioxide. But air quality isn’t the only downside of indoor plants. Plants that are improperly cared for can develop fungi from overwatering that produce spores that aggravate allergies. They can also be a breeding ground for bugs or the release of gases.
Despite these downsides, we love plants and think they can be a welcome addition to your office. Right now, many of your employees might love a new plant to beautify their space while working. It may be a big morale booster, but only if you take proper precautions. Here are a few things we recommend you do:
- Establish a proper water and care schedule for your plants so that they don’t produce fungus, spores, or gases that may affect air quality.
- Add an air filter or purifier to the office to help keep your air quality fresh and balanced.
- Establish a committed cleaning schedule to offset any dirt, bacteria, or bugs that may develop from the plants. The cleaning schedule should include dusting off plant leaves, removing dead leaves that fall, or cleaning up wayward dirt. Our team will happily take care of this for you!
- Keep your windows clean so that your plants can get lots of sunlight! We can cover this one too!
Our last suggestion is to get a Microshield 360 treatment for the surfaces in your office. This antimicrobial surface coating will adhere to the surface and prevent the growth of bacteria, mold, and fungus between cleanings. So, even if your office plants bring in more dirt, grime, and bacteria, you wouldn’t have to worry about your employees getting sick. A MicroShield 360 treatment is that extra layer of protection that can help prevent the spread of germs and keep your office cleaner than ever.
We love office plants, and we bet that your employees do too! So don’t be afraid to bring in a little greenery. It can help boost your employee’s moods and help them feel less stress during these challenging times.
