Spring is almost here. The days are warmer, the snow is melting, the plants are growing, and seasonal allergies are in full swing. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you know how rough springtime can be. Allergies can be horrible. The itchy, red eyes, the constantly running nose, the coughing, or skin irritations are all very inconvenient, especially in the workplace.
As a business owner, you can make allergy season a little easier for your employees and customers by adopting extra cleaning practices. Try these cleaning tips to help relieve allergy symptoms.
- Vacuum and clean carpets, drapes, and other fabrics regularly using a device with a HEPA filter. These filters are specifically designed to catch smaller allergens that may be causing allergy symptoms.
- Clean up clutter and deep clean behind large appliances, shelves, and furniture. There’s a reason they call it spring cleaning! That’s the time to pull everything out and get rid of all the dust and particles that are trapped.
- Don’t use scented cleaners. Scented cleaners can often exacerbate allergy symptoms. Make your office a scent-free zone to help everyone feel more comfortable.
- Regularly clean entryways and exits. These areas bring in pollen, dust, and allergens from outside.
- Install better air filters in your HVAC system. Upgrading your air filters to higher MERV levels can reduce the number of allergens in the air and improve air quality.
These are just a few of the ways you can change your cleaning habits to make life a little easier for people with allergies. Another option we offer is the MircoShield 360 program. This program uses the MicroShield 360 system’s power to reduce odors and help prevent the growth of bacteria that may cause allergies.
Using electrostatic technology, this solution is applied after a surface deep cleaning. The solution forms a sealant to the surface that helps prevent bacteria growth between cleanings for up to one year. We perform routine checks throughout the year to ensure the solution is still working. The MicroShield 360 system eliminates 99.9% of microbial contamination. This means that it kills the bacteria and mold that grows between cleanings and kills the germs on surfaces when someone with allergies sneezes or coughs. It’s one of the best ways to protect your business.
Allergy season is rough, and this year it will be tougher as we face COVID-19. Make sure to show your employees who suffer from allergies some grace as they deal with their symptoms and follow regional COVID-19 masking and safety guidelines. It’s a tough time to be sneezing and coughing from allergies, but we can help ease the suffering of those with them, by putting in a little extra cleaning time.
