Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 5th September 2024 Issue no. 1128
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London office air quality under scrutiny
In late 2023, the UK Parliament published a briefing document regarding indoor air quality* which has sparked a discussion in the boardrooms of many companies across the country.
The document explains some of the pollutant sources that can cause issues, from building materials to heating appliances.
It also suggests a few ways of dealing with poor indoor air quality, such as regular cleaning and improving ventilation.
Publication of this document has prompted health & safety teams to start scrutinising the air quality in their offices, leading to a notable increase in those contacting London-based cleaning company, The Clean Network, for advice.
"We are pleased to see more and more companies beginning to care about the quality of the air in their offices," says The Clean Network's co-founder Charlie Harris.
"People are starting to understand how important the link between air quality and health is, and how keeping the office and their equipment clean can contribute."
The Clean Network operates out of London and provides cleaning services for a wide range of companies in the capital. It offers services including post-construction cleaning, blind and curtain cleaning, and window cleaning in a wide range of sectors from finance and architecture to medicine and dentistry.
The Clean Network also use sustainable and chemical-free cleaning equipment and products, to help keep the air free of pollutants and toxins.
"We're proud to be helping companies improve their office air quality - we've seen the impact it can have on employees and clients alike," adds Charlie.
The Clean Network has found that offices in London in particular are beginning to crack down on their indoor air quality, with mounting worries about outdoor pollution in the city.
According to Health & Safety laws, the air quality in an office should be as good as, if not better than, the air quality outside.
Companies throughout London and across the UK have started to focus on optimising their offices' indoor air quality and removing toxins from the air.
From cleaning air ducts and vents to adding plants and dehumidifiers to desks and rooms, businesses are finding a wide range of ways to achieve this.
Several studies have shown that air quality in offices can massively impact employees' mental and physical health, as well as their output, and The Clean Network knows this to be true.
"A lot of our clients report a shift in their employees' mood and productivity when the office is clean and the air quality is good," explains Charlie. “After all, the whole 'tidy space, tidy mind' thing is a cliche for a reason.”
Employee wellbeing and sustainability are increasingly central to business strategy. As a result, office air quality is becoming a top priority for companies seeking to create a healthy and productive work environment.
*https://post.parliament.uk/research-briefings/post-pb-0054/ | https://cleannetwork.co.uk
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