Indoor Air Quality Is Moving Up the Agenda — Fast

Did you know that indoor air can be up to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air? And with UK employees spending an average of 90% of their time indoors, the quality of the air in your workplace matters more than ever.

Following post-pandemic scrutiny of ventilation and air quality, the UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has increased its focus on indoor environments — and employers have a duty of care to address it.

How Cleaning Affects Air Quality

Most people think of air quality in terms of ventilation systems, but cleaning has a huge impact:

• Dust accumulation on surfaces, blinds, and above ceiling tiles releases particulates into the air continuously
• Harsh chemical cleaners release VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that contribute to indoor air pollution
• Carpets and soft furnishings trap allergens, bacteria, and mould spores if not regularly deep cleaned
• HVAC grilles and air vents clogged with dust recirculate contaminated air throughout the building

The Productivity Link

Research from Harvard University found that employees in buildings with better air quality scored 61% higher on cognitive tests than those in standard environments. Poor air quality has been linked to:

• Increased headaches and fatigue
• Higher rates of respiratory illness
• Reduced concentration and decision-making ability

What Good Cleaning Does

A professional cleaning programme that includes regular dusting of high surfaces, eco-certified low-VOC products, carpet maintenance, and vent cleaning can meaningfully improve air quality — without expensive air purification systems.

Summit Clean's Approach

We use eco-certified, low-VOC cleaning products across all our contracts and offer high-level dusting as part of our periodic deep clean schedules.

Want cleaner air in your workplace? Ask us about our deep clean programme.

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Areas We Cover

Summit Clean provides commercial cleaning across Bristol and the wider South West, including:

• Bristol — BS1, BS2, BS3, BS4, BS5, BS6, BS7, BS8, BS9, BS10, BS11, BS13, BS14, BS15, BS16, BS20, BS32, BS34, BS35, BS36, BS37, BS48
• Bath — BA1, BA2, BA3
• Cheltenham — GL50, GL51, GL52, GL53, GL54
• Gloucester — GL1, GL2, GL3, GL4
• Weston-super-Mare — BS22, BS23, BS24

Get in touch to discuss your requirements.