Forced air heaters common to Lehigh Valley businesses spray out a season’s worth of dust and debris when the weather turns. Find out how allergy experts recommend to keep your building clean and healthy this fall.
That burning smell? It's not a cozy campfire. It's your building's commercial heater. And the minute the blower kicks on, it'll blast that debris throughout the office.
Fall and winter are big indoor allergy seasons in Pennsylvania, and that goes double the first time the furnace kicks on. And when it does, allergy and asthma experts recommend an office deep cleaning to keep your employees healthy and productive. The cleaning experts at Lehigh Valley Property Maintenance explain why.
Nighttime lows are forecast to drop into the 30s this week, guaranteed to trigger dormant commercial heating systems. Expect indoor air quality to dip, as the freshly-activated forced air systems burn off accumulations of dust and push the debris throughout the building. Dust mites also become problematic at this time of year, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
AAAAI physicians highlight the connection between clean workspaces and business performance. Without deep cleaning, indoor air quality usually suffers, and employees do, too. Circulating dust can trigger allergies and asthma, which cut into their productivity and can actually lead to missed work.
While AAAAI recommends a professional cleaning when heaters come on, Lehigh Valley Property Maintenance suggests following these cleaning tips while you wait for the crew:
Experts recommend deep cleaning your office at least once every three months during the winter, due to the increased level of indoor allergens and germs. In addition to dust, germ transmission is a major concern during the flu season. High touch surfaces require extra attention , as do areas where foot traffic tracks mud and salt.
Many cleaning services operate in cities like Lebanon, Palmyra, Harrisburg, and Hershey. When looking, be sure to check for coverage like insurance, certification, and licensing. Don't delay - the countdown to winter is on!
