Employee Health and Productivity

There are significant benefits in using green cleaning products. Studies have shown that choosing a green cleaning service can result in a healthier workforce which in turn results in reduced health related absenteeism (also commonly known as Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)), higher productivity and financial gains. 

According to Health Canada, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has become a significant environmental issue. The most effective general means to improve the IAQ is to control the source of contamination. In office buildings, a large source of these contaminates come from chemical-based, toxic cleaning practices. Reactions to these contaminates have been termed 'Sick Building Syndrome' (SBS). All harsh, chemical-based cleaning agents release Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Research in both Europe and North America has shown that exposure to VOCs can affect allergies and cause symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, drowsiness, dizziness and weakness. In more severe cases it can cause joint pains, peripheral numbness or tingling, euphoria, tightness in the chest, unsteadiness, blurred vision and skin and eye irritation.