A paradigm shift in business focus from solely for-profit to occupant wellbeing and environmental health and safety has led to increased awareness of and investments in sustainable business operations.

Consumers and Office Workers Push for Sustainability
A consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic was an increased awareness and focus on the impact human industry has on environmental and occupant health and safety.

Public or private, pre-K to College, Vanguard Cleaning Systems of the Ozarks' subscription school cleaning services can help knock out infections in some of the germiest spots kids touch every day.

Regular School Cleaning Combats the Spread of Infection
School facilities are petri dishes for germs of every kind, including:

Staphylococcus aureus.

Routine, high-quality office cleaning services are critical to the success of every organization--contributing to the health and productivity of the occupants, halting the spread of infection, and maximizing its appeal to consumers and the local community.

Facility maintenance and management, including integrated cleaning services, are critical for ensuring occupant health, safety, and wellness.

The Role of Integrated Cleaning and Facility Maintenance Services in Ensuring Occupant Health
The rising demand for knowledge workers has led to an increased focus on occupant wellness due to its:

Impact on local communities.

As opposed to conventional window washing, commercial window cleaning services remove soil, acids, chemicals, and contaminants from your windows, frames, ledges, and the surrounding area, resulting in superior outcomes.

The Benefits of Commercial Window Cleaning Services
Professionally cleaned windows afford several benefits to businesses, including:

Improved public perception.

Intense winter storms and advisories across much of the Mid-Western United States underscore the importance of maintaining winter facility cleaning and maintenance protocols to prevent costly structural damage and the transmission of deadly pathogens now and into the Spring.

Electrostatic disinfection significantly increases cleaning outcomes while reducing costs due to demonstrably superior surface coverage and application times when compared to conventional methods.

The Benefits of Electrostatic Disinfection Technology
Electrostatic sprayers result in superior cleaning outcomes when compared to conventional disinfection methods with benefits that include:

A reduction in time needed to thoroughly coat complex surfaces, such as desks, and disinfect extensive complex facilities, such as classrooms and gyms, resulting in faster turn-around times.

The future of facility safety and hygiene will depend on emerging technologies, with a renewed focus on environmental and occupant health and increased operational efficiency, based on long-term sustainability.

The Future of Facility Cleaning and Hygiene
Facility cleaning has experienced a monumental shift in focus and importance over the last two years due to fallout from the pandemic that resulted in an increased awareness of the environmental impact posed by humanity, resulting in:

Increased demand for environmental stewardship by government organizations and businesses.

High touch-point cleaning and disinfection services--sanitizing commonly touched facility surfaces--is a critical component of a scientifically backed health-based janitorial program.

The Role of Fomites in Disease Transmission
Fomites are high-touch facility surfaces that function as reservoirs for pathogens and pathogenic bacteria.

Dubbed the Great Resignation--many employees across a broad range of industries are leaving their former employers for greener pastures in the pursuit of more fulfilling employment with organizations that align with their value system.

The Great Resignation and the New Cultural Norm of Environmental Hygiene and Sustainability
2021 will be remembered for many things.