High Dusting for Health: Improving Indoor Air Quality During Cooler Weather

A high ceiling with hanging light fixtures and flush mount air vents that need dusting

Dust may seem like such an insignificant thing, but it’s a major source of contaminants and allergens that impact air quality. When you’re running a business, most of your customers may overlook the dust that accumulates on your vents, light fixtures, and air ducts, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it. As the weather starts to cool down, we will all be spending more time indoors. Making use of commercial high dusting services at the start of the season is an excellent choice to help your staff and clientele breathe easier. 

The Low Down on Dust

Did you know that dust is mostly made up of dead skin cells that we shed, dust mite droppings, and dust mite body particles? Pretty gross! The average human drops about 1.5 grams of dead skin cells every day, which may not seem like much, but it’s enough to feed a million of those microscopic insects called dust mites. And when we speak about common dust allergies, it’s actually the dust mites that cause the dreaded allergy symptoms like sneezing, wheezing, runny nose, watery eyes, and even swollen glands. Dust mites not only live on surface areas, but embed deeply into carpets, upholstered furniture, curtains, linens, mattresses, and more. 

Dust can also collect pollutants, chemicals, and toxins from the surrounding area. Depending on your industry, your dust may be causing your employees and customers more of a headache, so to speak, than you realize. Prioritizing high dusting as a regular task as the seasons change is an important step to maintaining health and safety. Dust can also work its way into sensitive equipment like computers and HVAC systems. Dusting can help to extend the lifespan and improve the performance of high-tech equipment.

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So What Can We Do About Dust Mites? 

Cleaning and dusting is the best course of action to improve indoor air quality according to the American Lung Association. As a business owner, dusting should be a regular cleaning task that is performed either by your primary staff or by your janitorial staff. A simple damp cloth or a dust-trapping wand can be used to wipe down surfaces that are easy to reach. But what about the surfaces that aren’t so easy to reach, like your ceiling vents, air ducts, and light fixtures? These high surfaces also need periodic cleaning. This is when partnering with a cleaning company for commercial high dusting services is an ideal option.

Talk to the Professionals

Working with a company that provides commercial high dusting services has many benefits. The experts know all the areas that trap dust, yet may not be obvious to the untrained eye. Trained professionals also have the ideal equipment and environmentally friendly cleaning products that will blast through built-up dust and grime while leaving your business space smelling fresh and inviting. Reputable companies like Empire Fresh Cleaning will have all the proper insurance and training to ensure quality and safety. Lastly, trusting high dusting experts means the job will get done in a timely and efficient manner. Empire Fresh Cleaning has a large employ that can tackle any size high dusting job, from single buildings to large complexes.

Other Services to Get Rid of Dust Mites

As we mentioned earlier, dust mites can go deep into porous surfaces like carpets and upholstery which are present in a number of industry settings. To improve your air quality to the fullest, you’ll also want to arrange for the deep cleanings of carpets and office furniture. And while you may be thinking about all the company downtime, don’t worry! The professionals at Empire Fresh Cleaning will work during all hours of the day or night so your business meets minimal disruptions. Our commercial-grade steam cleaners blast hot water and cleaning solutions deep into fibrous surfaces to remove dust mites and allergens. The high temperatures help sanitize but also mean your carpets and upholstery will be dry within just a few hours.

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Choose a Company With a Quality Guarantee  

When trying to find the perfect fit for your high dusting needs in the San Francisco Bay Area, consider a company that backs its work with a quality guarantee. Unlike other commercial cleaning companies that use subcontractors, Empire Fresh Cleaning hires full- and part-time employees who are incentivized to consistently perform to the best of their abilities. Each client is assigned a worksite supervisor who will be their main point of contact. If any issues arise, we’ll work overtime to correct the problem. 

Contact us today to learn more about our high dusting, carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and monthly cleaning services.

Lazaro Escobar

With over 20 years of experience in the commercial cleaning industry, Lazaro Escobar is a seasoned professional dedicated to exceptional service. As Chief Supervisor at Empire Fresh Cleaning, he oversees cleaning projects for a wide range of facilities, including restaurants, hotels, offices, schools, and medical buildings. Lazaro’s expertise ensures a clean, healthy, and professional environment for all clients.
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