How to Make Your Building’s Air Cleaner, Safer, and Healthier

Indoor air quality has become a growing concern. From the pandemic to severe storms and wildfires, people are more aware than ever of the air they breathe inside offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and shopping centers.

This shift is being driven by the people who spend time in these buildings. Occupants are bringing concerns to property managers and owners every day. While people may not agree on what clean smells like, they all know what dirty smells like. In fact, research shows that no smell at all is often perceived as the cleanest. Stale air, musty odors, and even overly strong fragrances can lead people to believe that the space is not clean.

What Makes Air Feel Stale

A lot of factors contribute to poor indoor air quality. Some are easy to spot, like mold or mildew. Others are invisible but just as damaging. Here are a few of the most common culprits:

• Dirty HVAC systems
• Strong or toxic cleaning products
• Pathogens and allergens
• Off-gassing from carpets, paint, and furniture
• Outdoor pollutants that make their way inside

The biggest offender is often hiding in plain sight. Evaporator coils inside HVAC units are notorious for collecting dust, dirt, and organic debris. When these coils are not properly cleaned, they turn into a breeding ground for mold, mildew, and bacteria. The problem is that most traditional cleaners do not reach the deepest parts of the coils. Even worse, many of those products can actually damage your equipment or irritate your lungs.

How Traditional Cleaning Can Make Things Worse

It is easy to assume that if something smells strong, it must be clean. But that is not always the case. Harsh chemicals may kill germs, but they can also fill the air with irritants that trigger allergies and breathing issues. This became especially clear during the height of the pandemic. People were using powerful disinfectants constantly, and while they may have helped control the spread of the virus, they often left behind toxic fumes.

The good news is that safer, more effective options do exist. You do not have to choose between a clean surface and clean air.

Start at the Door to Stop Contaminants

Want an easy way to improve indoor air quality right now? Check the mats at your building entrances. Quality exterior and interior matting can trap dirt, allergens, and other pollutants before they ever make it inside. Disposable mats work especially well because they do not get overloaded with debris. Rental mats, on the other hand, are less reliable. There is no telling where they were last week, and they may already be full of someone else’s mess.

There Is a Better Way to Clean

The idea that strong chemicals are the only way to stay healthy is outdated. We now know that many traditional products do more harm than good. They fall short when it comes to deep cleaning, and they fill the air with unwanted fumes.

Our approach is different. We focus on cleaning solutions that are safer, more effective, and better for the people inside your building. We can address every major cause of poor indoor air quality and show you the results in real time. No guesswork. Just cleaner, healthier air.

Let’s Clear the Air Together

If you are ready to make a real improvement to your indoor environment, Sani Chem is here to help. Contact us today and take the first step toward a fresher, safer space.