When you are a business owner, you have a responsibility to look after the well-being of your employees while they are working in your office space. This means taking the well-being of people with allergens and things like asthma into consideration on a daily basis. You might think that keeping the office space generally clean and tidy is enough, but some people are far more sensitive to things like dust, mould, pollen and animal hair than others, and it's important to consider the needs of every employee under your care. Here are some ways you can ensure that your workspace is not a breeding ground for allergen flare-ups.

Hire a green cleaning company.

If you have hired the cheapest cleaning company you could find, you might want to rethink your office cleaning strategy. These days, there are plenty of green cleaning companies in the marketplace with many satisfied customers, proving that you don't need to use harsh chemicals to get great cleaning results. If you can't find a cleaning company marketing itself as green, you should at least specify that the office cleaners do not use any products containing VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), which are connected to the worsening of allergies. The boost in employee wellness (and connected productivity) will make up for the extra cost of green cleaning.

Rip up the carpets.

Carpets in the workplace, or anywhere for that matter, are really bad news for people who suffer from asthma and other allergies. This is because the fibres of carpets more easily trap dust mites, which are directly connected to the onset of asthma attacks. If possible, rip up the office carpets and replace them with some kind of smooth flooring that does not harbour dust or bacteria. If you need to keep your carpets for the time being, ensure that you work with a cleaning company that offers a robust carpet cleaning service, not just a vacuuming once or twice a week.

Protect against seasonal pollen.

As springtime rolls in, many people's allergies flare up in a really dramatic way because their allergen problems are connected to pollen. As the weather starts heating up, it can be tempting to open all the windows to let fresh air in, but this is very troublesome for anybody with seasonal allergies. Instead, make sure you have an AC system installed, which is maintained regularly to ensure consistent air quality. You should also invest in air filters throughout the building to ensure that all those seasonal nasties are filtered out of the air within your workspace.

Follow this advice and you should have a happy and productive workforce. Reach out to an office cleaning company to learn more.