Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (NVHAP) is the most common Hospital-Acquired Infection (HAI) in the United States, yet it goes unreported by most healthcare facilities.

Understanding Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia is the most prevalent HAI in the US.

Yet, it goes under or entirely unreported by healthcare facilities due to a lack of requirements or regulation by several significant oversight bodies.

Commonly touched surfaces in public facilities--referred to as fomites--are surprisingly difficult to keep clean for several reasons, all of which highlight the importance of regular cleaning and disinfection services to protect facility occupants from passing or acquiring an illness.

Routine cleaning prevents the buildup of dust, dirt, moisture, and garbage that negatively impacts facility hygiene, as well as occupant mental wellness and physical health and safety.

Creating Healthier Facilities Through Cleaning to Remove Dust and Pests
Regular facility cleaning:

Removes dust and soil that acts as a reservoir for allergens and harmful chemicals, and;
Eliminates clutter and garbage that attracts unwanted pests that negatively impact occupant health, both inside and outside of the building, without the use of dangerous pesticides.

As the pandemic recedes and Americans return to a semblance of pre-pandemic normalcy, a significant portion of the population is wary about returning to public places ever again.

Confronting Post-Pandemic Public Facility Avoidance
A significant portion of the adult population in the US has received one, if not both, COVID-19 vaccinations, paving the way for businesses to reopen and life to begin returning to normal--at least for some.

Sustainable business practices and building solutions, which necessarily include cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance services, are the future of business in the U.S.

COVID-19 and why the Future of Clean is Green
The COVID-19 pandemic increased consumer demand for commercial and household cleaning and disinfection products.

People spend most of their time indoors, and adults spend much of that in offices where the cleanliness -- or lack thereof -- can have a profound psychological impact on a person's wellness, creativity, and productivity.

The Psychology Behind a Clean Workplace
Clean, well-organized offices:

Increase occupant health.

High-performance cleaning reduces the presence of allergens, pests, and particles that contribute to seasonal asthma symptoms and attacks that contributed to the death of thousands of people in the U.S. each year.

Combatting Seasonal Asthma With Enhanced Cleaning for Health
Asthma-related mortality accounts for roughly 3000-3500 deaths in the U.S. per year, with an average of 9.3 deaths per million residents in California, and primarily impacts those aged 5-34 years, June through August.

Roughly half of the U.S. population has received at least one vaccination, and more than 41% are fully vaccinated, marking the real beginning for the long march back to pre-pandemic work environments--a prospect that is creating a great deal of stress for many workers.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for more effective cleaning processes inside safer and healthier buildings that utilize sustainable methods that place the long-term wellbeing of occupants and the environment above appearance and short-term profits.

Handwashing is a critical component for preventing the transmission of illness in public spaces and crucial to any effective cleaning for health plan.

American Hand Hygiene Habits Post-COVID-19
COVID-19 appears to spread primarily via droplets expelled from contagious persons after coughing or sneezing.