A series of recent polls suggest U.S. workers' expectations of and attitudes towards facility cleanliness and safety have changed dramatically since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. Worker Attitudes Regarding Workplace Health and Hygiene
Data collected from a series of recent polls demonstrate that U.S. office workers, even those who are considered fully vaccinated, are more concerned now with workplace safety and hygiene than before the pandemic.

Despite their numerous benefits, cleaning and disinfectant products are almost exclusively toxic, often corrosive, and sometimes downright deadly when handled inappropriately.

Common Commercial Cleaning Chemical Mishaps
Accidental poisonings due to cleaning and disinfectant product mismanagement are unfortunate and all too common.

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, facility cleaning efforts were erroneously focused on the overuse of surface disinfectants at the expense of indoor air quality--a trend that has not been corrected adequately in many U.S. educational facilities.

Public Schools IAQ Problem
Public schools have notoriously suffered from low indoor air quality problems for decades--resulting in a host of short and long-term health challenges for students and teachers.

Americans have become increasingly comfortable with in-person shopping in facilities with a demonstrably superior commitment to enhanced cleaning and infection prevention measures.

Addressing the Increasing Demand for Visibly Clean Facilities in the U.S.
A particular fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns were how American shoppers viewed facility safety regarding surface hygiene and indoor air quality.

According to recent poll data, the U.S. workforce has become substantially more green since the onset of COVID-19--a shift in values that laborers, in the future, expect to see in their workplace.

Office Worker Expectations of Green-Friendly Office Spaces
Post-COVID, workers returning to the office at least part-time have reportedly become greener and more environmentally conscious since the pandemic's beginning.

Enhanced sustainable cleaning methods address several concerns commonly cited by Gen Z and Millennial workers for leaving one organization in favor of another.

The Consequences of The Great Resignation
The Great Resignation is well underway, with millions of workers across multiple industries voluntarily leaving their job for the promise of a brighter future.

Green sustainable cleaning programs have increased in appeal since the pandemic, with current data showing trends will likely become permanent operational fixtures for schools and businesses in the near future.

Moving Forward From Green Cleaning Trends
Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, green sustainable cleaning programs were primarily viewed as an industry trend.

Recent data demonstrates consumers increasingly value sustainability in business operations and health and safety measures.

Consumers Value Sustainability-Based Brands, Businesses, and Products
Consumers are increasingly seeking out brands that emphasize the importance of the environment and sustainability in their business operations.

A recent spike in reported cases of monkeypox infections across the United States has several health officials warning of the potential for the virus to advance to outbreak status.

Monkeypox Outbreak in the U.S.
Recently, a spate of reported monkeypox infections has come in from around the globe, originating from countries not commonly associated with the transmission of the virus.

As the COVID-19 pandemic transitions into an endemic, many child care facilities and the parents of young children are facing significant challenges.

Post-COVID Endemic Challenges Confronting Parents and Child Care Facilities
For many, the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over.