Six Occupant Wellness Strategies for Healthier Facilities

1. Hand Hygiene Compliance

Research shows that 80% of infectious diseases spread by touch yet many facilities still struggle with proper placement of dispensers, refilling schedules, or compliance visibility.

An effective hand hygiene program ensures:

• High-traffic placement
• No-touch dispensing systems
• Clear signage
• Reliable refilling processes

Small operational adjustments can significantly reduce cross-contamination.

2. Comprehensive Surface Cleaning Systems

Before disinfecting can be effective, surfaces must first be properly cleaned. Dirty surfaces create ideal conditions for pathogenic microbes to survive and thrive.

Comprehensive surface cleaning means going beyond wiping what’s visible. It requires:

• The right cleaning chemicals for restromms, hard floors, carpets, and general surfaces
• Accurate dilution through chemical dispensing systems
• Proper tools such as microfiber cloths, mops, wipes, brushes, and scrubbing pads
• Equipment that supports consistency and efficiency

When facilities standardize their cleaning systems, they create the necessary foundation for successful disinfecting.

Surface cleaning is not just about appearance. It is the preparation phase that determines whether your broader Cleaning for Health strategy will succeed.

3. Targeted High-Touch Surface Disinfecting

Not all surfaces carry equal risk. Door handles, elevator buttons, light switches, shared equipment, and restroom fixtures are high-transfer zones. These areas require consistent high-touch surface disinfecting with proper dwell times and application methods.

Advanced products like Clorox EcoClean™ Disinfecting Wipes clean and disinfect 99.9% of germs¹ with a citric acid active ingredient and 100% plant-based cloths. Designed with people and the planet in mind, these EPA Design for the Environment-certified wipes are made without bleach, ammonia or alcohol and with 38% less plastic². It’s a clean you can count on for your facility and feel good about for your team.

4. PPE and Process Standardization

Cleaning teams are on the front lines of pathogen control.

Improper PPE usage or unclear SOPs can result in:

• Chemical overexpose
• Cross-contamination
• Inconsistent disinfecting
• Safety incidents

Clear documentation, training reinforcement, and accessible protective equipment protect both staff and building occupants.

And that protection supports long-term Occupant Wellness.

5. Indoor Air Quality and  Source Control

Surface disinfection gets attention. Air quality often doesn’t until there’s a problem.

Pathogens and pollutants can enter facilities through:

• Entryways
• Drains
• Waste and recycling areas
• Ventilation systems

Proactive facility maintenance strategies like entryway matting systems, drain maintenance programs, and air filtration upgrades help limit biological pollutants before they circulate.

Improving indoor air quality isn’t just about comfort. It’s about controlling exposure at the source.