CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As cold and flu season returns, air quality in the workplace is becoming a major concern for employees.
A new survey shows 71% of workers avoid shared spaces when the air smells bad or feels stuffy.
Many also believe that if a space smells fresh, it must be germ-free, but that’s not always true.
Experts like Brian Leafblad, a chemist and researcher with Reckitt’s Lysol Pro Solutions, say scent doesn’t equal sanitation.
“Odor control can make a space feel clean, but to truly support wellness, you need active air sanitization,” he explains.
The survey also found that 80% of employees would feel more comfortable at work if they knew the air was actively sanitized.
With viruses spreading more easily during cold and flu season, experts say maintaining clean air