Reducing Illness-causing Contaminants

Improving Health and Attendance Levels

• Dr. Leonard Krilov, Cornell University conducted a study at The Association For Children With Downs Syndrome School.  While Dr. Michael Berry has shown improved cleaning methods reduce contaminant levels, Dr. Krilov wanted to see if improved cleaning methods positively impacted certain health related events and absenteeism levels.

• The chart below documents significant reductions in total illnesses, doctor visits, antibiotic use, and absenteeism when improved cleaning methods were used.

• Generally speaking, schools have 4 times as many occupants per square foot than office buildings. Additionally, children's developing immune systems play a role in what they can fend off.  While an office setting may not achieve the same results, it stands to reason there would be some level of positive impact

• Improved cleaning methods
  produce improved health
  outcomes which lead
  to lower costs through
  reduced medical expenses
  and improved productivity.