According to executive coach John Mattone: “A powerful question can clarify purpose and fuel passion. Thus, it can help in solving problems, gaining direction, and leveraging focus.”

One such question is, “How Clean is Clean?”

It prompts related questions:

What is the purpose of the area when cleaned?

Does cleaning address health, safety, functional and aesthetic needs?

Does it lower the risk of injury and illness; prevent allergic reactions, respiratory problems, contact dermatitis, and other adverse effects to public health? Reduce bioburden to acceptable levels? Minimize cross contamination? Do chemicals impact occupational health?

What methods, chemicals and equipment are used? Are they sustainable, economic, and effective? Do processes include quality control?

Answering these powerful questions begins the journey toward cleaning for health.

The Indoor Health Council aims to help answer these questions.

[Credit goes to Dr. Bob Powitz for the questions.]