Evidence-based Cleaning for Health is research into and measurement of cleaning processes and results to enable higher-quality and healthier spaced-based outcomes.

Since room-related environmental factors (e.g., ventilation, non-cleaning-related pollutants indoors) are as important as cleaning, EB-CFH is linked to particular areas cleaned or is space-based; requiring cooperation between building professionals driven by the EB-CFH applicant.

Since equipment selection and use affect worker well-being ergonomically, EB-CFH involves reducing muscular fatigue and strain through wise choices in equipment and careful long-term proctored training in use of the equipment.

EB-CFH is concerned with the control and removal of indoor contaminants that affect the health of building occupants, plus safety and ergonomics, starting with the cleaner worker.

Think of it as a Five-Point Star.

1. Indoor Air Quality-vetted Cleaning Processes (space-based)
2. Hygienic Cleanliness-vetted Cleaning Processes (space-based)
3. Soil Removal-vetted Cleaning Processes (space-based)
4. Ergonomically-vetted Cleaning Processes (space-based)
5. Safety-vetted Cleaning Processes (space-based)

IHC is committed to making the cleaning professional the enabler and catalyst for healthier indoor spaces by certifying one person at a time in tandem with a linked healthy environment.