Welcome to Elliott Affiliates, Ltd.’s Knowledge Center, where you will find information relevant to owners, occupiers, investors, and contractors in the commercial real estate space. While Elliott’s core focus in the janitorial services segment is about creating clear performance- and outcome-based contract scopes of work and guiding their delivery using a continuous improvement process that delivers exceptional results. Organizations that engage contractors have a myriad of factors to consider when engaging and managing contracted services.
Managing Lithium Battery Fire Risks
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "preventive maintenance measures" needed to ensure the safety of lithium-ion batteries used in commercial cleaning equipment
Building Services Management (April 2025 Edition)
The April 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "facility management's important role in emergency" (P. 12-13), post-winter building maintenance and cleaning (P. 16-17), and safety regulations related to "indoor floor equipment" involving propane and lithium-ion batteries (P. 28-29).
Maintenance Sales News (March / April 2025 Edition)
The March / April 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses the distinction between "disinfectants" and "sanitizers" (P. 10-11), "UL certification on lithium-ion batteries" (P. 16-17), and trends in "flooring and floorcare equipment" (P. 24-28).
Building Services Management (February 2025 Edition)
The February 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses ladder safety (P. 18-19), usage of far-UVC for air disinfection (P. 22-23), "integrated pest management for health care facilities" (P. 24-25), changing the power source of maintenance equipment from propane to lithium-ion batteries (P. 26-27), and avoiding "slips, trips, and falls" in the work place (P. 30-31).
Sprayer Backpacks Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
FacilitiesNet article mentioning the recall of selected models of Bauer "four-gallon battery-powered backup chemical sprayers" sold by Harbor Freight as of October 31, 2024
Sanitary Maintenance (September 2024 Edition)
The September 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses proper labeling of hazardous materials such as certain cleaning chemicals (P. 12-15) and the usage of lithium-ion batteries in floor care equipment (P. 16-19).
DeWALT Recalls Push Mowers
FacilitiesNet article mentioning the recall of selected models of DeWALT's "Battery Push walk-behind mowers" and "Battery Self-Propelled walk-behind mowers" as of August 15, 2024 ( link to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Stanley-Black-Decker-Recalls-DeWALT-Battery-Walk-Behind-Mowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard )
Facility Cleaning Decisions (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "poor air quality pitfalls and strategies for preventing them" (P. 4-7), usage of lithium-ion batteries in floor care equipment (P. 8-11), the risks related to "forever chemicals" such as PFAS [per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances] (P. 12-13), and the results of the 2024 Facility Cleaning Decisions Management Survey (P. 14-19).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (May / June 2024 Edition)
The May / June 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "battery and charger solutions" and "sustainable products" for floor cleaning (P. 14-16 / 40-42), using autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in a cost-effective manner (P. 18-20), "understanding the concrete-polishing process" (P. 30-31), accessibility considerations for public restrooms (P. 32-34), maintenance of "natural stone floors" (P. 37-38), and chemistry considerations of cleaning products (P. 44-47).
Battery Vacuums Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
FacilitiesNet article mentioning the recall of BISSELL's "Multi Reach Hand and Floor Vacuum Cleaners" as of February 1, 2024
Pressure Washers Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
FacilitiesNet article mentioning the recall of FNA Group's "Simpson Gas Pressure Washers line of products" as of December 28, 2023
Examine Your Battery Options
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "battery selection for your floorcare equipment"