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.
Facility Cleaning Decisions (May / June 2023 Edition)
The May / June 2023 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "emergency preparedness" (P. 10-13), "challenges and benefits of daytime vacuuming" (P. 14-16), and "re-evaluating any facility cleaning program" (P.18-19).
Crack the Code on Carpet Care: Creating a program to solve your toughest carpet cleaning challenges
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "insights on carpet care trends, technology, chemistry, and best practices from leading industry experts."
Tips to Amplify Sustainable Floor Care Efforts
CleanLink article series on selecting chemicals and pads for cleaning floors
11 Cleaning Technologies Every FM and BSC Should Consider
CleanLink article on 11 low-cost technologies to consider for the cleaning industry
15 Takeaways from NFMT Baltimore
FacilitiesNet article on 15 takeaways from the 2023 NFMT Baltimore convention that may be relevant to facility managers
Maintenance Sales News (March / April 2023 Edition)
The March / April 2023 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine includes listings of odor control products (P. 10-11) and "equipment and supplies" for cleaning in the food service industry (P. 32-36); there are also discussions on "proper care of commercial carpet in high-traffic areas" (P. 12) and the importance of "entry matting" (P. 27-28).
Bowling Green State University Adopts Robots to Support Custodians
Cleaning Maintenance & Management report on the recent addition of nine "autonomous cleaning robots" at Bowling Green State University "to help support its custodian staff"
Contracting Profits (March / April 2023 Edition)
The March / April 2023 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses the usage of electrostatic sprayers for infection control (P. 8-9), carpet cleaning strategies (P. 10-11), and the results of the 2023 Building Services Contractor (BSC) Market Report (P. 16-20).
Sanitary Maintenance (March 2023 Edition)
The March 2023 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine includes the 2023 Buyers' Guide, which contains "contact information for over 500 suppliers" in the janitorial / sanitation industry.
Germ Busters: Ongoing Strategies for Clean & Healthy Facilities
This 58-minute ISSA webinar discusses the strategies for "protecting facility inhabitants from infectious diseases."
A Look Ahead at the Cleaning Industry
CleanLink article series on expected developments to the cleaning industry as of early 2023 (such as sustainability, automation, and efficiency in general)
How Do Robot Vacuums Work?
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the technology used by robotic vacuums