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.
Building Services Management (May 2024 Edition)
The May 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the maintenance of concrete floors (P. 12-13), "safe work practices when using cleaning chemicals" (P. 16-17), two product lines of floor cleaning equipment (P. 18-19), "prevent[ing] mold growth on school ceilings" (P. 26-27), and the usage of "environmentally friendly cleaning products" (P. 30-31).
New Research Shows Cleaning Chemicals May Affect Brain Cells
Report on a March 2024 article in the Nature Neuroscience journal on the potential toxicity of quaternary ammonium compounds "used in cleaning and disinfecting products... to a type of brain cell"
Facility Cleaning Decisions (March / April 2024 Edition)
The March / April 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses disinfection via UV-C light in healthcare settings (P. 8-9), "green" or "sustainable" cleaning products (P. 12-15), hand hygiene (P. 16-18), and ergonomic considerations for the cleaning process (P. 19-21).
Maintenance Sales News (March / April 2024 Edition)
The March / April 2024 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "how to select sustainable cleaning tools" (P. 14-15), "steps to a successful new product introduction" (P. 20-21), and floor care and carpet care topics such as cleaning methods and selection of equipment and supplies (P. 22-28).
Strengthen the Synergy of Cleaning & Disinfection: Discover Strategies to Safeguard Public Health
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "cleaning for health": "How to identify the germiest areas in facilities"; "How to effectively use cleaning and disinfecting products on surfaces"; "How to justify increased frequency of cleaning and disinfecting"; "Why a focus on improving indoor air quality is critical today"; and "How to build confidence in the staff cleaning your buildings"
Sanitary Maintenance (March 2024 Edition)
The March 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine includes the 2024 Buyers' Guide, which contains "contact information for over 500 suppliers" in the janitorial / sanitation industry.
Getting Through This Year’s Respiratory Virus Season
This 62-minute ISSA webinar discusses "how can businesses help protect their people and potentially reduce worker sick days" during the 2023-24 "respiratory virus season."
ISSA Today (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "improving facility cleaning and maintenance productivity" (P. 18-19), "leveraging AI for facility maintenance services" (P. 20-22), "technology and building service contracting" (P. 30-31), and "the science of alcohol-based hand sanitizers and norovirus" (P. 32-33).
Maintenance Sales News (January / February 2024 Edition)
The January / February 2024 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine includes the 2024 Buyers' Guide, which contains a "directory of suppliers involved in the jan/san and related industries."
Be Aware of VOCs in Cleaning Products
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on minimizing the risks from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) "often found in cleaning products"
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
Maintenance Sales News (November / December 2023 Edition)
The November / December 2023 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses restroom care and odor control (P. 8-12) as well as the evolution of the cleaning industry in terms of products and systems (P. 26-27).