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 (March 2023 Edition)
The March 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses maintenance of concrete floors (P. 9), "indoor green walls" as a possible approach for improving occupant health (P. 14-15), maintenance of lawns (P. 16-17), hand hygiene (P. 20-21), floor care technique (P. 22-23), and anti-graffiti coatings (P. 30-31).
How Do Robot Vacuums Work?
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the technology used by robotic vacuums
Fast Facts: Ergonomics Factors into Physical and Mental Health for Workers
CleanLink article on ergonomic considerations of cleaning equipment for janitorial workers
Pro Tips on How to Care for and Maintain Hard Floors in Commercial Buildings
In this 13-minute ISSA video, Spartan Chemical representative Andrew Wolfe discusses "hard floor care best practices."
White Paper Released on Citrus-Based Cleaning Solutions
CleanLink article mentioning a white paper by ProNatural Brands on the applications of citric acid in professional cleaning contexts
Colgate-Palmolive Announces Recall on Popular Chemical
CleanLink article mentioning the recall of certain Fabuloso cleaners as of February 8, 2023
Q&A on UV Disinfection Technology
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how to use UV disinfection units
Handwashing Remains Important Post-Pandemic
Facilities article on the 2023 Healthy Handwashing Survey conducted by Bradley Corporation (which includes breakdowns for typical behavior and shows a preference for touchless restroom fixtures)
ISSA Today (January / February 2023 Edition)
The January / February 2023 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses training cleaning workers "to protect human health" (P. 18-21), the importance of cybersecurity for the cleaning industry (P. 22-24), financial forecasting in the cleaning industry (P. 25-26), and the management of storage areas for cleaning supplies and equipment (P. 28-33).
Increase Your Knowledge, Improve Your Cleaning
"How to use your cleaning products to their fullest extent": Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the distinction between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting (and when and how to do them)
The Toronto Zoo's Restrooms Renovated with Sloan Fixtures
FacilitiesNet article on the adoption of touch-free restroom fixtures by the Toronto Zoo
Sanitary Maintenance (January / February 2023 Edition)
The January / February 2023 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses autonomous floor cleaning equipment (P. 8-9) and sustainability considerations for paper tissue products (P. 10-13).