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.
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).
The Toronto Zoo's Restrooms Renovated with Sloan Fixtures
FacilitiesNet article on the adoption of touch-free restroom fixtures by the Toronto Zoo
Smart Windows Offer Modern Solution for Middle Tennessee State University
FacilitiesNet article on the adoption of "smart windows" by Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) for the purpose of saving energy and improving occupational comfort
Facility Management Journal (January / February 2023 Edition)
The January / February 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses "reducing chemical air pollutants' impact" on indoor air (P. 16-19), the concept of "space-as-a-service" for hybrid work environments (P. 34-37), "treating commercial cleaning like a utility" (P. 38-41), and cleaning and disinfection for "large-scale facilities" (P. 78-81).
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).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (January / February 2023 Edition)
The January / February 2023 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses cleaning in K-12 schools (P. 8-9), infection prevention in healthcare facilities (P. 14-18), "how to use your cleaning products to their fullest extent" (P. 20-23), using spraying drones for exterior cleaning (P. 26-28), and surface disinfection with UV light (P. 29-31).
Wet Dry Vacuums Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
FacilitiesNet article mentioning the recall of three models of BISSELL wet / dry vacuums as of January 12, 2023