In Focus
Elliott’s In Focus features means and methods to improve specific performance related deficiencies that have been observed and noted in our inspections, or are recurring deficiencies over time. While not submitted as the definitive ‘solutions’ for specific problems, In Focus provides a library of potentially useful strategies for addressing performance shortfalls.
Floor Care Basics and Beyond: Maintaining Natural and Manufactured Flooring
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "the correct care strategy for stone, wood, resilient, and carpet floors," common mistakes to avoid, and choosing the right equipment and cleaning chemicals for various floor types.
Floor Care Strategies for Today's Commercial Spaces
This 63-minute CleanLink webinar discusses "the key differences among vinyl and laminate flooring types and how they impact maintenance practices," "the proper tools, equipment, products, and daily techniques to protect floors and prevent costly mistakes," and "strategies for floor restoration and long-term maintenance that safeguards both assets and operational efficiency." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Facility Maintenance Goes Underfoot
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "carpet-care tips for high traffic areas"
What Facility Managers Should Look for in a Preventive Floor Maintenance Program
Buildings.com article on how to conduct "preventive floor maintenance"
The Productivity Killers Lurking in Hard Floor Care
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "where hard floor care workflows often break down," "ways teams can regain control without adding staff or complicating processes," and "how small inefficiencies can slowly reduce productivity."
What Facility Visitors Smell Shapes What They Think: Odor control is more than masking stinks
IFMA FMJ article on the proper approach for "proactive odor control" (such as eliminating the underlying source as opposed to masking, and treating odor control as a "health and safety measure")
Slip-and-Fall Prevention Starts with Process, Not Products
Buildings.com article on preventing "slip-and-fall incidents" via "standardized cleaning procedures," "proactive inspections and environmental monitoring," and "clear roles, responsibilities, and response protocols"
How To Stop Infestations Before They Start
FacilitiesNet article on "implement[ing] proactive measures to eliminate infestation risks"
Mastering the Science of Stain Removal
Cleanfax article on the how to remove of stains from carpets depending on the type of contaminant and fiber involved
Carpet Care Checklist: Key Dos and Don'ts
CleanLink article on how to (and how NOT to) take proper care of carpets
Slime and Putty in Carpet: A Step-by-Step Removal Guide
Cleanfax article on how to properly remove "putty and slime" from carpets
Virus Busters: Protecting Building Residents From Flu, Norovirus, and Other Infectious Diseases
This 59-minute ISSA webinar discusses how "facility managers [can] be prepared with efficient disinfection practices to protect inhabitants of the buildings they service."