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.
Odor Mitigation Strategies
This Cleanfax article discusses specific approaches for odor removal in the context of facility cleaning
Protecting Your Workers From Cold Stress
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how to keep outdoor workers safe at low temperatures
Reducing Your Use of Rock Salt
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the negative aspects of relying on sodium chloride (NaCl) for deicing and possible approaches for reducing its usage
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Your Facility
Cleaning Maintenance & Management report on the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning due to the usage of heating fuels
Sanitary Maintenance (October 2022 Edition)
The October 2022 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "best battery practices" (P. 8-10) and "preventing cross-contamination" as a possible side effect of the cleaning process (P. 11-13).
3 Strategies for Water-Efficient Restrooms
FacilitiesNet report on how commercial facilities can reduce water usage in their restrooms (and the possible financial implications of doing so)
Sustainable Guidelines for Snow and Ice Management
FacilitiesNet article series on "sustainable winter management"
Get Ready for Back-to-School with a Facilities Management Score Card
In this guest article on FacilitiesNet, UG2 representative Matthew Randall discusses the strategies that colleges and universities can take to prepare their facilities for the Fall 2022 semester.
Regenerative Buildings Represent the Future of Facilities
FacilitiesNet interview on "regenerative buildings" as the next step beyond environmental sustainability: "What if buildings could not only be resource-conscious now, but also actively help future generations with the resources they need?"
Ventilation 101 for Small and Mid-Size Commercial Buildings
Slipstream video on "the importance of proper ventilation and how to perform some simple tests on your system"
Indoor Air Quality 101 for Commercial Buildings
Slipstream video on the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) in commercial buildings and how to measure it
ISSA Today (May / June 2022 Edition)
The May / June 2022 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "the impacts of floor on indoor air quality and health" (P. 8-13), identification of possible pest infestation (P. 16-18), and "the correlation between surfaces and the spread of disease" via respiratory droplets (P. 20-23).