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.
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (March / April 2022 Edition)
The March / April 2022 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2022 CMM In-House / Facility Management Benchmark Survey Report (P. 14-19), "allergen removal" (P. 20-22), choosing the correct type of cleaning solution depending on the "commercial carpet soil type" (P. 26-27), and "vacuum[ing] with speed, efficiency, and versatility" (P. 28-29).
Building Services Management (January 2022 Edition)
The January 2022 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "how and when to" clean and disinfect (P. 12-13), "vacuum cleaner essentials for proper carpet care" (P. 14), and "restroom upgrades and cleaning tips" (P. 20-21).
Carpet Care Equipment
Suppliers of carpet care equipment (e.g. extractors)
Defining Quality and Recording Common Defects
In this 30-minute video, Ron McCuen goes into the details of how common defects should be recorded as part of the inspection process.
The Scoop on Water Cleaning
In this guest article, Dr. Robert W. Powitz discusses how activated water could be used for cleaning.