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.
Beyond the Myths: The Real Science of Cleaning
In this 17-minute ISSA video, Brandon Beyer of Univar Solutions discusses common myths regarding the science behind various cleaning products.
EPA Strengthens Safer Choice Standard for Commercial Cleaning Products
CleanLink report on EPA's August 2024 update to the Safer Choice standard for cleaning products, which "strengthen the criteria products must meet to qualify for the voluntary Safer Choice label"
EPA Proposes to Ban Chemical Used in Stain Removers
Cleaning Maintenance & Management report on the EPA's proposed rule "to ban the solvent 1-bromopropane (1-BP) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to safeguard public health and protect consumers and workers"
Facility Cleaning Decisions (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "poor air quality pitfalls and strategies for preventing them" (P. 4-7), usage of lithium-ion batteries in floor care equipment (P. 8-11), the risks related to "forever chemicals" such as PFAS [per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances] (P. 12-13), and the results of the 2024 Facility Cleaning Decisions Management Survey (P. 14-19).
Getting the Full Story on Product Safety: Separating Myths from Facts
This 50-minute ISSA webinar discusses "critical information cleaning professionals need to know about the products they use," "what makes a study worthy of attention or concern for product users and building occupants," and "understanding a cleaning product label and safety data sheet details."
Building Services Management (July 2024 Edition)
The July 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine includes the 2024 Buyers' Guide, which contains contact information for "products, services, and equipment for building and facility service professionals"; there is also a discussion on the EPA's proposed restriction of n-methylpyrrolidine (NMP) for commercial use due to its potential health effects (P. 30-31).
EPA Proposes Restrictions on Common Cleaning Chemical Solvent
CleanLink report on the EPA's "proposed rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that would protect workers and consumers from exposure to the solvent n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP)"
ISSA Today (May / June 2024 Edition)
The May / June 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the chemistry of cleaning products and "the importance of labels" (P. 8-11), "innovation and technology" in the cleaning industry (P. 12-15), and "six sustainability practices" to "save money and the environment" (P. 22-23).
A Return to Sustainability: Trends in Professional Cleaning Programs
In this 8-minute ISSA video, Spartan Chemical representative Bucky Snell "discusses the returning demand for sustainable cleaning."
Contracting Profits (May / June 2024 Edition)
The May / June 2024 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses the "benefits of improved cleaning carts for frontline staff" (P. 8-10), "proper use" of quaternary ammonium compounds ("quats") for disinfection (P. 12-13), and the results of the 2024 Building Service Contractor Market Study (P. 18-21).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (May / June 2024 Edition)
The May / June 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "battery and charger solutions" and "sustainable products" for floor cleaning (P. 14-16 / 40-42), using autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in a cost-effective manner (P. 18-20), "understanding the concrete-polishing process" (P. 30-31), accessibility considerations for public restrooms (P. 32-34), maintenance of "natural stone floors" (P. 37-38), and chemistry considerations of cleaning products (P. 44-47).
Building Services Management (May 2024 Edition)
The May 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the maintenance of concrete floors (P. 12-13), "safe work practices when using cleaning chemicals" (P. 16-17), two product lines of floor cleaning equipment (P. 18-19), "prevent[ing] mold growth on school ceilings" (P. 26-27), and the usage of "environmentally friendly cleaning products" (P. 30-31).