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.
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)" as of June 5, 2024
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).
New Research Shows Cleaning Chemicals May Affect Brain Cells
Report on a March 2024 article in the Nature Neuroscience journal on the potential toxicity of quaternary ammonium compounds "used in cleaning and disinfecting products... to a type of brain cell"
Maintenance Sales News (May 2024 Edition)
The May 2024 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses the storage and selection of cleaning chemicals (P. 10), mold prevention and remediation (P. 14-15), and soap and sanitizer dispensers (P. 20-21).
Sanitary Maintenance (April 2024 Edition)
The April 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses the Green Seal certification program (P. 8-9), possible benefits of using "pre-measured chemicals" for cleaning (P. 16-18), and the importance of matting programs (P. 19-22).
ISSA Today (March / April 2024 Edition)
The March / April 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "cleaning for health" (P. 12-14), "four strategies for embracing technology and preparing your workforce for tomorrow" (P. 18-19), the usage of "smart labels" such as QR codes in the janitorial industry (P. 24-26), and "killing germs with UV-C light" (P. 30-33).
Strengthen the Synergy of Cleaning & Disinfection: Discover Strategies to Safeguard Public Health
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "cleaning for health": "How to identify the germiest areas in facilities"; "How to effectively use cleaning and disinfecting products on surfaces"; "How to justify increased frequency of cleaning and disinfecting"; "Why a focus on improving indoor air quality is critical today"; and "How to build confidence in the staff cleaning your buildings"