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.
Sanitary Maintenance (March 2025 Edition)
The March 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine includes the 2025 Buyers' Guide, which contains "contact information for over 500 suppliers" in the janitorial / sanitation industry.
Facility Executive (February 2025 Edition)
The February 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "cybersecurity plans and training" (P. 6-7), "innovations to save time, energy, and resources" for "cleaning equipment for custodial services" (P. 12-13), "infection prevention for senior facilities" (P. 14-15), "decarbonization strategies" (P. 16-19), and "effective outdoor lighting controls" (P. 24-25).
Sanitary Maintenance (January / February 2025 Edition)
The January / February 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "adapting to autonomous floor equipment" (P. 12-14), "adapting to ADA" regulations in the context of restrooms (P. 15-17), and expected labor supply challenges in the jan/san industry (P. 18-19).
Productive Cleaning: Ensuring Satisfaction While Maintaining Efficiency
IFMA FMJ article on how "machine design" via an "ergonomics-first approach" and "proactive maintenance" can lead to "a better user experience" for the cleaning staff
Go on Pathogen Patrol: Arm Yourself with Cleaning and Disinfecting Tips to Combat Facility Germs
This 60-minute ISSA webinar discusses how "your approach to cleaning and disinfection can make the difference between an outbreak and a healthy environment."
Facility Cleaning Decisions (January / February 2025 Edition)
The January / February 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "how to manage competing work preferences on a custodial team" (P. 8-9), the results of the 2024 FCD Complaints Survey on "common occupant complaints and how facility managers respond" (P. 10-15), usage of cleaning chemicals with a near-neutral pH "and how they work" (P. 16-18), and choosing the right type of vacuum for the application (P. 19-21).
Snow Throwers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
FacilitiesNet article mentioning the recall of selected models of Ariens "snow throwers" of February 6, 2025
Building Services Management (February 2025 Edition)
The February 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses ladder safety (P. 18-19), usage of far-UVC for air disinfection (P. 22-23), "integrated pest management for health care facilities" (P. 24-25), changing the power source of maintenance equipment from propane to lithium-ion batteries (P. 26-27), and avoiding "slips, trips, and falls" in the work place (P. 30-31).
Maintenance Sales News (January / February 2025 Edition)
The January / February 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine includes the 2025 Buyers' Guide, which includes a "directory of supplies involved in the jan/san and related industries." There is also a discussion on the usage of "robotics" in the cleaning industry (P. 34).
Maintenance Sales News (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "zero-emission floor burnishers" (P. 20-22), "promoting effective hand and personal hygiene... to reduc[e] germ spread" (P. 32-33), and "how to effectively clean and restore water-damaged carpets" (P. 34-35).
Sanitary Maintenance (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "user-friendly restroom equipment" (P. 16-18) and "autonomous technology" for "floor care" (P. 19-20).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses proposed changes to the LEED green building certification in the upcoming Version 5 revision (P.10-11), adoption of autonomous cleaning equipment (P. 12-13), what biofilms are and how to remove them from surfaces (P. 14-16), waste disposal and reduction (P. 18-24), "best practices for snow and ice removal" (P. 40-43), "real-life training with virtual reality" (P. 46-48), and how facility managers can "assess... cleaning performance" (P. 52-54).