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.

Disinfection Decoded: Exploring the Evolution and Importance of Surface Disinfection & Compatibility

In this 56-minute ISSA webinar, representatives from PDI discuss "how proper practices can help ensure surface and patient protection" in healthcare facilities and "the importance of adopting effective and compatible products, as well as embracing innovation and technology." Specific approaches such as hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and UV-C were mentioned.

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).

Building Services Management (August 2024 Edition)

The August 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "maintenance of coated concrete floors" (P. 12), "protection against graffiti" (P. 14-15), and "pest prevention tips for businesses" (P. 30-31).

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."

Hard Floor Heroes: Take on the Challenges of Hard Floor Maintenance

This 63-minute ISSA webinar discusses "identification and maintenance procedures for hard floors," "the top floor care challenges and how to address them," "steps to protect surfaces through the power of floor finishes and sealants," "tips to help you tackle scratches, scuffs, and stains with confidence," and "strategies to increase productivity and do more with modern tools and processes."

Facility Cleaning Decisions (May / June 2024 Edition)

The May / June 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "using self-analysis to bolster school cleaning operations" (P. 6-10), "odor control" in the context of educational facilities (P. 12-14), and burnishing floors (P. 15-17).

Building Services Management (June 2024 Edition)

The June 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the 2024 Cintas "America's Best Restroom" contest (P. 12-13), "restorative floor care" (P. 16-17), "far-UVC technology" for air disinfection (P. 18-19), "extending the life of floors with improved appearance" (P. 20-21), and identifying and eliminating the source of odors (P. 26-27).

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).

Slippery Floors

Cleanfax article on common causes of slippery floors in commercial buildings and how the cleaning process may contribute to the issue

Maintenance Sales News (March / April 2024 Edition)

The March / April 2024 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "how to select sustainable cleaning tools" (P. 14-15), "steps to a successful new product introduction" (P. 20-21), and floor care and carpet care topics such as cleaning methods and selection of equipment and supplies (P. 22-28).

Building Services Management (March 2024 Edition)

The March 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses the "perceived cleanliness" of ceilings (P. 14-15), the usage of security robots for surveillance (P. 18-19), and maintenance of concrete surfaces (P. 22-23).
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