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.
5 Adjustments Cleaning Pros Make To Improve Restrooms
CleanLink article on addressing common mistakes in restroom cleaning
Facility Management Journal (May / June 2023 Edition)
The May / June 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the themes of "risk management" and "health & safety." Topics discussed include: "FM's role in people's well-being" (P. 12-17), security technology for higher education campuses (P. 20-24), risk mitigation in the event of severe weather / natural disasters (P. 40-42 / 75-78), "cybersecurity in the era of smart building" (P. 44-46), "using data management to maintain aging infrastructure" (P. 54-58), lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic regarding cleaning, disinfection, and indoor air quality (P. 60-63 / 84-88), "protective strategies to prevent slips and falls" (P. 64-68), "facility condition assessments" (P. 67-71), and preventive / predictive maintenance (P. 89-92).
Trends in Hard Floors: What You Need to Know About Today’s Hard Floor Materials and Cleaning Systems
This 68-minute ISSA webinar discusses "best cleaning and care practices" for maintaining hard floors.
Resilient Flooring Technology Delivers New Life to Old Floors
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "flooring renewal" as a possible cost-effective maintenance option
Maintenance Sales News (May / June 2023 Edition)
The May / June 2023 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "floor disinfection vs. touch point disinfection" (P. 7-9), "finding the best hand hygiene dispenser for your wellness program" (P. 10-11), and "tips and hints to make your floor shine" (P. 22-24).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (May / June 2023 Edition)
The May / June 2023 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "tips for finding the best cleaning service for your facility" (P. 8-9), "resilient flooring technology" (P. 10-11), allergen prevention strategies related to floor surfaces (P. 12-13), hard flooring options for public buildings (P. 14-17), and choosing water-resistant flooring systems and minimizing flood damage (P. 24-28).
Demystifying 5 Concrete Floor Care Misconceptions
In this 11-minute ISSA video, Ameripolish representative Greg Cabot "provides the technical details anyone involved with concrete cleaning and maintenance needs to do their work."
Building Services Management (May 2023 Edition)
The May 2023 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses waste management as a pest control strategy (P. 14-15), the "BOMA 2023 Multi-Family and Hospitality Standard" for floors (P. 18-19), emergency communication systems (P. 20-21), high-touch surfaces in offices (P. 26-27), and the C. auris fungus as an emerging risk for healthcare facilities (P. 28-29).
Study: Manual Floor Mopping Materials Provide Hygiene Outcomes
CleanLink article on a 2023 study conducted by Diversey "to demonstrate the importance of floor disinfection in reducing risks associated with floor hygiene"
Tips to Amplify Sustainable Floor Care Efforts
CleanLink article series on selecting chemicals and pads for cleaning floors
11 Cleaning Technologies Every FM and BSC Should Consider
CleanLink article on 11 low-cost technologies to consider for the cleaning industry
Facility Executive (April 2023 Edition)
The April 2023 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses indoor and outdoor lighting (P. 14-17), indoor air quality improvements and floor maintenance in schools (P. 20-21 / 24-25), and compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (P. 37-38).