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"
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).
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).
Synbiotic Cleaning Products: A Game-Changing Moment for Cleaning?
In this 11-minute ISSA video, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) discusses "synbiotic" cleaning products.
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"
Facility Cleaning Decisions (March / April 2024 Edition)
The March / April 2024 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses disinfection via UV-C light in healthcare settings (P. 8-9), "green" or "sustainable" cleaning products (P. 12-15), hand hygiene (P. 16-18), and ergonomic considerations for the cleaning process (P. 19-21).
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"
Sanitary Maintenance (March 2024 Edition)
The March 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine includes the 2024 Buyers' Guide, which contains "contact information for over 500 suppliers" in the janitorial / sanitation industry.