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.
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).
Facility Management Journal (May / June 2024 Edition)
The May / June 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses "integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in facility management" (P. 13-17), implications of the WELL Building Standard on commercial restrooms (P. 32-35), "strategic space management" (P. 42-46), "7 strategies to improve IAQ (indoor air quality)" (P. 68-71), and safety considerations related to "UVC lighting" used for disinfection (P. 81-83).
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).
Building Operating Management (May 2024 Edition)
The May 2024 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses upgrades to the Boston Public Schools facilities since the COVID pandemic (P. 4-7), efforts to achieve energy efficiency at the Pueblo Community Health Center in Colorado (P. 8-11), and "carbon monoxide detection" (P. 12-15).
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).
Slippery Floors
Cleanfax article on common causes of slippery floors in commercial buildings and how the cleaning process may contribute to the issue
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).
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).
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).
Fire Alarms Recalled Due to Failure to Alert to a Fire
FacilitiesNet article mentioning the recall of selected models of Honeywell's "System Sensor L-Series" fire alarms as of March 14, 2024
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"