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 (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2024 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 12-16), "staff training" for cleaning service providers (P. 18-20), the importance of drying hands after washing them (P. 28-30), the ISSA Show North America 2024 conference (P. 32-37), and dust removal protocols (P. 54-55).
Biofilms: Miss Them and They Will Cause Trouble
In this 10-minute ISSA video, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) discusses "what you need to know to combat biofilms in your cleaning and disinfecting process."
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.
Building Services Management (September 2024 Edition)
The September 2024 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "innovations in snow removal" (P. 12), indoor air quality (IAQ) improvements at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul, South Korea (P. 14-15), restrooms in "high-traffic venues like sports arenas and ballparks" (P. 16-17), "disinfection compatibility issues... in healthcare settings" (P. 18-19), and "effective carpet care" (P. 24-25).
Sanitary Maintenance (July / August 2024 Edition)
The August 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "innovations impacting the jan/san market" that were mentioned at Interclean Amsterdam 2024 (P. 8-11), "green and sustainable carpet care programs" (P. 12-15), and winter preparation in terms of determining the amount and type of ice melt to stock in advance (P. 20-24).
Health First: Cleaning for Health Versus Appearance and Smell
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "a 'health-first' approach [to ensure] that building service contractors and in-house facility providers adopt cleaning strategies that protect building inhabitants."
ISSA Today (July / August 2024 Edition)
The July / August 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses "data-driven cleaning" (P. 20-23), "how cleaning for health impacts occupant well-being" (P. 28-30), "artificial intelligence in professional cleaning" (P. 32-34), "reducing foodborne illnesses" (P. 36-37), adapting public restrooms for an "aging population" (P. 38-39), and the importance of indoor air quality (P. 40-42).
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."
Dry Hydrogen Peroxide Effective in Managing Infection Transmission
Cleaning Maintenance & Management report on a study showing that "using dry hydrogen peroxide on surfaces" is strongly correlated with reductions of "surface microbial load" and "volatile organic compound (VOC) levels"
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.