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.
Surface Cleaning / Disinfection
Lists of suppliers of surface cleaning / disinfection equipment and products
Titanium Dioxide
Suppliers of antimicrobial coatings / surface treatments / coverings based on titanium dioxide (TiO2)
Silane Quats
Suppliers of antimicrobial surface treatments based on silane quats, most commonly Dimethyloctadecyl[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]ammonium chloride ("DTSACl" / CAS #27668-52-6)
Longer-Lasting Antimicrobials
Suppliers of various longer-lasting antimicrobials (coatings and "self-cleaning" surfaces)
Hydrogen Peroxide Systems
List of suppliers of surface cleaning systems / products that utilize hydrogen peroxide
Aqueous Ozone Systems
List of suppliers of surface cleaning systems that utilize aqueous ozone
Pressure Washers
List of suppliers of pressure washers
The Efficacy of Disinfection
This white paper attempts to answer key questions about the efficacy of disinfection, health risks, and the alternative disinfection solutions available today.
Defining Quality and Recording Common Defects
In this 30-minute video, Ron McCuen goes into the details of how common defects should be recorded as part of the inspection process.
The Dirty Dozen and Your Image
List of 12 most common high-touch points
What Do The Numbers Mean?
A brief explanation of how to interpret various numerical readings that may appear in inspection reports
Putting the Hype to the Test: Ionized Water
Can "ionized water" really be effective for cleaning floors?