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.
Why Misunderstanding pH Matters
CleanFax article on the common pitfall of assuming that the pH of a cleaning solution is the main factor that determines its strength, reactivity, and/or relative safety
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (May / June 2025 Edition)
The May / June 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "implementing autonomous mobile robots into your cleaning program" (P. 8-10), "protecting women from cleaning chemical hazards" (P. 12-14), "maintaining niche sustainable flooring" (P. 22-25), "mitigating hearing loss risks for facility service workers" (P. 26-28), "navigating the challenges of school floor care" (P. 36-37), "preventive cleaning strategies and floor renewal systems" to "extend the life of flooring" (P. 40-41), and "data-driven workloading" (P. 42-44).
The Hidden Costs of Conventional Cleaning
IFMA FMJ article on "the risks of hazardous exposure" of "traditional chemical-based cleaning methods" and "why sustainable solutions are the future"
Contracting Profits (May / June 2025 Edition)
The May / June 2025 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses "navigating the green cleaning landscape" (P. 6-8), "modernizing mopping" (P. 9-11), and the results of the 2025 Building Services Contractor Market Study (P. 16-20).
Maintenance Sales News (May 2025 Edition)
The May 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "selecting the right chemical dilution control system for your custodial operation" (P. 8-9), "the often overlooked role of shoes in spreading pathogens" (P. 10-11), the importance of hand hygiene "for business success" and "in industrial settings (P. 12 / 22-23), and "winning strategies for selecting and using better cleaning chemicals and related supplies" (P. 14-15).
Building Services Management (May 2025 Edition)
The May 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "concrete floor maintenance" (P. 12-13), smart restroom fixtures such as dispensers with "internet-enabled" sensors (P. 16-17), "maintenance recommendations for common floor types" (P. 18-19), "restoration of water-damaged property" (P. 20-21), and "disinfectants in health care settings" (P. 30-31).
Making Safer Choices With the Help of Artificial Intelligence
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "how to use ChatGPT to identify safer cleaning products"
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (March / April 2025 Edition)
The March / April 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2025 CMM In-House / Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 12-15), "defining cleaning for health through metrics" (P. 16-17), "look[ing] beyond the 'spray-and-pray' model to eliminate pests" (P. 18-19), the ISSA "community of practice" initiative "to empower cleaning professionals" (P. 24-26), and "carpet fiber identification" via burn or chemical tests (P. 34-35).
Seven Aspects of Surface and Product Selection: A Comprehensive Approach
This 59-minute ISSA webinar "offers a comprehensive examination of the essential process of selecting surfaces and products for healthcare settings."
Introduction to Regulatory Affairs for the Cleaning Industry
This 68-minute ISSA webinar "provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory landscape impacting the cleaning industry."
Mastering Stone Floor Restoration and Maintenance
In this 62-minute CleanLink webinar, representatives from 3M discuss "the best practices, techniques, and products to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your stone floors and help you defer costly future project work." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Strategic Antimicrobial Approaches for Cleaner Facilities
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the usage of "antimicrobial treatments" on surfaces for continuous protection (and how to implement them safely)