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.
Maintenance Sales News (September 2025 Edition)
The September 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses how distributors can "become true partners to facility managers" (P. 10), the importance of trash liners (P. 12-14), the "TACT" framework (time, agitation, chemical, and temperature) for the cleaning industry (P. 20), and the ISSA Show North America 2025 conference (P. 28-37)– including a listing of products from selected exhibitors (P. 38-46).
Building Services Management (September 2025 Edition)
The September 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "best practices for snow and ice removal" (P. 12-14), "IAQ strategies for commercial HVAC" regarding "common pollutants" (P. 16-18), "effective inventory control" for restrooms (P. 20-21), prevention of healthcare-acquired infections (P. 22-23), safety considerations related to "mobile elevated work platforms" (P. 24-25), "carpet care tips" for "bodily fluids" (P. 28-29), and "chemical dilution control" for cleaning chemicals and disinfectants (P. 32-33).
Carpet Cleaning Myths Exposed: Insider Secrets Revealed
This 33-minute ISSA interview discusses several common misconceptions related to carpet cleaning.
Misunderstanding pH
This article from the Fall 2025 edition of the Cleanfax magazine (P. 32-33) discusses the 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
INCLEAN (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August of 2025 edition of ISSA's INCLEAN magazine discusses "low-impact" cleaning equipment (P. 28-30), things to consider before adopting "AI, IoT, and automation" in cleaning operations (P. 34-36), proper handling of cleaning chemicals (P. 37-39).
From Acid to AI: 60 Years of Cleaning Innovation
This 29-minute ISSA podcast (Episode 20 of the "Hard Refresh" series) discusses the evolution of cleaning technology "from hydrochloric acid to AI-powered operations" and how to promote and implement technology in the janitorial industry.
Unlocking Savings and Improving Cleaning Performance: The Importance of Accurate Chemical Dilutions
In this 57-minute ISSA webinar, representatives from 3M discuss "the importance of accurate chemical dilutions" for "cleaning performance."
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "choosing the right data strategy for smart restrooms" (P. 8-9), using the summer break to plan for floor care in educational facilities (P. 16-17), "handling and disposal of biohazardous waste in restrooms" (P. 18-20), "tips to protect your facility's allergy and asthma sufferers" (P. 24-25), dispenser designs for restrooms "that meet both custodian and customer needs" (P. 26-27), choosing the correct chemicals and procedures for floor maintenance depending on the floor type (P. 28-29), and focusing on restrooms to "improve your facility's image" (P. 30-32).
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: Why sustainable solutions are the future
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).