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 (May 2026 Edition)
The May 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "how to choose the right dispensers / proportioners for a facility" for handling cleaning chemicals (P. 18-19), "investing in frontline talent in facility services" (P. 20), and "winning strategies for selecting and using better cleaning chemicals and related supplies" (P. 24). There is also a listing of vendors of cleaning products (P. 31-32).
Sustainable Strategies for Public Restrooms
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "reduc[ing] environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and performance" in the context of public restrooms
Facility Cleaning Decisions (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses the importance of hand hygiene for infection prevention (P. 6-9), "factors to consider before purchasing floor cleaning equipment" (P. 10-12), "how facilities teams can fight against pest infestations" (P. 13), women in leadership in "large-scale custodial operations" (P. 14-17), "turning facility evaluations into tools for continuous improvement" (P. 18-19), and "strategies for minimizing disruptions and improving reliability" for cleaning operations (P. 24).
Maintenance Sales News (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses retention of cleaning staff (P. 8-9), the "refinish vs. replacement" question for flooring (P. 14), "the hidden cost of inefficient dispensers" in restrooms (P. 16-17), bamboo-based toilet paper as a possible alternative to wood-based products (P. 18-19), and possible benefits of "entry matting" (P. 20-21). There is also a listing of "floorcare, carpet equipment & supplies" (P. 26-36).
Sanitary Maintenance (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine includes the 2026 Buyers' Guide, which contains "contact information for over 500 suppliers" in the janitorial / sanitation industry.
Why Your "Eco-Friendly" Toilet Paper May Not Be Green
CleanLink report on a study showing that "bamboo-based tissue shows a higher carbon footprint" and thus could be less "eco-friendly" when advertised as a sustainable alternative to traditional "wood-based" products
Sanitary Maintenance (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "how surfaces, technology, and strategy reshape floor care" (P. 15-17) and "advancements in towel and tissue products" (P. 18-19).
Maintenance Sales News (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine includes the 2026 Buyers' Guide, which includes a "directory of suppliers involved in the jan/san and related industries." There is also a discussion on "the future of cleaning and facility solutions" (P. 42-43).
Maintenance Sales News (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine focuses on the ISSA Show North America 2025 conference and includes a listing of selected exhibitors and products (P. 46-68). There is also a discussion on "choosing the right floor care equipment and supplies" (P. 22).
Rethinking Restrooms: The Push Toward Menstrual Equity in Facilities
This 18-minute ISSA interview discusses a recent survey showing that "less than half of the facilities provide menstrual care products" and "what the data reveals about awareness, affordability, and inclusion—and what facility managers can do to make meaningful improvements"
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).
Maintenance Sales News (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "maintenance / replacement parts strategy" for floor care equipment (P. 8-9) and the role of "distributors and commercial cleaning companies" in the "health and safety of the built environment" (P. 12-15); there are also listings of suppliers of ice melt products (P. 24-29) and "mop, brush, and broom manufacturers" (P. 32-40).