In Focus
Elliott’s In Focus features means and methods to improve specific performance related deficiencies that have been observed and noted in our inspections, or are recurring deficiencies over time. While not submitted as the definitive ‘solutions’ for specific problems, In Focus provides a library of potentially useful strategies for addressing performance shortfalls.
Q&A with the Experts in Healthcare: Disinfectant and Surface Compatibility
This 45-minute ISSA interview discusses "surface disinfection compatibility" (the need to clean various surface materials differently because of the chemistry involved).
Modern Learners, Outdated Training
This 65-minute ISSA webinar discusses updating "yesterday's training tools" for "today's digital world" in the context of the cleaning and restoration industries (particularly "young workers entering the field and their expectations for... how you train them").
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
How to Build a Unified Data Ecosystem
Buildings.com article on how to integrate "siloed data systems" for "remote control and real-time monitoring" via "smart building platforms powered by AI"
The ABCs of Back-to-School Cleaning
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on how schools can prepare for the upcoming academic year by "conduct[ing] a top to bottom cleaning"
Why Year-Round Pest Control Is a Must for Commercial Facilities
Buildings.com article on the importance of "Year-round integrated pest management (IPM)" as a "proactive strategy that prevents buildings from attracting pests and protects your property, your people, and your bottom line"
Your Public Restroom Could Be Costing You: Why Inclusive Hygiene Matters
This 53-minute ISSA webinar discusses how facility managers in the US can "create a restroom experience that supports... business goals while meeting the needs of all users."
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."
What Does "Clean" Mean To You?
This 32-minute ISSA interview discusses "what cleanliness actually looks like from a technical and realistic standpoint and how that differs from client expectations."
School IAQ Fact Sheets: Entire Series
This 26-page fact sheet compiled by the Center for Green Schools (in partnership with ASHRAE) provides guidance on "improving indoor air quality in schools." Topics discussed include various possible strategies (such as increased ventilation, HVAC filtration, in-room air cleaners, and germicidal UV), disinfectants, IAQ monitoring, and common myths and mistakes to avoid.
Around-the-Clock Floor Care: Maintaining Hard Floors in High-Traffic Facilities
This 59-minute ISSA webinar discusses "tips on keeping your facility’s floors in prime condition without significantly disrupting building needs," such as "scheduling the best times to clean and restore flooring in high-traffic areas" and "choosing equipment and accessories that simplify floor cleaning and restoration processes."