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.
Facility Cleaning Decisions (November / December 2026 Edition)
The November / December edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "the top infection prevention tools and training tips supporting frontline teams" (P. 6-8), "the benefits of advancements in floor pad technology" (P. 10-11), "top child-changing table considerations for facility cleaning managers" (P. 12-13), usage of "drones to clean windows and exterior facades" at Kent State University in Ohio (P. 14-15), "how schools can support custodial teams during extreme heat" (P. 16-17), and "how LA Metro uses high-profile events to improve cleaning programs" (P. 18-22).
Building Services Management (November 2026 Edition)
The November 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "winter care for different types of commercial properties" (P. 12-14), "emergency readiness" for the communication systems of K-12 schools (P. 24-25), "proper fastening tools for concrete" (P. 26-27), and "inclusive hygiene" in public restrooms (P. 32-33).
Breathe Easy: Improving Indoor Air Quality
This 63-minute ISSA webinar discusses how to "create healthier indoor environments without driving up energy costs" via "filtration, ventilation, cleaning practices, and allergen control"
Stop Masking the Problem: How to help customers solve common odor issues
This article from the October 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine (P. 14-17) discusses how to deal with odor-related complaints and address the underlying source of the problem
Facility Cleaning Decisions (September / October 2026 Edition)
The September / October 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses preparing facilities for winter precipitation (P. 6-8), infection prevention in healthcare facilities (P. 9-11), making a financial case for the cleaning department (P. 12-15), and "essential elements facilitating floor safety" (P. 20-21).
5 Flooring Maintenance Tips to Improve Floor Performance
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on the "maintenance practices [for] facility and cleaning professionals [to] keep floors performing at their best for as long as possible"
ISSA Show North America Preview Series: Flooring Identification Categories & Classifications
This 72-minute ISSA webinar discusses "how different flooring types... vary in density, porosity, and texture, and how those differences determine the right care approach."
Maintenance Sales News (September 2026 Edition)
The September 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2026 conference (P. 8-14), "a scientific approach to waste receptacle selection and placement in facilities" (P. 16-17), "sustainable can liner options for the jan/san industry" (P. 18-20), "self-cleaning restrooms and the future of hygiene technology" (P. 32-34), and dealing with hard water scale buildup (P. 40-42).
ISSA Today (September / October 2026 Edition)
The September / October 2026 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2026 conference (P. 10-15), "what research says about cleaning products and respiratory health" (P. 16-19), "building sustainable success through best practices" (P. 20-22), "out-innovating rising costs in facility cleaning" (P. 26-28), "cleaning in the age of real-time data" (P. 30-32), "how physical AI can drive productivity and profitability" (P. 34-36), and the "TIME" (Total Integrated Measurement of the Environment) Framework cleaning model (P. 38-40).
Sanitary Maintenance (July / August 2026 Edition)
The July / August 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "common chemical wipe questions" (P. 8-9), "inventory planning" in advance for the winter season (P. 10-13), when to consider AI usage and automation (P. 14-17), and "assessing hand hygiene programs" (P. 18-20).
The Shift Away From PFAS: What FMs should know
IFMA FMJ article on the phaseout of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) used in facility management applications such as "cleaning products, floor care solutions, coatings, adhesives and maintenance materials"
The Science of Sequence
Cleanfax article on how to avoid "streaks, inconsistent gloss, and a decline in overall surface performance" due to improper sequencing in the cleaning procedure