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 (March / April 2025 Edition)
The March / April 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses the distinction between "disinfectants" and "sanitizers" (P. 10-11), "UL certification on lithium-ion batteries" (P. 16-17), and trends in "flooring and floorcare equipment" (P. 24-28).
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."
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)
Human-robot Collaboration 2.0: Precision partnerships for future-ready FM
IFMA FMJ article on how robots could be used in facility management in a collaborative manner alongside human workers
Healthy Schools: A Cleaning Primer
This 53-minute CleanLink webinar "review[s] best practices and strategies for maintaining a clean and healthy education environment, and the importance of applying effective cleaning techniques to reduce the spread of germs and allergens, improve indoor air quality, and create a safer, more welcoming space for students and staff." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Cleanfax (Spring 2025 Edition)
The Spring 2025 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "flooring issues" that are not necessarily "related to cleaning" (P. 6-7), "mold remediation mistakes" (P. 20-21), and proper assessment of "water damage categories" (P. 22-24).
Associations Provide Risk Analysis for Microbial-Based Cleaning Products
CleanLink report on a February 2025 publication from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and AISE (International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products) that provides guidance on the "risk assessment and management" of "microbial-based cleaning products (MBCPs)"
Facility Executive (February 2025 Edition)
The February 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "cybersecurity plans and training" (P. 6-7), "innovations to save time, energy, and resources" for "cleaning equipment for custodial services" (P. 12-13), "infection prevention for senior facilities" (P. 14-15), "decarbonization strategies" (P. 16-19), and "effective outdoor lighting controls" (P. 24-25).
Go on Pathogen Patrol: Arm Yourself with Cleaning and Disinfecting Tips to Combat Facility Germs
This 60-minute ISSA webinar discusses how "your approach to cleaning and disinfection can make the difference between an outbreak and a healthy environment."
Facility Cleaning Decisions (January / February 2025 Edition)
The January / February 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "how to manage competing work preferences on a custodial team" (P. 8-9), the results of the 2024 FCD Complaints Survey on "common occupant complaints and how facility managers respond" (P. 10-15), usage of cleaning chemicals with a near-neutral pH "and how they work" (P. 16-18), and choosing the right type of vacuum for the application (P. 19-21).