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.
Contracting Profits (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses "cleaning for health and safety" (P. 6-8), "emerging trends in commercial cleaning according to industry leaders" (P. 13-14), the results of the 2025 Facility Executives' Contractor Expectations Survey (P. 16-19), and how employees can "keep things running when leaders are away" (P. 20-21).
Building Services Management (December 2025 Edition)
The December 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "anti-bacterial paint" as "hygienic wall coatings" in healthcare settings (P. 20-21), autonomous mobile robotic (AMR) cleaning equipment (P. 22-23), "winter pest control" (P. 26-27), and "scientific principles of odor control" (P. 28-29).
9 Dirtiest Surfaces in Public Restrooms
CleanLink article on a list from Hand Dryer USA "of the top nine germiest surfaces in restrooms, demonstrating where users should be wary and cleaners should focus their efforts"
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2025 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 8-12), "mold remediation protocols" (P. 14-16), "three ways to make hygiene training engaging and effective" (P. 22-23), "connect[ing] cleaning and air quality for healthy indoor spaces" (P. 24-26), "look[ing] beyond price when choosing a pest control service" (P. 35-37), safety and health concerns for cleaning staff working the night shift (P. 38-41), the importance of odor control in facilities (P. 42-43), and "welcoming the next generation of cleaners" (P. 46-48).
ISSA Today (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the subtle difference between "sustainability" and "green cleaning" (P. 4-5 / 24-26), how "touchpoints... drive transmission" of respiratory illnesses (P. 20-22), "holistic strategies for healthy buildings" by "connect[ing] cleaning and air quality" (P. 28-30), "smart" restroom technology (P. 42-43), and "robotic floor cleaning" (P. 46-48).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "how to motivate cleaning teams through engagement and recognition" (P. 6-7), potential benefits of day cleaning (P. 8-9), the results of the 2025 Facility Cleaning Decisions Salary Survey regarding cleaning managers (P. 10-14), usage of virtual reality (VR) technology for "training maintenance and janitorial workers" (P. 15-17), addressing vape usage in schools (P. 18-19), and the possible negative implications of reducing vacuuming frequency (P. 20-22).
Building Services Management (November 2025 Edition)
The November 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "safe practices for working in winter weather" (P. 12-14), "modern ways to attract and retain cleaning employees" (P. 18-19), avoiding "moisture issues" with LVT floors (P. 20-21), "facility maintenance to keep students safe at school" (P. 26-27), "empowering cleaning staff" (P. 30-31), and usage of UV light in healthcare settings to reduce infection risk (P. 32-35).
Future-Ready Infection Prevention: Strategy, Tools, and Engagement
This 71-minute CleanLink webinar discusses "how data-driven risk management can strengthen and sustain effective infection control programs." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Electrolyzed Water a Tool for Cleaning Industry
CleanLink article on using "electrolyzed water" (generation of hypochlorous acid via electrolysis of salt water) as "a credible and fast-growing alternative to conventional cleaning and disinfecting chemicals"
How to Identify Authentically Botanical Disinfectants
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "bio-based" claims of disinfectants such as those containing thymol
Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Community Settings
2025 WHO / UNICEF "global guidelines" for hand hygiene "for infection prevention and control in... non-healthcare settings"
Hygiene Gaps are Risky During Cold & Flu Season
CleanLink article on the results of the Fall 2025 cleaning survey by the American Cleaning Institute and the implications on facilities regarding cleaning of high-touch surfaces.