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.
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.
Sanitary Maintenance (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2025 conference (P. 10-12), "how sustainability directives in Europe impact jan/san in the U.S." (P. 14-19), "why odor defines cleanliness and behavior" (P. 20-22), and the importance of "ergonomic" mopping carts (P. 24-27).
Building Services Management (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "hazardous material handling in schools and class labs" (P. 12-14), "best practices for cleaning in healthcare settings" (P. 16-18), "emergency planning" for potential security incidents in schools (P. 22-23), "multi-risk smart monitoring" for maintenance issues in facilities (P. 24-25), how to "clean, sanitize, and disinfect high-touch surfaces" (P. 28-29), and illness prevention through hand hygiene (P. 30-31).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (September / October 2025 Edition)
The September / October 2025 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "how facility cleaning managers can slow down the cold and flu" (P. 8-10), "foodservice floor safety" (P. 11-13), smart restroom technology (P. 19), and "how to drive transformation in facility operations" (P. 20-21).
Preparing for Cold and Flu Season
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "best practices for effective disinfection" during the "cold and flu season"
Protect Your Building from Mold After a Wet Summer
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "inspect[ing] properties ... [a]fter above-average precipitation levels this summer ... for potential moisture damage and prevent mold growth before it escalates into costly repairs"
The Truth About Waterproof Flooring
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on possible pitfalls related to water-resistant flooring options (moistures issues for the layer underneath it / exposure to contaminated water)