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.
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (September / October 2026 Edition)
The September / October 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2026 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 10-14), the ISSA Show North America 2026 conference (P. 16-22), "the culprits behind poor indoor air" (P. 24-27), "proper decontamination [of] narcotic hazards" (P. 28-30), and "best practices for facility winterization" (P. 31-33).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (September 2026 Interactive Edition)
The September 2026 interactive edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses the role of managers in facilities maintenance (P. 4-5), "the University of Maine System's snow and ice treatment program" (P. 6-9), the 2026 NFMT (National Facilities Management & Technology) West Conference (P. 10-11), and infection prevention through proper cleaning of floors in healthcare facilities (P. I/10-11).
Building Services Management (September 2026 Edition)
The September 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses common restroom issues to avoid (P. 20-21), "infection control procedures for healthcare facilities' HVAC" (P. 22-23), "VCT floor care plan" (P. 28-29), and water / moisture detection systems as a prevention measure (P. 26-27, 34-35).
Cleanfax (Fall 2026 Edition)
The Fall 2026 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "carpet care" (P. 16-18), smoke contamination as an often overlooked aspect of fire damage (P. 20-22), and maintenance of ceramic and porcelain tiles (P. 26-27).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (July / August 2026 Edition)
The July / August 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "inclusive hygiene" in the context of public restrooms (P. 8-10), "how floor pads and brushes enhance floor care" (P. 11-13), how the Minnesota Zoo maintains its cleaning program (P. 14-17), and "employee retention... for facility cleaning managers" (P. 18-19).
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
Floor Care Basics and Beyond: Maintaining Natural and Manufactured Flooring
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "the correct care strategy for stone, wood, resilient, and carpet floors," common mistakes to avoid, and choosing the right equipment and cleaning chemicals for various floor types.
Floor Care Strategies for Today's Commercial Spaces
This 63-minute CleanLink webinar discusses "the key differences among vinyl and laminate flooring types and how they impact maintenance practices," "the proper tools, equipment, products, and daily techniques to protect floors and prevent costly mistakes," and "strategies for floor restoration and long-term maintenance that safeguards both assets and operational efficiency." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Cleanfax (Summer 2026 Edition)
The Summer 2026 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses the results of the 2026 Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 4-9), how a "cleaning routine may be spreading soil [as opposed to] removing it" (P. 14-16), how "AI employees" could affect the cleaning and restoration industry (P. 18-20), "how to use a biotoxin assessment kit for microbials" in applications such as mold remediation (P. 22-24), and maintenance of carpets based on "polyester and Triexta" (P. 26-27).
Change for the Better: Promoting multipurpose floor equipment offers noteworthy benefits
This article from the May / June 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine (P. 8-11) discusses the potential benefits of using "multipurpose floor equipment"
Facility Cleaning Decisions (May / June 2026 Edition)
The May / June 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses "maintaining facility entryways" (P. 6-9), "effective techniques tackling exterior and interior graffiti" (P. 10-11), "overcoming challenges facility cleaning mangers face in 2026 and beyond" (P. 12-15), and "when to subcontract specialty cleaning services" (P. 20-22).