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.
How to Keep Floors Safe From Trips During Winter
CleanLink article on avoiding "slip-and-fall risks" caused by "winter weather"
Choosing the Right Floor Scrubber: A practical decision framework
IFMA FMJ article on choosing the type of floor machine to use based on various factors including "facility type," "floor type," "traffic volume," "coverage area," "power source," and "storage, access, and mobility"
INCLEAN (November 2025 - January 2026 Edition)
The November 2025 - January 2026 issue of ISSA's INCLEAN magazine discusses innovations in water usage in cleaning equipment (P. 23-25), the cleaning industry's role in waste reduction (P. 36-38), "infection prevention strategies" (P. 39-41), and "access security controls" (P. 42-43).
Deep Cleaning Demystified: When & Why Your Business Needs It
Facility Executive article on "understanding when a facility needs a thorough clean"
Cleanfax (Winter 2025 Edition)
The Winter 2025 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "carpet fiber durability" (P. 6-7), "carpet maintenance to reduce allergens" (P. 8-9), "mold assessment" (P. 12-14), the results of the 2025 Carpet and Floor Cleaning Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 16-21), and common "carpet cleaning myths" (P. 28-29).
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).
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).
Maintenance Sales News (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine focuses on the ISSA Show North America 2025 conference and includes a listing of selected exhibitors and products (P. 46-68). There is also a discussion on "choosing the right floor care equipment and supplies" (P. 22).
Floor Care Safety for Custodial Professionals
CleanLink article on "the cleaning professional's role in floor safety" and "floor safety best practices"
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).
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)
Maintenance Sales News (July / August 2025 Edition)
The July / August 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses "maintenance / replacement parts strategy" for floor care equipment (P. 8-9) and the role of "distributors and commercial cleaning companies" in the "health and safety of the built environment" (P. 12-15); there are also listings of suppliers of ice melt products (P. 24-29) and "mop, brush, and broom manufacturers" (P. 32-40).