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.
Facility Cleaning Decisions (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses the importance of hand hygiene for infection prevention (P. 6-9), "factors to consider before purchasing floor cleaning equipment" (P. 10-12), "how facilities teams can fight against pest infestations" (P. 13), women in leadership in "large-scale custodial operations" (P. 14-17), "turning facility evaluations into tools for continuous improvement" (P. 18-19), and "strategies for minimizing disruptions and improving reliability" for cleaning operations (P. 24).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (April / May 2026 Edition)
The April / May 2026 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses security as an "operational mandate" (P. 4-5), "modern grounds management [that] blends traditional equipment, robotics, and data-driven tools to boost efficiency" (P. 6-8), "balancing water savings with real-world performance" in the context of restroom fixtures (P. 16-18), and "the challenges facing institutional and commercial facilities" in 2026 such as staffing (P. 24-26).
The Productivity Killers Lurking in Hard Floor Care
This 61-minute ISSA webinar discusses "where hard floor care workflows often break down," "ways teams can regain control without adding staff or complicating processes," and "how small inefficiencies can slowly reduce productivity."
Cleanfax (Spring 2026 Edition)
The Spring 2026 edition of the Cleanfax magazine discusses "hidden hazards of fentanyl cleanup" (P. 16-18), "how tech is reshaping core workflows in water damage restoration" (P. 20-23), "solv[ing] today's floor care challenges without adding staff or complicating processes" (P. 26-27), and why "light cleaning" may be insufficient for removing contaminants from carpet (P. 28-30).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "how to address dispenser requirements for multiple stakeholders" (P. 8-10), "overcoming entry-level staffing challenges... in the commercial cleaning industry" (P. 16-17), "why sustainability matters for K-12 schools" (P. 18-20), "myths and facts about green cleaning products" (P. 22-24), how to "turn your paper trash into a sustainable cleaning tool" (P. 26-27), the results of the 2026 CMM In-House / Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 28-31), and "tips for relieving warm-weather pest pressures" (P. 34-36)
Contracting Profits (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses how to "extend carpet life with interim cleaning" (P. 6-7), "what building occupants want from hand hygiene products" (P. 8-10), "5 ways contract cleaning pros are using AI for their business" (P. 14-15), "how prominent women are transforming contract cleaning" (P. 16-19), and "how improving training programs can reduce turnover" (P. 20-21).
ISSA Today (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the ISSA Today magazine focuses on the theme of leadership in the cleaning industry. Topics discusses include: The "ESG" (environmental, social, and governance) framework for the cleaning industry (P. 14-16), "balancing intuition with data in hiring decisions... in the cleaning and facility solutions industry" (P. 22-23), the importance of delegation for leadership "in the facility services industry" (P. 24-25), and trends in adoption of robotic cleaning (P. 28-29).
Maintenance Sales News (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses retention of cleaning staff (P. 8-9), the "refinish vs. replacement" question for flooring (P. 14), "the hidden cost of inefficient dispensers" in restrooms (P. 16-17), bamboo-based toilet paper as a possible alternative to wood-based products (P. 18-19), and possible benefits of "entry matting" (P. 20-21). There is also a listing of "floorcare, carpet equipment & supplies" (P. 26-36).
Use Audits, Data, and Communication to Improve a Commercial Cleaning Business
CleanLink article on how commercial cleaning companies can approach complaints proactively via a "preventive cleaning" approach
Less Fingertips on Keyboards: Practical AI applications in FM
IFMA FMJ article on use cases of artificial intelligence in facility management such as "predictive maintenance & asset reliability," "energy optimization & building performance," "space utilization & adaptive planning," and "health, safety & compliance"
Prepare Facilities for the Spring Travel Surge
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "tips for maintaining clean, welcoming spaces" in the spring travel season per the suggestions of ABCO Cleaning Products
How to Optimize Labor Without Lowering Work Performance
CleanLink article on how cleaning teams can "[redesign] work so that each paid minute produces more validated outcomes—without lowering standards"