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.
Modernizing Facility Security With Drones
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "how robotics and drones are enhancing safety and operational efficiency" via a "hybrid model [that] combin[es] human oversight with robotic consistency and AI-powered insights"
Facility Maintenance Decisions (February / March 2026 Edition)
The February / March 2026 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses possible applications of AI in facility management (P. 4-5), usage of CMMS data for "maximizing performance" within the Baltimore City Public Schools system (P. 6-8), "panic system preparedness" (P. 10-12), and fire safety (P. 17-19).
Why Carpet Care Matters For Indoor Air Quality
Facility Executive article on the importance of a "scheduled maintenance plan" for carpets beyond "routine vacuuming... to promote IAQ and reduce non-living allergens"
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses "cleaning for sensitive populations" (P. 8-9), "cleaning for health in winter" (P. 12-14), "tech solutions" for avoiding "healthcare-associated infections" (P. 16-19), "how improved cleaning protocols are winning the fight against antimicrobial resistance" (P. 20-23), and avoiding cross-contamination in facility cleaning (P. 28-29).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses size considerations in carpet care equipment (P. 6-7), "how to teach frontline workers to use correct chemistry" in cleaning and disinfection tasks (P. 8-10), "why scent matters when building an odor control procedure" (P. 11), avoidance of healthcare-associated infections via "smarter cleaning, better training, and new tech" (P. 12-15), "disaster preparedness" for schools (P. 16-17), and "process improvements" for "improving productivity" in cleaning (P. 18-20).
Maintenance Sales News (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine includes the 2026 Buyers' Guide, which includes a "directory of suppliers involved in the jan/san and related industries." There is also a discussion on "the future of cleaning and facility solutions" (P. 42-43).
Climate-Resilient Cleaning Strategies For Extreme Weather Events
Facility Executive article on how "climate-resilient cleaning strategies" can "help mitigate damage, reduce downtime, protect indoor environments, and and ensure buildings can bounce back quickly after severe weather events"
Building Services Management (February 2026 Edition)
The February 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses avoiding pollution from pressure washing (P. 12-13), "snow removal tips" for roofs (P. 16-17), "when and how to disinfect" (P. 22-23), "the importance of a proactive maintenance plan" for carpets (P. 26-27), "holistic concrete maintenance" (P. 28-29), and "prevent[ing] slips and falls" (P. 30-31).
Building Operating Management (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses facility maintenance at Stanford University (P. 4-7), how to select access control systems (P. 16-18), and "adaptive reuse" of commercial buildings in New York City (P. 19-21).
The Sticky Truth About Gum and Adhesive Removal
Cleanfax article on the proper procedure for removing gum and adhesives from carpets
The Essential Guide to Maintaining Natural Stone Flooring
CleanLink article on how to properly clean and maintain "natural stone flooring" such as "marble, limestone, granite, terrazzo, or travertine"
How to Clean and Maintain Luxury Vinyl Tile
Cleanfax article on how to properly "clean and maintain" LVT floors