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 Identify Authentically Botanical Disinfectants
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "bio-based" claims of disinfectants such as those containing thymol
Facility Executive (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Facility Executive magazine discusses "signs of sensor failure and when replacements are needed" (P. 6), "strategies to build a reliable cleaning workforce" (P. 10-11), sustainability upgrades in historic buildings (P. 18-19), "how facility managers can work with building departments to address compliance and safety concerns" (P. 24-25), "how to identify when a building envelope may be at risk" (P. 28-29), and potential energy savings with integrated controls (P. 38-39).
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).
Researchers Improve IAQ With Upgrades to Sensors That Detect Formaldehyde
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "new, low-cost technology designed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)" that can be used in indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors for detecting "unsafe formaldehyde levels"
Floor Care Safety for Custodial Professionals
CleanLink article on "the cleaning professional's role in floor safety" and "floor safety best practices"
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 Maintenance Decisions (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "contingency planning and resilience analysis" for facilities (P. 4-5), "restroom upgrades" at the Baltimore Convention Center (P. 6-8), "common HVAC missteps and myths" (P. 10-13), "benefits of zero-waste audits" (P. 14-16), and "inspection, testing, and maintenance" of fire protection systems (P. 17-19).
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"
How Smart Paper Dispensers Are Improving Hygiene and Reducing Waste
Buildings.com article on the ways that smart paper dispensers can "reduce germ spread," "demonstrate environmental responsibility," and "[allow] for better maintenance scheduling, inventory management, and targeted cleaning"
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)