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.
Slime and Putty in Carpet: A Step-by-Step Removal Guide
Cleanfax article on how to properly remove "putty and slime" from carpets
Virus Busters: Protecting Building Residents From Flu, Norovirus, and Other Infectious Diseases
This 59-minute ISSA webinar discusses how "facility managers [can] be prepared with efficient disinfection practices to protect inhabitants of the buildings they service."
Elevating Cleaning and Disinfecting for Today's Facilities
CleanLink article on "broader infection prevention strategies that can be implemented every day to protect building occupants"
Basic TLC Keeps Pressure Washers Productive
Cleanfax article on "proper care" and "preventive maintenance" of pressure washers
Sanitary Maintenance (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "how surfaces, technology, and strategy reshape floor care" (P. 15-17) and "advancements in towel and tissue products" (P. 18-19).
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).
Study Urges Review Of Disinfectant Use In Senior Facilities
Facility Executive report on a study showing that "older adults and staff in assisted living facilities are exposed to elevated levels of... quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs)" and the "potential health risks associated with exposure to these chemicals"
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).
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