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.
What Facility Managers Should Look for in a Preventive Floor Maintenance Program
Buildings.com article on how to conduct "preventive floor maintenance"
Q&A with the Experts in Healthcare: Solutions and Innovation Meet Healthcare Surfaces
This 51-minute ISSA interview discusses the interaction between surfaces and disinfectants, with a focus on chemical compatibility, new technology, and training and communication (such as setting realistic expectations regarding antimicrobial films that claim to provide continuous protection)
From Cleaning to Disease Intervention
Cleanfax article on treating professional cleaning as a "core public health intervention" for "interrupt[ing] disease transmission"
ISSA Convenes Global Experts to Advance Safer Healthcare Environments at 2026 Healthcare Surfaces Summit
ISSA report on the upcoming 2026 Healthcare Surfaces Summit ( https://events.issa.com/events/hsi-summit-2026/ ) on May 5-6, which will focus on "surface selection, cleaning, and infection prevention by recognizing the critical role surfaces play in patient safety and the need to rethink traditional surface-care practices"
Building Services Management (April 2026 Edition)
The April 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "mold remediation and disposal of damaged materials" (P. 18-19), "establish[ing] a preventive maintenance program" (P. 22-23), "dumpster safety guidelines" (P. 24-25), "after-winter parking lot maintenance" (P. 26-27), "resilient flooring" (P. 28-29), and potential cybersecurity risks from abuse of AI tools (P. 30-31).
Ready for What's Next: Building Better Cleaning Practices for the Next School Year
This 59-minute CleanLink webinar discusses "proven methods and emerging technologies that focus on high-touch areas and help minimize health risks for students and staff," "improved ventilation and air filtration to enhance indoor air quality," and "cleaning products and procedures designed to protect both people and the environment." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
Mastering the Science of Stain Removal
Cleanfax article on the how to remove of stains from carpets depending on the type of contaminant and fiber involved
Building Services Management (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses reducing packaging and water usage in cleaning operations (P. 12-13), "early spring" grounds maintenance tasks (P. 16-17), "campus security" (P. 18-19), the importance of "moisture control" to maintain proper humidity levels (P. 20-21), "vinyl floor care" (P. 22-23), "restroom cleaning and disinfection guidelines" (P. 28-29), and worker safety considerations for graffiti removal (P. 30-31).
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
Carpet Care Checklist: Key Dos and Don'ts
CleanLink article on how to (and how NOT to) take proper care of carpets
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."