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.
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"
Restroom Transformation Tips: What Message Is Your Space Sending?
Buildings.com article on maintaining the appearance of restrooms in facilities for the sake of "occupant well-being, safety, and brand integrity"
Getting It Right: Knowing What Ice Melt to Buy and When
CleanLink article series on planning ahead regarding stocking ice melt products before winter: How much to order, which type of salt to use, and how to correctly apply them
Workplaces Designed With Purpose, Not Just Proportion, In Mind
Facility Executive article on adapting the layout of office spaces for hybrid work based on the concept of "experienced-based design"
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)
IAQ Bill Proposed to Establish Nationwide Assessments in Schools
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article about the bipartisan "Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act" being proposed to establish "a nationwide assessment in indoor air quality... in schools and childcare facilities" throughout the US
ISSA Today (September / October 2025 Edition)
The September / October 2025 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2025 conference (P. 8-11), "connecting building environments directly to human health outcomes" (P. 12-14), the results from a 2025 ISSA survey on the availability of period care products in public facilities (P. 20-22), "why robotic cleaning has reached its tipping point" for becoming "operational standards" (P. 28-29), and "managing profitability in a rising-cost environment" (P. 30-32).
Sanitary Maintenance (September 2025 Edition)
The September 2025 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses "rightsizing" cleaning programs (P. 8-9), the subtle distinction between "green" and "sustainable" cleaning products (P. 10-13), and the role of distributors in "machine maintenance" (P. 18-20).
Maintenance Sales News (September 2025 Edition)
The September 2025 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses how distributors can "become true partners to facility managers" (P. 10), the importance of trash liners (P. 12-14), the "TACT" framework (time, agitation, chemical, and temperature) for the cleaning industry (P. 20), and the ISSA Show North America 2025 conference (P. 28-37)– including a listing of products from selected exhibitors (P. 38-46).
New Standard Published: ANSI/IICRC S300 Standard for Professional Upholstery Cleaning
Cleanfax article on the 2025 update to the ANSI/IIRC S300 standard by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), which "describes the systems, methods, and procedures to be followed when performing professional upholstery cleaning"