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

Think Holistically for Healthy Buildings: Connect cleaning & air quality for healthier indoor spaces

IFMA FMJ article on "a comprehensive strategy that integrates cleaning practices, air quality management and regulatory compliance to support occupant health, well-being and productivity"

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).

Top Benefits of Eco-Friendly Ice Melt for Facilities

CleanLink article on applying deicers in such a way to minimize the negative side effects on infrastructure and the environment (and possible alternatives to sodium chloride for this purpose)

Foundational Success: Improving CMMS data quality

IFMA FMJ article on how to ensure "quality property-level data" when using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) in facility management

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"

How to Optimize Labor Without Lowering Work Performance

CleanLink article on how cleaning teams can "[redesign] work so that each paid minute produces more validated outcomes—without lowering standards"
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