Business Cleaning Solutions Blog
What You Should Expect From Your Cleaning Company
For growing businesses looking to hire a cleaning service for the first time, the list of questions they may have can really add up. If you’re coming loaded and ready to play a game of 20 questions are you being picky? Difficult? No. Not at all. After all, janitorial is an ongoing service and an important […]
5 Ways Commercial Cleaning Companies are Evolving
There’s little doubt that commercial cleaning is in demand like never before, but how is it adapting to meet consumer needs and higher expectations since the Covid-19 pandemic? For sci-fi fans out there, worry not, as evolve can simply mean change. Sentient robots from an episode of Black Mirror will not be wiping down your desks (anytime soon). However, commercial cleaning […]
Supplies that are Included with Office Cleaning Services
If you’re thinking about hiring a janitorial vendor you may wonder what supplies are included. Until recently you might have been making time-consuming trip to the store to stock up on cleaning supplies. If you hire an office cleaning service, does this mean your days of grabbing a cheap hot dog and gas while at Costco […]
The Number One Thing Most Janitorial Companies Forget to Clean.
Ever look around your office and wonder what the janitorial service might be forgetting? By the way, don’t feel guilty for doing this…after all, you’re the paying customer. As you consider the importance of workplace cleanliness we wouldn’t blame you for analyzing what may have been neglected. Since the suspense is already palpable, we’ll get right to the […]
The Biggest Benefits of Power Washing Your Business.
All year long your business gets pummeled by the sun’s rays, dust, dirt, mold, moss, tree debris, and a number of other threats. (At times it can seem like a never-ending barrage). These contaminants can lead to heavy buildup and embedded staining. How do you prevent permanent damage to your building? The answer: with routine cleaning. Sure, a clean exterior […]
How to Remove Carpet Stains
When it comes to removing stains from a carpet, taking fast action is one of the biggest keys to success. As a general rule, it’s best to clean the carpet while the freshly spilled substance is still wet. This way it hasn’t had time to fully absorb into the fibers and carpet bed. However, the removal process […]
Why Local Cleaning Companies can Better Service Small Businesses
Whether you have 8 employees or 60, finding and hiring the right cleaning company isn’t easy. After all, it’s an investment in time and resources. For small to medium sized businesses this decision can be costly. However, there are benefits to partnering with a locally owned and operated cleaning company. This includes superior customer service, faster response […]
Why Big Cleaning Companies are a Poor Fit to clean Small Businesses
For the small to medium sized business it can be a challenge to find reliable cleaning. You may question if your operation is large enough to justify hiring a cleaning service. The cleaning needs of your facility may appear to be minimal. But how do you really know? Making the decision to hire a commercial cleaning service becomes easier […]
Plastic Recycling Made Easy
Ever ask, “Is _________recyclable? Ever wonder what those numbers on plastic containers mean? For you Captain Planets out there, you already know that proper recycling can complement your green cleaning practices. For the uninformed yet curious, we’ll break down which types of plastics are easiest to recycle and why. This is our guide to plastic recycling made easy. The Society […]
The Best Way to Clean Your Toilet
One of our more glamorous topics, the scrubbing of toilets! Indeed, it’s a dirty deed- but someone’s got to do it. Are you looking for the best way to clean your toilet? We’ll help you work smarter, not harder. Here’s our guide to winning the game of porcelain thrones. What you need Supplies: Toilet bowl cleaner All-purpose bathroom […]
Why Dirty Exteriors and Common Areas Can Cost Your Strip Mall Shoppers (and Tenants)
Walk through any struggling strip mall and you’ll notice a pattern. It’s not always the anchor tenant that went dark or the national chain that relocated. Often, the decline started somewhere more subtle: a parking lot that got grimier every year, a set of shared restrooms that no one wanted to use, a sidewalk in […]
The Hidden Impact of Common Area Cleanliness on Resident Retention (and What Property Managers can do About It)
Every property manager knows the math on resident turnover. When a unit turns over, you lose at least one month’s rent during the gap. You pay for unit cleaning and repairs. You market the vacancy, show the unit, screen applicants, and process a lease. Depending on your market and the condition of the unit, a […]
Why Your Coffee Shop’s Cleanliness is Part of Your Brand
There’s a café in your city that people drive past three closer options to visit. It’s not because they have the best espresso (though it might be excellent). It’s because walking through the door feels like arriving somewhere. The windows are clear. The floors are clean. The tables are wiped down before the previous customer’s […]
Why Your Gas Station’s Cleanliness Matters More than You Think
Think about the last time you pulled into a gas station and noticed it was dirty. Maybe the pump island was sticky with old fuel residue, the squeegee bucket was murky brown, or the restroom door had a handwritten “out of order” sign taped to it. Did you go inside to buy anything? Did you […]
We Won Bronze! Celebrating at the 2026 Idaho’s Best Awards
Earlier this month, the results for the 2026 Idaho’s Best Awards were officially announced, and we are thrilled to share some incredible news with you. Business Cleaning Solutions has been awarded Bronze in the Best Cleaning Company category! You can check out the official list of 2026 winners over at the Idaho’s Best Website. A Testament to Our Loyal Customers […]
Why Business Cleaning Solutions Offers a Free Initial Deep Clean (And Why It Matters for Your Business)
Nobody trusts the sales guy at the car lot who says, “Just take it for a spin—you’ll love it!” But there’s a reason that test drive works: you get to experience the thing before you commit to it. No pressure. No guesswork. Just proof. That’s the exact thinking behind our free initial deep clean. We’re […]
Is Your Cleaning Company Helping of Hurting Your Business?
There’s a concept in the restaurant world called “menu drift”—when a kitchen slowly, quietly stops making things the way they used to. No big announcement. No dramatic change. Just gradual little shortcuts until one day you order your favorite dish and think, hmm, this isn’t quite right. Most people never say anything…they just stop going […]
Why Restaurants Need Periodic Deep Cleaning Services (Beyond Daily Janitorial Cleaning)
Health inspectors have seen it all. The grease trap that hasn’t been touched since the Clinton administration. The walk-in cooler with mystery residue on the bottom shelf. The hood vent that’s less “ventilation system” and more “fire waiting to happen.” They’ve developed a kind of poker face about it—but rest assured, they’re writing it all […]
Eco Friendly Carpet Cleaning Methods: A Practical Guide for Modern Commercial Facilities
In 1969, the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland caught on fire. A river. On fire. It became one of the defining moments that launched the modern environmental movement, because sometimes it takes something spectacularly, unmistakably wrong to make people rethink their habits. Commercial carpet cleaning has historically been its own quiet version of that — powerful […]
Is Your Boise Business Ready for the “Big Chill”? 7 Steps to Winterize Your Facility
Boise winters are beautiful, but they can be brutal on commercial buildings. After a historically dry start to the season, winter has hit the Treasure Valley. Cold weather inversions brings a unique set of challenges for facility managers. From the risk of freezing pipes to the inevitable slush tracked in from the parking lot, there can be […]