The BCS Blog: Cleaning Solutions for Your Business

We provide cleaning industry insight for those who run or manage commercial facilities. Find cleaning tips and tricks to help you make informed decisions so you can focus on more important things-like your business!

The BCS Blog: Cleaning Solutions for Your Business

We provide cleaning industry insight for those who run or manage commercial facilities. Find cleaning tips and tricks to help you make informed decisions so you can focus on more important things-like your business!

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The BCS Blog: Cleaning Solutions for Your Business

We provide cleaning industry insight for those who run or manage commercial facilities. Find cleaning tips and tricks to help you make informed decisions so you can focus on more important things-like your business!

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Types of Flooring that Should be Sealed.

Like a vivacious personality, a clean and well-maintained floor can help liven any room.  With such shine and brilliance, who wouldn’t feel warm and welcome?  However, to maintain those good looks, flooring should be sealed and protected.  Whether after a new installation or evaluating an older floor, one of the first things to consider is the sealer.  Here are […]

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The Hidden Costs of Bad Commercial Cleaning

Companies with outstanding customer service will often prioritize the needs of their customers.  They’ll ask the fundamental question, “Is our product or service meeting or exceeding client expectations?”  If a janitorial company isn’t taking the time to consider how the cleaning impacts the customer, then chances are the service will be of poor quality. When a workplace […]

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Break Room Fridge Cleaning for Less Mess.

We’d like to extend a hand and help out with a common office conundrum: cleaning the breakroom fridge. You’ve seen it before- the busy break room with the fridge that’s packed with mysterious lunch bags both old and new.  Everything is haphazardly shoved inside.  Many items have no names or dates.  Some items are bloated.  Some are growing soft and […]

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The Wonderful World of Commercial Cleaning Fun Facts

Cleaning is full of amazing, not-so-trivial things. We’re excited to share some cleaning insights with you. But first, a warning: the wonderful world of commercial cleaning fun facts may widen your eyes, pause your breath and blow your mind. Allgood?  Great. Let’s take the red pill and deep dive into the perils of bad cleaning. 1. Denmark is […]

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All About Initial Deep Cleans

You’ve chosen to hire a new janitorial service for your business- now what?  We’re pleased to let you know that exciting times lie ahead as the physical image of your business will be getting a fresh start.  It’s time- for your new vendor to stretch, hydrate, and get ready to work because when cleaning a facility for […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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7 Signs Your Commercial Space Needs Professional Carpet Cleaning Services

There’s a psychological phenomenon called “change blindness” — a trick of human perception where we completely miss changes happening right in front of us, simply because we’re used to looking at something. Scientists have demonstrated it by swapping out entire people mid-conversation without the other person noticing! Your carpets are counting on change blindness to […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Commercial Window Cleaning Rates

Clean windows are more than just a cosmetic detail—they are an essential part of a professional image and workplace environment. Sparkling, streak-free windows contribute to employee morale, improve natural light in the office, and create a positive impression for clients, tenants, and visitors. Yet, many commercial property managers and business owners struggle to understand how […]

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The True Cost of Commercial Floor Cleaning

Ask ten different commercial cleaning companies what they charge for floor cleaning and you’ll get ten different answers—and probably ten different definitions of what “floor cleaning” even means. Strip and wax? Scrub and recoat? Buffing? Burnishing? It starts to sound like a menu at a restaurant where nothing has pictures. A floor is far more […]

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Commercial Post Construction Cleaning Rates

After a commercial construction or renovation project wraps up, the space often looks far from move-in ready. Layers of fine dust, leftover debris, smudged windows, and unpolished floors can make even a brand-new building feel unfinished. That’s where commercial post-construction cleaning comes in—a specialized service that bridges the gap between a construction site and a […]

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