Business Cleaning Solutions Blog
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fleet Maintenance 101: The Value of Auto & Tire Cleaning
If you own an auto repair shop, tire shop, or dealership, you know that dirt comes with the job. Oil, grease, brake dust, mud, and tire debris get tracked through your building all day long. The problem is, your customers don’t separate the mess from the service. If your lobby smells like grease, your floors […]
Your Summer Cleaning Checklist: Keep Your Business Looking Its Best All Season Long
Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for commercial buildings. More foot traffic, more dust, more pollen, and more dirt get tracked through your doors every day. Add in the extra heat, and it’s easy for your facility to start feeling less than fresh. The good news? You don’t have to let […]
The Ultimate Janitorial Cleaning Checklist for a Cleaner, Healthier Workplace
If you’re responsible for keeping your building clean, you already know how quickly things can get out of hand. One busy week can leave overflowing trash cans, dusty workstations, dirty restrooms, and floors that have definitely seen better days. The good news is that you don’t need to guess what should be cleaned or when. […]
Your Janitorial Closet Is a Team Sport (Here’s How to Win It)
Let’s be honest for a second. Your janitorial closet is probably the most-ignored room in the whole building — right up until someone can’t find the mop, or a delivery box is parked squarely in front of the breaker panel. Then suddenly everybody cares. Here’s the thing you already know deep down: that little closet […]
The Machine Shop Cleaning Checklist That Actually Sticks
You hold tolerances a few thousandths of an inch wide. You track tool wear, thermal expansion, material variation — the stuff most people don’t even know exists. So why does the floor of your shop look like it hasn’t seen a broom since last quarter? That’s not a knock. It’s the reality of a busy […]
Your HVAC Shop is Your Business’s First Impression – Is it Making the Right One?
There’s an old saying in the trades: a craftsman’s shop tells you everything about their work before they pick up a single tool. Walk into a clean, organized shop and you expect the work to be precise, professional, and done right. Walk into a chaotic, grimy one and – even if the technician is genuinely […]
Back of House Standards: Professional Cleaning Services for Landscaping Companies in Boise
There’s a concept in hospitality called the “back of house” – the kitchens, storage rooms, and prep areas that guests never see. The rule in any well-run hotel or restaurant is that the back of house should be held to the same standard as the front, because the people who work there deserve it, and […]
The Cleaning Problem Most Manufacturing Facilities Don’t Know They Have
Ask a plant manager what their biggest operational challenges are and you’ll hear about throughput, downtime, supply chain, or labor. Cleaning rarely makes the list. That’s not because manufacturing facilities don’t have cleaning challenges. It’s because the cleaning problems in most plants are slow, invisible, and cumulative – the kind that don’t announce themselves until […]
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 […]