Business Cleaning Solutions Blog
How to Organize Janitorial Closets for Better Facility Management
Have you looked into your company’s janitorial closet lately? We mean really look? Was it dirty or difficult to access? If so, that’s a problem. After all, the cleaning staff aren’t the only ones utilizing the paper supplies or service sink. Poorly managed custodial closets can easily become a cluttered, dysfunctional mess. Maintaining organized janitorial closets for better facility management is one […]
The Effects of Sea Salt on Commercial Windows
Working near world-renowned beaches in San Diego has its perks. On days off, life’s biggest stressor might be a tough choice between beach volleyball at Coronado, or surfing in La Jolla. But living by the sea isn’t always easy…at least not for commercial windows. Why? There’s a lot of sea salt in the air, which can […]
Spring Cleaning for Allergy Prevention at the Workplace.
Are you planning on doing some Spring cleaning at your business ahead of returning customers and staff? If so, we’re sending you a smiley face emoticon and a thumbs up for the outstanding foresight. As the Covid-19 vaccines make their rounds and become available to all ages, life as we knew it will soon return to […]
How to Keep the Air in Your Business Clean During Covid-19
As Coronavirus vaccines are being distributed across the country, businesses of all sizes are planning how to reopen responsibly. One of the biggest challenges facing any business is maintaining safe air quality. The good news is that there are options. The best solution for your business will depend upon factors such as business type, your HVAC system, budgetary […]
The Benefits of Occasional Daylight Hours Cleaning
An important aspect of cleaning is seeing. And when it comes to spotting things like cobweb messages from Charlotte or fine dust particles on dark surfaces, natural sunlight can reveal much more. In this post we’ll detail the benefits of occasional daylight hours cleaning and which types of office environments could benefit the most. Fine Particles and […]
Maintaining User-Friendly Commercial Restrooms part 2: Urinals and Air Quality
Restrooms can have a lasting impact on how a customer feels about your place of business. As a result of Covid-19 we’ve all had to rethink what it means to be clean. Now and for the foreseeable future, cleanliness will now be at the forefront of many people’s minds. Customers using a dirty, unkempt restroom can return […]
Tips on Keeping Your Restrooms User Friendly, part 1.
The commode, the water closet, the lavatory, the bathroom: call it whatever you’d like, but remember to keep it clean and easy to use. In this post we’ll offer tips on keeping your restrooms user friendly. It would seem simple enough, right? Only you’d be surprised at how often we come across dirty restrooms when consulting companies […]
Tips for Maintaining A Clean Business in Fall
Each season can present new building maintenance challenges to even the most seasoned of facilities managers. At BCS we strive to stay ahead of the curve, and forecast any potential cleaning challenges that Autumn may bring. This means being prepared for what may come next. In this post we’ll share some cleaning-centric tips for maintaining a clean business […]
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Disaster Preparedness With Your Cleaning Company.
Disasters happen. Is your business ready? 2020 has undoubtedly been a challenging year for businesses of all sizes. It seems no industry is immune to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Or from mother nature’s wrath! Many of us have had to confront these issues head on….but where to begin? Not only can your cleaning […]
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 […]