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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Host With The Most Stress? Not Anymore! Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning for Your Work Holiday Party

It’s the time of year for things holly, jolly, merry and bright!   Wonderful…only you’ve been tasked with planning the company holiday party.  This is stressful enough—and then you suddenly realize that your workplace isn’t sparkling clean.  Alternatively, maybe your company recently purchased office furniture and you’re worried that good vibrations, libations and cheer might topple a drink or […]

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How Ice Melt Can Affect Your Carpet

Blustery winter weather can be exciting for numerous reasons.  For kids, it’s a fun snow day!  For their parents, maybe it’s a second cup of coffee to push through the ‘fun’.  For facility and property managers it often means extra precaution, and rising early in order to keep their commercial buildings safe.  One of the most common safety measures […]

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The Challenges of Cleaning Lavish Interior Design

Sure, showcasing the latest interior design trends in your business can make your establishment feel inviting, fancy, and perhaps a little…boujee.  But at what point does cleaning it become a problem?  For many companies, image is everything.  This includes their brick-and-mortar facility.  And one way to project confidence and expertise is by showcasing a splashy décor and designer furnishings.  However, […]

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How Heavy Rain Can Damage Commercial Buildings

Crisp air, Halloween retail popups and vibrant foliage must mean one thing: autumn has arrived! For some, this means frequent check-ins with their fantasy football team while manning the wood smoker.  For others it’s sipping a pumpkin-spiced latte while binging true crime in a snuggly sweater.  However, above the peaceful calm, weather patterns are getting decidedly wetter.   Water […]

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Hidden Danger: How Dusty Indoor Spaces Can Become Fire Hazards

It’s been a rough fire season for many out there. This time of year we’re all reminded of how important fire safety is, both in and out of doors. When you think of indoor fire hazards, common threats such as faulty appliances, electrical wires or gas stoves may come to mind.  However, there is a less […]

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The Future of the Commercial Cleaning Industry

Get your polarized sunglasses ready because the future of the Commercial Cleaning Industry in 2023 looks bright.  We can chalk it up to numerous factors, including an increased awareness of hygiene and cleanliness following the Covid-19 pandemic.  Many companies now consider cleaning to be an indispensable operating cost.  Commercial cleaning has gained both respect and appreciation across a […]

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Low Maintenance Hard Surface Floors

There’s no way around it- hard surface flooring isn’t cheap.  Whether you’re looking to upgrade the flooring in your business, or are simply trying to salvage old floors, it’s important to note that nearly every flooring type requires somemaintenance.  The good news: if your floors look so bad it’s embarrassing, you’ve come to the right place.  Bad news: no […]

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From Dirty to Deep Clean: The BCS Cleaning System

As a busy office or facility manager you need a reliable, detail-oriented commercial cleaning company you can count on; one who works hard to make your life easier so you can stay focused. The Business Cleaning Solutions cleaning system was designed to get your workplace up to an exceptional level of cleanliness- and keep it […]

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How to Clean with Solvents

Solvents are a widely used cleaning agent that chemically dissolve tough contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, paint and other residues. Some are quite aggressive and can emit noxious fumes, which is why they can be intimidating.  Choosing the right one can make your cleaning job much easier, while using the wrong one can actually damage […]

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How to Keep Your Break Room Clean

For managers of busy offices the goal of keeping the kitchen clean throughout the business day can seem like an impossible dream.  From piles of dirty dishes to empty paper towels, there can be numerous cleaning hurdles.  With the constant hustle and bustle of coffee breaks and the lunchtime rush, it’s enough to make you want to […]

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Office Disinfection: Protecting Your Business, One Surface at a Time

In today’s workplace, health and safety are no longer optional—they’re essential, non-negotiable elements of successful business operations. A truly clean office isn’t just about making a good impression on clients or maintaining order; it’s about creating a safe, verifiable environment where employees, customers, and visitors feel protected from invisible threats. While routine office cleaning keeps […]

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Water Damage Carpet Cleaning

Water damage is one of the most stressful situations businesses can face. A burst pipe, overflowing washing machine, or sudden flood can turn your carpeted floors into a soggy mess within minutes. Worse yet, if water isn’t removed quickly, it can lead to permanent carpet damage, foul odors, and dangerous mold growth. At Business Cleaning […]

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Look Good, Feel Good, Perform Good: Clean Indoor Environments and Mental Health

Did you know working in a clean office can encourage positivity, reduce stress and boost your mood? Here’s the relevant quote by Hall of Fame football Coach Prime: “Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good” -Deion Sanders.  Timeless words of wisdom that apply to so many things in life: your outfit, car, physique and your home.  If […]

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Summer Cleaning Checklist for Businesses and Homes

Summer may bring long days, more sunshine, and increased business opportunities, but it also brings unique challenges for maintaining a clean and healthy space. Unlike a traditional spring clean that focuses on dusting off winter’s grime, a deep summer cleaning is about confronting the season’s unique issues: higher foot traffic, peak pollen counts, increased humidity, […]

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Fall Cleaning Checklist: Preparing Your Business for a Productive Winter

Embracing the Fall Season (and the Need for a Clean Start) As the days get shorter and the weather cools, businesses shift gears. Summer foot traffic slows, the holiday rush approaches, and employees and customers spend more time indoors. This seasonal change brings new cleaning challenges: tracked-in leaves and mud, reduced natural light, higher use […]

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A Guide to Cleaning Windows with a Pole

If you’ve ever looked at your building’s windows and thought, “How do I clean way up there?”—you’re not alone. High windows can be tough to reach and even tougher to clean well. Luckily, there’s a smart solution: cleaning windows with a pole. It’s one of the best, safest, and most earth-friendly ways to clean windows, […]

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Post-Construction Cleaning Checklist: Your Complete Guide

After the final hammer is swung and the last coat of paint dries on a construction project, there’s one more absolutely critical job left: the cleanup. Post-construction cleaning is the transformative step that converts a dusty, debris-strewn building site into a pristine, functional, and truly move-in-ready space. Whether it’s a newly built office tower, a […]

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Bank Cleaning Checklist: Daily to Monthly Tasks

In the meticulous and highly customer-facing world of banking and financial services, maintaining a pristine, secure, and welcoming environment is far more than just a matter of good housekeeping—it is an absolute business imperative. Financial institutions, from bustling retail bank branches and corporate offices to specialized credit unions, serve hundreds, if not thousands, of customers […]

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Pressure Washing Trash Enclosures

Are your business’s trash enclosures a constant source of foul odors, a magnet for pests, or a potential health code violation? Often overlooked until they become a problem, these critical waste areas are a frontline defense against disease, unsanitary conditions, and damage to your business’s reputation. Pressure washing of trash enclosures is not just an […]

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The Secret to Fresh-Smelling Spaces: Beyond Cleaning

When it comes to keeping your space fresh and inviting, we all know that cleanliness is key. But did you know that how your space smells is just as important as how it looks? Scent has a profound impact on the overall atmosphere of your home or business, influencing everything from your mood to the […]

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