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!
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!
Is ATP Testing the Future of Sanitization?
As the Covid-19 pandemic comes to a close and Americans resume Summer travel, AAA Travel wants its customers to know that their hotels are clean. And they mean business. AAA is rolling out a new “Inspected Clean” program where commonly touched surfaces are independently inspected using Adenosine Triphoshate (ATP) testing. This test will help ensure that each room is …
3 Ways Poorly Managed Cleaning can Affect Your Business
Ever notice the same coffee ring on your desk for days? How long did it take the cleaners to address it? Maybe your concentration was broken just as you were finishing that spreadsheet. Wait, what’s that smell? You glance at the trash…yesterday’s tuna melt. Ever wonder, what are we paying the cleaners for? Poorly managed cleaning can affect your business …
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Your Storefront has 9 Seconds to Make a Good Impression
Most entrepreneurs know that first impressions are important. What they probably don’t know is how little time they have to make that impression count. Studies have shown that on average women will take 9 seconds to assess whether or not your business is appealing enough to enter. Men will give it about 13 seconds. Maintaining clean and inviting curb …
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Janitorial for Your New or Small Business.
For small and new businesses alike, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the post Covid-19 pandemic can be a challenge. Customers and employees have come to expect a clean and safe workplace, no matter the industry. As a result, more companies are seeking business cleaning solutions that are tailor-made to fit their unique needs. In the past …
The low-stress way to Hire a Good Cleaning Company
Vetting a new commercial cleaning company may sound like a daunting task, but it’s a process that’s made easy if you know what to look for. When you ask the right questions before hiring a company, you can be confident that the partnership will be successful and long-lasting. Cleaning companies of all shapes and sizes may …
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Be Cautious with Bleach at the Office
These days it seems like everyone is an expert when it comes to disinfecting. In Zoom calls with co-workers someone in operations espoused the disinfecting firepower of bleach. Meanwhile someone from accounting warned that bleach can pose health hazards. The former jives with your uncle’s advice, while the latter aligns with something you read online. What to do? …
Organized 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 …
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The Effects of Sea Salt on Commercial Windows
Working near world-renowned beaches in San Diego has it’s 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …