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 Fire Your Cleaning Company

Picture this scenario: you open your office for the start of the business day and immediately notice how dirty it is.  How frustrated would you be at the sight of a filthy lobby?  When workplace cleanliness is suffering, so is your business.  After all, many people take pride in delivering quality, professional services or products to their customers.  It’s […]

New commercial cleaning business owner.

The Best Small Cities in the US to Start a Business

Whether a solopreneur or a small business operation, launching a stable and profitable cleaning business can be difficult enough.   With the various hurdles and roadblocks that a new entrepreneur can face, it can be daunting.  But some cities and states are clearly going out of their way to make the process a little easier.   According to a recent […]

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Cleaning with Community in Mind: Pass It On Pledge

Times have been tough for families in need.  As such, our team at Business Cleaning Solutions wanted to step up efforts to contribute to the common good. We’d like to introduce our Pass It On Pledge. Commercial cleaning with community in mind.  In 2023 we will be donating 1% of annual sales to non-profit causes and organizations.  The aim is […]

Frustrated business owner with a dirty commercial business.

7 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Commercial Deep Clean.

Today we’re going to address one of the most dreaded of cleaning challenges: when a workplace becomes so consistently dirty that it’s impossible to ignore.  Maybe the tipping point came after a customer mentioned how dirty the lobby was.  What’s worse, now that you know about it you can’t unsee it.  You may even find yourself in a […]

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What You Should Expect From Your Cleaning Company

For growing businesses looking to hire a cleaning service for the first time, the list of questions they may have can really add up.  If you’re coming loaded and ready to play a game of 20 questions are you being picky? Difficult? No. Not at all. After all, janitorial is an ongoing service and an important […]

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5 Ways Commercial Cleaning Companies are Evolving

There’s little doubt that commercial cleaning is in demand like never before, but how is it adapting to meet consumer needs and higher expectations since the Covid-19 pandemic?  For sci-fi fans out there, worry not, as evolve can simply mean change.  Sentient robots from an episode of Black Mirror will not be wiping down your desks (anytime soon).  However, commercial cleaning […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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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How Often Should Windows Be Cleaned? A Guide for Businesses

Clean windows aren’t just a minor detail; they make an enormous difference in how a commercial building looks and feels, directly impacting your business’s perception and bottom line. Whether it’s a bustling storefront, a professional office complex, a sprawling warehouse, or a pristine medical clinic—windows are often the very first element customers, clients, and potential […]

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Medical Office Cleaning Checklist

A medical office is where people go to get better, so it must be cleaner than clean. It’s a critical environment where health, safety, and patient trust are paramount. Germs, bacteria, and viruses are invisible threats that can linger and spread on doorknobs, counters, medical equipment, and even floors. That’s why every clinic, doctor’s office, […]

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