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 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 […]

Commercial window cleaners.

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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The Untapped Marketing Potential: How Keeping Your Business Clean Boosts Your Brand Image.

When you think about marketing strategies, elements such as social media campaigns, SEO, or email campaigns will likely come to mind.  However, one aspect that is often overlooked but holds substantial marketing potential is the cleanliness of your business.  Yes….the cleaning.  Maintaining a clean and tidy environment can positively impact your brand image and contribute to your overall […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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7 Signs Your Commercial Space Needs Professional Carpet Cleaning Services

There’s a psychological phenomenon called “change blindness” — a trick of human perception where we completely miss changes happening right in front of us, simply because we’re used to looking at something. Scientists have demonstrated it by swapping out entire people mid-conversation without the other person noticing! Your carpets are counting on change blindness to […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Commercial Window Cleaning Rates

Clean windows are more than just a cosmetic detail—they are an essential part of a professional image and workplace environment. Sparkling, streak-free windows contribute to employee morale, improve natural light in the office, and create a positive impression for clients, tenants, and visitors. Yet, many commercial property managers and business owners struggle to understand how […]

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The True Cost of Commercial Floor Cleaning

Ask ten different commercial cleaning companies what they charge for floor cleaning and you’ll get ten different answers—and probably ten different definitions of what “floor cleaning” even means. Strip and wax? Scrub and recoat? Buffing? Burnishing? It starts to sound like a menu at a restaurant where nothing has pictures. A floor is far more […]

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Commercial Post Construction Cleaning Rates

After a commercial construction or renovation project wraps up, the space often looks far from move-in ready. Layers of fine dust, leftover debris, smudged windows, and unpolished floors can make even a brand-new building feel unfinished. That’s where commercial post-construction cleaning comes in—a specialized service that bridges the gap between a construction site and a […]

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