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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6 Little Secrets Your Carpet May be Hiding

A clean, quality carpet can really tie a room together.  The color and texture can add aesthetic comfort.  They dampen sound and absorb shock to help quiet a room.  But what if a carpet has been neglected? Here are 6 little secrets your dirty carpet may be keeping- and why you should do something about it.  1 – […]

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How to Prepare for Meeting with a Cleaning Company.

Your business is growing and you’re tired of pushing a broom after hours. So you declare with a self-assured fist-pump that it’s time- to hire a cleaning service! How Exciting! Now what?  When outsourcing the cleaning of your business for the first time, a flurry of questions may come to mind.  But the process of meeting with […]

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5 Reasons to Let the Pros Power Wash Your Business.

Many folks go outside to enjoy the newfound warmth of Spring- including shoppers and commuters. Joggers or Moms with strollers might enjoy the fragrance of dogwoods in bloom while meandering through a commercial district. Coffee-in-hand they glance at your business.   Does your curb appeal measure up?  With the bluebirds of early Spring chirping, now is the […]

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4 Lesser-Known Benefits of Commercial Window Cleaning

Sure, clean windows are great for curb appeal, but did you know that regular window cleaning has additional perks for your business?  Cleaning the Glass is Maintaining the Glass. Fun fact: glass has a porous surface.  As such, it can absorb various elements from the environment.  Outside windows get hit with everything from dust and dirt, oxidization, […]

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Why Keeping Your Business Clean can be Challenging.

Picture this common scenario: the owner of an ad agency asks employees to perform cleaning tasks during their downtime….only nobody follows through.  Dishes soon pile up in the break room.  There’s an ant trail on the floor (gasp!) So the owner posts a humorous meme near the sink kindly reminding everyone that their mother doesn’t work here. […]

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How Properly Managed Janitorial Can Save You Money

It’s no secret that well-managed companies tend to be more efficient.  But you may not have considered how this can benefit you as the customer. In service industries a timeless adage says that you should give clients more than they expect to receive.  But going above and beyond is easier said than done.  Doing it consistently takes real […]

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Why Commercial Cleaning Management Makes Life Easy

Ever glance around your office and wonder if the cleaners are in a rush?  Maybe a dust cloud was stirred up when you opened some window blinds.  Perhaps you tracked the same leaves on the carpet for days at a time.  Vacuuming? Anybody? Bueller?  Maybe you said something but nothing happened. There could be a myriad of reasons as […]

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The Ultimate Primer for Better Recycling

Would you like to improve recycling efforts in your office? Good on you Planeteer.  Captain Planet tips his hat.  However, it can be difficult to know where to begin as recycling programs can very between counties and states.  Worry not, as you’ve come to the right place.  This is the Business Cleaning Solutions ultimate primer for better recycling.  Below we’ll […]

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6 Things Often Missed During Office Cleaning

How detail-oriented is your cleaning company?  Have you ever been curious to find out but were too afraid to ask? Conveniently enough, fine tuning your ‘dirt radar’ can be easier than it seems.  It doesn’t require 20-20 vision, waving around a creepy blacklight or even conducting a scientific test swab….you just need to know where to look.  In […]

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The Endless Pandemic: Pro Tips for Disinfecting Your Office

For many folks the struggle is real: Covid-19 fatigue.  The pandemic continues to disrupt our lives, finding seemingly endless ways to frustrate. Even though the virus may be hanging around a while, production and work must go on.  Which means businesses should do their part to keep the workplace clean and safe.  In extreme cases an illness in […]

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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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