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 Reasons to Care About Dirty Windows

For many business professionals, life’s never-ending to-do-list has us constantly checking our phones.  So it makes sense that something as seemingly inconsequential as your business’ windows is an easy thing to overlook.  You may assume that unless a baseball or a tornado is headed their way, your windows are fine.  Only, what if they weren’t?  Like any other component […]

Frustrated office professional.

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 […]

Clean commercial office space.

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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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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