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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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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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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Invaluable Life Skills that are Unique to Cleaning Pros

Here is a behind-the-scenes look into the world of commercial cleaning management.  Life in the cleaning biz can bring new insight into the importance of cleanliness….wherever you go.  While out shopping, dining, or even visiting a friend’s house….cleaning pros carry around an ironclad awareness of sanitization.  This is a life skill that will accompany you, wherever you are, […]

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The Importance of Periodic Cleaning Inspections

When was the last time your cleaning service provider dropped by to say hi?  Did they inspect your business for areas where the cleaning could use improvement?  Have they at least called to check in and get your input on how service is going? If you can’t recall the last time a customer service person reached out, […]

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Special Event Cleaning Made Easy

From holiday parties to retirement parties, many companies host special events, but how do they clean up afterward? Large scale productions may have an event planner orchestrating food caterers, DJs and other vendors.  Cleanup can be a real hassle…the red wine carpet stains! The excessive amount of trash!  But don’t fret- with a little advance planning a good […]

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Easy Ways to Clean and Disinfect Office Electronics

Your phones, computers, and copy machines are a hotbed for germs. If you can’t recall the last time they were cleaned, here are some helpful tips to clean them painlessly and effectively. Cleaning electronic devices can understandably be a little intimidating.  After all, they’re expensive investments.  The last thing you want to do is damage them in […]

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How to Avoid Getting Caught in Cleaning Quicksand

After the Covid pandemic many businesses developed a new appreciation for cleanliness.  With the added attention placed upon janitorial services many companies have come to realize that their business falls woefully short of expectations.  Two common reasons for this include self-performed janitorial and cut-rate commercial cleaning contracts.  These scenarios can sometimes lead to ‘cleaning quicksand’; a situation in […]

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Why Your Cleaning Company Appreciates Your Feedback

Good communication is key in maintaining a clean facility.  After all, commercial cleaning is a collaborative effort between a business, its employees, and the cleaning vendor.  As you can imagine, office dynamics and activity patterns can change from time-to-time. Which is why checking in with your staff and obtaining their input regarding the cleaning is so […]

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How to Keep your Server Room Clean

For many businesses keeping computers safe is crucial for operations. As such, building engineers put a lot of effort into making sure they’re protected against a host of threats.  Examples include fire suppression systems, access security, and HVAC controls.   Computers must be kept cool in order to function properly. This is because high temperatures can […]

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The Perks of Being a Janitor

When you think of words to describe blue collar professions such as plumbing, landscaping or commercial cleaning the word glamourous likely doesn’t come to mind.  Fair enough, but since when did the idea of work become glamourous? While the notion of getting a little dirty won’t appeal to everyone, there are benefits to working with your hands.  If you were […]

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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 […]

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