Business Cleaning Solutions Blog
Why Dirty Exteriors and Common Areas Can Cost Your Strip Mall Shoppers (and Tenants)
Walk through any struggling strip mall and you’ll notice a pattern. It’s not always the anchor tenant that went dark or the national chain that relocated. Often, the decline started somewhere more subtle: a parking lot that got grimier every year, a set of shared restrooms that no one wanted to use, a sidewalk in […]
The Hidden Impact of Common Area Cleanliness on Resident Retention (and What Property Managers can do About It)
Every property manager knows the math on resident turnover. When a unit turns over, you lose at least one month’s rent during the gap. You pay for unit cleaning and repairs. You market the vacancy, show the unit, screen applicants, and process a lease. Depending on your market and the condition of the unit, a […]
Why Your Coffee Shop’s Cleanliness is Part of Your Brand
There’s a café in your city that people drive past three closer options to visit. It’s not because they have the best espresso (though it might be excellent). It’s because walking through the door feels like arriving somewhere. The windows are clear. The floors are clean. The tables are wiped down before the previous customer’s […]
Why Your Gas Station’s Cleanliness Matters More than You Think
Think about the last time you pulled into a gas station and noticed it was dirty. Maybe the pump island was sticky with old fuel residue, the squeegee bucket was murky brown, or the restroom door had a handwritten “out of order” sign taped to it. Did you go inside to buy anything? Did you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]