Business Cleaning Solutions Blog
Your HVAC Shop is Your Business’s First Impression – Is it Making the Right One?
There’s an old saying in the trades: a craftsman’s shop tells you everything about their work before they pick up a single tool. Walk into a clean, organized shop and you expect the work to be precise, professional, and done right. Walk into a chaotic, grimy one and – even if the technician is genuinely […]
Back of House Standards: Professional Cleaning Services for Landscaping Companies in Boise
There’s a concept in hospitality called the “back of house” – the kitchens, storage rooms, and prep areas that guests never see. The rule in any well-run hotel or restaurant is that the back of house should be held to the same standard as the front, because the people who work there deserve it, and […]
The Cleaning Problem Most Manufacturing Facilities Don’t Know They Have
Ask a plant manager what their biggest operational challenges are and you’ll hear about throughput, downtime, supply chain, or labor. Cleaning rarely makes the list. That’s not because manufacturing facilities don’t have cleaning challenges. It’s because the cleaning problems in most plants are slow, invisible, and cumulative – the kind that don’t announce themselves until […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
3 Ways Poorly Managed Cleaning can Affect Your Business
Ever notice the same coffee ring on your desk for days? How long did it take the cleaners to address it? Maybe your concentration was broken just as you were finishing that spreadsheet. Wait, what’s that smell? You glance at the trash…yesterday’s tuna melt. Ever wonder, what are we paying the cleaners for? Poorly managed cleaning can affect your business […]
Your Storefront has 9 Seconds to Make a Good Impression
Most entrepreneurs know that first impressions are important. What they probably don’t know is how little time they have to make that impression count. Studies have shown that on average women will take 9 seconds to assess whether or not your business is appealing enough to enter. Men will give it about 13 seconds. Maintaining clean and inviting curb […]