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 […]
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 […]
Janitorial for Your New or Small Business.
For small and new businesses alike, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the post Covid-19 pandemic can be a challenge. Customers and employees have come to expect a clean and safe workplace, no matter the industry. As a result, more companies are seeking business cleaning solutions that are tailor-made to fit their unique needs. In the past […]
The low-stress way to Hire a Good Cleaning Company
Vetting a new commercial cleaning company may sound like a daunting task, but it’s a process that’s made easy if you know what to look for. When you ask the right questions before hiring a company you can be confident that the partnership will be successful and long-lasting. Cleaning companies of all shapes and sizes may […]
Be Cautious with Bleach at the Office
These days it seems like everyone is an expert when it comes to disinfecting. In Zoom calls with co-workers someone in operations espoused the disinfecting firepower of bleach. Meanwhile someone from accounting warned that bleach can pose health hazards. The former jives with your uncle’s advice, while the latter aligns with something you read online. What to do? […]