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 […]
Low Maintenance Hard Surface Floors
There’s no way around it- hard surface flooring isn’t cheap. Whether you’re looking to upgrade the flooring in your business, or are simply trying to salvage old floors, it’s important to note that nearly every flooring type requires somemaintenance. The good news: if your floors look so bad it’s embarrassing, you’ve come to the right place. Bad news: no […]
From Dirty to Deep Clean: The BCS Cleaning System
As a busy office or facility manager you need a reliable, detail-oriented commercial cleaning company you can count on; one who works hard to make your life easier so you can stay focused. The Business Cleaning Solutions cleaning system was designed to get your workplace up to an exceptional level of cleanliness- and keep it […]
How to Clean with Solvents
Solvents are a widely used cleaning agent that chemically dissolve tough contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, paint and other residues. Some are quite aggressive and can emit noxious fumes, which is why they can be intimidating. Choosing the right one can make your cleaning job much easier, while using the wrong one can actually damage […]
How to Keep Your Break Room Clean
For managers of busy offices the goal of keeping the kitchen clean throughout the business day can seem like an impossible dream. From piles of dirty dishes to empty paper towels, there can be numerous cleaning hurdles. With the constant hustle and bustle of coffee breaks and the lunchtime rush, it’s enough to make you want to […]
The Untapped Marketing Potential: How Keeping Your Business Clean Boosts Your Brand Image.
When you think about marketing strategies, elements such as social media campaigns, SEO, or email campaigns will likely come to mind. However, one aspect that is often overlooked but holds substantial marketing potential is the cleanliness of your business. Yes….the cleaning. Maintaining a clean and tidy environment can positively impact your brand image and contribute to your overall […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]