Cleaning

If you own a business and manage high-end facility textiles, you likely know water is often the enemy. Standard laundering relies on water and heavy mechanical agitation. These factors can destroy delicate fibers and cause irreversible shrinkage that ruins your property. Understanding what dry cleaning is helps you protect your bottom line. It does this […]

Father’s Day in the U.S. has been a national holiday since 1972. For many family businesses, it is less about the date. It is more about a quiet truth. Someone started this, often a parent. They often had no guarantee it would work. At Blue Chip Building Maintenance, that someone was our founder, who started […]

The short answer: In 2026, commercial cleaning in New York City typically runs $0.12–$0.30 per square foot per visit, or roughly $1–$2 per square foot per year for recurring service once you factor in frequency. Hourly work lands around $30–$75+ per cleaner-hour. A standard 5,000 sq ft office cleaned five nights a week generally costs […]

The short version: A self-performed cleaning company puts its own W-2 employees in your building. A subcontracted company wins your contract and then hires other firms (or 1099 crews) to do the actual work. The difference rarely shows up in the proposal. It shows up in who is accountable when a shift is missed. It […]

Germs can hide anywhere in your office, but some areas are hotspots for germ activity. Knowing where these spots are and taking action to keep surfaces clean can help your employees stop spreading germs and illnesses in the workplace. Water Cooler The water cooler is a high-touch part of the office, so naturally, it’s a […]

The spread of germs throughout your office can seem mysterious. After all, you can’t see germs – whether they’re on your hands or on the surfaces you’re touching. What makes the spread of germs even more mysterious si that most people don’t even realize how many surfaces they touch throughout the day. This may come […]

Years ago, office and commercial cleaning wasn’t a hot topic around the office. Today, commercial cleaning services are discussed more often and are in greater demand than ever before. Employees returning to work want to know that their workplaces are safe environments with low transmission of communicable viruses. Cleanliness matters now more than ever. If your […]

There are many benefits of commercial janitorial cleaning! While some businesses struggle to keep their premises safe and clean for their staff and customers, companies that hire a professional cleaning company can avoid the hassle and worry that comes from maintaining their own commercial property. Here’s what you need to know. 1. Beauty One of […]

Do you know what to expect from an office cleaning service? If not, you’re in for a treat. A good cleaning service should provide reliable services, good customer service and transparent billing practices for clients. The best cleaning services will have the skills, experience and know-how to keep your commercial building looking its best. Knowing […]

When you need to clean your commercial property, it’s important to have two tools at your disposal: 1) a reputable office cleaning service, and 2) a commercial office cleaning checklist. Although many businesses know it’s important to hire the right cleaning company, there are many businesses that do not make a commercial office cleaning checklist. […]