Festive Hospitality Readiness: Behind the Scenes of a Spotless Christmas Service
December is the month when hospitality really earns its stripes. Kitchens shift into overdrive, dining rooms are booked to the brim, and there’s no margin for error, every dish, every detail has to be just right. But while the buzz happens out front, behind the scenes it’s the quieter work, cleaning, compliance, and maintenance – […]
From Kitchens to Laundries: The Complete Hygiene Package for Care
In care homes and hotels, keeping people safe goes beyond the kitchen. Every duct, vent, and extractor plays a part, and some of the most overlooked systems can pose the biggest risks. At BCS (Bay Cleaning Solutions), we’ve seen it firsthand. Kitchen extract systems are often well maintained, but laundry ducts and shared air systems […]
Don’t get any ghoulish surprises in your kitchen this Halloween!
October’s the month for costumes and cobwebs – but not in your extraction system. As the nights draw in and the ovens fire up, now’s the perfect time to make sure your kitchen hygiene isn’t hiding any spooky surprises. Whether it’s a full Kitchen Deep Clean or a TR19-compliant Kitchen Extract Clean, our teams are […]
TR19, VHR and the Standards That Keep Your Kitchens and Extract Systems Safe
Every commercial kitchen runs extraction systems that need to be clean. Every office has air ducts that need to be maintained. But most facility managers don’t think about these systems until something goes wrong. The reality is simple but serious. Grease buildup in extraction hoods creates fire risk. Dirty air ducts spread contamination. Poor maintenance […]
Assured Every Step: How BCS Builds Trust Through the Achilles Framework
In specialist cleaning, trust is built through more than just results. Clients want to know that every stage of the work, from planning and communication through to reporting, is handled with care and accountability. At BCS, we believe that transparency is part of the service. That is why we are proud to be part of […]
Fire Safety Reset – more on fire damper testing as part of your PPM
In our last article we set out why fire damper testing belongs near the top of every maintenance schedule. This follow up looks at what actually happens during testing, what engineers tend to find, and how to place the work inside an autumn PPM plan that you can manage across sites. What fire damper testing […]
Back to Work, Back to Compliance – September is the perfect time to book in a Kitchen Deep Clean
September is always a turning point. Schools are back, university campuses are filling up, offices are busier and hospitality venues return to full capacity. For kitchens and canteens, it marks the moment when demand shoots up after a quieter summer. That makes it the perfect time to reset hygiene and compliance with a thorough deep […]
Autumn Check-In: Why Fire Damper Testing Deserves a Spot at the Top of Your PPM List
As summer winds down and buildings spring back to life, with offices buzzing, campuses filling, and hospitals hitting full stride, now is the time to recheck your compliance calendar. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) can often slide down the to-do list, but when it comes to fire safety, delaying is not just risky, it could be […]
The Summer Grease Risk: Why Kitchen Extract Cleaning Can’t Wait
Summer might be peak season for BBQs and beer gardens, but in commercial kitchens, it’s also peak season for something far less welcome: rapid grease build-up in kitchen extract systems. The combination of high temperatures, busy shifts, and longer service hours means fire risk can climb fast – and many kitchens are sliding into non-compliance […]
BCS Syncs with Your CAFM (No More Chasing Jobs)
Facilities Managers don’t have time to chase contractors. Yet when cleaning providers operate outside your CAFM system, that’s exactly what happens. You’re stuck requesting updates, reconciling paperwork, and manually uploading reports – all while trying to stay on top of compliance deadlines and PPM schedules. At BCS, we do things differently. Our operations are designed […]
What’s in a TR19 Report? – Fire Safety and Compliance in Commercial Kitchens
TR19 Reports: Ensuring Fire Safety and Compliance in Kitchen Ventilation Commercial kitchen ventilation systems require regular deep cleaning to prevent dangerous grease build-up. In fact, up to 70% of fires in commercial kitchens originate in faulty extract systems due to accumulated fat and grease. This is why the industry follows the TR19 guidelines for ventilation […]
Get Summer-Ready: Deep Kitchen & Extract Clean Package from £995
As the summer season approaches, hospitality venues across the UK are preparing for longer hours and heavier footfall. It’s the perfect moment to schedule a full professional clean, especially in areas that are often overlooked. BCS now offers a combined Kitchen Deep Clean and TR19 Kitchen Extract Clean, available from £995. This comprehensive service is […]
The Domino Effect: What Happens When Fire Dampers Aren’t Tested
It’s easy to overlook fire dampers. They sit hidden behind ceiling tiles or access panels, quietly forming part of a building’s wider fire safety system. But when they aren’t tested – or haven’t been checked in years – the consequences can be serious. In one recent inspection, our team at BCS found 20 out of […]
UK-Wide, Site-by-Site: How BCS Delivers Consistent Cleaning Across the Country
When a client asks us if we offer national coverage, we don’t just say yes. We explain how it works – and why it works. At Bay Cleaning Solutions (BCS), we’ve spent years building an operation that delivers the same high standards across the UK, from remote countryside hotels to schools and multi-site restaurant chains. […]
Inside a Kitchen Extract Clean: Why It Matters and What It Looks Like
Running a busy kitchen means juggling a thousand priorities at once – but there’s one area that often goes unnoticed until it becomes a serious problem: your kitchen extract system. From fire risks to staff wellbeing, the cleanliness of your extract, ducting and canopy systems is more than just a box-ticking exercise. It’s a duty […]
BCS Joins NAADUK as an Associate Member
We’re proud to share that BCS has officially joined the National Association of Air Duct Specialists UK (NAADUK) as an Associate Member. This is an important step in our ongoing commitment to upholding the highest standards in air and ventilation system cleaning across the UK. NAADUK is the UK’s leading trade association for professionals involved […]
Avoid the Shame of a Zero Rating – Keep Your Kitchen Inspection-Ready
Many of us have come across unsettling stories on local social media- beloved eateries receiving zero-star food hygiene ratings. Such revelations can be shocking and often lead to a loss of trust in these establishments. But what exactly contributes to such poor ratings?? In the UK, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) operates the Food Hygiene […]
Allergy Season is Here – Is Your HVAC System Helping or Hurting?
Spring is a welcome sight… until the sneezing starts. Itchy eyes, runny noses, and stuffy rooms are all too familiar as allergy season kicks in. But while many blame the great outdoors, the real culprit might be circulating right above your head. Commercial HVAC systems are designed to keep indoor environments comfortable – but if […]
Serious Spring Cleaning
As the days grow longer and the first signs of spring emerge, there’s a collective sense of renewal in the air. It’s a season that naturally encourages us to reflect, refresh, and set new goals. Unlike the often forced resolutions of January, spring’s warmer weather and blossoming landscapes provide a more inspiring backdrop for meaningful […]
Finding Joy in Clean Spaces: The Link Between Workplace Cleanliness and Happiness
As we approach the International Day of Happiness on 20th March 2025, Liam Hodgson, Client Services Manager, writes from an clients perspective, about what contributes to our happiness at work. While factors like fair pay and supportive colleagues are essential, there’s another element that’s often overlooked: the cleanliness of our workspace. How Clean Spaces Lift […]
