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House Cleaning

Clean houses, collect cash, repeat weekly.

$500-1,800/mo
Earning Potential
$50-150
Startup Cost
Easy
Difficulty
10-20 hrs/week
Time/Week
$49 lifetime — all kits included
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What this business looks like

House cleaning is a proven, recession-resistant hustle. People always need it done, most don't enjoy doing it, and they will pay $80-200 for 2-3 hours of work. The startup cost is basically cleaning supplies you might already own. Weekly recurring clients are the goal -- 5 weekly clients at $100 each means $2,000/month from just 10-15 hours of work per week.

What you need to invest

Total investment $56-180
ItemCost
All-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, disinfectant $15-30
Microfiber cloths (pack of 20) $8-15
Mop, broom, dustpan $15-35
Vacuum (if client doesn't have one) $0-60
Rubber gloves + caddy $8-15
Marketing materials $10-25
Total $56-180

From zero to your first customer

01

Assemble your cleaning kit

Get a caddy and fill it with: all-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, disinfectant, microfiber cloths, scrub brush, and rubber gloves. Buy quality products -- they work faster and look more professional.

02

Develop your cleaning system

Create a checklist: kitchen (counters, sink, appliances, floor), bathrooms (toilet, shower, mirrors, floor), living areas (dust, vacuum, surfaces), bedrooms (make beds, dust, vacuum). Work top-to-bottom, left-to-right in every room.

03

Price your services

Standard pricing: $25-35/hour or $80-150 per house (most homes take 2-3 hours). Flat-rate per house is better -- faster you get, more you earn per hour. Always do a walkthrough first.

04

Start with people you know

Offer to clean for family friends, parents' coworkers, or neighbors at a discount. Get 3-5 cleans done, collect testimonials, and use those to market to strangers.

05

Market on Nextdoor and Facebook

Post in local groups with your services, pricing, and any testimonials. Nextdoor is especially powerful for cleaning services because people trust their neighbors.

06

Convert to recurring

After a great first clean, ask: "Would you like to set up a weekly or bi-weekly schedule? I offer a 10% discount for recurring clients." Recurring clients are your financial foundation.

What to charge

Standard Clean
$80-130

Full house clean: kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, vacuum, mop. 2-3 hours for average home.

Deep Clean
$150-250

Everything in standard plus baseboards, inside appliances, window sills, behind furniture. First-time or seasonal clean.

Move-In/Move-Out
$200-400

Complete top-to-bottom clean of empty home. Higher price point, high demand from renters and landlords.

Ready-to-use marketing materials

Copy these templates, fill in your details, and start marketing today. Every template is tested and proven.

flyer

Cleaning Service Flyer

HATE CLEANING?
SAME. BUT I'M GOOD AT IT.

[Your Name] -- Professional House Cleaning

✓ Kitchens, bathrooms, living areas
✓ Weekly, bi-weekly, or one-time
✓ Reliable & thorough

Standard clean from $80
First clean 15% off!

Text [Phone] for a free estimate.
social post

Nextdoor Post

Hi neighbors! I'm offering professional house cleaning in [Area]. I bring all supplies, work from a detailed checklist, and make sure your home sparkles. Weekly/bi-weekly slots available. First clean is 15% off! DM me or text [Number].
script

Walkthrough Script

"Thanks for having me! I'd like to walk through each room so I can give you an accurate quote. I'll also ask about any areas you want special attention on. For a home this size, a standard clean would be $[X] and take about [X] hours."
door hanger

Neighborhood Card

Just cleaned your neighbor's house!

Want yours done too?

[Name] -- Local Cleaning Pro
From $80/clean • All supplies included

Text [Number] for 15% off your first clean.

How to scale from 1 to 20 customers

Growth Strategies

  • Add laundry service (wash, dry, fold) for $25-40 extra per visit
  • Target Airbnb hosts for turnover cleaning -- $75-150 per turnover, high frequency
  • Offer organizing services as a premium add-on ($50-75/hour)
  • Get a helper when you hit 8+ weekly clients to double your capacity
  • Build relationships with local realtors for move-in/move-out cleaning referrals

Pro Tips

  • Always clean top-to-bottom so dust falls onto surfaces you have not cleaned yet
  • Bring your own supplies -- never rely on the client having what you need
  • Take before/after photos (with permission) for your marketing
  • Set clear boundaries about what is included vs. extra (laundry, dishes, etc.)
  • Show up on time every time. Reliability is the #1 thing clients value.