Overview

What this business looks like

Window cleaning is high-margin and in constant demand. Most homeowners think about their windows twice a year (spring and fall), and they would rather pay someone $150-300 than spend a Saturday on a ladder. Your startup cost is a squeegee, a bucket, and some solution. Professional window cleaning is a surprisingly technical skill that gets faster with practice -- experienced cleaners can do a whole house in 1-2 hours.

Startup Costs

What you need to invest

Total investment $71-225

Item	Cost
Professional squeegee set	$15-35
Window scrubber/applicator	$8-20
Bucket + cleaning solution	$10-20
Extension pole (for high windows)	$20-50
Lint-free towels	$8-15
Ladder (6ft step ladder)	$0-60
Marketing materials	$10-25
Total	$71-225

Step-by-Step Launch Guide

From zero to your first customer

01

Get the right tools

Buy a professional-quality squeegee (not a dollar store one), a strip washer/applicator, a bucket with a few drops of Dawn, and lint-free towels. A $30 tool kit will outperform $200 of household rags.

02

Learn the technique

Watch YouTube tutorials on professional squeegee technique. Practice on your own windows. The key moves: wet the glass with the applicator, squeegee in straight pulls, wipe the edges with a dry cloth. It takes 30 minutes to learn, a weekend to get fast.

03

Price by the pane

Standard pricing: $4-8 per pane (inside + outside). Average home has 15-25 windows = $120-300 per house. Some cleaners price per house after doing a quick count. Either way, always do a walkthrough first.

04

Clean your neighbors' windows

Offer to clean windows for 3-5 neighbors at a discount. Take before/after photos (the difference is always dramatic). Use these photos in all your marketing.

05

Market to the neighborhood

Flyer neighborhoods with older homes (more windows, homeowners who care about curb appeal). Post on Nextdoor. Target homes where you can see dirty windows from the street -- that is your marketing targeting.

06

Book spring and fall rushes

Window cleaning has two peak seasons: spring and fall. Start marketing 2-3 weeks before each season. Offer early-bird discounts to fill your schedule before the rush hits.

Pricing Strategy

What to charge

Exterior Only

$80-150

Outside window cleaning for all accessible windows. Most popular service.

Interior + Exterior

$150-300

Both sides of every window. Premium service with higher customer satisfaction.

Full Package

$200-400

All windows + screen cleaning + track detailing. Best for first-time or annual deep clean.

Marketing Templates

Ready-to-use marketing materials

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

flyer

Window Cleaning Flyer

WHEN IS THE LAST TIME
YOU CLEANED YOUR WINDOWS?
(Yeah, we thought so.)

[Your Name] Window Cleaning

✓ Streak-free professional results
✓ Interior & exterior
✓ Screens & tracks included

Homes from $80
Book today: [Phone]

social post

Seasonal Push Post

Spring is here and your windows are NOT ready. Let me fix that. Professional window cleaning in [Area] -- streak-free guaranteed. Homes from $80. Book this week and get 10% off! DM or text [Number].

script

Estimate Script

"Hi! I'd love to give you a quick estimate. How many windows does your home have? [Or] Can I do a quick walkthrough? For a home with [X] windows, inside and out, it would be $[price]. I can have that done in about [X] hours."

door hanger

Curbside Leave-Behind

I noticed your windows could
use some sunshine!

Professional cleaning from $80
Streak-free guaranteed.

Text [Name] at [Phone]
for a free estimate.

Growth Playbook

How to scale from 1 to 20 customers

Growth Strategies

Add gutter cleaning as a $75-150 upsell -- natural pairing with window service
Offer screen repair/replacement for damaged screens you find during cleaning
Target commercial clients: storefronts, restaurants, offices pay weekly/monthly
Get on a 6-month schedule with residential clients (spring + fall)
Add solar panel cleaning as a premium service ($100-200 per home)

Pro Tips

Never clean windows in direct sunlight -- the solution dries before you can squeegee and leaves streaks
Change your squeegee rubber every 2-3 weeks of heavy use
Dish soap (Dawn) + water is all you need. Skip the fancy solutions.
Check every window from inside the house before leaving -- that is what the customer will do
Safety first: never lean a ladder on a window. Use an extension pole for high windows.

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