The complete, data-backed guide to launching a profitable cleaning company. Real wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, local market stats from the Census Bureau, and free tools to price your first bid.
BLS wage data, Census competitor counts, and demand by industry.
LLC or sole prop, EIN from the IRS, state/city business license.
General liability ($500–$1,200/yr), workers' comp, surety bond.
ISSA 612 production rates × loaded labor cost × profit margin.
Commercial vacuum, mop system, chemicals, PPE. Start lean: $500–$5K.
Property managers, small offices, medical facilities, schools.
Walk the building, measure sqft, calculate hours, present a PDF proposal.
Hire above median wage, schedule routes, bid new contracts.
Local wage data, competitor counts, and step-by-step guides for 188+ US cities.
Calculator, proposals, CRM, scheduling — everything from first bid to 50th account. Start free today.
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