10 Easy Steps on How to Start a Residential Cleaning Business

10 easy steps to starting a cleaning business

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1. Understand the industry

Be aware of your personal qualifications and interests

Determine type of business: house cleaning, commercial cleaning, carpet cleaning


Select a professional sounding and easy to remember business name

Visit your Local Country Clerk’s office for registration

2. Register your business


3. Open a bank accountSeparate business account from personal account as per IRS rules and regulations

Establish credit history for your business to help in getting business loans in the future


4. Get insurance


Apply for relevant insurance: Liability insurance, Bonded insurance, Vehicle insurance, Workers comp

Find a local agent and get a quote

5. Purchase cleaning supplies


Get a few basic cleaning supplies and tools to get you started

Purchase in bulk only when your business grows

6. Advertise


Hand our flyers, get listed on phone books, post on Craigslist, and make a website

Be active on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Yelp, Angie’s List

7. Get financing

Get financing if needed as your business grows in size

Options: personal savings, business loan, business line of credit, Small Business Association Loan, others


8. Sign up your first clients


Reach out to your social circles and neighborhood

Use word of mouth and referrals

9. Hire staff


Determine staff size and relevant skill sets and experience

Be very careful and selective when hiring

10. Keep records


Maintain records of customers

Document all transactions to be able to comply to state and federal regulations

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10 Easy Steps on How to Start a Residential Cleaning Business

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