{"id":7122,"date":"2026-07-02T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/?p=7122"},"modified":"2026-07-02T15:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:44:13","slug":"how-to-start-a-cleaning-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-cleaning-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Cleaning Business: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--\nYOAST META BLOCK\nfocus_keyphrase: how to start a cleaning business\nyoast_title: How to Start a Cleaning Business: 2026 Guide\nmeta_description: How to start a cleaning business step by step: pick a niche, register the company, price jobs, get insured, and land first clients. 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Sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Small Business Administration, and the IRS.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sw-a__meta\">\n      <span>SimplyWise<\/span><br \/>\n      <span class=\"sw-a__dot\"><\/span><br \/>\n      <span>Updated July 2, 2026<\/span><br \/>\n      <span class=\"sw-a__dot\"><\/span><br \/>\n      <span>4 min read<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<figure class=\"sw-a__hero-figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1581578731548-c64695cc6952?w=1400&#038;h=700&#038;fit=crop&#038;q=80&#038;auto=format\" alt=\"Professional cleaner in gloves and mask washing window shutters on a residential job\" loading=\"eager\"><br \/>\n    <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__tldr\">\n<div class=\"sw-a__tldr-box\">\n<div class=\"sw-a__tldr-label\">Start a cleaning business, the short version<\/div>\n<div class=\"sw-a__tldr-body\">\n<ol>\n<li>Pick one kind of cleaning. Make sure people near you want it.<\/li>\n<li>Set up the business and get a free EIN from the IRS.<\/li>\n<li>Get a license, insurance, and a bond.<\/li>\n<li>Buy basic supplies. Open a business bank account.<\/li>\n<li>Set a price that covers your costs and your profit.<\/li>\n<li>Get first clients from reviews, Google, and property managers.<\/li>\n<li>Send your price fast and in writing. Ask for a deposit on big jobs.<\/li>\n<li>Save receipts and track your miles from day one.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__body\">\n<div class=\"sw-a__inner\">\n<h2>How to start a cleaning business<\/h2>\n<p>The cleaning is the easy part. The business is where people lose money. This guide walks the 8 steps in plain order. The work is in high demand: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/building-and-grounds-cleaning\/janitors-and-building-cleaners.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">government jobs report<\/a> says about 2.4 million people did this work in 2024. So there is plenty of room for a good, honest cleaner.<\/p>\n<h2>The 8 steps<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"sw-a__steps\">\n<li>\n<h3>Pick your cleaning and check demand<\/h3>\n<p>Pick one kind of cleaning first. Homes are the easiest place to start. The tools are cheap and lots of people need it. Later you can add higher-paid jobs, like move-out cleans. First, make sure people near you want it. Look up the cleaners in your area. Read their reviews. Ask a few property managers if they need help.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Set up the business<\/h3>\n<p>Make your cleaning a real business. A sole proprietor is the simplest way. But it does not protect your own money if a client sues. An LLC keeps your money safer. Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/business-guide\/launch-your-business\/choose-business-structure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SBA guide<\/a> to pick one. Then get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/get-an-employer-identification-number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free EIN from the IRS<\/a>. You need it to open a bank account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Get licensed, insured, and bonded<\/h3>\n<p>Most cities want a basic business license. Check your city and state rules on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/business-guide\/launch-your-business\/apply-licenses-permits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SBA site<\/a>. Get general liability insurance. It pays if you break something or someone gets hurt. Add a janitorial bond too. It protects clients if a worker steals. Clients look for &#8220;bonded and insured.&#8221; Have both ready before your first big job.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Buy supplies and open a bank account<\/h3>\n<p>You do not need much to start. Get a good vacuum, mops, cloths, and cleaners. Buy big refill sizes once you get busy. They cost less per job. Open a business bank account the same week. Keep business money out of your own account. This keeps your taxes clean and your LLC safe.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Set a price that makes money<\/h3>\n<p>Price the whole business, not just your time. Your price must cover pay, supplies, gas, insurance, and profit. Figure the job in hours or square feet. Then give the client one flat price. Flat prices are easy to say yes to. Charging by the hour hurts you when you get faster.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Get your first clients<\/h3>\n<p>Your first clients come from trust, not ads. Ask every happy client for a review and a referral. Set up a free Google Business Profile in week one. That helps people find you. For steady work, call property managers, real estate agents, and rental hosts. They buy cleaning again and again. Show them you are insured and bonded.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Send your price fast and in writing<\/h3>\n<p>A quick, clear quote beats a slow one. Write down what you will clean, the price, and the start date. This protects you and the client. Ask for a deposit on big jobs, like deep cleans. A clean, branded quote makes you look like a real business.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Track your money from day one<\/h3>\n<p>Save every receipt. Log the miles you drive between jobs. These lower your taxes. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/taxtopics\/tc510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS<\/a> wants the miles, the date, and the reason. Do it as you go. Do not wait until tax time and try to guess.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Pricing at a glance<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Pricing model<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">How it works<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Best for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Per hour<\/td>\n<td>You bill the hours you work<\/td>\n<td>New owners learning job times<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Per square foot<\/td>\n<td>A rate times the space<\/td>\n<td>Offices and move-out cleans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Flat rate<\/td>\n<td>One set price per visit<\/td>\n<td>Homes, and what clients like best<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Do it faster with SimplyWise<\/h2>\n<p>Two steps take the most time: quoting and tracking money. SimplyWise helps with both. Take a photo of a job, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/cost-estimator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/a> builds a price in seconds. It can even measure a room for you. On the money side, it saves your receipts and tracks your miles. SimplyWise is <strong>free to try<\/strong>, with no credit card. After a 7-day trial, it is $29.99 per month.<\/p>\n<h2>How much does it cost to start?<\/h2>\n<p>A home cleaning business is cheap to start. You pay for supplies, a business license, a free EIN, insurance, and a bond. Most solo cleaners start for a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Crews cost more because of payroll and bigger gear.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">What you pay for<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Cost note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Supplies and gear<\/td>\n<td>Cheapest part; refills cost less per job<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Business setup and EIN<\/td>\n<td>EIN is free from the IRS; an LLC costs a little more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Insurance and bond<\/td>\n<td>Insurance scales with coverage; the bond is cheap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quoting and tracking tools<\/td>\n<td>SimplyWise is free to try, then $29.99 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/building-and-grounds-cleaning\/janitors-and-building-cleaners.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Janitors and Building Cleaners<\/a> (about 2.4 million jobs in 2024; 2024 median pay $35,930 per year).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/business-guide\/launch-your-business\/choose-business-structure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Small Business Administration, Choose a Business Structure<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/business-guide\/launch-your-business\/apply-licenses-permits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Small Business Administration, Apply for Licenses and Permits<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/get-an-employer-identification-number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Internal Revenue Service, Apply for an EIN Online<\/a> (free from the IRS).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/taxtopics\/tc510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Internal Revenue Service, Topic No. 510, Business Use of Car<\/a> (mileage rules).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__pull\">\n<blockquote><p>\n    The cleaning is the easy part. The business around it, registration, insurance, pricing, and getting paid, is what decides whether you keep the cash or just stay busy.\n  <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>  <cite>SimplyWise Editorial<\/cite><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__faq\">\n<h2>Common questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-list\">\n<details>\n<summary>How do you start a cleaning business?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-answer\">\n<p>Pick one kind of cleaning and make sure people near you want it. Set up the business and get a free EIN from the IRS. Get a license, insurance, and a bond. Buy basic supplies and open a business bank account. Set a price that covers your costs and profit. Get first clients from reviews, Google, and property managers. Send your price fast and in writing. Save receipts and track your miles from day one.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How much does it cost to start?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-answer\">\n<p>A home cleaning business is one of the cheapest to start. You pay for supplies, a business license, a free EIN, insurance, and a bond. Most solo cleaners start for a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Crews cost more because of payroll and bigger gear.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do you need a license to clean homes?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-answer\">\n<p>Most cities want a basic business license. Cleaning is usually not a special trade license like plumbing. The rules change by city and state, so check your local website. Many clients also want to see that you are insured and bonded.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How do you price cleaning jobs?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-answer\">\n<p>You can charge by the hour, by the square foot, or a flat rate. Charging by the hour is fine at first, but it hurts you when you get faster. Most clients like one flat price. Figure the job in hours or square feet, then set a flat price that covers your costs and profit.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__finalcta\">\n  <span class=\"sw-a__eyebrow\">Quote and track faster<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Win the job with a branded quote in minutes.<\/h2>\n<p>Turn a walkthrough into a branded PDF quote on site, then capture every receipt and mile so tax season is a download. Built for cleaners going independent. 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