Ideas and Tools To Start and Build Your Profitable House Cleaning Business
Whether you’re just starting out or have been cleaning for a while, you can find ideas and tools to start and build your own house cleaning business.
What You Need To Start & Build Your House Cleaning Business
US State Laws
Use this full map of US state and city laws to help you:
Just click on the map to find your state and get started.

Cleaning Business Start-Up
Start your sole proprietor or partnership cleaning business strong with a registered business name, the necessary licenses and tax registration in your city, county or state.
Includes articles on how to get cleaning experience and your first cleaning business customers.
Plus what you need to know about business insurance and setting up a bank account.
Cleaning Business Systems & Services
Ways to make your residential cleaning business better. Ideas on everything from extra services to offer your customers to how to pay your taxes on time, in full and stay out of trouble.

Meet Judith

Hi, I’m Judith.
I’ve run my own house cleaning company for over 25 years.
I’ve served many of my current customers for more than 20 years, through births, deaths, earthquakes and economic recessions.
I’ve gone through the same things you go through everyday…
Latest Blog Posts
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How and When To Raise Your House Cleaning Rates
Have you been cleaning houses for years and never raised your rates? Does the thought of raising your house cleaning rates make you tremble with fear? Get proven tips on how and when to raise your house cleaning or maid service business rates. Continue reading…

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“Do I Need A License To Clean Houses?”
Do you need a license to clean houses? Get the long and short answers to that common question. Includes licensing information in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia. Get started with licensing your house cleaning, housekeeping or maid service today. Continue reading…
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Self-Employed House Cleaner’s Guide to Car (and Bus) Tax Deductions
As a self-employed house cleaner, you have to travel a lot for business. Discover proven ways to reduce your tax bill with business travel deductions, including how a home office makes a big difference. Plus travel expense tax links for CA, UK, AU & NZ. Continue reading…
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The Giving Season: Customer Gifts, Tips and Gratitude [+ bonus thank you note examples]
How do you wrap up the year? Get ideas on how to accept customer gifts and tips during the holidays with grace, style and gratitude. Plus how to take time off to rest, reflect, recharge and prepare for the New Year ahead. [+ bonus thank you note examples] Continue reading…
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Top 10 Records Self-Employed House Cleaners Need To Keep
Are you paddling in a river of disorganized business papers and getting nowhere fast? Discover 10 important records to keep for your house cleaning business. Create a simple recordkeeping and storage system that keeps your business afloat. Continue reading…
