How To Start a Cleaning Business: Easiest Step-By-Step Guide for 2024

If you're looking to start a cleaning business, then this is the video for you! In this guide, I'll show you the easiest step-by-step process of starting your own cleaning business...so you can start making money fast!
This video will guide you through the 8 simple steps that you need to take to get your cleaning business started today. These steps will work for residential house cleaning, commercial/office cleaning, construction cleaning and AirBNB/VRBO/vacation rental cleaning. I teach you about cleaning business marketing, and insurance/bonding requirements. I also answer the 3 most common questions about the cleaning industry!
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00:00 Overview
00:46 3 Most Common Questions
02:18 Step 1 - Write Down Your Goals
03:21 Step 2 - Pick A Business Name
04:08 Step 3 - Register Your Business
05:36 Step 4 - Marketing Materials
06:53 Step 5 - Licensing, Bonding, Insurance & Certifications
09:49 Step 6 - Bank Accounts & Invoicing
10:15 Project 2 Payment
11:08 Step 7 - Physical Products
13:11 Step 8 - Cleaning Biz Knowledge
14:16 Wrap Up
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  • @TheProfessionalCleaner
    @TheProfessionalCleaner5 ай бұрын

    ACCELERATE YOUR CLEANING BIZ HERE! courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net/products/cba

  • @jerel2119

    @jerel2119

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, I was wondering about construction cleanouts and getting the contracts to clean out apartments after people move as a niche. Thanks.

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    4 ай бұрын

    @@jerel2119 Lots of demand for both of those! And I have students in my program finding great success in both those areas. :-)

  • @jjcooltrumpetgoat9020

    @jjcooltrumpetgoat9020

    28 күн бұрын

    @@TheProfessionalCleaner I Work at a High School as a Custodian/ Janitor and My Goal is to Only Run a Commercial Cleaning Business. Should I use My Own Phone Number On My Business Card or should I Create a Business Contact Number?

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    28 күн бұрын

    @@jjcooltrumpetgoat9020 I use my own for my local cleaning biz, but some of my students get a virtual number that forwards. The biggest issue with using your own is you might get some spam calls, but I don't get so much that it bothers me. :-)

  • @dotzhumy557
    @dotzhumy5574 ай бұрын

    I really appreciated that you shared almost all your business secrets and honestly guiding new ones like us . Thank u

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    4 ай бұрын

    It's my pleasure!

  • @dcleaningservice
    @dcleaningservice4 ай бұрын

    After a year researching this is the best video all in one to start a cleaning business. Thank you...Im looking into commercial Subcontracting in east texas

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @steventheartist7667
    @steventheartist76672 ай бұрын

    This is what I prayed 🙏 for...didn't even know

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    2 ай бұрын

    So glad! :-)

  • @Digi_Anders
    @Digi_AndersАй бұрын

    Thanks. Just love your content!

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    Ай бұрын

    I appreciate that! :-)

  • @jacquelinefreitas3534
    @jacquelinefreitas35345 ай бұрын

    My goal is make my Residencial cleaning grow!

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    5 ай бұрын

    Awesome! You got this!

  • @SheSpeaks1111
    @SheSpeaks1111Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for all this information!

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    Ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @munhassan7840
    @munhassan78403 ай бұрын

    Amazing channel thank you so much been thinking of doing this years ago

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Happy to help!

  • @ronsantos5011
    @ronsantos5011Ай бұрын

    The best simple video ever made here! i have been wanting to start and i already have my cleaning business name. having this Name makes me more excited and go beyond. i know in my heart ill be successful just like you. this is my first ever comments here in youtube just you lol. im ready! im all in! im so excited! let's do this! can you please help me once lol....

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    Ай бұрын

    Proud of you! Keep that enthusiasm going! :-)

  • @phillybred8580
    @phillybred85802 ай бұрын

    Thank you very informative

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @user-mq2zt9df8j
    @user-mq2zt9df8j5 ай бұрын

    I want to start residential then head over to commercial cleaning!!!

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    5 ай бұрын

    Awesome goals! That was my path!

  • @josepharduengo8143
    @josepharduengo81434 ай бұрын

    I've thought about doing this for a long time.

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    4 ай бұрын

    Progress beats perfection... just start!

  • @user-ci5si8jz5h
    @user-ci5si8jz5h24 күн бұрын

    Great advice and tips

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    24 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @Mara-Australia
    @Mara-AustraliaАй бұрын

    Thank you very much for sharing these information, it will help me a lot in my process of open my own business

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @marka.arcenas9507
    @marka.arcenas95072 ай бұрын

    Thank you it means alot im starting this business in Oklahoma im learning everything i need to be a successful cleaning business 😊

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    2 ай бұрын

    You got this!

  • @philliptimmons2135
    @philliptimmons21354 ай бұрын

    I’ll definitely be purchasing your class. Ready to go all in.

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    4 ай бұрын

    :-) see my other reply 👍

  • @AndrewHernandez-gs3cc
    @AndrewHernandez-gs3cc5 ай бұрын

    So excited to see a new video! Was watching your older videos as my mother had an unsuccessful cleaning business, and now that shes disabled i wanna give it a crack! I have 8 years of commercial and reaidential experience at age 21!

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    5 ай бұрын

    Sorry about your mom... but proud of you for stepping up! You got this!

  • @user-gw6qh6wp3q
    @user-gw6qh6wp3qАй бұрын

    Thank you. My spouse and I are looking into starting this.

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    Ай бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @kathleentillman1069
    @kathleentillman106917 күн бұрын

    This was so helpful! Just started a cleaning business for vacation rentals thank you so much

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    17 күн бұрын

    AWESOM! You got this!

  • @yogigohil1677
    @yogigohil16772 ай бұрын

    Good information

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @NewZealand.Diaries
    @NewZealand.Diaries29 күн бұрын

    Watching from New Zealand

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    29 күн бұрын

    AWEEEESOME!

  • @frosty42255
    @frosty422555 ай бұрын

    This is awesome 👏🏽

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @jonathanjackson4983
    @jonathanjackson498328 күн бұрын

    Since I employed cleaners who brought their own vacuum I have had a clothing moth infestation. Great tip! Thanks

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    26 күн бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @larianajones539
    @larianajones5394 ай бұрын

    I would like a big company to leave for my children for generational wealth

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    4 ай бұрын

    Excellent goal to build a legacy business for your family!

  • @tunakabadayi3483
    @tunakabadayi34832 ай бұрын

    Hi, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I want to start a company focusing on move in move out cleaning.

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    2 ай бұрын

    Awesome! You can do it!

  • @poornishanmugam8197

    @poornishanmugam8197

    10 күн бұрын

    How to find the cleaners for hiring

  • @jerel2119
    @jerel21194 ай бұрын

    Hi, and thanks for the informative video! I was wondering what is the best way to find good subcontractors? Also, is there a video on niche cleaning services?

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    4 ай бұрын

    Currently I am using Indeed. And I have a video about picking a niche, is that what you're asking? Or is there a specific niche you'd like to learn more about? :-)

  • @lucretialewis8341
    @lucretialewis83414 ай бұрын

    I want to start my residential / commercial business and make 6 figures in 6 months

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    4 ай бұрын

    Totally doable!

  • @Autumn_Forest_
    @Autumn_Forest_Ай бұрын

    I told a friend that you required customers to maintain products in their homes, and he stated that when he had cleaners come to his apartment, they brought everything with them. He said that he had no cleaning products and would not have contracted that company if they’d required he already have the products required. Do you bring the products and leave them there yourself, or do the clients have to go out and purchase a list of products and keep them on hand? Thank you for all the info you provide!

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    Ай бұрын

    When I did residential I tool a kit from job to job, but the bulk of the products I required the homeowner to buy. In some cases I ensured they always had what I needed on hand, and in some cases I they took care of that well on their own. And now that we only do commercial, I require the business owner to do the same. We create a monthly order, but they pay for it. And this comes down to one simple thing: client communication. When I teach my clients WHY I prefer this, and how it makes no difference to their bottom line in the end, they are more than happy to comply. And just because 'most cleaners' take everything from job to job doesn't make it right, or wrong. Every business is different. But I am all about building the business I want to actually own and run. :-)

  • @ohheyshy1550
    @ohheyshy15505 ай бұрын

    I only have one client and since I’m starting she is only paying me $55 once a week and that’s not a living it’s two bedroom and an office it’s pretty big but I don’t know how to get other clients and a raised

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    5 ай бұрын

    Check out my video on finding clients and don't ever underestimate the power of getting in front of people!

  • @slangincrypto
    @slangincrypto3 ай бұрын

    My biggest concern is how do we go about getting insurance to cover the sub-contractors in case someone get's hurt or steals from a client etc.

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    3 ай бұрын

    A sub is their own business owner, and therefore would need their own insurance. If you hired employees, then you would cover them under your insurance. And the laws for subs have gotten stricter so I now employ both subs and employees. Neither is right or wrong, they are different, and ultimately you need to ensure you are compliant. :-)

  • @user-ne3vr9ce7t
    @user-ne3vr9ce7t4 ай бұрын

    can you create proposals on that payment website?

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    4 ай бұрын

    Yep!

  • @poornishanmugam8197
    @poornishanmugam819710 күн бұрын

    Sorry last question, do we need to register the company first and apply in indeed?

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    9 күн бұрын

    Yes, and Indeed does have a verification process. So make sure your business is legal first. 👍

  • @jabrowntown9379
    @jabrowntown93795 ай бұрын

    For hiring 1099, with the new laws going in place, it states that any 1099 contractors, they must be completing work independent of what the companies described work is. How can this be worked around?

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    5 ай бұрын

    I can't give legal advice, so best to do your research or seek counsel on that. But I can absolutely tell you that you should be compliant in your business... so don't view it as 'working around' something but rather doing what it takes to ensure compliance. If you can use contractors then go for it. But if your biz requires W2 employees then go that route. You can build an awesome biz either way! :-)

  • @PartyMcFly89
    @PartyMcFly893 ай бұрын

    If you're starting up a carpet cleaning business and you need to pre vacuum their carpet, but they do not have a vacuum, what do you do?

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    3 ай бұрын

    My guess is you'd need to bring your own in those cases... but I don't specialize in carpet cleaning... just general cleaning. I'm sure this guy could help you out though! Check him out! :-) >>> www.youtube.com/@greenrhinoproject

  • @BIGMONEYZAY1
    @BIGMONEYZAY127 күн бұрын

    Hello❤ in one of the steps you explained that we should find out if it’s required to be licensed or have a permit in my area… I live in Florida and it’s not required …..so does that mean I make that clear that on my business card?? Will clients look for me being licensed on my business card, even though it’s not required in my area? Thanks in advance.

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    26 күн бұрын

    I've never put this on business cards, or even that I am insured for that matter. I just communicate this when talking to clients. It should go without saying that a reputable business is insured. :-)

  • @dotzhumy557
    @dotzhumy5574 ай бұрын

    We had registered our company and EIN also got . We have license for remodeling residential also , to start cleaning business we need permit or another license ? We r in NYC

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    4 ай бұрын

    It's different everywhere... so call your local government and ask. Could be city, or could be county... but the 2 questions to ask: 1) Do I need a permit of some kind to operate a cleaning biz? 2) Do I need a business license to operate a cleaning biz? 👍

  • @laguerremilord5867
    @laguerremilord58672 ай бұрын

    i want to start my business cleaning

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    2 ай бұрын

    So much potential out there! Get it!

  • @petersan6078
    @petersan60782 ай бұрын

    How do I get commercial office contracts?

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    2 ай бұрын

    I get mine by targeting/direct outreach, and referrals. Building relationships is key!

  • @dotzhumy557
    @dotzhumy5574 ай бұрын

    Can I take your course online ? How much is it ? How can I send email to you ?

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    4 ай бұрын

    Yep... you can learn more here. courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net/products/cba And email us here. support@theprofessionalcleaner.net 🙂

  • @poornishanmugam8197
    @poornishanmugam819710 күн бұрын

    How to find the cleaners for our company?

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    10 күн бұрын

    We use Indeed :-)

  • @poornishanmugam8197

    @poornishanmugam8197

    10 күн бұрын

    @@TheProfessionalCleaner Thanks much

  • @realcodymelton
    @realcodymeltonАй бұрын

    Hey there, I was wondering if your business model work for Carpet Cleaning businesses

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    Ай бұрын

    Hi there... it's very similar. In many ways, easier. Typically carpet cleaning can be quoted by the SF, where janitorial shouldn't be. In my brief break away from cleaning I actually worked for a commercial carpet cleaning supply company. I sold Cimex's. But my program is geared more towards general janitorial, although the methods I teach for client acquisition would def work for carpet cleaning too. The biggest difference is less recurrence... meaning people usually need cleaning weekly, every other week, etc. Carpet cleaning is more like every 6 months or every year, maybe longer, depending on the case. So you'd need more clients to keep the income coming in. :-)

  • @realcodymelton

    @realcodymelton

    Ай бұрын

    ​@TheProfessionalCleaner yes, I'm mostly interested in software, CRMs, marketing and how you get clients

  • @realcodymelton

    @realcodymelton

    Ай бұрын

    @@TheProfessionalCleaner I think you have convinced me to go the general cleaning route due to its ease of being done remotely. Id like to see whats all included in the course.

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    Ай бұрын

    @@realcodymelton My program isn't geared towards the 'remote model' you see all over KZread... so please email us before purchasing and we will explain more. :-) support@theprofessionalcleaner.net

  • @carribeangoddess1673
    @carribeangoddess1673Ай бұрын

    Do you feel like this market is over saturated? There are competition groups that are willing to charge dirt cheap i hear. It's giving me cause for concern.

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    Ай бұрын

    Not at all! Watch my latest video... I speak about why being the cheapest is a bad idea and what it means for those of us that charge more. :-)

  • @carribeangoddess1673

    @carribeangoddess1673

    Ай бұрын

    @@TheProfessionalCleaner will do.. thnx!

  • @GurpreetSingh-og1re
    @GurpreetSingh-og1re3 ай бұрын

    Hi mam can you help me start cleaning work now i do cleaning in hotel but i wish i am start own bissnuess

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    3 ай бұрын

    Awesome! My program is a great place to start. You can learn more here... courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net/products/cba

  • @adrianred4929
    @adrianred4929Ай бұрын

    Hi Bethany, how do I contact you?

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    Ай бұрын

    My program is the best place to start... or shoot us an email support@theprofessionalcleaner.net :-) courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net/products/cba

  • @erinmacklin-shaw5941
    @erinmacklin-shaw59415 ай бұрын

    I thought this was going to be a new video but it's the same as your last tips video

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    5 ай бұрын

    Yep... I am just a 'tad' better now on video LOL... so I wanted to remake it. :-) And hundreds of people a day search for this topic, so it's a video that makes sense to update. Thanks for your support! Some fresh videos coming soon!

  • @user-pu3em1yu6z
    @user-pu3em1yu6z14 күн бұрын

    Do you need licence Cleaning By yourself

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    14 күн бұрын

    It depends on your local government. We do not need a license for operating our commercial janitorial business. Nor would we need one if we did residential. But home builders and restaurant owners in my area do need them. So I would call your city/county clerks office and ask. :-)

  • @user-pu3em1yu6z

    @user-pu3em1yu6z

    14 күн бұрын

    @TheProfessionalCleaner ok thanks I will look in to it 🙂

  • @TriCitiesRealEstate
    @TriCitiesRealEstateАй бұрын

    What’s your cleaning business name?

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    Ай бұрын

    I make that public to those that ask inside my program, but not here on KZread. It's just my preference for privacy. :-)

  • @elishabuckingham3610
    @elishabuckingham361012 күн бұрын

    Remote cleaning company?

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    10 күн бұрын

    This is a big topic, and many are way overselling this model unfortunately. I hire out my cleaning, but I'm not just a 'middle man.' This is what leads to long term success. I've been doing this for 20+ years. And it's what leads to happy business owners. :-)

  • @moniquer437
    @moniquer4374 ай бұрын

    Hi from California, New Subscriber here. I’ve been in the process for a few months and launch my cleaning company in 2 weeks. I’m nervous because I had to learn how to quote and still not sure 🫤 I’m surprised that most won’t offer advice but it’s ok I’ll learn along the way. I know I got this 🙌

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    4 ай бұрын

    Keep it simple. Hourly rate x length of job. The hard part is learning the clean times and it would be hard to teach that in a KZread video. But in my program I do talk about this further, and then of course you get access to me in my private community for more bidding help. :-) You can learn more here... courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net/products/cba

  • @moniquer437

    @moniquer437

    4 ай бұрын

    @@TheProfessionalCleaner ok thank you 😊

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    4 ай бұрын

    @@moniquer437 You bet!

  • @yogigohil1677
    @yogigohil16772 ай бұрын

    Good information

  • @TheProfessionalCleaner

    @TheProfessionalCleaner

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks!