Hot Home Business: Cleaning Services

to work from home but not sure what you can do? The Hot Home Business Directory helps you find a business to run out of your home, lists the skills you need to do it and tells how to get started and where to get more information. Read on to find out if this Hot Home Biz is for you!

What You'll Do: Clean private homes, apartments, offices or small businesses on a regular schedule (weekly, semi-monthly or monthly) or per-project basis.

Skills You'll Need: Physical ability to do the bending, stooping and moving needed in cleaning. Good organizational skills, ability to work quickly and efficiently, personalized customer relations, perseverance and pride in your work, basic bookkeeping.

Equipment You'll Need: Basic cleaning supplies (most clients will have a vacuum cleaner and some prefer you use their supplies; others prefer you bring your own), comfortable yet sturdy clothes, well-cushioned supportive shoes, transportation to your jobs, computer to create flyers and business cards.



Start-Up Costs:

  • $100 to $200 for cleaning supplies (purchased in quantity from a wholesale club or discount store), $100 to $200 for marketing materials (flyers, cards, ads, invoices and so on)
  • Child care -- if your children are not yet in school, it's advisable to arrange for alternative care during your cleaning hours, and factor in these expenses. It's risky for young children to be around potentially toxic cleaning supplies, especially in other people's homes.
  • Liability insurance to protect yourself in case of accident or breakage of expensive items. You can obtain it from a regular insurance carrier. To compare rates and get the lowest price, check out Quotesmith.com.

How Much You Can Make: $10 to $30 per hour or $100 and up for a thorough, top-to-bottom one-shot deal. Most three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes take 4 to 6 hours to clean, while apartments and small offices can take as little as two hours.

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