One of the most financially
rewarding home based businesses is home cleaning
service which is very easy to launch and operate
aside from the flexibility in schedule it provides.
The business is thriving because many people with
busy schedules do not have time anymore for domestic
chores such as house cleaning. Instead of letting
their homes degenerate into an untidy house, these
people resort to the services of house cleaning
services. This in effect is outsourcing the work
that the homeowners are supposed to perform.
Investment
Any amount between $100 and $10,000 will be enough
to start a home cleaning service. It will all depend
on how big you want your business to be and what
kind of services you intend to offer. If you will
start with basic house cleaning using the cleaning
supplies and materials you already have in your
possession, a minimal amount of capital is all you
need. If you have everything needed for basic house
cleaning, all you need will be gas to drive your car
to the place you are going to clean. On the other
hand, if you intend to offer services to clean
carpets and sofa, walls and ceiling, and air
conditioning and heating vents, then you will need
expensive equipment which you have to buy or rent.
This kind of service will involve a bigger capital
outlay.
Sources of Capital
A big scale operation of your house cleaning
business will require a sizeable amount of
investment. If you do not have the money to invest,
there are several possible sources of capital. You
can apply for a start up business loan from a bank
or from a government sponsored organization. There
are non profit organizations that will provide
assistance up to $15,000. Another option is to look
for investors who believe in the kind of business
you propose to start. They will become part owners
of your business.
Pricing Guide
House cleaning ventures normally charge between $50
to $175 for a medium sized house or apartment. The
price variability is determined by the floor area to
be cleaned, the condition of the house or apartment,
and some other factors that may dictate a higher
charge.
Advertising your business
Advertising your business is necessary to attract
clients. You can place your ads in regional and
local newspapers, community bulletin boards, in
telephone directory, on the internet or through
direct mailing.
Essential Equipment
Equipment necessary for a house cleaning business
will include sponges, mops and buckets, spray
bottles and so on. Additional supply and equipment
may be purchased or rented as they are deemed
necessary. For equipment that are used on rare
occasions only, renting them will be a better
alternative than buying.
Income Potential
The income potential for a house cleaning business
is limitless as long as you are willing to put in
more hours or hire more people to work for you. With
several workers in your employ, you will be able to
clean multiple houses in a single day. If you can
cut down the overhead expenses after paying the
salary of your workers, you are in for a big income
potential.
The Market
The market for house cleaning business is extensive
and unlimited as long as you have the people to work
for you and the means of sending them to different
areas within the same day.
