Free cleaning business tools and guides
Everything you need to plan, price, and launch your cleaning business, free. Use the calculators, take the checklist, and read the template guides.
- Four calculators for pricing, startup costs, and earnings
- Two step-by-step guides to starting and growing
- Ten template guides covering the paperwork
Free tools and guides
No sign-up needed. Use them as often as you like.
Cleaning Price Calculator
Put in a job and get a price you can defend. It works from the hours the work actually takes, the rate you need to hit, and what the materials cost, so the number at the end has reasons behind it. Use it before you quote, and again when a client asks why the price is what it is.
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Startup Cost Calculator
What it costs to open, in one place. Equipment, insurance, registration, the first round of marketing, and the float you need to cover the gap before anybody pays an invoice. Most people underestimate the last one, which is the one that decides whether the first three months are survivable.
Open it nowEarnings Calculator
Model a week and a year. Put in the jobs you can realistically fit, the rate you charge and the costs you carry, and see what is left. Change one number at a time to find out which ones actually move your take-home, which is usually not the one people focus on.
Open it nowBusiness Name Generator
Names that sound like a business rather than a hobby. It builds from the words clients search for and the ones that still sound like a person you would let into your house, and it skips the constructions that are already on every van in the country.
Open it nowHow to Start a Cleaning Business
The full guide, in order. Ten steps from deciding which services to offer through registering, pricing and insuring, to landing the first paying client. It is the long read on this site, and it is the one to start with if you have not decided anything yet.
Open it nowHow Much Can You Make?
What the work actually pays, with the arithmetic shown. Residential, commercial and specialist work broken out separately, because they are three different businesses, and the honest version of what changes when you go from cleaning yourself to sending somebody else.
Open it nowTemplate library
What each document a cleaning business runs on needs to contain.
Cleaning Business Plan Template
A clear business plan turns "I want to start a cleaning business" into a plan you can actually act on. This fill-in-the-blank template walks you through every section a lender, partner, or future you needs to see, without the jargon.
Read the guideCleaning Business Startup Checklist
Starting a cleaning business has a lot of moving parts, and it is easy to forget one. This checklist puts every launch task in order so you can move from idea to first paying client without missing a step.
Read the guideCleaning Service Checklist Template
Consistent quality is what turns one-off jobs into repeat clients. These room-by-room checklists make sure nothing gets missed, whether you are cleaning a home, an office, a bathroom, or a kitchen.
Read the guideCleaning Business Card Template
A clean, professional business card is still one of the cheapest ways to win local work. These editable templates let you add your name, logo, and details in minutes and hand out cards that look the part.
Read the guideCleaning Service Contract Template
A simple contract protects you and sets clear expectations with every client. This ready-to-use template covers the terms that matter most, so you get paid on time and avoid disputes over what was included.
Read the guideCleaning Business Proposal Template
Commercial contracts are where the real money is, and they are usually won with a proposal. This template gives you a professional format you can tailor to each prospect, so you look established even on your first bid.
Read the guideCleaning Business Invoice Template
A clear, professional invoice gets you paid faster and makes your business look established. This template has everything a good invoice needs, so you can bill clients in minutes and keep your records tidy.
Read the guideCleaning Services Price List Template
When clients can see your prices laid out clearly, they trust you and buy faster. This editable price list helps you present your services and rates professionally, whether you charge hourly, flat rate, or by package.
Read the guideCleaning Business Flyer Template
Flyers are still one of the most cost-effective ways to win local cleaning work. This customizable template helps you create an eye-catching flyer for letterboxes, community boards, and local businesses in minutes.
Read the guideCleaning Business Introduction Letter Template
A good introduction letter opens doors with the people who hand out repeat work: property managers, real estate agents, and local businesses. This template gives you a professional, ready-to-send letter you only need to personalize.
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