{"id":39328,"date":"2024-10-16T10:05:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T10:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/?post_type=start-a-business&#038;p=39328"},"modified":"2025-09-18T17:48:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T17:48:01","slug":"how-to-start-a-cleaning-business","status":"publish","type":"start-a-business","link":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/start-a-business\/how-to-start-a-cleaning-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to start a cleaning business"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"39328\" class=\"elementor elementor-39328\" data-elementor-post-type=\"start-a-business\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4d991a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d4d991a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-67ac5b8\" data-id=\"67ac5b8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c74155 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c74155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Home cleaning, commercial cleaning, window cleaning, industrial cleaning, even vehicle cleaning \u2013 in the US we like to keep things sparkling. But is a cleaning business worth starting and what does it take to run one? Tradition says that cleaning businesses are one of the cheapest new ventures to get started, but let\u2019s lift the rug to see what opening a cleaning business looks like from the inside.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ac19ee elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"0ac19ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get a quote<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e6732e6 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e6732e6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f7ccb8c\" data-id=\"7f7ccb8c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-63abbc29 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"63abbc29\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-18c7aae8\" data-id=\"18c7aae8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4922f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b4922f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53a0a3f0 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53a0a3f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is it worth starting a cleaning business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55a511f2 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55a511f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on your goals, how much you want to invest and what your expectations are. If you\u2019re only looking for work for yourself, as a sole trader cleaning homes or offices on your own, you\u2019ll need a good roster of clients to keep you busy all week long. If you have too many downtimes, your average income could be minimum wage or less. Alternatively, if you\u2019re prepared to invest in equipment, employees and vehicles to provide a team of cleaners who offer large-scale and specialized services to business and residential customers, your cleaning\u00a0 venture could be lucrative.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average annual income \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talent.com\/salary?job=cleaner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solo cleaner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $28,771 or $13.83 per hour<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average gross revenue for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/trafft.com\/is-cleaning-business-profitable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">franchised cleaning businesses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $585,000<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.co.uk\/?utm_source=zr-go-redirect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>net profits<\/span><\/a><span> for franchised cleaning businesses: $25,500 to $120,000<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-734fb85 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"734fb85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to start a cleaning business in 7 steps<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4d67e4 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4d67e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you begin the process of starting your cleaning business, you should determine what kind of service you want to offer. You have four general choices:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Small scale home and office cleaning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 this could be just you, providing a cleaning service to several houses or small businesses per week or month. Your set-up costs will be low, because unless you offer extras such as carpet cleaning, you won\u2019t need a lot more equipment or supplies that you do in your own home. If your customers are spread wide and far, you will need a vehicle, but once again if you already own a car, that will probably do the job. This kind of operation could easily expand to a small team cleaning more houses and businesses without the need for an office or management team and systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Large scale home and office cleaning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 as above but with more employees, vehicles and a dedicated back room staff to keep track of your workers, customers and accounts. This kind of operation is usually provided by franchised cleaning services, but it is still possible to build an independent and\u00a0 successful large-scale business if you focus hard on marketing and maintain a firm grip on quality standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-glossary\/franchise\/\"><b>Franchise<\/b><\/a><b> cleaning business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 as part of a large-scale cleaning franchise, such as Merry Maids or Jan-Pro, you can get corporate support, benefit from national brand recognition and have access to a fertile target market that is softened by major advertising. However, be aware that buying into a franchise will also reduce your control over your own business and it can be expensive to join. For example, you\u2019ll need to invest up to $78,000 to buy into a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/franchise-finance\/jan-pro\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jan-Pro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> franchise.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Specialist cleaning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 this means providing irregular but more costly cleaning services to businesses and for unique tasks, such as industrial cleaning, restaurant and hotel kitchen sanitizing, chemical cleaning and so on. Note that this kind of work may be hazardous and you will usually need trained staff and may need special licensing to carry out these kinds of task. However, these types of project can pay well and you may have few competitors to deal with.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is, no matter which route you choose to follow, the basic steps to start your cleaning business remain the same:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 1: Fund your cleaning business<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have enough cash on hand to launch your new business on your own, you\u2019ll need funds from investors or lenders. Many new business get started using financial support from friends and family, but if that\u2019s not an option, there are networks of venture capitalists and angel investors readily available online. Bringing in external investment can give you the cash you need to get your cleaning company off the ground but be aware that investors will usually want a piece of the action in exchange for their money. This means you will need to give up a share of your ownership and you may lose overall control of the business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business loan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you don\u2019t have to surrender a share of your venture to get the funds. Although it\u2019s never easy for new businesses to borrow money, some lenders have special products and programs for startups and entrepreneurs. These types of financing include:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/term-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Term loan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 this is a lump sum that you pay back over time. Borrow up to $5million over as long as 25 years. Collateral may be required.<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/business-line-of-credit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business line of credit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a loan that functions like a high-value credit card. Withdraw cash anytime up to the maximum of your credit limit. You only pay interest on the sum you withdraw, not the whole line. This can significantly reduce your borrowing costs. Collateral may be required.<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/merchant-cash-advance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merchant cash advance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 borrow against the value of your credit\/debit card sales. As your card sales increase, your credit limit goes up. Pay the loan back with a small percentage of your weekly or daily card sales. No added collateral is required.<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/equipment-financing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use the asset you\u2019re financing as security, similar to a car loan or a residential mortgage, so no added collateral is required.\u00a0 Buy machinery, furniture, technology, etc. Use the equipment as you pay for it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get these types of loan you can approach banks, credit unions and online lenders one by one, or you can use the services of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loan marketplace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that will immediately introduce you to a choice of loans from a range of lenders. Some marketplace platforms can also give you advice and help you with the application process. This can be especially useful for borrowers who have never taken out a business loan before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 2: Choose your market<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When first starting out you\u2019ll want to\u00a0 align your services and clientele with local demand, your skills, and transportation options. If you rely on walking to jobs, set a comfortable commuting radius and focus your research in that area. Those with access to a car or public transportation have more flexibility to explore a larger territory. If you\u2019re starting off much larger you could organize your teams into city areas and provide them with vehicles to go from job to job.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competitor research is essential in planning your business. Look for gaps in services that competitors may be missing. Residential cleaning is often easier to enter than commercial cleaning, which is usually dominated by large companies with more resources. It also typically takes longer to acquire corporate clients. To set your business apart you could further narrow your market, such as focusing on apartments or single-family homes.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 3: Find a specialty\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initially, you\u2019ll want to gain as much business as you can, but over time you will probably have more success by providing a specialised service, such as cleaning factories, schools, or hospitals.\u00a0 You could also provide high-end services to larger homes, such as carpet cleaning, chandelier cleaning, wardrobe and cupboard organizing. Concentrating on a core service gives you room to establish a loyal market and limit your competitors. Best of all, because there will be fewer cleaners offering what you do, you can charge a premium labor rate.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 4: Plan the business budget<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning services are low-margin businesses, so you need to keep a grip on your budget and monitor your expenses daily. Apart from employee wages, transportation and cleaning supplies and equipment will be your major costs \u2013 although if you\u2019re part of a franchise chain you\u2019ll need to factor in added costs such as renewal fees, sale commissions, credit card processing fees and so on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Typical costs for cleaning businesses, (small and large):<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worker wages and benefits<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning supplies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialist cleaning equipment (such as high pressure jets or floor polishers)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franchise fees and commissions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing costs \u2013 leaflets, local ads, website maintenance, etc<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting and back room systems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance and permit costs<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Step 5: Register the business<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve settled on a memorable business name, you must decide if you want to run the business as a sole proprietorship, an LLC or a corporation. Although it involves more paperwork, operating as a corporation can protect you if the business does not succeed, as you are not personally responsible for the company\u2019s debts. If you choose this route, you must submit your articles of incorporation to the secretary of state\u2019s office in the state where you register. You can do this in-person, online, or by mail. You will have to pay a registration fee at the time of filing \u2013 typically $100.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 6: Find and maintain clients<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business customers will usually come to you via advertising, email drops and introductions from local trade groups such as your local Chamber of Commerce. Domestic clients are more likely to find you via web searches and from leaflets and local ads you have distributed. Word of mouth can also be important in the residential market \u2013 ask clients who are pleased with your service to recommend your business to their friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your clients is even more important than finding new business, as it is far easier to get more work from existing customers than new ones. Ultimately, the quality of your cleaning will determine if your customers stay with you, but pricing, loyalty programs and a willingness to go the extra mile can also play their part in maintaining good business relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 7: Invest in advertising and expanding<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the old saying goes, advertising pays \u2013 and you\u2019ll need to market your new cleaning business to establish a solid customer base. Experts suggest allocating up to 20% of your operating budget to marketing activities in the first year of operation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start any kind of marketing activity, conduct some basic research \u2013 what are your competitors selling? What kind of loyalty programs do they offer? Are there any successful promotional tactics that you can mimic? Create a plan that promotes your brand and sets your cleaning service apart from all the rest. Utilize a range of marketing actions to get your story across:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><ul><li><b>Social media<\/b><\/li><li><b>Flyers to local residents and commercial locations such as office blocks, hospitals, factories<\/b><\/li><li><b>Local advertising<\/b><\/li><li><b>Promotions for special services, discounts and loyalty deals<\/b><\/li><li><b>Sponsorships of local school sports teams<\/b><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f1b1d7 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f1b1d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What kind of licenses and insurance do I need for a cleaning business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a84d405 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a84d405\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; you and\/or your cleaners will be entering private homes and businesses to conduct your services. This increases the chance of accidents, property damage, theft or loss. A major claim against your business could shut you down or even push you into personal bankruptcy. Make sure you purchase adequate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-insurance\/what-is-business-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to cover every type of event. If you\u2019re handling hazardous materials, ensure your policy also covers that risk. Common policies that you\u2019ll need include:<\/span><ul><li><b>General liability insurance<\/b><\/li><li><b>Workers compensation insurance <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(unless you\u2019re working by yourself)<\/span><\/li><li><b>Janitorial bond\u00a0<\/b><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Permits and licenses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 you don\u2019t need many permits to operate a cleaning business, but you\u2019ll probably require a basic general business license from the city or municipality where you operate. If you\u2019re working with hazardous materials you may need a handling permit to buy, use and transport them. Contact your state business office to find out more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f5d188 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f5d188\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get started with Swoop's business funding platform<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3467cc answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3467cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning businesses can be profitable, but getting to the point where your venture delivers good income\u00a0 will be no clean sweep. You\u2019ll almost certainly need extra cash to get you there. Which means you\u2019re in the right place, as funding is where Swoop can really help. Contact us to discuss your borrowing needs, get help with finance applications and to compare high-quality <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from a choice of lenders. Make your cleaning business shine. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register with Swoop today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ffeef9 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"0ffeef9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","start-a-business-sectors":[347],"class_list":["post-39328","start-a-business","type-start-a-business","status-publish","hentry","start-a-business-sectors-business-ideas"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":"","thumbnail":"","medium":"","medium_large":"","large":"","1536x1536":"","2048x2048":"","image_blog":"","image_blog_full":"","image_podcast":"","image_banking":"","image_blog_internal":"","image_blog_medium":"","image_single_banking":""},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>Home cleaning, commercial cleaning, window cleaning, industrial cleaning, even vehicle cleaning \u2013 in the US we like to keep things sparkling. But is a cleaning business worth starting and what does it take to run one? Tradition says that cleaning businesses are one of the cheapest new ventures to get started, but let\u2019s lift the rug to see what opening a cleaning business looks like from the inside. Get a quote Is it worth starting a cleaning business? It depends on your goals, how much you want to invest and what your expectations are. 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