Being a housekeeper or housecleaner is a job that can be tough, but the requirements are low which makes it a great side hustle. You can set your own hours and only clean on Saturdays, for example. Many people need help cleaning their house and they’ll pay you to do it for them. When you’re starting your service, budget some money to register your business and purchase the required cleaning supplies. Homeowners like it when you come in prepared with professional invoices and industrial supplies.
Depending on the area in which you’re in, you can expect anywhere from $25 to $90 an hour. It’s good to do some research beforehand, so you can set your rate appropriately. If you’re just starting out, you should be priced somewhat lower than your competition, but not too much lower. If you undercut local prices by too much, you could make other cleaning businesses frustrated since their clients might wonder why they’re paying so much more. This is a two-way street, though, and you can charge higher rates if you can back up your price with superior service. The potential for side income is why we chose this for our Side Hustle Master List.
Concept | |
category | Home Products/Services |
Takeaways | Advertise online, need cleaning products, may need to hire a team |
complexity lowhigh  | Capital Required lowhigh |
skill required lowhigh | time required lowhigh |
return potential lowhigh |
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Importance of Communication
When you’re cleaning someone’s house, it’s important to have clear communication on exactly what the expectations are. People can have different standards of cleanliness, so what works in one home might not work in another. For example, you might think you’re done with a job, but the homeowner finds dust on the underside of a chair and asks you to keep cleaning. Or, you could break your back cleaning an area that another homeowner doesn’t really care about. Remember that homes are very personal spaces, so you should try your best to understand exactly what the family wants. Take a look at the links below for more information.