Regular home cleaner

Busy working families, older people, professionals and landlords or property managers.

Hourly rate or fixed price per visit. Regular weekly or fortnightly clients give steady income, and one-off deep cleans bring in extra.

• Thorough and reliable
• Good time management
• Trustworthy with keys and homes

• Public liability insurance, and check whether your cover includes client property
• Key holding and trust, so keep clear records of access arrangements
• Workers compensation insurance if you hire staff, check your state scheme
• Contractor or employee rules if you take on helpers, check with the ATO or Fair Work Ombudsman
• Physical work, so plan your hours to avoid strain

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $200 to $1,000, depending on the equipment and supplies you buy and any insurance you arrange. Many people start small and add equipment as client numbers grow.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many clients you take and how many hours you work. These are estimates only, and revenue is not the same as take-home income.

Check public liability insurance, including whether it covers client property. Keep clear records of key and access arrangements. If you take on helpers, check workers compensation with your state scheme and contractor or employee rules with the ATO or Fair Work Ombudsman.