Online cleaning products shop

Households, renters, small landlords and people who prefer a specific range such as eco-friendly or bulk-size products.

You sell at a margin above wholesale cost. Bundles, bulk sizes and repeat customers help raise the average order value.

• Basic online shop setup
• Packing and posting orders
• Customer service
• Simple social media or local marketing

• Some chemical products have restrictions on posting or courier shipping, so check each product with the carrier
• Keep safety data sheets and make sure labels are correct, and avoid decanting or mixing products
• Storing stock at home may need council approval, so check with your local council
• Product liability and public liability insurance
• Australian Consumer Law applies to product claims, returns and refunds
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your opening stock, website setup, packaging and storage. These are estimates only, so work out your own product range and costs before you buy stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your range, pricing, marketing effort and how many repeat customers you build. Treat this as an estimate, as results vary from shop to shop.

Check each product with your carrier, as some chemicals have posting or courier restrictions. Keep safety data sheets and correct labels, avoid decanting or mixing products, and check council approval for home storage, insurance, Australian Consumer Law and GST registration.