Mobile tile and grout cleaning
Deep clean tiled floors, showers and grout at people's homes using machines and a ute or van.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A mobile service that restores tiled floors, wall tiles and grout in homes, using a machine, brushes and suitable cleaning solutions. Some jobs also include sealing grout once it is clean.
Your first three steps
- Do a short course or practise on friends' and family's tiles to learn the methods and products
- Buy a starter kit (pressure or rotary machine, wet vacuum, brushes, solutions) and check local rivals' prices
- Offer discounted first jobs to neighbours and property managers, and collect before and after photos and reviews
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers and people preparing a home for sale or an end of lease inspection.
How it makes money
A fixed price per room or per square metre, with extra for heavily stained grout, showers and sealing.
Skills that help
- Physical fitness and patience for detailed work
- Knowing which products suit which tiles
- Clear quotes and good customer service
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, and check whether your cover includes damage to floors
- Test products on a small hidden area first, as acid or harsh cleaners can damage natural stone and some glazes
- Handling and disposing of chemicals and dirty water properly, so check council and state environment rules
- A vehicle that can safely carry your equipment and water
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile tile and grout cleaning
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a tile and grout cleaning business?
Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on the machine, cleaning products and vehicle you use. These are estimates, so compare equipment quotes and check what your vehicle can safely carry before buying.
What should I check before cleaning tiles and grout for customers?
Check public liability insurance, including whether it covers damage to floors. Test products on a small hidden area first, as harsh cleaners can damage natural stone and some glazes. Also check council and state environment rules for disposing of chemicals and dirty water.
How much can a mobile tile and grout cleaner earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many jobs you book and their size. Plan on at least about 10 hours a week. These figures are estimates, not guaranteed income.
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