Mattress cleaning for rentals and short stays

Property managers, landlords, Airbnb hosts, serviced apartment operators and renters wanting to meet end of lease standards.

Set price per mattress or per sofa, often booked in batches by property managers or hosts. Regular accounts bring steady repeat jobs.

• Reliable scheduling around tight turnarounds
• Basic stain and odour treatment
• Building relationships with agents and hosts

• Public liability insurance, and check what it covers for customers' property
• Mattresses can take hours to dry, so plan timing so guests or tenants are not affected
• Agreements with property managers may include payment terms of 14 to 30 days, so check cash flow
• Check your state or council rules if you want to run the admin side from home

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,500 to $5,000, depending on your extractor, sanitising treatments and supplies. A focused service for rentals and short stays can be started on a modest budget.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many property managers and hosts you work with. Agreements may include payment terms of 14 to 30 days, so check your cash flow.

Things to check: public liability insurance and what it covers for customers' property. Mattresses can take hours to dry, so plan timing around guests or tenants. If you run admin from home, check your state or council rules.