Residential home cleaning service

Busy working families, seniors, landlords, property managers and people preparing a home to sell or leaving a rental.

Hourly rate or a flat price per visit, with repeat weekly or biweekly clients. Deep cleans and move-out cleans are priced higher as one-off jobs.

• Thorough and reliable
• Good time management
• Trustworthy with keys and private spaces
• Friendly, clear communication

• Commercial general liability insurance, and ask whether bonding is worth having for client trust
• Whether your municipality requires a business licence, especially if you run it from home
• Registering for GST/HST once your revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and check your province's rules
• WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire help, as rules differ by province
• Physical strain and safe use of cleaning products, never mix chemicals
• Slower winter periods and cancellations, so aim for recurring clients

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $200 to $1,000, depending on the equipment and supplies you buy and any insurance you take out. Check commercial general liability insurance and whether bonding is worth having for client trust.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many clients you take on and how often they book. Winter can be slower and cancellations happen, so aim for recurring clients.

Check whether your municipality requires a business licence, especially if you work from home. Check GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold and your province's rules. If you hire help, check WCB/WSIB coverage, which differs by province.