We built this site because starting a cleaning business should feel exciting, not confusing.
You shouldn't need a business degree to understand how to get your first house cleaned.
CleaningBizHub was born out of a simple observation: the internet is full of complex, jargon-heavy advice that makes entrepreneurship feel like an exclusive club. We wanted to create a digital sanctuary—a place where you can find honest, straightforward guidance without the “hustle culture” noise.
Our mission is to help you skip the expensive mistakes that cost new cleaning business owners thousands of dollars every year. From choosing your first vacuum to filing your LLC, we break down every step into bite-sized, actionable tasks.
Our Story
In 2016, Sarah Mitchell started a residential cleaning business in Austin, Texas with $300 in supplies and a used Honda Civic. By year three, she had built a team of 15 cleaners, secured commercial contracts with two property management companies, and was generating over $40,000 in monthly revenue.
Along the way, Sarah made every mistake in the book: underpricing by 40% for the first six months, skipping general liability insurance (and getting lucky), hiring W-2 employees when 1099 contractors would have been smarter for her stage, and spending $2,000 on a website that didn't book a single job.
After selling the business in 2022, Sarah kept getting calls from friends-of-friends asking how to get started. The same questions came up every time: "Do I need an LLC?" "How much should I charge?" "What insurance do I actually need?"
CleaningBizHub launched in 2024 to answer those questions at scale. Every guide on this site is built from real operational experience, vetted by industry professionals, and updated regularly as regulations and tools change.
Sarah Mitchell
Founder & Lead Editor
Former cleaning business owner (2016–2022) • Austin, TX
The Team
Marcus Reed
Operations & Tool Reviews
Marcus spent eight years managing facilities for a commercial cleaning franchise before joining CleaningBizHub. He tests every scheduling app, CRM, and invoicing tool we review with real cleaning workflows.
Priya Desai
Content & Research
Priya is a small-business journalist who has covered the home services industry for six years. She fact-checks every guide against current IRS regulations, SBA guidelines, and state licensing requirements.
Our Editorial Process
Every article on CleaningBizHub goes through a three-step review: research (sourced from government databases, industry reports, and first-hand interviews), expert review (checked by someone who has run a cleaning business), and fact-check (verified against current regulations and pricing data).
When we recommend a tool or service, we disclose any affiliate relationship upfront. Our reviews are based on hands-on testing, not marketing materials. If a product isn't right for most cleaning businesses, we say so.
Friendly Tip
Don't wait for everything to be "perfect" before you start. The best learning happens while you're actually working. Your future self will thank you for taking the leap today!
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