{"id":5329,"date":"2024-09-25T14:13:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T19:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-cleaning-business.html"},"modified":"2025-06-26T15:19:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:19:00","slug":"how-to-start-a-cleaning-business","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-cleaning-business.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Start a Cleaning Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\"  class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">How To Start a Cleaning Business <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol>\n                        <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li aria-current=\"page\">How To Start a Cleaning Business<\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30  wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-section-main fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">How To Start a Cleaning Business <\/h1>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image fl-no-margin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/image\/upload\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/content-original-images-cleaning-supplies-apartment.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/amber-sheppard-esq\/\">Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/amber-sheppard-esq\/\">Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            June 26, 2025\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-editorial-note fl-text-sm\">\n            <p>Editorial Note: We earn a commission from affiliate partner links on FindLaw. 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For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p>The initial steps to starting a <span data-action=\"click-&gt;dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_report_term_26372458\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-dropdown-disable-toggle-aria-param=\"true\" data-term-id=\"26372458\">cleaning service<\/span> include putting together a <span data-action=\"click-&gt;dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_report_term_26372475\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-dropdown-disable-toggle-aria-param=\"true\" data-term-id=\"26372475\">business plan<\/span>, choosing a <span data-action=\"click-&gt;dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_report_term_26372464\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-dropdown-disable-toggle-aria-param=\"true\" data-term-id=\"26372464\">business name<\/span> and legal structure, securing funding, and marketing your services.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Form your LLC with confidence.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115288\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-cleaning-business---findlaw-in-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our trusted partner LegalZoom has packages starting at $0 + filing fees.<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tableOfContent\">\n    <div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n        <span role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" class=\"table-of-contents__title\">9 Steps to Start a Cleaning Business<\/span>\n                <ul class=\"table-of-contents__list\">\n                        <li><a href=\"#Scope\" title=\"1. Determine the Scope of Your Cleaning Business\">1. Determine the Scope of Your Cleaning Business<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Plan\" title=\"2. Put Together Your Business Plan\">2. Put Together Your Business Plan<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Name\" title=\"3. Register Your Business Name\">3. Register Your Business Name<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Structure\" title=\"4. Choose Your Business Structure\">4. Choose Your Business Structure<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Staffing\" title=\"5. Determine Staffing Needs\">5. Determine Staffing Needs<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#License\" title=\"6. Obtain Business Licenses and Permits\">6. Obtain Business Licenses and Permits<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Insurance\" title=\"7. Get Business Insurance\">7. Get Business Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Market\" title=\"8. Market and Advertise Your Cleaning Service\">8. Market and Advertise Your Cleaning Service<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Contract\" title=\"9. Draft Client Contract Agreements\">9. Draft Client Contract Agreements<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Are you looking to start a cleaning service? There are many advantages to operating a cleaning business. For example, you have low overhead for a new business, minimal startup costs, flexibility in your hours, and, in most cases, do not need specialized education or training. Follow this article to create a business plan, secure funding, and understand environmental regulations for your cleaning business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>9 Steps to Start a Cleaning Business<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"general-step-component\">\n    <div class=\"steps-container\">\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            1\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Scope\">Determine the Scope of Your Cleaning Business<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Will you clean homes or businesses? House cleaning services have different considerations than commercial cleaning businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Do you plan to focus on one type of cleaning? Some new businesses focus only on one of the following cleaning jobs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carpet cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Grout cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Tile cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Window washing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you plan to offer a specific service, find out if you need any special equipment or training. Your pricing structure should consider additional overhead costs like continuing education classes or increased business insurance.<\/p>\n<h3>Research Your Market and Potential Clients<\/h3>\n<p>Before you launch your own cleaning business, it&#8217;s critical to know your target market. First, you should know your potential customers and what they look for when hiring a cleaner.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Will your clients want you to use eco-friendly cleaning products?<\/li>\n<li>Do they want proof that you have business licenses and certifications?<\/li>\n<li>Are they expecting you to have liability insurance?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Research the market rates in your area. Do similar companies charge by flat rates, square footage, or hourly rates? What do they charge? Can you offer similar rates and still turn a profit?<\/p>\n<h3>Find a Cleaning Specialty<\/h3>\n<p>An easy way to set yourself apart from other residential cleaning businesses is to focus on one or two growing areas for a cleaning company.<\/p>\n<p>Some examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eco-friendly green cleaning that focuses on environmentally, pet, and child-friendly cleaning products<\/li>\n<li>Airbnb and short-term rental cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Hoarding cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Post-construction cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Post-home renovation cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Window cleaning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pick a niche that aligns with your business plan and values. If you aren&#8217;t passionate about eco-friendly green cleaning, don&#8217;t make it a pillar of your business.<\/p>\n<h3>Determine Your Costs and Set Up a Budget<\/h3>\n<p>Knowing all your costs before starting your business is essential to ensure profitability. You will have upfront costs such as <a class=\"diy-biz-affiliate\" href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115288\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-cleaning-business-&amp;auto-aff-llc\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz Auto LZ - LATL Txt\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">business formation<\/a>, cleaning supplies like mops, and equipment. Will you need a company vehicle? Determine the costs of a car, including insurance.<\/p>\n<p>Also, consider your ongoing expenses, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advertising<\/li>\n<li>Credit card fees<\/li>\n<li>Insurance<\/li>\n<li>Payroll<\/li>\n<li>Transportation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Small business owners should be realistic about their costs and what they can expect to see as profits. Many local businesses don&#8217;t show a profit after several months or even a year after opening.<\/p>\n<p>Analyze how to fund your cleaning service with a business plan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            2\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Plan\">Put Together Your Business Plan<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Even a one-person business benefits from an\u00a0<a title=\"Business Startup Checklist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/business-start-up-checklist.html#:~:text=%20Business%20Start-Up%20Checklist%20%201%20Testing%20the,Place.%20%207%20Buy%20Insurance.%20%20More%20\">organized business plan<\/a>. If you need a loan to fund your business, you need a business plan to show banks or potential investors.<\/p>\n<h3>Contents of a Cleaning Business Plan<\/h3>\n<p>Your business plan doesn&#8217;t have to cover everything, but you should address critical areas, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is your business?<\/li>\n<li>What are your goals?<\/li>\n<li>Who is your potential customer?<\/li>\n<li>Where will you operate?<\/li>\n<li>Who is your competition?<\/li>\n<li>How can you differentiate yourself from your competitors?<\/li>\n<li>What are your costs in setting up and continuing operations?<\/li>\n<li>How will you fund your business venture?<\/li>\n<li>Do you need to purchase or rent cleaning equipment outside of mops and brooms?<\/li>\n<li>Can you handle your business expansion?<\/li>\n<li>How will you market or advertise to attract clients?<\/li>\n<li>Do you need partners or employees?<\/li>\n<li>Will you do all the cleaning yourself or plan to hire staff?<\/li>\n<li>How many homes or businesses do you hope to clean for a successful cleaning business? What are your staffing requirements to meet that goal?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are questions you should answer to determine the scope of your business. Once you know these answers, you will have an idea of how much money you need to fund your startup.<\/p>\n<h2>Fund Your Cleaning Business<\/h2>\n<p>Before you can start invoicing clients, you need to open your business and provide cleaning services. To do that, you need funding.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Financing a Small Business Through Loans\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/financing-a-business-faq.html\">Business loans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"SBA Funding Programs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/funding-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Small Business Administration (SBA) loans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Grants for Community Organizations\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/funding-programs\/grants\/grants-community-organizations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Venture Capital Definition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/venture-capital-definition.html\">Venture capital<\/a>\u00a0from angel investors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"Financing Your Business: What Is Crowdfunding?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/legalblogs\/small-business\/financing-your-business-what-is-crowdfunding\/\">Crowdfunding\u00a0<\/a>is only a likely option if you plan on starting nationwide. Pay attention to interest rates and repayment terms no matter which source you choose.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            3\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Name\">Register Your Business Name<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You will need a business name. Your business name is important\u2014it&#8217;s part of your brand.<\/p>\n<p>First,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/starting-your-own-business-business-name-availability.html\" title=\"How To Check if a Business Name Is Still Available\">research your business name<\/a>&nbsp;to see if it&#8217;s already in use. Avoid brand confusion and potential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100799097-15070889?sid=how-to-start-a-cleaning-business-&#038;auto-aff-trademark-registration\" class=\"diy-biz-affiliate\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz Auto LZ - LATL Txt\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">trademark<\/a> infringement by using the same or a similar name as another business. Check for its use on social media and in an internet search before printing business cards.<\/p>\n<p>Once you pick a name, you must register it. If you&#8217;re a sole proprietor, you file a fictitious business name or a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-a-dba-.html\" title=\"What Is a DBA?\">doing business as<\/a>&nbsp;(DBA). This filing links to your legal name. Check your business name with your county clerk or secretary of state to determine their filing requirements.<\/p>\n<p>If you choose a legal structure such as a corporation, partnership, or <a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115288\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-cleaning-business-&#038;auto-aff-llc\" class=\"diy-biz-affiliate\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz Auto LZ - LATL Txt\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">limited liability company<\/a> (LLC), register the business name with the secretary of state. You don&#8217;t need to file a separate name registration.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            4\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Structure\">Choose Your Business Structure<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Many small businesses operate as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/sole-proprietorship-advantages-and-disadvantages.html\" title=\"Sole Proprietorship Advantages and Disadvantages\">sole proprietorships.<\/a>&nbsp;But this exposes you to personal liability for your janitorial services-based business operations. In addition to sole proprietorship, there are other legal entities to consider.<\/p>\n<h3>Corporation<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-a-corporation-.html\" title=\"What Is a Corporation?\">Corporations<\/a>&nbsp;provide liability protection. This means your business operations are separate from your personal assets. If you opt for a corporation and want to avoid&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/tax.html\" title=\"Individual Income Tax Law\">double taxation<\/a>, consider filing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f2553.pdf\" title=\"Form 2553\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 2553<\/a>&nbsp;with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.findlaw.com\/corporate-governance\/s-corporations-an-overview.html\" title=\"S Corporations: An Overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subchapter S corporation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Partnership<\/h3>\n<p>If you plan to have a partner, you may consider a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/the-small-business-partnership-general-and-limited-partnerships.html\" title=\"General and Limited Partnerships\">partnership<\/a>. In a partnership, the partners share the company&#8217;s profits, losses, and liabilities personally. There&#8217;s no personal asset protection.<\/p>\n<h3>Limited Liability Company (LLC)<\/h3>\n<p>An LLC is a type of corporation that avoids double taxation. The main advantage of forming a corporation or an LLC is liability protection. A corporation or LLC separates your business assets and liabilities from your personal assets. So, if a client were to sue you for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/accident-injury-law\/proving-fault-what-is-negligence.html\" title=\"What Are the Elements of Negligence?\">negligence&nbsp;<\/a>(i.e., if you accidentally ruined an antique rug), the client could only go after the assets in the corporate entity, not you personally.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, suppose an employee is injured on the job. In that case, they can only sue the corporate entity, not you, for personal injuries.<\/p>\n<h3>Advantages of an LLC or Corporate Entity<\/h3>\n<p>Another advantage is that clients view an LLC or corporate entity as more professional. So, if you plan to clean for businesses, they prefer paying a corporation instead of an individual.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses don&#8217;t want to pay individuals because they don&#8217;t want the liability as a business employee. The business will need to file&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1099-misc\" title=\"About Form 1099-MISC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1099 forms<\/a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/new-rules-for-independent-contractors.html\" title=\"New Rules for Independent Contractors\">independent contractors<\/a>. Businesses also don&#8217;t want any liability associated with your services.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            5\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Staffing\">Determine Staffing Needs<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>If you hire employees, conduct background checks before allowing them into your client&#8217;s homes or offices. Suppose they attack someone or damage property, and you could have anticipated it from their background check. In that case, your business may be liable for damages.<\/p>\n<p>You must get an employer identification number (EIN) when hiring employees, even as a sole proprietor. You&#8217;ll use this number on all your business tax filings.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            6\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"License\">Obtain Business Licenses and Permits<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Before starting your cleaning service business, you must get your state or local town&#8217;s appropriate business licenses and permits. Investigate whether you need special permits or training to perform certain cleaning services.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Follow State and Federal Regulations<\/h3>\n<p>Suppose you&#8217;re handling dangerous materials such as biohazardous waste. In that case, you may need certain state permits or to follow Occupational Health and Safety regulations (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/hazardous-waste\" title=\"OSHA | Hazardous Waste\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSHA regulations<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>You must follow&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/environmental-law.html\" title=\"What Is Environmental Law?\">environmental law&nbsp;<\/a>regulations and laws. This includes waste disposal regulations. An easy real-world scenario is where your commercial cleaning business has a business contract with an art facility. The facility uses oil-based paints for its work. The water they use to clean supplies or create work is now contaminated. You must dispose of that water in line with federal environmental regulations, even if you&#8217;re just cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-laws-and-regulations\/contacting-the-epa.html\" title=\"Contacting the EPA\">Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/\" title=\"Energy.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Energy (DOE)<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/\" title=\"USDA Homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)<\/a>&nbsp;enforce environmental regulations. Failure to follow federal and state laws can result in fines, criminal charges, and a shutdown of your business. If you don&#8217;t dispose of waste properly,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/toxic-torts.html\">toxic tort&nbsp;<\/a>class action lawsuits can be filed against you.<\/p>\n<p>The EPA has the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/aboutepa\/about-office-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilization-osdbu\" title=\"About the OSDBU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)<\/a>&nbsp;to help small businesses understand these regulations and be in compliance.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            7\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Insurance\">Get Business Insurance<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>While a cleaning service can be lucrative, it is a business with inherent risks. There is a potential for accidents when dealing with hazardous chemicals, physical labor, and personal property. You should insure your cleaning business because there are risks of bodily injury and property damage.<\/p>\n<p>Look into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-business-insurance-.html?fli=latl_biz_howto:diy_biz_ins:txt\">different&nbsp;types of business insurance&nbsp;policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business operations policy (BOP)<\/li>\n<li>Commercial vehicle<\/li>\n<li>General liability<\/li>\n<li>Property insurance for your businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have employees, you must get a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/liability-and-insurance\/workers-compensation.html\" title=\"Workers&#039; Compensation\">workers&#8217; compensation policy<\/a>&nbsp;in case of an injury at work.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            8\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Market\">Market and Advertise Your Cleaning Service<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You are your best advertisement. First, let people know about your new residential cleaning services business. Then, once you complete a job to your customers&#8217; satisfaction, ask them if you can use them as references for your business. The easiest way is for them to leave a review on social media or Google.<\/p>\n<p>Ask your customers if they can give referrals of your work to their friends and family. 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