- 1). Select a business name that will stand out to potential clients who are looking for a house cleaning service that is dedicated to providing top quality. Get a business license at the county clerk's office for your area.
- 2). Decide what type of house cleaning services you will offer. You may want to specialize in an environmentally friendly approach and only use natural products. Research everything you can find about the topic. Use the same research approach for any other good cleaning methods you may think of implementing. Pay attention to the smallest cleaning details to make sure your services outshine competitors.
- 3). Make a list of good cleaning supplies and quality equipment such as vacuums and mops. Contact several distributors who specialize in the products you plan to use to make sure you pay the most competitive price. The lower you can keep your costs, the less you have to charge your clients.
- 4). Add the additional costs of running your home cleaning service such as owning and operating a vehicle, advertising and liability insurance. Once all potential costs are tallied you will know the amount of start-up money you need.
- 5). Write down the cleaning requirements of each customer when they request your services. Use a good scheduling system to make sure you arrive at the client's home on time and with the right supplies on hand. Provide the customer with the amount of your charges before you start the cleaning job.
- 6). Maintain a filing system that includes all copies of your receipts for both incoming and outgoing expenses. This is important for filing taxes. It is advisable to make quarterly self-employment tax payments throughout the year. Contact an accountant or the IRS for the most current self-employment tax guidelines.
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