Carey writes:

Subject: House cleaning service owner

This article and Page's website have been invaluable to me and my starting my own cleaning service. Some sites are so vague, about what to charge, or what products to use, especially if you have never cleaned wood floors, and Page has definitley given me that info. I still to this day use her article and website as a reference, and have been very successful. I hope to one day be able to help someone in the same way! Thanks!!

Ludmilla Scott writes:

Subject: Director

Hello Patti,

Thank you for your awesome tips. My husband and I are just starting a cleaning business and find your advise very helpful. We are in Maryland and hope to apply your tips to ours and have found that we certainly do think alike when it comes to the best service for our customers!

We are now in the process of marketing etc. All the best!

Ludmilla & Bryant Scott The Bryant Group, LLC

Amy Rose writes:

Subject: Great article but $200 isnt' accurate...It's more like $2000 when all costs are considered.

I think that it is very informative and one of the best articles I've read on cleaning businesses. However, you can't start a legitimate cleaning business for under $200.00. If you add up all of the costs that are incurred from products to advertising to insurance it's at least $2000.00. I still think it's an excellent article and when considering everything two thousand dollars is minimal when considering how much it would cost to start up most businesses. I should have done this a long time ago when I wanted to before losing over 50k in the restaurant business. Now here I am back to square one doing what I should have done in the first place.

cat writes:

Subject: startup

hi I am looking into starting this business as well and ur article is great but i have also found between supplies and insurance and business cards u really can't start for 200.00 i wish i could insurance agent i called said 900.00 a year but i am going to keep getting info and when time is right i will start i cant wait u have inspired me and i thank u for taking the time to put this info out there..god bless

mildred writes:

Subject: Owner

This is the first article that has given me information that makes me think that I can start this business venture. Thank you for your knowledge and willingness to share your success. I will continue to work on starting my own cleaning business. God Bless you.

Shereta writes:

Subject: FUTURE OWNER

This info is perfect... I have been searching the net to find ideas of how to price so I don't underbid. I managed a small cleaning company before and the women said she had some houses she underbid because it was in the beginning and now she knows but we still had to clean for cheap some days. I think you can start up with little money.. Most of the supplies you already own anyway from doing your own household cleaning.. Thanks for the great info..

debra writes:

Subject: maids to go

I'm getting a little discouraged . I live in a fairly large town ,and have put my ad in the local paper made beautiful flyers . passed them out to nice neihbor hoods everywhere with all needed info . I haven't at this time recieved my first call or reply .

debra writes:

Subject: MAIDS TO YOU

I'VE DONE EVERYTHING I CAN THINK OF TO START MY BUSINESS .FLYERS NICE ONES PASSED THEM OUT EVERY WHERE AD IN MY LOCAL PAPER ETC NO PHONE CALLS AT ALL YET IS THIS NORMAL AT FIRST OR IS THERE SOMETHING I'M MISSING??

Patti Page writes:

Subject: Owner

In response to Debra's comment. Getting those first clients can be difficult. If you live in a large town you no doubt have plenty of competition. You need to offer something the other companies don't. Something that makes your company stand out above the rest. Try a special promotion or discount to start with. Clean for a few family and friends to establish some references. Don't give up. Once you land those first few clients, make sure you give them the best service possible to get those referrals.

VERONICA ZARATE writes:

Subject: Three V'S Personal Cleaning

Hello,my name is Veronica and i'm just getting started and putting things together to become great in this business,this info i just read is great.Thank you Patti.

Summer writes:

Subject: I wondered you ANSWERED

My Husband and I were casually talking about starting our own cleaning business, so with alot of questions in mind I began to search the web. Every question I had, you answered thoroughly. Thank you for the info and for the little tips. I will definately take this advice! I too believe that a business can be started within a $100 - $200 range. So I agree with you on all points!

Thanks Again,

Summer

Abby Clary writes:

Subject: Abby

I want to start with, I think your site it is great. It was everyting i was wondering about and more. This is something I know i could do and everyone keeps telling me i should do. my only problem is that at the present time i'm a stay at home mom. Would it be apropriate to take my son with me? I feel like its not, and at the moment daycare is not an option. What should I do? Wait or keep pushing on. Thanks for the inspiration. Abby

Dimitra writes:

Subject: This article makes me believe

Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your wonderful story with us all. I've been thinking about starting my own cleaning business. I currently am working for a company and I'm not making too much money cleaning four houses a day. I'm making the money for my boss when I could be make alot more money for myself. Thank you for the info. I'm sure it will help me.

Sharon Hill writes:

Subject: It can be done. Have Faith.

Hello, I want to say thank you,thank you. It's a blessing to see that someone can offer free advice & GIVE great information because they have been truly bless in their growth of their business. I started my cleaning business 6 months ago. I put an ad in the paper. Went to Walmart and brought items around $90.00. My insurance is $70.00 monthly. I spent around 250.00 to start. You do have to show your clients that they can trust you and you must stand out from the rest. The most important thing for me is that I enjoy what I do and what I do best is Clean. Thanks again I will be using your advice. Sharon

Danita Braswell writes:

Subject: Thank you!

I too would like to say thank you for the information. It was really helpful.I am in the process of starting my business. I want to continue working full time and clean house part-time. I look foward to seeing what will happen in the future. I will everyone else the best in financial freedom!!!!!

Danita Braswell writes:

Subject: Thank you

Thank you for the wonderful information. You couldn't have put ir any clearer than that. It also inspired me. I am going to continue to work full time and do the cleaning business part time. I look foward to seeing what the future will bring. I also want to wish everyone the best in their business start up and hope all enjoy financial freedom!

CIA THOMAS writes:

Subject: DIRECT MAIL

I don't want to sound discouraged but I too passed out flyers, words of mount, even went as far as two free cleaning per month. but no reply.

how can I send out direct mailing to customers based on zip codes so to further spread my new business of two months now. I quit my job because I am at a point in my life where I was not happy working for someone else. please help me in going about the proper procedure on sending direct mail to customers based on my zip code here in Orlando, Florida.

Thank you seeking your help Cia

Window Cleaning writes:

Subject: How To Start A Window Cleaning Business

Great information! It's really interesting how cheap it can be to start such a successful business, however from what I have learned with my business it takes money to make money. It seems when I invest wisely in my company it tends to pay off with more customers.

Barbara Calfee writes:

Subject: FANTASTIC!!

I am just starting a housecleaning business - I'm making the best of moving into a mega-apartment complex with over 1200 suits - many with elderly needing help! Her words of encouragement, marketing skills and her belief in "green" cleaning and aromatic products couldn't possibly have come at a better time!!

bettie jacox writes:

Subject: get up and go get started

I love to clean, I thought about starting my own cleaning business for years but i guess i was to scared and had drought about it not working out. reading your article today was very helpful advise. Now I'm am about to get some get up and go about myself in get started. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

John DiDomenico writes:

Subject: New Jersey House Cleaning Company Start up

As a small New jersey cleaning company owner, I feel this cleaning article was well written. It was very informative, each state does vary on insurance, and your cleaning company start up costs will vary. It my instance I have found I was able to get my New Jersey cleaning company off the ground with a lot of elbow grease, perseverance and a positive attitude. Despite never meeting her personally Patti is highly respected in her house cleaning marketing.