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By Robin from Moline, IL
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03/19/2011
I started cleaning houses about 15 years ago.I love it! I have a great clientel.I have got all of my clients through their referrals.
I can usually tell from my first "walkthrough", about how long it will take me to clean it.Since I do a very thorough job,each time,I have learned to double my usual rate on "first time" cleaning.This prevents a potential client from taking advantage of me working as hard as I do to get "everything" spotless,the first time that I clean their home.I usually go far beyond the "normal" cleaners in this area.I am not a hit or miss cleaner.I do not waste my time or theirs.With that being said,I have only lost two of my clients since I started,and that was from their dieing.
Mentally,I figure $30 per hour and that is what I base my price on.I do not tell them this.It sounds better to just give them an actual price.I also supply my own supplies,that way,I know that I will have what I need and it is not as expensive as you would think.I buy most of mine when certain stores put them on special,'Buy 1 Get 1 Free.I stock up on name brands only.Plus,if you have coupons,it is even better.
I know that some area's charge more than others,that is true ,but if you give the customer the service that they expect,you will not need to look for clients,they will find you!
My best wishes go with you and may you be as blessed as I have been!
By
03/18/2011
You are getting a lot of advice but here is some more. Unless you itemize the tasks you will be doing, you are in danger of the lady of the house tacking on more and more work when you are there. List the chores you will do then charge by the hour. Vacuum the whole house, change the beds, mop the floors and empty waste baskets, and clean the bathrooms is a start. Make it clear that you will work quickly and thoughly for your hourly rate which where I live is from 13 to 15 dollars an hour. She may want you for only a certain number of hours a day. Have her list the chores in order of priority.
By
03/18/2011
I am in California. I have a cleaning business. Don't let anyone make you feel as if you don't deserve to be paid what you are worth. Cleaning homes is hard work. If a client doesn't respect and appreciate you, you don't want them. I am not sure what type of cleaning you are providing but a one bedroom apt 1500 sq ft is pretty big! Again I don't know what is included your bi weekly service but I would say a ball park figure if you are a sole prop. $85.00
I am helping out one of my good friends who is a single mom and has a booming photography business, with house cleaning. It is her and her two children. She has a four bedroom house and is looking to have me come every Saturday and do a whole house cleaning. What would be a fair rate including gas to get 35 miles to her home?
By Misha H.
By lindal
07/19/2011
About $12-$15/hr and she pays for all supplies. Gas/travel time is usually not compensated separately. No matter what kind of work we do we are usually "not on the clock" until we get there. If you are driving her kids places or running errrands, charge whatever rate the IRS is currently using.
How do I know how much to charge to clean a house?
By etqueenan
By Polly G
12/07/2011
Around here, housekeepers charge by the room. I get my Living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, 2 long halls for $60. I have a LOT of knick knacks to be dusted but we're not messy. Some days she's here longer than others, and she often cleans guest rooms before company comes if I ask. No laundry, no refrigerator or windows.
I just started my first cleaning job, my initial quote was $10 an hour, because I was told it was only lite cleaning 1-2-3 days a week. When I arrived I realized that I totally undercut myself.
I have been cleaning for several years and typically charge $20 per hour. I just took on a new job and need help pricing. The job is for a friend of a friend, who is bartering for payment. Any ideas?
My name is Seazen and I am trying to start my own cleaning business. I have absolutely no idea what prices I should quote. Please help.
I am charging $640 monthly to clean a 3000 sq. ft. office space. I live in Texas and am wondering if this is a fair price to charge?
I'm starting a cleaning business. I will focus mainly on renovation and move in move out cleaning. I am also looking at some office cleaning. I want to start it off right. I do not want to under cut the market. Any help on the rates would be appreciated.
I have started a cleaning business and charge per square foot and per room. When I have someone helping with the cleaning, I pay them per hour.
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