Clean Your Way To Wealth
Professional cleaners now make anywhere from $20 to $50 an hour. If you have had experience, such as cleaning at a hotel, restaurant, etc. you need to get in on this! Place business cards and flyers for your cleaning services in affluent areas of your locale. Most wealthy people simply do not have the time, or do not want to, clean their own home. You can clean once a week, which would usually take about 3-6 hours, depending on how large the home is. If the latter were the case, and you charged $20 an hour, you would make $60 in just three hours. Add clients for each day of the week and you are in business!
Most of the businesses you find around you call for a hefty investment. However, if you are a person who is rather particular in cleanliness then the best option for your own business would be a house cleaning service. All that will be required will be a bucket of cleaning supplies and some rags. Perhaps, a vacuum, a broom and a long handled duster too would be additional benefits in helping you run your business.
There are many wealthy people around who either do not have the time or maybe do not want to clean their homes. You can offer your services of house-cleaning to these people. It is not necessary to clean their houses everyday; once a week would be sufficient. Your charges could be on an hourly basis; as larger houses take a longer time to clean than smaller ones. Hourly charges can range from $20 – $50. Houses generally take about 3-6 hours to clean; it all depends on the house. So if you charged about $20 per hour, you can easily make $60 per day. Imagine how much you could earn if you worked about 6 hours a day; six days a week.
It is not that you only have to clean houses; you can also clean offices. Or if you can enlist a few more volunteers to help you with your cleaning, you could also consider starting a janitorial business that services the larger commercial establishments. You can also reap more profits by specializing in a particular type of cleaning. You could offer to clean rental homes and apartments after tenants move out. Instead of enlisting others, get your spouse involved; there are many successful husband and wife teams around making lots of money with their cleaning services!
To expand on your cleaning business, you may need some form of advertisement. Instead of only placing an advertisement in the newspaper, you could also create flyers to place in affluent areas around you. Print business cards to distribute in your neighborhood or a neighborhood shopping mall. This way, more people will get to know about your services, and thus use your cleaning services. You can also consider advertising on the radio; who knows there may be someone out there listening to the radio, and in need of cleaning services.
Currently, not only the wealthy seek cleaning services. Most of the families of today have both parents working where there seems to be insufficient time for housework. Children, cooking, and office duties leaves the parent too exhausted to do any cleaning; and so to overcome this hassle of cleaning the house, they too turn to cleaning services. Instead of the burden of cleaning of the house, they will gladly pay $20 – $40 per week to have their houses cleaned.
You could pay visits to your supply store to get some expert advice on winning new customers also. Merging with other cleaning services proves to be beneficial for you on your slow days. Or perhaps, you could get their help when you are busy or too sick to work too!
Resources:
www.amazon.com/How-Start-Home-Based-Housecleaning-Business/dp/0762738766
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Grout Goldmine
Grout Cleaning Service
Anyone who has tile flooring or molding around your floors, then you know how tough and time consuming it is to clean. Offer a service where you would clean grout for people. Offer to clean the stuck-in dirt, mildew, mold, and grime. You will need a steam mop and steamer to do the job right. You can charge about $50 an hour or more for this type of business.
It is very important to keep our surroundings clean, as cleanliness leads to good hygiene and health. Today, most of the houses use tiles, and this tile flooring needs a lot of cleaning. This cleaning may not always be possible for those living with a hectic day-to-day schedule. Therefore, to cater to the cleaning needs of these people, you could start a grout cleaning service.
With a grout cleaning service, you can offer to clean the grout that is in places where there is tile flooring or molding around the floors. You have to clean all the dirt, mildew, grime, and mold found here. None of this work will be in vain; you have to charge for the cleaning work done here. An hourly charge of about $50 or more is quite reasonable for this type of job.
You may need to have some investment to start a grout cleaning service. You will have to buy a steam mop and steamer, wherein you will be able to clean the tiles right. Of course, in addition to this, you will need the regular soap powders and liquids to help get rid of this grime. If possible, try to get an assistant so that you can get more work done. This is a business idea that is very much in demand since almost everyone has tiles and no one has the time to clean them properly!
Of course, it is not that people will want you to clean their tiles everyday. A cleaning once every two weeks, or a month, is more than sufficient. You could rotate your clients so that you end up cleaning everyone’s tiles just as frequently. So, the more people you have to work with you, the more floors and tiles you can clean. Of course, extra people mean an obligation of paying them their monthly salary. Therefore, it would be better to hire extra people when you feel that you can afford to keep and pay them.
The main thing you have to remember about this job is to remain constant in your work. You have to keep your obligations and be regular in your cleaning. This is because once you don’t keep your word; people will lose their confidence in you, and stop calling on you for their cleaning needs.
You could do some marketing to make people aware of your cleaning services. Printing a few pamphlets and business cards will prove to be rather beneficial. You could post these pamphlets in shopping centers where people are sure to visit to fulfill their cleaning needs. Placing advertising in newspapers is also a great marketing tactic.
When there are trade fairs and stores that sell soap liquids and powders, you could distribute your cards to the visitors of these stores, so that people will be aware of your services. Once you have a strong foundation of clients, you will find that the marketing these people create through word of mouth is very beneficial for your business idea!
Helpful Resources:
www.stretcher.com/stories/990510a.cfm
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A Profitable “Shower Service”
How To Start A Shower Cleaning Service
Soap scum and mildew are problems for everyone with a shower. It is gross and not a place you want to get clean. It is also difficult to clean. Offer to do this job for others that may not be able to, or want to do. You can charge $20 and up for this job. It should take no longer than an hour, even on the dirtiest of showers.
No matter what kind of cleaner you buy, you will probably spend way more time scrubbing than you prefer. This is especially true for those with “dirty” jobs like construction, auto technicians, etc. You will need stainless steel scourers, a nylon scourer and sponge, hand held window razor, liquid bleach, bleach gel, and spray bottles, window squeegee, and assorted cloths. Simply bleach and scrub the shower. Use a spray bottle filled with water to rinse, and paper towels, or cloths, to dry.
We all turn to the shower to clean ourselves after a long day of grime and dirt. However, after washing away all that dirt from our bodies, comes the job of cleaning the shower! Cleaning the shower is something not everyone can, or wants to do. With soap scum and mildew, cleaning the shower proves to be rather gross, and uncomfortable. In fact, there are many people who are more than willing to pay someone to clean their showers. Especially those working in ‘dirty’ jobs like those in the construction and auto technician fields.
Therefore, this is why you can offer your services of cleaning showers. The main things you will need for this service is a commitment to clean the shower, a pair of strong hands and cleaning instruments. It is much better to invest in a few stainless steel scourers, a hand held window razor and nylon scourer and sponge. All needed to help you scrub away all that dirt and scum found on the walls and floor of the shower or tub.
Of course, to clean the scum, you need bleach gel, or powder, and liquid bleach to remove these stains. Just having detergent and soaps is not enough to clean those dirty showers. With bleach, the job of cleaning is drastically reduced. All you have to do is bleach the walls and floors of the shower, and then scrub the scum away. It is best to avoid direct contact with the bleach some have skin that does not tolerate bleach. Use gloves to handle the bleach and also make sure that the room is well ventilated.
After bleaching and scrubbing the walls, clean the walls using a spray bottle filled with water to help you rinse the walls. When you are done rinsing, wipe dry the walls using paper or cloth towels. The shower will have a wonderful appearance after all this work. The process of cleaning the shower will not be that long or difficult. All you will need is perhaps an hour or so, to clean even the grimiest of showers.
When charging for your cleaning services, charge reasonably. If you charge too high a rate, people tend to think twice about hiring you. A rate of about $20 per bathroom is rather reasonable, considering the fact that you can cover quite a number of showers in a day, you can earn quite a lot of money in one day.
The main thing to remember in a shower cleaning service is to maintain regularity in the cleaning services. You could offer to clean the shower on a weekly or twice weekly basis. Once you keep your commitments and clean the showers well, you will find that you gain more demand for your services, and in turn, more of an income. Just offering services in your neighborhood can be sufficient. If possible, you can also have a vehicle for convenience, so that you can cover more homes and get your work finished faster.
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How To Steam Your Way To A Windfall
Dust, pollen, pet hair, and pet dander are the major causes of allergy and asthma symptoms today. New vacuum cleaners have HEPA filters to capture these particles, or use a bagless or steam vapor system. The problem is that not everyone can afford them although they may need them.
Dust, pollen, pet hair and pet dander are the major causes of allergy and asthma symptoms today. New vacuum cleaners have HEPA filters to capture these particles, or use a bagless or steam vapor system. The problem is that not everyone can afford them although they may need them. These cleaners are useful for cleaning things besides floors. Most of them make it easy to clean upholstery and drapes.
You may be wondering what this has to do with making money. No, I’m not suggesting you sell vacuum cleaners! This home business does involve the use of one of these machines though.
-How It Works
One lady. Jenny, got one of these wonder machines because her son was allergic to dust. She promptly vacuumed her whole house including drapes, windows, corners and crevices. When her son came home from his day at school, she noticed that he did not have any trouble breathing like usual.
The next weekend some friends came to visit. The husband had the same problems with dust as Jenny’s son. That evening they had a blast and when her friend got Jenny in the kitchen, she asked what she had done to the house. She had noticed that her husband did not have the sneezing or itchy eyes that he usually had whenever he came over. Jenny told her friend about her new vacuum and her friend asked if she could try it. Since Jenny knew how easy it was to use and her friend worked all day, she volunteered to do it.
When she had completed the job, Jenny’s friend handed her some money and thanked her profusely. Jenny went home thinking about how to start her new Mobile Drape Cleaning business.
-What You Need to Get Started
Of course, the main thing you will need is a great vacuum that will make the job easy. If you already have one, you are way ahead in the process of starting your business. If not, you will need to purchase a machine. Look at the resources at the end for some great machines.
The other things you will need are a car, some business cards, and a few flyers. Hopefully, you already have the car! The business cards and flyers can be made on your computer using pre-cut stock from any office supply store. Choose a bright colored paper for the flyers. Make sure you include your contact information.
Give the business cards to everyone you meet. Post the flyers on every bulletin board you can find. You could also place a small ad in the local paper. Something like DRAPERIES CLEANED IN YOUR HOME SAVE $$$ 555-4321.
Resources:
www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html
For information on the Sharp full line of vacuum cleaners, contact Sharp Electronics. 1-800-BE-SHARP or visit the Sharp Web site
Bissell Cleanview Bagless
www.bissell.com/Search/FAQ.asp?FAQ_id=322&cookie_test=1
Saphir 2000 Steam Cleaner
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High Paying “Chores”
Every housewife knows how boring it gets scrubbing toilets, sweeping, washing walls and doing the many other chores that come with living in a house. Every day, the floors need sweeping again, the counters washed, etc. It is a drudgery that has endured for ages and is simply no longer fun.
But, what if it paid $15-30 per hour? Then, the hours of repeated cleaning would suddenly be worth it. You can earn this just by doing exactly what you would have to do at home, but in another person’s house!
House cleaning is big these days, now that most families have two working parents and no time to spend in the home. For many of these families, it is a relief to have someone else do the drudge work once, or twice, a week and they are more than willing to pay for the privilege.
So, how do you get started? Take out an ad in the local paper, hang flyers in the supermarkets and in playgrounds. You could even go door-to-door with flyers. The idea is to target people who are too busy to clean and who have the money to pay you to do it for them.
You should already have a good knowledge of things like dusting, furniture polishing, vacuuming, etc. All the basic skills used in deep cleaning a house. Most people will not want a daily cleaning, so you will be required to come in once in a while and do a more thorough job, dusting shelves and trinkets, scrubbing bath tiles, etc.
Clients should provide most cleaning supplies such as window cleaner, bleach, brooms and vacuums. However, there will be clients who don’t have something like a vacuum. In this case, bring your own. It is your choice whether or not to charge a little extra for the service. Be sure to ask ahead of time if they have the correct equipment.
You will need an appointment book because many clients will want to book regular cleaning, perhaps once a month or twice a week. After a few people call, it can get pretty confusing, so write everything down, including special information such as ‘lots of windows,’ or ‘wax hardwood floor’. This gives you a better idea of how long to schedule.
Check house cleaning prices in your area and set a competitive rate. You can charge more if you are required to do anything above regular house cleaning, such as cleaning a pool or taking items to a repair shop. It’s amazing what clients will end up asking you to do!
If there are vacation rentals in your area, these are prime targets. Usually, they are rented out for a week or two and need to be cleaned before the next guests arrive, often the same day. Call any vacation rental agencies in your area and let them know about your service.
Once you have an established client base, you may find yourself running out of time to clean your own home! However, the money will be rolling in and if all goes well, you could end up hiring more women like yourself to clean for you!
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How You Can Make Money Stopping Germs
Everyone knows that germs spread disease. This happens when we shake hands with someone, touch things other people touch, sometimes just breathing the same air as a sick person we can get the germs they have. When our kids go to school, the doctor, to church, almost everywhere, they are exposed to germs. But what can we do about it?
Everyone knows that germs spread disease. This happens when we shake hands with someone, touch things other people touch, sometimes just breathing the same air as a sick person we can get the germs they have. When our kids go to school, the doctor, to church, almost everywhere, they are exposed to germs. But what can we do about it?
I’m not suggesting that you quit going anywhere, keep your kids at home, and quit touching anyone! There is still a way you can help and make money at the same time.
-How You Can Help Fight Germs
Since children are the number one carriers of most illness, the best way to start is with kids and the thing they do most – play.
Many businesses provide a separate area for children to play in while waiting for their parents to complete whatever business they have to take care of. Whether a church, fast food place, waiting room, or day care center, they all have toys for kids to play with. These toys get dirty from daily use and seldom get cleaned. (I’m sure you have noticed how dirty some of the toys are at these places!) So how does this relate to you making money?
Well, what you could provide is a Toy Cleaning Service. This would involve cleaning children’s toys for businesses with play areas (churches, fast food places, waiting rooms, day care centers, etc.) since most businesses don’t have the time for their staff to do this tedious job.
-How to Get Started
You probably already have all you would need in the way of cleaning supplies stored in your cupboard to get started, but additional cleaning supplies are a minimal investment.
The other thing you will need is business cards. These can easily be created on your home computer (or through a commercial printer). If using your own computer, programs such as MS Works, MS Word, and Publisher make this task quick and easy. You can purchase business card blanks at most office supply outlets.
-Getting Your First Clients
Contact local pediatricians and other doctors, churches, day care centers, gym, any place where you know they have a child’s play area. This can be done in person or by phone. Let them know what you are doing and ask if they need someone to clean their toys. If you visit a place with a child’s play area, provide them with one of your business cards. Give a business card to everyone you meet. You never know who will need your services.
After you have done your first job, ask them if they would like you to return in 2 weeks, a month, or whenever they choose. If you do a good job, you may have more work than you need just through word of mouth advertising!
Helpful Resources:
www.homemakers.com/Health&Fitness/prevention/naturalgermkillers-n238883p2.html
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