May 4, 2014
Starting a Cleaning Business
If you don't mind getting your hands dirty and enjoy being your own boss then there are many types of cleaning services available which include:
* Home / Domestic Services
* Contract Cleaning eg. Offices, Pubs, Gyms etc
* Serviced Apartments / Hotels / Motels etc
* Window Cleaning
* External House Cleaning
* Car and Upholstery Cleaning
* Carpet Cleaning
You don't need any formal qualifications to set up cleaning businesses but professionalism through presentation, business planning, customer service and being trustworthy will definitely be an advantage. The government offers various courses in alternative states such as Carpet Cleaning and Restoration Courses.
Domestic Cleaning
Domestic Cleaning is a service offered to clean households. With minimal outlay and start up costs, it's a great way to create your own job and you can be flexible with your hours you offer to your customers.
Tasks may involve:
* Vacuuming
* Dusting
* Cleaning of Kitchen / Sinks / Ovens
* Cleaning of Toilets / Showers and Bathrooms
* Wiping Walls
* Mopping
& also depending of level of service, window cleaning / carpet cleaning & spring cleaning
Other Options: Bond Cleaning / Builders Cleans / Contract Cleaning
Starter Kits
The following Kit Includes Janitorial, Vacuuming, Basic Window Gear and Chemicals for the Professional Cleaner valued at over $1280:
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CODE |
DESCRIPTION |
QTY |
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Janitorial |
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OATB-40001 |
Dust Pan & Brush Set Oates Soft Grip |
1 |
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OATB-10704 |
Dairy Scrub Oates B-10704 |
1 |
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OATB-10402 |
Indoor Broom 30cm Superior Oates |
1 |
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OATB-11501 |
Oates Handle B-11501 1.35m x 22mm |
1 |
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OATB-11514-12 |
Plain Handle 1.5 x 25mm Oates |
2 |
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OATB-11583B |
Contractor Oates Mop Handle Alu B-11583B |
1 |
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OATB-12310 |
Toilet Brush Radial B-12310 Oates |
1 |
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OATB-17008 |
8 tie Millet Broom B-17008 |
1 |
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OATB-19503 |
Millet Broom 8-TIE Oates B-17008 |
1 |
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PMGBGLBGL3 |
Pallmall Glitter Bug C/W 3 pads |
1 |
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OATIW-008B |
Blue Mop Bucket Oates Duraclean MKII |
1 |
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OATIW-051 |
38cm Oates Window Bucket |
2 |
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OATMH-DC-01B |
Blue Mop Head Oates Duraclean 400g |
2 |
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OATPV-EF-16-1 |
Oates Perforated Single Chamois |
1 |
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OATSC-001 |
Stainless Steel Scourer Oates SC-001 50g |
2 |
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OATSC-100 |
Scour Pad 15x10cm SC-100 Oates |
2 |
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OATSC-210 |
Sponge Scourer White and Yellow SC-210 |
10 |
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OATWD-004 |
Lambswool Extension WD-004 |
1 |
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PMSR04 |
Unger Ergotec Scraper Blade |
1 |
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PMFG05 |
Unger Gel FG05 500ml for Window Cleaning |
1 |
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INCETTKITS |
Ettore Super System Window Kit including T-BAR, Squeegee and DVD for Training |
1 |
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OATMF-020B |
Microfibre Cloth Contractor Oates MF-020 BLUE |
6 |
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OATMF-020R |
Microfibre Cloth Contractor Oates MF-020 RED |
2 |
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OATMF-020G |
Microfibre Cloth Contractor Oates MF-020 GREEN |
2 |
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Safety |
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PAMSDSFOLDER |
A4 MSDS Folder Containing MSDS Sheets |
1 |
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PC3600 |
Pro Choice Clear Goggles |
1 |
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PCRNU22M |
Nitrile HD Gloves Medium |
1 |
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PCDVNM |
Vinyl Gloves Box of 100 in Medium |
1 |
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PC321 |
Dust Mask Box of 12 PC321 |
1 |
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Vacuums & Accessories |
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INTRSV130 |
Backpack Vacuum Cleaner Ruc Sac RSV130 |
1 |
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INTNVM1C |
Packet of Vacuum Bags NVM1C to suit (10) |
1 |
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GCTGROOVACREVICE |
Groova Crevice Tool with Brush |
1 |
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INTNVA24B |
Numatic Vacuum Turbo Head NVA24B RED |
1 |
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Chemicals and Bottles |
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PMFURNPOLISH |
Furniture Polish Aerosole Can |
1 |
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TBBLUELAZER5 |
Washroom Cleaning True Blue Blue Lazer 5L |
1 |
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TBBOTTLEBLUELAZER |
Screen Printed Blue Lazer Bottle |
1 |
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COSFLIPTOP |
Flipseal Fliptop 28ml White suit Bottle |
1 |
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TBB&NWINDOW5 |
Window Cleaning True Blue B&N 5L |
1 |
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TBBOTTLEB&N |
Screen Printed B & N Bottle |
1 |
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SABTRIGGERCANYON |
Canyon Quality Trigger for Spraying |
1 |
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TBSOC5 |
Oven Cleaner True Blue SOC 5L |
1 |
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TBBOTTLESOC |
Screen Printed SOC Bottle |
1 |
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COSFLIPTOP |
Flipseal Fliptop 28ml White suit Bottle |
1 |
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TBUSEALL5 |
All Purpose Cleaner and Floors True Blue Useall 5L |
1 |
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TBBOTTLEUSEALL |
Screen Printed Useall Bottle |
1 |
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SABTRIGGERCANYON |
Canyon Quality Trigger for Spraying |
1 |
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TBKLORIDE5L |
Bleach 4% 5L for Washrooms |
1 |
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SABBOTTLEHANDLE |
500ml Bottle with Long Neck |
1 |
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COSFLIPTOP |
Flipseal Fliptop 28ml White suit Bottle |
1 |
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ESNILIUMRED.946 |
Odor Control Nilium Red Clover Tea .946 |
1 |
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SABBOTTLEHANDLE |
500ml Bottle with Long Neck |
1 |
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SABTRIGGERCANYON |
Canyon Quality Trigger for Spraying |
1 |
Note:
Chemicals are listed, then the preferred dispensing system with trigger or flip top.
Additional Expenses:
There are various costs to consider including initial outlay and monthly costs, these include:
* Initial Set-up
* Business Registrations
* Vehicle for Transport
* Signwriting
* PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
* Advertising (online, yellow pages, leaflet drop)
* Insurance &/or Personal Income Protection
* Workers Compensation if Staff Involved
* Book Keeping / Accounting Program
* Telephones
Tensens Start Up Cleaning Kits:
At Tensens we have done the hard work for you and put together kits for all budgets and all cleaning services.
At Tensens Cleaning Supplies, we WANT your set-up and return business and truly appreciate you as a customer. We have come up with a list of custom packages for initial set-ups which will then enable you to get a life-time of continuous discounts from our already discounted pricing!
We will set you up with a Material Safety Data Sheet folder with all you chemical charts.
We will also put you through basic chemical safety training online so your aware of the dangers, which you can also make it compulsory for all your staff.
If you?re a contractor in a large business, we can also set you up with a concentrated chemical system with Wall Charts and Training.
Spend over $1000 on your set-up and get a 5% lifetime discount on all your supplies
Spend over $6000 on your set-up and get a 10% lifetime discount on all your supplies
Other Cleaning Business Options are:
Kits Available soon
Contract Cleaning Contract Cleaning is mostly done after hours when the staff have left and the business is closed, which is great if you don't mind working late nights / early mornings or have a family where the other partner works 9am-5pm and you have kids. Tasks may involve: * Vacuuming * Dusting * Cleaning of Kitchen Area / Washrooms * Emptying Bins * Mopping * Refilling of Toilet Paper / Hand Towel / Sanitary Bins Other Options: Stripping and Sealing Floors, Carpet Cleaning and Upholstery Cleaning Serviced Apartments / Hotels / Motels When cleaning serviced apartments or hotel rooms, your hours can vary depending on the hotel but normally done within business hours. With fast turn around times needed, it can be a high pressure job with high expectations from customers and head housekeepers. You may need to work weekends and Public Holidays and depending on the capacity of the hotel, may have peak times during the year. Tasks may involve: * Vacuuming * Dusting * Cleaning of Kitchen Area / Washrooms * Emptying Bins * Refilling Portion Controls * Windows * Spay Cleaning / Sanitizing * Bed Making / Linen * Mopping Other Options: Body Corporate Cleaning, Laundry, Carpet Cleaning and Upholstery & Tile Cleaning. Window Cleaning Window Cleaning can be offered to households or businesses. With minimal initial outlay, once a customer base is established, you will see return customers and can run the business from your home and don't necessarily need to drive a van. Tasks may involve: * Window Washing * Cobwebbing * Vacuuming Window Tracks Other Options: Driveway Concrete Cleaning and Roof Cleaning External House Cleaning External House Cleaning usually incorporate Window Cleaning and can be offered to households or businesses. A Professional Pressure Washer and Telescopic Poles is necessary, therefore a vehicle that is able to transport the equipment is a must. Driveway Cleaning is also an option and an added service to your customer. Tasks may involve: * Window Washing * Pressure Cleaning External Windows * Cobwebbing * Driveway Cleaning Car and Upholstery Cleaning With drive thrus as your major competitor and peoples large investment in their vehicles, if you enjoy car cleaning, then this would be suitable. The business can be run from a station wagon or larger vehicle as you will need to carry a Shampooer and Sign Writing will assist in advertising and professionalism. Tasks may involve: * Vacuuming * Polishing * Extraction / Shampooing * Detailing of Vehicle Carpet Cleaning Carpet Cleaning is the most expensive initial set-up but if done correctly can create a profitable business. You will need a Van and Carpet Extraction Machine which can range from a Portable Carpet Extraction Machine or Truckmount. When coupled with Pest Control and a savy operator, Tasks may involve: * Chemical Prespray * Extraction with Machine * Spot Stain Removals * Pre-Vacuuming Other Options: Leather Cleaning, Tile Cleaning, Leather Cleaning
