How to Set Up Your Cleaning Business (Without Making These Expensive Mistakes

You don’t need fancy. You need real.

Most women start cleaning for the same reason I did:

👉 It’s flexible
👉 It pays better than a 9–5
👉 You don’t need a degree, certification, or a $10k coaching program

So they grab some supplies, whip up a Canva flyer, maybe post in a local Facebook group…

And boom — they’re “in business.”

But here’s the real talk nobody’s giving you:

If you skip the setup — the real setup — you’re not building a business.
You’re building burnout.

“I’ll figure it out later” is the most expensive lie most first-timers believe.

The Price of Winging It?

⛔ Undercharging because you guessed your prices
⛔ Ghosted by clients because you had no structure
⛔ Burnout from saying yes to everything
⛔ Panic at tax time because you never got legit
⛔ Feeling like this “simple little business” is running you

And look — I get it.

Most women don’t wing it because they’re lazy.

They do it because they’re in survival mode.

They need to make money now.

But starting smart doesn't slow you down.
It removes the roadblocks so you can move faster.

You Don’t Need Pretty — You Need Power

You don’t need:
🚫 A website
🚫 A logo
🚫 Fancy tech
🚫 A bunch of supplies you saw on TikTok

You need:
✔️ A clean, simple setup
✔️ A real pricing strategy
✔️ A system for quoting, onboarding, and getting paid
✔️ Boundaries that save your time (and sanity)

Here’s What Happens When You Do It Right:

✅ You charge with confidence
✅ You stop apologizing for your prices
✅ Clients stop ghosting and start respecting your time
✅ You get your evenings and weekends back
✅ You actually feel like a business owner — not a maid for hire

Most People Stay in Research Mode.

You’re Not Most People.

Most women reading this are either:
💬 “Still planning…”
🧹 Already cleaning but overwhelmed and exhausted

If that’s you — GOOD.
It means you’re ready to stop guessing and start doing it right.

I built this blog, this platform, and this No BS Cleaning Biz Checklist for women like you:
Women who are DONE playing small.

Here’s What to Do Next:

👉 Stop Googling for scraps.
👉 Stop duct-taping freebies together.
👉 Stop hoping “someday” feels easier.

You don’t need more hustle.
You need a setup that actually works.

🎯 Let’s get you there — the smart, no-BS way.

Click here to grab the free No BS Cleaning Biz Checklist
📥 Instant download. No spam. No fluff. Just what actually works.

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For over 30 years, Trisha built and ran her own successful cleaning business, handpicking her schedule and consistently earning $5,000+ a month—all while working part-time as a solo cleaner. Now, she’s here to help you do the same! Whether you’re just starting solo or already have a small team, Trisha’s vast experience can help you grow your business and boost profits without adding more hours. She'll teach you how to avoid common mistakes new cleaning business owners make and run your business profitably from day one. With over three decades of experience, learning from Trisha is the fastest, most reliable way to launch or scale your thriving cleaning business!