How to Fix Your Cleaning Business Pricing...Fast!

Most solo cleaners are underpaid, overworked, and running themselves into the ground — not because they don’t work hard… but because they don’t charge what they’re worth.

The answer isn’t more clients. Or more hours. Or more hustle.

The answer is smarter pricing — built on a solid business foundation.

Because if you’re undercharging, here’s what happens:

• You start resenting your clients (even the nice ones)

• You feel stuck, exhausted, and unsure what to change

• You start questioning your own value

  

  ❌ What Most Solo Cleaners Get Wrong About Pricing

Too many solo cleaners either price hourly, by square foot… or what the other cleaners are charging in their area.

But here’s the truth:

Most of them are undercharging too. If you're copying their prices, you're just copying their struggle.

Pricing isn’t about being the cheapest.
It’s about being the most professional, the most trusted, the most results-focused.

💡 What Pricing Really Says About You

When you charge the right rates, you're telling your clients:

• 🧼 “I know what my time and energy are worth.”

• 💼 “This is a real business — not a side hustle.”

• 💰 “You're not just paying for a clean house. You're paying for peace of mind.”

👎 What to STOP Doing:

• ❌ Charging by the hour (you get punished for being fast)

• ❌ Letting clients negotiate your value

• ❌ Saying yes to every job, even if it’s a time-suck

✅ What to START Doing:

• ✅ Quoting with confidence

• ✅ Using flat-rate pricing that reflects your expertise

• ✅ Building your business on real systems (not random guesses)

📥 Want Help With That?

If you’re ready to stop undercharging and start pricing like a pro, I created something just for you.

👉 Download my free Flat-Rate Pricing Confidence Guide
Inside, you’ll learn:

• Why hourly pricing is keeping you stuck

• What flat-rate pricing actually means

• A simple mindset shift that helps you quote with clarity and confidence

It’s the first step toward building a cleaning business that pays you what you’re worth.

💡 P.S. If you’re brand new to the business, I also have a free Cleaning Biz Start-Up Checklist that walks you through the essential steps to set up your business the smart way.
👉 [Click here to grab the checklist instead.]

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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!