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3 No-BS Truths About Raising Your Rates in Your Cleaning Business our Cleaning Rates

November 22, 20252 min read

Raise Your Rates With Confidence: A No-BS Guide for Cleaning Business Owners

Here’s one thing I know…

You’re not undercharging because you like working more for less.

You’re undercharging because:

  • You don’t want to lose your good clients.

  • You don’t want to seem “too expensive.”

  • You’re still getting comfortable treating this like a real business.

But here's the truth:

If you don’t shift how you price… nothing else shifts either.

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Let’s break it down:

1. You’re Saying Yes Out of Fear, Not Strategy

If every new booking feels like a gamble (“What if I say no and regret it?”), you’re not running your business… fear is.

When you raise your rates, you stop saying yes to every client out of desperation… and start creating space for the ones who actually respect your process, your pricing, and your time.


2. You’re Resentful Every Time a Client Messages You

Every time your phone pings, you sigh. Why? Because deep down you know you’re giving too much for too little.

If you’re starting to feel bitter or burned out, that’s a big red flag. It’s not about working harder, it’s about pricing like the professional you are so you stop feeling like people are taking advantage of you.


3. You’re Ready to Be Seen as a Business Owner — Not Just a Cleaner

Pricing isn’t just numbers… it’s positioning.

The minute you stop quoting like someone who’s just “hoping they say yes” and start quoting like a business owner… people feel it. You show up differently. You speak differently. You attract different clients.

Because when you charge like a pro…they treat you like one.

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Trisha Carinne

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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!


Trisha Carinne

Trisha Carinne is a 30+ years successful cleaning business owner

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