For anyone that is looking for part or full time employment that offers a very flexible schedule which can work around children in school or perhaps a college schedule, cleaning jobs can be the perfect answer. This can be the ideal way to supplement your pocketbook. The majority of families today rely on dual incomes and cleaning jobs can be the best alternative for just that.
There are a number of different ways that you can go about getting a cleaning job. You can be an independent cleaner which means that you will have to find your own customers. This can be done by advertising or word of mouth. Many customers will prefer you to bring in the cleaning supplies and equipment such as vacuums, trash bags, brooms, etc. This will mean that you will also have to have sufficient room to accommodate these items if you choose this path.
It is likely that you wouldn’t be able to clean more than one house per day under these terms so if you are fortunate enough to find customers who don’t mind mid week cleanings then you can build a nice schedule around only about 8-10 customers. Unfortunately, most people prefer late week cleanings so their home is nice for the weekend. Others prefer the beginning of the week cleanings to clean up from the weekend. Most steer away from the mid week cleanings unless your reputation is good enough that they are just happy to be able to employ your services.
Another option is to find a partner who is willing to split the upfront costs and the work with you but even under these conditions you may find that while you might be doubling the number of houses that you’re cleaning, you are still making the same amount of money that you did before you picked up the partner. Another issue that you would probably run into is insurance. While many may never ask you if you carry insurance that eliminates them from any liability, some will ask and may likely decline your services if you don’t have it. Minimally, be bonded to cover any breakage that you might encounter along the way.
The final option is to work for a cleaning company that is already established. This way you just show up for work and they do all of the advertising, hiring, firing, estimates, they provide the supplies, carry the insurance and do the scheduling. However, they also keep most of the money that the customer pays them. Often times you might have to start off by proving yourself a little and then there is a chance of advancement and a bit more money as well.
When it comes to cleaning jobs there is also a difference between residential and commercial cleaning. Commercial cleaning involves cleaning businesses and is a little bit more involved in terms of legalities and liability. A business will most definitely want to see proof of insurance before signing a contract with you.
Making the decision on which type of cleaning job you will opt for will depend on whether or not you have the start up funds that are needed to launch out on your own or not. Minimally, you will need to advertise in local papers where you desire customers, maybe put up a few flyers in those same areas, and make up some business cards to distribute.
Regardless of your final decision you will find that cleaning jobs can be rewarding and can clearly supplement that added cushion to your income that you have been seeking. With most households requiring a double income you will find that there is a great demand for cleaning services in the residential sector.
