Often when people think about part time cleaning jobs they will think in terms of cleaning a home or cleaning offices. In fact, there are other niches in the cleaning industry that are just as important and are almost always hired out.
Other Types of Cleaning Jobs
Why not consider starting a window cleaning service? This type of cleaning service extends over both the commercial and residential sector. There are numerous advantages to starting this type of business:
- Start up costs are very low
- Operating costs are very low
- Fantastic opportunity for repeat business
- There is the possibility of earning several hundred dollars per day
- No special vehicle required
Getting Started
There’s not a lot to getting started. Businesses usually have their windows cleaned on the regular and if they are satisfied with the quality of your work will usually reward you with repeat business. The key is how to get hired in the first place. There is a chance that if you advertise locally that they will see the ad and call you but for most businesses you have to be more direct and forward. Try showing up at the business with a business card and a prewritten estimate in hand. Have your supplies ready too because you never know when they might ask you to clean their windows on the spot.
The story is a bit different when it comes to residences. Homeowners usually find people to clean their windows in one of two places, the paper or word of mouth, and they prefer the latter of the two. It is very common to be washing windows for one person and have a neighbor approach you and ask if you can clean their windows when you are finished. Often psychologically, people will think that if you are cleaning for the neighbor that there must be a degree of trust already established and the price must be fair as well.
Keeping Your Customers Happy
Once you have landed the initial customers the key to successfully growing your window cleaning business is going to be keeping those clients happy and satisfied. It is up to you to make sure that they have no reason to look elsewhere for a window cleaner. The ways to do that is:
- Always be punctual & consistent
- Be thorough
- Always do your best work
- Always return customer phone calls right away
- Always go the extra mile to thank each customer
Possible Earnings
The window cleaning business is one that will generate immediate profits! Depending on who you are cleaning windows for the average hourly pay ranges from $25-$50 per hour. This means that later if you need to hire a crew there is enough money to pay them up to $12 an hour and still make a handsome profit.
Insurance
There is no doubt that all kinds of insurance is expensive but what you have to remember is that it is even more expensive not to have it. When you carry insurance and have professional invoices you portray a more expert image and can usually charge a bit more. Not more than everyone else but more than the guy who doesn’t have any of this. The additional charges will soak up some of the costs that you pay out in insurance premiums.
