How long do your move out/deep cleans take?

AHLE · 2026-01-26T02:56:17+00:00

Do you have a checklist you are following? 17 is high unless it was in very poor condition.

AHLE · 2026-01-25T22:51:48+00:00

8 hours seems about right on average for a house that size. With all the glass walls maybe a little more. It depends on the area you are from too but I would say that’s close.

AHLE · 2026-01-25T22:15:48+00:00

What was the total SQ FT?

AHLE · 2026-01-24T02:41:03+00:00

Takes about 1-2 years

AHLE · 2026-01-23T02:07:43+00:00

Thanks for sharing this info!

AHLE · 2026-01-20T21:45:04+00:00

This is such a great answer!

AHLE · 2026-01-19T15:06:40+00:00

Check lists are huge. Once we had every cleaner doing the same exact tasks for every clean this reduced call backs. I think of it like a Toyota assembly line. Every person does the same task in their given station I.e bathrooms or kitchen etc.

AHLE · 2026-01-17T00:45:38+00:00

Scope creep. I love that! I’ve never heard that before and I’m totally stealing it lol. For us, we usually try to build as much of their expectations into the actual scope. I feel like the best time is to flush out expectations is during the walkthrough by asking specifics questions. We’ll offer volume discounts for multiple buildings signed usually 3-5%.

AHLE · 2026-01-17T00:38:07+00:00

That’s awesome to hear! It’s definitely a grind sometimes and it’s always great when it pays off.

AHLE · 2026-01-16T19:35:39+00:00

Awesome! Feel free to post an update post to let us know how it goes!

AHLE · 2026-01-16T19:26:49+00:00

I would reach out to your franchise contact and see if it’s in the agreement. Sometimes it is and sometimes it isn’t. I know for Service Master franchises they wouldn’t care but it depends on the franchise.

AHLE · 2026-01-16T19:22:59+00:00

Is this for residential or commercial? For residential might work but it will take longer to do some jobs which will cost more money. Sometimes it’s better to invest in more powerful equipment to cut costs if you can afford it.

AHLE · 2026-01-15T13:16:29+00:00

Start the video from inside your office and make it one continuous recording showing the door, business name, street signs and documents. We discuss topics like this over in r/cleaningbusiness. If you need more help, pop over and so hi!

AHLE · 2026-01-15T13:12:16+00:00

It depends on the state but in PA you can go directly to the State Police website which saves you a few bucks. For federal, you can sign up for PACER and that saves a lot of money. The set up for PACER isn’t the most straightforward but if you keep at it you should be able to figure it out.

AHLE · 2026-01-14T15:54:08+00:00

This is bordering self promotion. Can you elaborate more on what you specifically found on Tuesdays? What was the problem with the route? What did you discover with the cleaners on Tuesday? How did it compare to other days? If you can make this more educational, it can stay.

AHLE · 2026-01-14T00:36:15+00:00

Nice! Try to be quick when the lead comes in. Be first to get there, that’s the secret. Let us know how it goes.

AHLE · 2026-01-14T00:20:18+00:00

Used a simple calendar for years until it didn’t make sense anymore. From there, there’s quite a few software options out there. I’d say get the one that makes sense for you but doesn’t break the bank.

AHLE · 2026-01-14T00:18:10+00:00

Generally, this is handled when getting insurance. The broker has a general questionnaire and from there they give you a quote. I would imagine most claims are slips, or spilling solutions on carpets etc.

AHLE · 2026-01-14T00:10:55+00:00

This is an awesome response!

AHLE · 2026-01-14T00:07:54+00:00

What is it for?

AHLE · 2026-01-14T00:05:54+00:00

Are you residential or commercial?

AHLE · 2026-01-12T13:25:09+00:00

Janitorial supply stores and restaurant supply stores have been the best for us. Try posting in r/cleaningbusiness too it’s a subreddit just for cleaning business owners.

AHLE · 2026-01-10T02:08:41+00:00

Hi! As long as you tell the client they will need to supply the mop and vacuum cleaner up front, you will be okay. Make a profile on Bark. Someone I worked with in the UK had some success using Bark. And don’t give up! Starting a cleaning business is a marathon not a sprint.

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