The Business
Window cleaning is a recurring service — most residential customers book quarterly, commercial weekly or monthly. A solo operator with a residential book of 50 clients can earn $5-8K/month. Commercial adds larger contract revenue. Startup costs are incredibly low — you can start with $500 in equipment.
How to Start
Buy a starter kit from Unger or Ettore ($200-300). Canvass affluent neighborhoods door-to-door offering free first cleans. Convert satisfied customers to quarterly contracts. Build commercial accounts by bidding on small office buildings where in-house cleaning doesn't cover windows.
Equipment Needed
- ▸Squeegees
- ▸Extension poles
- ▸Bucket and soap
- ▸Ladders
- ▸Soft water system (optional)
Licensing
Business license + insurance
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“Commercial window cleaning is where the real money is. One office park contract can replace 20 residential jobs. Residential is easy cash to start, but lock in one commercial property manager and your schedule fills itself.”
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