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Business Starter Kit

The Cleaning Service
Business Starter Kit

Bonded, insured, subscription-priced. That's how cleaning companies get paid.

The complete business system for residential and commercial cleaning services — bond and background-check protocols, subscription cleaning pricing, and route-density math that scales past the first hire.

Join the waitlist → Guide Only $19 · Complete Kit $49 · Pro Bundle $79

Choose Your Tier

Same field manual in every tier. More templates and tools as you go up.

Guide Only
$19
The 120-page field manual. Read it cover to cover before your next estimate.
  • 120-page PDF field manual (20 chapters)
  • Trade-specific pricing methodology
  • Business setup walkthrough
  • Growth and hiring chapters
  • Templates (Word/Excel)
  • Price book spreadsheet
  • Checklists
Get Guide Only — $19 →
Complete Kit Most Popular
$49
Manual + all templates. Everything you need to run jobs professionally.
  • 120-page PDF field manual (20 chapters)
  • 12 Word document templates
  • 7 Excel calculators
  • Flat-rate price book (trade-specific)
  • Phone intake, site assessment, QC checklists
Get Complete Kit — $49 →
Pro Bundle
$79
Complete Kit + trade-specific bonus materials and priority update access.
  • Everything in Complete Kit
  • Trade-specific bonus forms and scripts
  • Sales scripts (phone / text / on-site)
  • Client retention email scripts
  • Priority access to future updates
Get Pro Bundle — $79 →

The problem this solves

Cleaning is the lowest barrier to entry in the trades — $500 in equipment and you're in business. That's why 90% of solo cleaners never scale past themselves. This kit fixes the three things that separate a real cleaning company from a side hustle: bonding, hiring protocol, and a subscription pricing model that clients actually sign up for.

What's in the Price Book

Pre-priced jobs with markup logic you adjust to your market.

What makes this kit Cleaning-specific

Every kit has the same core — these are the pieces built only for cleaning contractors.

Bond & Background Check Protocol
Janitorial dishonesty bond selection ($10K–$25K), employee background check workflow, and I-9 verification — the trust package that lets commercial clients sign contracts.
Subscription Cleaning Pricing Matrix
Weekly / bi-weekly / monthly frequency discounts with route density math — turns one-time cleans into $200–$800/month recurring revenue per client.
Walk-Through Estimate Checklist
Room-by-room walk-through form for accurate quoting on-site — eliminates the 'I thought that was included' callback.
Damage Claim & Key-Holding Policy
Written protocol for property damage, missing items, and key management — the paperwork that protects your bond and your reputation.

Free: The Tradesman's Toolbox App

Web app with Business calculators, job cost estimator, markup calculator, and more — no account needed. Use it alongside the kit or on its own.

Open Toolbox App →

Common questions

Do I need a cleaning license?
Most states don't require a cleaning license — but you do need a business license, sales tax permit (in some states), and a bond if you want commercial contracts. Chapter 2 covers the trust package.
Is this residential or commercial?
Both. Chapter 7 covers pricing for residential (standard/deep/move-out), commercial (office/retail/medical), and short-term rental turnover — all with their own margins.
How is this different from a franchise?
Franchises charge $30K+ upfront and take 6–8% ongoing royalties. This kit gives you the same operational playbook for a one-time fee — you keep 100% of the business.
Do I need OSHA compliance?
If you hire employees, yes — HazCom (chemical labeling + SDS sheets) is federally required. Chapter 11 covers the compliance basics for a small crew.
Can I use the templates for a solo operation?
Yes. The bond and hiring chapters are for scaling — the pricing, walk-through, and service agreement templates work from day one solo.

Refund Policy

Digital products are delivered instantly and can't be "returned." If the kit doesn't match what was described on this page, email [email protected] within 7 days and we'll make it right.

No refunds on change of mind after download. See Gumroad's buyer protection for payment disputes.

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