CLEANING BUSINESS
PROFIT CALCULATOR.
Thinking about starting your own cleaning business or looking to grow an existing one?
Find out how much your cleaning business could potentially earn based on your hourly rates, customers and expenses.
Use our free calculator to estimate monthly revenue, cleaning supplies, staff wages, travel costs and profit.
WHAT COULD YOUR
CLEANING BUSINESS EARN?
Enter your hourly cleaning rate, number of regular clients, weekly cleaning hours and business expenses. Results update automatically.
Estimates assume 52 working weeks per year, consistent bookings and one weekly visit per regular client. Profit is before tax and any owner's salary or drawings not entered. Holidays, cancellations, VAT adjustments, additional non-billable time and unentered costs are excluded. These are illustrative projections, not guaranteed earnings.
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HOW TO CALCULATE
CLEANING BUSINESS PROFIT.
A cleaning business can have regular recurring customers, but revenue alone doesn't tell you how profitable it is. You need to understand billable hours, cleaning expenses, staff costs and overheads.
01. Calculate Billable Hours
Multiply regular weekly clients by the average number of hours billed to each client every week.
02. Calculate Revenue
Multiply billable hours by your hourly cleaning rate, then convert the weekly amount into monthly revenue.
03. Deduct Your Expenses
Subtract cleaning supplies, travel, paid labour, insurance, marketing and other operating expenses.
Example: 20 Regular Cleaning Clients
Imagine having 20 weekly clients, each booking 2 hours of cleaning at £25 per hour.
That's 40 billable hours per week, generating approximately £4,333.33 monthly revenue.
If cleaning supplies cost £1.50 per hour, travel averages £3 per weekly visit, and fixed monthly expenses total £350, your estimated monthly profit would be £3,463.33 before tax.
This example assumes the owner completes all cleaning without paid staff, has no additional expenses and works throughout the year. It is not a personal take-home pay estimate.
WHAT DOES IT COST
TO RUN A CLEANING BUSINESS?
Whether you clean houses yourself or employ a team, there are several expenses that affect profitability.
🧽 Cleaning Products
Chemicals, cloths, mops, vacuum supplies, gloves and other consumables used on jobs.
🚗 Travel & Transport
Fuel, parking, vehicle running costs and travelling between customer properties.
👷 Staff & Employment
Wages, holiday pay, employer contributions, pensions, paid travel and training.
🛡️ Insurance & Equipment
Business insurance, cleaning equipment, repairs and replacement supplies.
📣 Advertising & Marketing
Website costs, local advertising, flyers, social media and customer acquisition.
📋 Business Administration
Phone, accounting, booking software, payment processing and administration costs.
HOW TO INCREASE
YOUR CLEANING PROFITS.
Profit growth doesn't always mean working longer hours. Better scheduling, pricing and repeat bookings can improve your results.
Build Regular Contracts
Weekly and fortnightly customers can help make income more predictable and reduce time spent finding new work.
Offer Additional Services
Deep cleans, end-of-tenancy cleaning, oven cleaning and commercial contracts can increase average customer value.
Improve Scheduling
Group jobs by location to reduce travelling time and make better use of available working hours.
CLEANING BUSINESS FAQS.
How much can a cleaning business earn in the UK?
Earnings depend on your hourly rates, number of regular clients, available working hours, staff costs and expenses. Use the calculator above to explore your own figures.
Is starting a cleaning business profitable?
A cleaning business can be profitable when customer prices cover labour, supplies, travel and overheads. Consistent bookings and efficient scheduling are important.
How do I calculate cleaning business profit?
Multiply your billable cleaning hours by your hourly rate to estimate revenue. Then deduct cleaning supplies, travel, staff costs and all other business expenses.
What should I charge per hour for cleaning?
Your rate should reflect the service provided, local competition, operating costs and desired profit. Specialist and commercial cleaning may require different pricing.
Does this calculator include staff wages?
Yes. Enter the percentage of billable cleaning hours completed by paid staff and the full employer cost per paid hour. You can also enter additional monthly staff expenses.
Does the calculator include my own wages?
Not automatically. If you do the cleaning yourself, your own unpaid time is not deducted. You can include a planned owner's wage as an additional monthly cost for scenario planning.
Can I use this calculator for commercial cleaning?
Yes, for a simplified estimate. Enter your average billable hours and rates, but remember commercial contracts may have different staffing, equipment, insurance and overhead requirements.
Is this cleaning business calculator free?
Yes. The calculator is free to use, with no registration, email address or payment required.
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