Cleaning as a Subcontractor and What You Should Charge



Are you cleaning as a subcontractor? Not sure what you should charge for the job? Determining what the job will cost you will depend on several factors. Let’s go over what you need to know!

Today’s #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. ( And your host today is #AngelaBrown (

Today’s #BehindtheCleans is produced by Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. ( And your production team is Angela Brown, PJ Barnes, & Parker Shelton.

*** CLEANING AS A SUBCONTRACTOR ***
0:00 – Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru
0:34 – What should we charge for a subcontractor job?
1:20 – What is a subcontractor?
1:34 – What percentage of the contractor’s bid should I make as the subcontractor?
1:45 – What are the contractor’s expenses?
2:15 – Do I need a sub to help me?
2:48 – Will I be working with other subcontractors?
3:25 – What is the scope of the job?
3:43 – What resources are there for starting a commercial cleaning business?
5:16 – Who is providing the restocking supplies?

*** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES ***
Commercial Cleaning Resources:
Making Cents of a Dirty Business: How to Survive and Succeed –
Moving the Needle: Get Clear, Get Free, and Get Going –
Reach Out: The Simple Strategy You Need to Expand Your Network –
Scale: Seven Proven Principles to Grow Your Business –
How to Start, Run and Grow a Successful Residential & Commercial –
(When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission!)

*** RATE THIS SHOW ***

*** RATE THIS PODCAST ***

*** TRAINING & CLEANING CERTIFICATION***

*** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE ***

*** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA ***
YouTube:
Facebook:
Twitter:
Instagram:
Pinterest:
LinkedIn:
TikTok:
Store:
Live Shopping:

*** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? ***
Please email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com
Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at

*** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY ***

*** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ***

*** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP ***

*** LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS ***

*** SPONSOR A CLEANER – SAVVY CLEANER SCHOLARSHIP FUND ***
Each year Savvy Cleaner gives away scholarships to the Savvy Cleaner Network, which includes training for house cleaners and maids, group coaching, and 24/7 network support. This trains them in personal protective equipment, chemical safety, cleaning equipment between jobs, how to clean techniques, and more. If you find value in this show and you want to pay it forward, you can sponsor a cleaner here:
Give:
Apply –

*** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS ***
We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that makes sense for the cleaning industry, here’s how to work with us –

*** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED IN PART BY ***
SAVVY CLEANER – House Cleaner Training and Certification –

MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning –

SAVVY PERKS – Employee Pricing for Small Business Owners –

VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental

FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – Incentive and thank-you gifts for house cleaners and maids.

HOARDING WORLD – Helping you change your relationship with stuff

*** VIDEO CREDITS ***
VIDEO/AUDIO EDITING: Kristin O
HOST: Angela Brown
PRODUCER: Savvy Cleaner

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *