Window Cleaning Service

Window cleaning services clean interior and exterior windows for residential and commercial clients.

Residential typically charges per window or per house ($100-300 per house) while commercial charges by square footage or monthly contracts.

You invest in minimal equipment - squeegees, extension poles, cleaning solutions, ladder, and transportation.

Success requires efficiency, attention to detail, and safety (especially for multi-story work).

Residential window cleaning is typically seasonal (spring/fall) or one-time service while commercial buildings need monthly cleaning creating recurring revenue.

Startup costs are extremely low compared to most businesses - equipment totals under $1,000.

Building client base happens through door hangers, lawn signs, local Facebook ads, and referrals.

Many cleaners build routes of regular residential clients who clean 2-4 times yearly plus commercial accounts for monthly income.

The work is physical but straightforward.

Revenue scales by adding employees and commercial accounts.

High-rise commercial work requires specialized equipment and training but commands premium pricing.

Challenges include seasonal residential demand, weather dependency, and safety concerns at heights.

Success factors include streak-free results, professionalism, reliability, and fair pricing.

Many window cleaners add complementary services like gutter cleaning, pressure washing, or Christmas light installation.