Direct service to households, no middleman. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€400–€1,500
Hours / week
12–40
First income
~3 wks
Net margin
80%
Saturation
high
Realistic ceiling
€900–€2,600
What nobody usually tells you
You'll find work in two weeks. The problem is your ceiling is the hours in your body: it never scales, every extra euro costs an extra hour.
The route, in five steps
Register the business and take out liability insurance
Buy equipment and supplies for two clients
Set your hourly rate by checking three local competitors
Post on two classified boards and in neighbourhood groups
Ask for a review after every first job
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every home cleaning pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
liability insuranceequipmentonline listing
Does it hold up for you?
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.