Households are not the only places that require a thorough cleaning--so do offices, retail locations, and other businesses. And that's why few industries can claim the variety and depth of opportunities that professional cleaning can. This in-depth guide shows you how to start three hot cleaning businesses: residential maid service, commercial janitorial and carpet/upholstery cleaning.

Most cleaning service businesses can be operated on either a part-time or full-time basis, either from home or from a commercial location, and the best part is, you can build an extremely profitable business that will generate revenue very quickly.

Our easy-to-follow guide teaches you:

• Who your customers and competitors are
• The ins and outs of finding clients
• What equipment and supplies you need to get started
• How to hire and train employees
• Where to find startup funds and how to set prices
• And much more

If you want to start your own cleaning business, take your first steps with our startup guide.