What is the most profitable cleaning business?
Running a cleaning business in Australia might not sound like a ticket to riches — but if you dig a little deeper, certain niches within this unglamorous industry are pulling in serious profits. And no, it’s not just about mops and buckets. Let’s get straight to it: the most profitable cleaning businesses tend to be commercial contracts, especially those locked in long-term. Think hospitals, retail outlets, and industrial facilities — where scale, recurring revenue, and low customer churn turn basic cleaning into a six or even seven-figure operation. What kind of cleaning business makes the most money? It’s tempting to think domestic cleaning is the easiest path — low barrier to entry, flexible hours, lots of potential clients. But it’s also crowded and highly price-sensitive. The real money lies in: Commercial cleaning (e.g., office, strata, and healthcare) Specialised cleaning (biohazard, mould remediation, or post-construction) Retail and shopping centre cleaning ...