13 tasks · 4 weeks · $1,000-$5,000 budget
Launch a carpet cleaning business with portable or truck-mounted extraction systems. Generated by the Living Blueprint framework.
Decide whether to target homes, apartments, offices, or hospitality. Commercial accounts are recurring but competitive. Residential pays faster. Which do you have access to.
File LLC paperwork, get an EIN from the IRS, and open a business bank account. Recurring commercial accounts will request W-9 and insurance. Do you have an EIN and entity documents.
Get general liability insurance rated for cleaning contractors. Wet carpets and damaged fibers create claims. Is your policy rated for cleaning contractors.
Portable extractor, wand, hoses, spotters, pre-spray, grooming brush, and air movers.
Truck-mounted extractor for faster dry times and commercial accounts. Truck mounts cost $10k-$30k but dominate commercial. Is your volume ready.
Clean carpets for friends and family to learn fiber types, pre-treatment, and drying. Every stain is a chemistry test. Are you keeping a log of what worked.
Write pre-inspection, pre-treatment, extraction, grooming, and drying procedures. SOPs prevent over-wetting and callbacks. Do you have a checklist for every room.
Build residential per-room pricing and commercial per-square-foot bids. Typical residential: $40-$60 per room or $0.25-$0.40 per sq ft. Are upsells like protectant and deodorizer included.
Photograph high-traffic and stained areas before and after with permission. Before/after photos sell carpet cleaning instantly. Are you getting written permission.
Offer move-out/move-in cleaning packages to realtors and property managers. Property turnovers happen every month. Can you become the preferred cleaner for one management company.
Design a flyer with 3 packages and a spring cleaning special. Your offer should be specific: '3 rooms + hallway for $129.' Is it clear what they get.
Use neighborhood apps, flyers, and referrals to book 10 jobs. 10 jobs gives you real timing data and reviews. What incentive are you giving first customers.
Close one recurring commercial account or maintenance plan. A monthly office or apartment contract stabilizes revenue. Who is your first target.