Dominate the Baltimore Cleaning Market with MaidProfit
From Federal Hill to Canton, Roland Park to Locust Point — MaidProfit gives Baltimore cleaning companies the tools to manage Charm City’s diverse neighborhoods and scale across the metro.
Why Baltimore Is a Cleaning Business Powerhouse
Baltimore is Maryland’s largest city with 585,000 residents and a massive metro area of 2.8 million. The city’s iconic neighborhoods — Federal Hill, Canton, Fells Point, Roland Park, Hampden — each have distinct characters and cleaning demand profiles, creating opportunities for businesses of every size and specialty.
The Johns Hopkins institutions (University and Hospital) alone employ over 30,000 people, making healthcare and education the backbone of Baltimore’s professional workforce. The Inner Harbor, Harbor East, and Under Armour headquarters campus add corporate cleaning demand. Locust Point and Canton’s townhomes are ideal for efficient residential cleaning routes.
Baltimore’s proximity to Washington, DC means many residents commute to federal jobs, bringing DC-level incomes to Baltimore’s more affordable housing market. This creates a sweet spot: clients who can afford premium cleaning at Baltimore rates. Columbia, Towson, and Ellicott City suburbs extend the market further.
DC Income, Baltimore Affordability
Many Baltimore residents earn DC salaries but live in Baltimore’s more affordable market. They have the income for premium cleaning and the busy schedules that demand it. MaidProfit helps you serve this lucrative demographic.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Baltimore Cleaners Charge
Baltimore rates are strong for the mid-Atlantic region.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $100 – $230 | $155 |
| Deep Cleaning | $190 – $430 | $290 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $220 – $470 | $330 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.16 | $0.11 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $85 – $190 | $130 |
Roland Park, Canton, and Federal Hill command premium rates. Locust Point and Hampden are strong mid-range markets. Towson and Columbia suburbs offer premium suburban rates.
Baltimore Cleaning Business Requirements
Baltimore City Business License
Baltimore City requires a business license. Apply through the Baltimore City Department of Finance.
Maryland Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Maryland SDAT (State Department of Assessments and Taxation). Filing costs $100.
Maryland Sales Tax
Maryland has a 6% sales tax. Cleaning services may be subject to sales tax — check with the Comptroller of Maryland.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Baltimore’s market. Johns Hopkins-affiliated clients and property managers require $1M coverage. Expect $400–$850/year.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Required in Maryland for all employers. Rates are approximately $2.00–$4.00 per $100 of payroll.
Baltimore City Taxes
Baltimore City has a separate property tax and income tax that affects business costs. The city income tax rate is approximately 3.2%.
Up and running in minutes
No technical setup required. If you can send an email, you can run MaidProfit.
Simple, predictable pricing
No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- 1 team member
- Online booking page
- Client management
- Basic invoicing
- Analytics dashboard
- Integrations
- Unlimited jobs
- Up to 10 team members
- Online booking + client portal
- Full CRM
- Automated invoicing & payments
- Analytics dashboard
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited team members
- Multi-location support
- Custom reporting
- Priority support + onboarding
- API access
- White-label options
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“Baltimore’s neighborhoods are like different cities. MaidProfit’s zone-based scheduling lets us price and manage Canton, Federal Hill, and Roland Park each optimally. We serve 95+ recurring clients across Charm City.”
“The Johns Hopkins community has been our strongest client base. Medical professionals are busy, reliable, and value quality. MaidProfit’s client portal meets their expectations.”
“We started in Locust Point and expanded across Baltimore. MaidProfit’s automated invoicing and scheduling made scaling from solo to a 10-person team manageable.”