Grow Your Cambridge Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Harvard Square to Kendall Square, Porter Square to Inman Square — MaidProfit gives Cambridge cleaning companies the tools to serve one of America’s most affluent and demanding client bases.
Why Cambridge Is an Elite Market for Cleaning Businesses
Cambridge is home to Harvard University, MIT, and a booming biotech and tech corridor along Kendall Square. With a median household income exceeding $103,000, Cambridge residents are among the highest-paying cleaning clients in the country.
The city’s dense mix of professionals, academics, and graduate students creates layered demand: high-end recurring residential cleanings for faculty and tech workers, move-in/move-out services for the student population, and commercial cleaning for the hundreds of startups and research labs clustered in Kendall and Central Square.
Cambridge’s compact geography means shorter drive times between clients, which directly improves profitability. A cleaning business based in Cambridge can also easily serve neighboring Somerville, Arlington, and Belmont — all high-income communities with strong cleaning demand.
Biotech Boom = Commercial Opportunity
Kendall Square is one of the densest concentrations of biotech and tech companies in the world. These businesses need regular office and lab cleaning, and they’re willing to pay premium rates for reliability. MaidProfit helps you manage both residential and commercial clients from one system.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Cambridge Cleaners Charge
Cambridge commands some of the highest cleaning rates in New England, driven by the city’s wealthy, educated client base.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $160 – $320 | $215 |
| Deep Cleaning | $300 – $580 | $410 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $370 – $680 | $500 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.14 – $0.24 | $0.18 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $140 – $270 | $185 |
Harvard Square and Brattle Street command the highest residential rates. Kendall Square offices pay premium commercial rates. Inman and Central Square offer slightly lower rates but excellent volume from younger professionals.
Cambridge Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Cambridge Business Certificate
All businesses operating in Cambridge must file a Business Certificate with the Cambridge City Clerk’s Office. The fee is approximately $50.
Massachusetts Business Registration
Register your LLC or corporation with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth ($500 filing fee). This is in addition to the Cambridge business certificate.
Sales Tax Compliance
Massachusetts charges 6.25% sales tax. Residential cleaning is generally exempt. Commercial cleaning for Cambridge’s many offices and labs may be taxable.
General Liability Insurance
Cambridge’s high-value properties make robust insurance critical. Most clients expect $1M–$2M coverage. Expect $600–$1,200/year depending on revenue and team size.
Workers’ Compensation
Mandatory in Massachusetts for all employers. Cambridge’s competitive labor market means you’ll want attractive benefits to retain quality cleaners.
Green Cleaning Compliance
Cambridge has strong environmental ordinances. Many clients — especially in the biotech sector — require eco-friendly cleaning products. Consider green certifications to win premium contracts.
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.
“Cambridge clients are particular — in the best way. They want consistency, quality, and professionalism. MaidProfit’s client profiles and service history tracking help us deliver exactly what each client expects, every time.”
“We landed three biotech office contracts in Kendall Square within our first month using MaidProfit to manage proposals and scheduling. The professional invoicing and reporting convinced them we were a serious operation.”
“I manage recurring cleanings for 80+ Cambridge condos. MaidProfit’s automated scheduling and client communication mean I spend my time growing the business instead of coordinating appointments.”