Launch & Grow Your Cleaning Business in Champaign with MaidProfit
Whether you clean in Campustown / University Area, Southwest Champaign, Prairie Fields / Savoy or Country Fair / North Champaign, MaidProfit automates your Champaign cleaning business so you can focus on growth.
Champaign Cleaning Market at a Glance
Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, IBISWorld Industry Report, MaidProfit Booking Data, MaidProfit Market Analysis, US Census Bureau, Zillow Home Value Index
Why Champaign Is a Strong Market for Cleaning Businesses
Champaign is the #9 largest city in Illinois with a population of 93,000+. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign brings 50,000+ students and thousands of faculty, creating a massive turnover cleaning market each semester alongside a professional client base from the university and Carle Health. The local economy, anchored by employers like University of Illinois, Carle Health, Parkland College, creates sustained demand for both residential and commercial cleaning services.
Champaign households earn a median income of $44,200, supporting a median home value of $165,000. The strongest cleaning demand comes from established neighborhoods like Campustown / University Area, Southwest Champaign, Prairie Fields / Savoy, where families prioritize regular home maintenance.
Champaign's flat central Illinois location brings hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Corn-belt allergens, humidity, and road salt create strong seasonal cleaning demand throughout the year. Combined with steady population trends and new construction, Champaign provides a reliable pipeline of new and recurring cleaning clients year-round.
Big Ten University Town = Year-Round Pipeline
UIUC's 50,000 students create semester-based cleaning surges while faculty and Carle Health professionals in Prairie Fields provide steady recurring revenue. MaidProfit helps you manage both demand streams in one platform.
Top Champaign Neighborhoods for Cleaning Businesses
Where the demand is highest and your business can thrive.
Made for cleaning businesses in Champaign
Every feature designed to help you win more clients and scale faster in Champaign.
What Champaign Cleaners Charge
Champaign cleaning rates reflect the local cost of living. Here's what businesses in the area charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $85 – $180 | $125 |
| Deep Cleaning | $165 – $340 | $240 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $190 – $385 | $275 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.06 – $0.13 | $0.09 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $70 – $150 | $105 |
Prairie Fields and Savoy homes command premium rates. University turnover provides high-volume seasonal surges. Faculty and Carle Health professionals in Southwest Champaign are ideal recurring clients.
Champaign Cleaning Business Requirements
Champaign Business License
Champaign requires a business license from the City Clerk. If serving Urbana or Savoy, separate municipal licenses may be required.
Illinois Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Illinois Secretary of State ($150 filing fee, $75 annual report). Champaign requires a local business license.
Sales Tax Requirements
Illinois charges 6.25% state sales tax plus Champaign County and city rates totaling approximately 9.0%. Cleaning services are generally exempt from Illinois sales tax.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Champaign cleaning businesses. Most commercial clients require proof of at least $500K coverage. Expect $300–$550/year.
Workers' Compensation
Illinois requires workers' comp for all employers. Budget $2.00–$3.50 per $100 of payroll for cleaning businesses.
Federal EIN
Required if hiring employees. Free to obtain online from the IRS.
Start your Champaign cleaning business in minutes
MaidProfit makes it easy for Champaign cleaning businesses to hit the ground running.
Choose the right plan for your Champaign cleaning business
Start small or go all-in — every plan is designed for Champaign cleaning companies.
- 50 jobs per month
- 1 team member included
- Client scheduling page
- Basic client management
- Basic invoicing
- Analytics dashboard
- Third-party integrations
- No booking caps
- 10 team member seats
- Online booking + client portal
- Advanced client management
- Automated invoicing & payments
- Revenue & growth analytics
- Accounting & payment integrations
- Growth plan features plus more
- Unlimited team members
- Multiple location management
- Custom reports & exports
- VIP support & guided setup
- REST API integration
- White-label branding
Try any plan free for 14 days. No credit card, no commitment.
Why MaidProfit Works for Champaign Cleaners
What cleaning business owners are saying
Join hundreds of cleaning businesses already using MaidProfit.
“Move-out season at UIUC is our biggest quarter. MaidProfit's scheduling handles 60+ apartment turnovers in two weeks. Between semesters, our Prairie Fields recurring clients keep the team busy and revenue stable.”
“We serve Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy with a 7-person team. MaidProfit's route optimization saves us 40 minutes daily across these three communities. The professional invoicing impresses our Carle Health executive clients.”
“Our Southwest Champaign and Savoy clients are mostly university faculty and healthcare professionals. MaidProfit's automated scheduling and client portal match the professionalism they expect. Retention is 91% and growing.”