Grow Your Columbus Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Dublin to Upper Arlington, Westerville to German Village — MaidProfit gives Columbus cleaning companies the tools to compete in Ohio’s largest and fastest-growing metro.
Why Columbus Is Ohio’s Premier Cleaning Market
Columbus is the largest city in Ohio and one of the fastest-growing large cities in the Midwest. With a metro population of 2.1 million and 850,000 households, Columbus offers massive market scale. Ohio State University, one of the nation’s largest universities, adds 60,000+ students and a constant flow of move-in/move-out demand.
The city’s economy is remarkably diversified: JPMorgan Chase, Nationwide Insurance, L Brands, and Honda anchor the corporate sector, while a growing tech startup scene attracts young professionals. Dublin, Upper Arlington, Westerville, and New Albany are affluent suburbs with strong demand for premium residential cleaning.
Columbus’s cost of living is below the national average while its median household income of $65,400 supports broad demand for cleaning services. The math is favorable: lower operating costs than coastal cities with rates that still deliver strong margins.
Growth Engine of the Midwest
Columbus has added over 100,000 residents in the past decade, making it one of the few Midwest metros with sustained population growth. Every new resident is a potential cleaning client.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Columbus Cleaners Charge
Columbus rates offer strong profit potential in Ohio’s most dynamic market.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $110 – $240 | $155 |
| Deep Cleaning | $195 – $430 | $295 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $230 – $480 | $340 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.17 | $0.11 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $90 – $200 | $130 |
Dublin, Upper Arlington, and New Albany command the highest rates, often 25–30% above metro average. German Village and the Short North attract urban professionals at strong mid-range pricing. Westerville and Gahanna offer solid suburban demand.
Columbus Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Columbus Business Registration
Columbus may require a business registration. Check with the Columbus Department of Finance for current requirements.
Ohio Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Ohio Secretary of State ($99). Register with the Ohio Department of Taxation.
Ohio Sales Tax
Cleaning services are generally not subject to Ohio sales tax, as they are considered non-taxable services. Franklin County’s rate is 7.5% for taxable items.
Ohio BWC (Workers’ Comp)
Ohio requires workers’ comp through the state Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. All employers must register. No private carrier option.
General Liability Insurance
Strongly recommended. Dublin and Upper Arlington clients expect $500K–$1M coverage. Expect $350–$700/year.
Commercial Activity Tax (CAT)
Ohio imposes a 0.26% CAT on businesses with gross receipts over $150,000. Track your revenue growth with MaidProfit to stay compliant.
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.
“Columbus is growing fast and competition is heating up. MaidProfit’s professional online booking and automated client follow-ups give us the polished image that wins clients over franchise competitors. We’re at 150 recurring accounts.”
“We serve Dublin and Upper Arlington — Columbus’s premium suburbs. MaidProfit’s detailed checklists and client notes ensure our teams deliver the consistent quality these affluent clients demand.”
“OSU move-out season is incredible for us. MaidProfit’s surge scheduling handled 75 apartment turnovers in three weeks last May. That one month pays for MaidProfit for the entire year.”