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.
Cleaning Industry Data for Columbus
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.
Top Columbus Neighborhoods for Cleaning Businesses
Where your cleaning business can find the best clients.
Built for Columbus cleaning businesses
From scheduling to invoicing — everything you need to run your Columbus cleaning business.
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 | $90 – $200 | $130 |
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.
Start your Columbus cleaning business in minutes
MaidProfit makes it easy for Columbus cleaning businesses to hit the ground running.
Plans for Columbus cleaning businesses
Transparent pricing for Columbus cleaning businesses — no contracts, cancel anytime.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- Solo operator access
- Client scheduling page
- Contact management
- Essential billing tools
- Unlimited appointments
- Support for 10 team members
- Full client relationship tools
- Auto-invoicing & online payments
- Performance dashboard
- QuickBooks & Stripe sync
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited team members
- Manage multiple locations
- Tailored reporting tools
- Dedicated support & onboarding
- API access
- White-label branding
Try any plan free for 14 days. No credit card, no commitment.
What cleaning business owners are saying
See why cleaning professionals choose MaidProfit.
“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.”
“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.”