Simplify Your Cranston Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Garden City to Western Cranston, Edgewood to Knightsville — MaidProfit helps Cranston cleaning companies serve Rhode Island’s family-focused third-largest city.
Why Cranston’s Family Market Creates Reliable Cleaning Demand
Cranston is Rhode Island’s third-largest city and one of its most family-oriented communities. Located immediately south of Providence, Cranston offers suburban living with urban proximity — the exact demographic that drives consistent demand for recurring cleaning services. Dual-income families with children are the core client base for cleaning businesses here.
Garden City Center, one of the oldest shopping centers in the U.S., anchors Cranston’s commercial district and provides commercial cleaning opportunities. Edgewood, the city’s most desirable neighborhood, features historic homes along Narragansett Bay that command premium cleaning rates. Western Cranston’s newer developments attract families seeking larger homes.
Cranston’s proximity to Providence means cleaning businesses can easily serve both markets. A Cranston-based operation can reach downtown Providence in 10 minutes, Warwick in 10 minutes, and the entire northern half of Rhode Island within 25 minutes. This geographic flexibility makes Cranston an efficient base for growth.
Family-Focused = Recurring Revenue
Cranston’s dual-income families are the ideal recurring cleaning client: consistent schedules, reliable payments, and long retention. MaidProfit’s recurring scheduling and automated billing keep these relationships running smoothly.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Cranston Cleaners Charge
Cranston rates align with the broader Providence metro, with premiums for waterfront and historic neighborhoods.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $120 – $260 | $170 |
| Deep Cleaning | $220 – $480 | $335 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $265 – $570 | $400 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.20 | $0.13 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $105 – $220 | $148 |
Edgewood commands the highest rates with its historic bayfront homes. Garden City area offers mixed residential and commercial demand. Western Cranston’s newer developments attract families seeking bi-weekly and weekly service. Knightsville and Auburn are value-oriented markets with growth potential.
Cranston Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Cranston Business License
Cranston requires a city business license. Apply through the Tax Assessor’s Office.
Rhode Island Business Registration
Register your LLC with the RI Secretary of State ($150). Obtain a sales tax permit from the Division of Taxation.
Rhode Island Sales Tax
RI’s 7% sales tax applies to cleaning services. No additional local surtax.
Workers’ Compensation
Required for all RI employers. Cleaning businesses pay $2.50–$3.80 per $100 of payroll.
Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)
RI requires TDI, funded through employee payroll deductions of 1.1%.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended. Expect $450–$800/year for $500K–$1M coverage.
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.
“Cranston families are our bread and butter. MaidProfit’s recurring scheduling keeps our 65 weekly appointments running perfectly. Our cancellation rate dropped to under 3% with automated reminders.”
“Edgewood’s historic homes require careful attention. MaidProfit’s detailed client notes and checklists ensure every team member knows the specific needs of each property. Average ticket: $225. Zero damage claims in two years.”
“We serve Cranston and south Providence from our Garden City base. MaidProfit’s zone scheduling makes it seamless. We added Providence routes and grew 40% without adding a single hour of admin time.”