Grow Your Des Moines Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From the East Village to West Des Moines, Ankeny to Urbandale — MaidProfit gives Des Moines cleaning companies the tools to automate operations and capture Iowa’s strongest market.
Why Des Moines Is Iowa’s Cleaning Business Hub
Des Moines is the capital and largest city in Iowa, with a metro population approaching 700,000. The city’s insurance and financial services industry — home to Principal Financial, EMC Insurance, and Wellmark Blue Cross — creates a large professional workforce that drives consistent demand for cleaning services.
The metro’s suburbs have been booming. West Des Moines, Ankeny, Waukee, and Johnston are among the fastest-growing communities in the Midwest, filled with new-construction homes and busy families who need recurring cleaning. The East Village and downtown have seen significant revitalization, adding urban condo and apartment cleaning demand.
Des Moines’ low cost of living and high quality of life attract steady population growth. The city’s four-season climate creates year-round cleaning demand — from spring allergy deep cleans to winter salt-and-mud tracked into homes. Commercial cleaning demand from the downtown office corridor adds another revenue stream.
Insurance Capital = Stable Income
Des Moines’ insurance and financial services sector provides recession-resistant professional jobs. This stability translates to reliable, recurring cleaning clients who don’t cancel during economic downturns.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Des Moines Cleaners Charge
Des Moines cleaning rates are competitive and reflect the metro’s solid middle-class market.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $95 – $200 | $135 |
| Deep Cleaning | $175 – $380 | $260 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $200 – $420 | $295 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.07 – $0.14 | $0.10 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $80 – $165 | $115 |
West Des Moines and Jordan Creek area command the highest rates. Ankeny and Waukee offer strong suburban demand. Downtown Des Moines provides commercial cleaning opportunities at competitive rates.
Des Moines Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Des Moines Business License
Des Moines does not require a specific cleaning business license. Register your business with the Polk County Recorder if using a DBA name.
Iowa Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Iowa Secretary of State. Filing costs $50 online. Biennial reports are required to maintain active status.
Iowa Sales Tax
Iowa has a 6% state sales tax plus local option taxes. Cleaning services may be subject to sales tax in Iowa — check with the Iowa Department of Revenue for current rules.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended for Des Moines cleaning businesses. Most commercial clients require $500K coverage. Expect $300–$650/year.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Required in Iowa for employers with one or more employees. Rates are approximately $1.50–$3.00 per $100 of payroll.
Federal EIN
Required if you hire employees. Free to obtain from the IRS online.
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.
“Des Moines’ suburbs have been incredible for growth. We serve 85 recurring clients across West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Johnston. MaidProfit’s scheduling keeps everything organized without any headaches.”
“The downtown Des Moines office market has been our niche. MaidProfit makes managing 15+ commercial contracts alongside residential work seamless. Revenue is up 45% year over year.”
“I started my Des Moines cleaning business solo. MaidProfit’s online booking and automated invoicing helped me grow to a 6-person team in under a year. The East Village clients love the convenience.”