Grow Your Duluth Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Canal Park to the Hillside, Lakeside to Hermantown — MaidProfit gives Duluth cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs and grow across the Northland.
Why Duluth Offers Unique Cleaning Business Opportunities
Duluth is the Northland’s economic and cultural capital, perched on the shores of Lake Superior. With a metro population of 195,000 and a thriving tourism economy, Duluth offers cleaning businesses a unique combination of residential demand, vacation rental cleaning, and commercial services.
Canal Park and the lakefront attract millions of visitors annually, driving demand for vacation rental turnover cleaning, hotel cleaning, and restaurant cleaning. The city’s growing Airbnb and VRBO market creates recurring revenue opportunities for cleaning businesses that specialize in short-term rental turnovers.
Duluth’s residential neighborhoods — from the grand homes along Skyline Parkway to the established communities of Lakeside and East Hillside — provide steady demand for regular cleaning services. The city’s harsh winters and proximity to nature (dust, pollen, pet hair) keep cleaning demand consistent year-round.
Vacation Rentals = Turnover Revenue
Duluth’s booming vacation rental market means hosts need reliable turnover cleaning between guests. This is high-frequency, predictable revenue. MaidProfit’s scheduling tools integrate perfectly with rental management workflows.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Duluth Cleaners Charge
Duluth cleaning rates are moderate for Minnesota, with premium pricing available for vacation rental turnovers and lakefront properties.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $100 – $210 | $140 |
| Deep Cleaning | $190 – $390 | $270 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $230 – $450 | $325 |
| Vacation Rental Turnover | $100 – $250 | $160 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $85 – $175 | $120 |
Lakefront properties and Canal Park vacation rentals command premium rates. Skyline Parkway homes offer the highest residential rates. Hermantown and Proctor provide more affordable suburban markets.
Duluth Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Duluth Business License
Duluth requires a business license from the City Clerk’s Office. Home-based businesses must comply with the city’s home occupation ordinance.
Minnesota Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Minnesota Secretary of State ($155 filing fee). Register with the Department of Revenue for sales tax collection.
Sales Tax Compliance
Minnesota charges 6.875% state sales tax on residential cleaning. Duluth adds a 1.5% local sales tax. All cleaning services are taxable.
General Liability Insurance
Important for both residential and vacation rental cleaning. Property managers and rental hosts require proof of coverage. Expect $350–$700/year for $500K–$1M coverage.
Workers’ Compensation
Mandatory in Minnesota for all employers. Duluth’s seasonal labor fluctuations make proper coverage planning important.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Duluth has specific regulations for short-term rentals. If you’re cleaning vacation properties, familiarize yourself with the city’s rental licensing requirements as they affect your clients.
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.
“Duluth’s vacation rental market has been incredible for our business. We handle turnovers for 25 Canal Park properties. MaidProfit’s scheduling syncs with check-in times so we never miss a turnover.”
“We serve Lakeside, East Hillside, and Hermantown. MaidProfit’s recurring scheduling and automated reminders keep our 60+ residential clients on track. Retention is above 93%.”
“Starting in Duluth was a great decision. Lower competition than the Twin Cities, and MaidProfit made me look professional from day one. I went from solo cleaner to a 5-person team in one year.”