Power Your Hilo Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Hilo Bay to Volcano Village, Keaau to Papaikou — MaidProfit gives Big Island cleaning companies the tools to handle vacation rentals, residential clients, and post-storm cleanup demand across the windward coast.
Why Hilo Offers Unique Cleaning Opportunities
Hilo is the largest city on Hawaii’s Big Island and serves as the seat of Hawaii County government. With a population of roughly 46,000 and its role as the island’s eastern hub, Hilo offers a concentrated market with far less competition than Honolulu — making it an ideal entry point for new cleaning businesses.
The Big Island’s vacation rental market has exploded in recent years, particularly in areas between Hilo and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Volcano Village, Pahoa, and Keaau have hundreds of short-term rental properties that need turnover cleaning. Hilo’s rainy climate also drives demand for mold remediation, humidity control, and frequent deep cleaning.
Hilo’s economy is anchored by the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo Medical Center, and county government offices. These institutions support a stable professional population that values recurring cleaning services. The city’s lower cost of living compared to Honolulu means startup costs are more manageable, while cleaning rates remain premium by mainland standards.
Less Competition, Strong Demand
Hilo has a fraction of the cleaning businesses that Honolulu does, but the demand per capita is comparable thanks to vacation rentals and climate-driven cleaning needs. MaidProfit helps you capture this underserved market efficiently.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Hilo Cleaners Charge
Hilo rates are lower than Honolulu but still well above mainland averages.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $120 – $260 | $175 |
| Deep Cleaning | $220 – $450 | $320 |
| Vacation Rental Turnover | $120 – $280 | $185 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.10 – $0.18 | $0.13 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $100 – $210 | $145 |
Vacation rental properties near Volcanoes National Park command higher rates due to remote locations and turnover frequency. Downtown Hilo residential rates are consistent and predictable for recurring service.
Hilo Cleaning Business Requirements
Hawaii General Excise Tax License
Required for all businesses in Hilo. The Big Island GET rate is 4.0% (no county surcharge, unlike Oahu’s 4.5%). Apply through the Hawaii Department of Taxation.
Hawaii Business Registration
Register your business entity with the Hawaii DCCA. LLC formation costs $50 online. Sole proprietors using a DBA must file a trade name registration.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended for all Hilo cleaning businesses, especially those serving vacation rentals. Most property managers require at least $500K coverage. Expect $400–$800/year.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Mandatory in Hawaii for all employers. Big Island rates are comparable to Oahu at roughly $2.00–$4.00 per $100 of payroll.
Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)
Hawaii mandates TDI for employees. This is a required labor cost for any Hilo cleaning business with hired staff.
Vehicle Requirements
The Big Island is large with significant distances between job sites. Reliable commercial vehicle insurance is essential for Hilo cleaning businesses covering the windward coast.
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.
“We handle vacation rental turnovers from Hilo to Volcano Village. MaidProfit’s scheduling system keeps our team organized across the Big Island’s long distances. We’ve doubled our client base in under a year.”
“Hilo’s rainy weather means mold and humidity cleaning are constant. MaidProfit helps me schedule recurring deep cleans and send automatic reminders to clients. It’s perfect for the Big Island’s unique needs.”
“Starting a cleaning business in Hilo was the best decision I made. Less competition than Honolulu, and MaidProfit’s online booking feature helped me fill my schedule within the first month. UH Hilo students and faculty are great clients.”