Grow Your Lafayette Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
Serving New Chauncey / Purdue Area, Vinton / Highland Park, Sagamore West and beyond — MaidProfit helps Lafayette cleaning businesses streamline scheduling, win more clients, and grow revenue.
Lafayette Cleaning Market Overview
Sources: US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, IBISWorld, MaidProfit Market Data, Zillow ZHVI
Why Lafayette Is a Strong Market for Cleaning Businesses
Lafayette is the #10 largest city in Indiana with a population of 72,000+. Purdue University's 50,000+ students and major employers like Subaru create a stable dual market — consistent university turnover demand plus professional household recurring revenue. The local economy, anchored by employers like Purdue University, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Franciscan Health Lafayette, creates sustained demand for both residential and commercial cleaning services.
Lafayette households earn a median income of $44,800, supporting a median home value of $195,000. The strongest cleaning demand comes from established neighborhoods like New Chauncey / Purdue Area, Vinton / Highland Park, Sagamore West, where families prioritize regular home maintenance.
Central Indiana's humid continental climate brings hot summers, cold winters, and spring allergen seasons — creating consistent demand for deep cleaning and allergen management. Combined with steady population trends and new construction, Lafayette provides a reliable pipeline of new and recurring cleaning clients year-round.
Purdue Power: University + Industry Demand
Lafayette combines Purdue's massive student turnover with Subaru's workforce housing demand. MaidProfit helps you capture both markets with smart scheduling and route optimization.
Top Lafayette Neighborhoods for Cleaning Businesses
Where your cleaning business can find the best clients.
Everything Lafayette cleaning companies need
Every feature designed to help you win more clients and scale faster in Lafayette.
What Lafayette Cleaners Charge
Lafayette cleaning rates reflect the local cost of living. Here's what businesses in the area charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $95 – $200 | $130 |
| Deep Cleaning | $170 – $350 | $245 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $195 – $400 | $290 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.15 | $0.11 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $80 – $170 | $115 |
West Lafayette homes near Purdue command higher rates. Student move-in/move-out season in May and August creates predictable surge demand at premium pricing.
Lafayette Cleaning Business Requirements
Lafayette Business License
Lafayette does not require a general business license. Register with the Indiana DOR for state tax obligations. Check Tippecanoe County for specific permits.
Indiana Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Indiana Secretary of State ($95 online filing fee). No separate Lafayette municipal business license required.
Sales Tax Requirements
Indiana charges 7% sales tax. Residential cleaning is generally exempt; commercial cleaning is taxable.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Lafayette cleaning businesses. Most commercial clients require proof of at least $500K coverage. Expect $340–$640/year.
Workers' Compensation
Indiana requires workers' comp for all employers. Budget $1.50–$3.00 per $100 of payroll.
Federal EIN
Required if hiring employees. Free to obtain online from the IRS.
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Choose the right plan for your Lafayette cleaning business
Transparent pricing for Lafayette cleaning businesses — no contracts, cancel anytime.
- Supports 50 appointments/month
- Solo operator access
- Client scheduling page
- Client database
- Basic invoicing
- Revenue analytics
- App integrations
- Unlimited appointments
- 10 team member seats
- Online scheduling + client portal
- Full client relationship tools
- Auto-invoicing & online payments
- Business analytics
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Growth plan features plus more
- Unlimited user seats
- Multi-location support
- Custom reporting
- Priority customer support
- REST API integration
- White-label branding
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Why Lafayette Cleaning Businesses Choose MaidProfit
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Real feedback from cleaning business operators across the country.
“Purdue move-out season is our biggest month. MaidProfit's scheduling handles 15+ jobs per day during the rush. The rest of the year, our recurring clients keep revenue steady.”
“We serve Vinton and Highland Park families plus West Lafayette faculty. MaidProfit's client portal and automated reminders make us look professional. Our retention rate is above 90%.”
“Covering Lafayette and West Lafayette means crossing the Wabash River constantly. MaidProfit's route optimization groups our jobs by zone and saves us 40 minutes per day in drive time.”