Build Your Lewiston Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From downtown Lewiston to the Tree Streets, Bates College to the Lisbon Street corridor — MaidProfit helps Lewiston cleaning companies serve Maine’s second-largest city and the L/A metro.
Why Lewiston Offers Affordable Cleaning Business Entry
Lewiston is Maine’s second-largest city and, together with Auburn, forms the L/A metro of 108,000. The city’s very affordable cost of living makes it one of the easiest markets in New England to start a cleaning business.
Bates College brings academic families who value professional cleaning. Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center provide healthcare professional clients. The city’s revitalizing downtown adds new residential demand.
Lewiston’s diverse and growing immigrant community adds cultural vibrancy and new households. The affordable housing stock means high rental turnover, creating consistent move-in/move-out cleaning demand.
Lowest Startup Costs in New England
Lewiston’s affordable cost of living means your cleaning business startup costs are minimal. MaidProfit’s professional tools help you compete effectively from day one.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Lewiston Cleaners Charge
Lewiston rates are accessible, reflecting the L/A area’s affordability.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $75 – $160 | $105 |
| Deep Cleaning | $140 – $300 | $200 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $160 – $340 | $230 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.06 – $0.11 | $0.08 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $65 – $130 | $90 |
Bates College area commands the highest rates. Downtown and the Tree Streets offer volume. Auburn across the river extends your market.
Lewiston Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Lewiston Business License
Lewiston may require a business registration. Check with the Lewiston City Clerk.
Maine Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Maine Secretary of State ($175).
Maine Sales Tax
Maine’s 5.5% sales tax may apply to cleaning services.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended. Standard $500K coverage costs $300–$600/year.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Required in Maine for all employers.
Androscoggin County Requirements
Check with Androscoggin County for DBA filing requirements.
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.
“Lewiston is a great starter market. Low costs, growing demand, and MaidProfit’s tools made me look professional from day one. I’ve built 30 recurring clients in six months.”
“We serve Lewiston and Auburn as one market. MaidProfit’s scheduling handles both cities efficiently. The Bates College community has been our best client source.”
“Move-out cleaning keeps us busy year-round in Lewiston. High rental turnover means constant demand. MaidProfit’s automated booking captures these time-sensitive jobs.”