Run a Smarter Cleaning Business in Manhattan with MaidProfit
Serving Miller Ranch / Grand Mere, Westside / Scenic Meadows, Aggieville / Campus Area and beyond — MaidProfit helps Manhattan cleaning businesses streamline scheduling, win more clients, and grow revenue.
Manhattan Cleaning Market Overview
Data compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau, IBISWorld, MaidProfit internal data, Zillow
Why Manhattan Is a Strong Market for Cleaning Businesses
Home to 55,000+ residents, Manhattan is Kansas's #8 most populous city. Manhattan's dual anchor of Kansas State University and Fort Riley creates a uniquely stable cleaning market with both military family turnover and student semester cycles ensuring year-round demand. The city's economy — powered by Kansas State University, Fort Riley (U.S. Army), Manhattan Area Technical College — supports thousands of dual-income households that need professional cleaning.
At $43,200 median household income and $230,000 median home value, Manhattan offers a profitable market for cleaning businesses. Service-oriented neighborhoods like Miller Ranch / Grand Mere, Westside / Scenic Meadows, Aggieville / Campus Area anchor recurring residential demand.
Manhattan's Flint Hills location brings windy conditions, hot summers, and cold winters — creating persistent dust issues and year-round cleaning demand for residential and military housing. As Manhattan continues to grow, both new residents and established homeowners are driving consistent demand for professional cleaning services.
University + Military = Steady Cleaning Demand
With K-State's 20,000 students and Fort Riley's military families, Manhattan offers consistent move-in/move-out volume plus residential recurring revenue. MaidProfit keeps both sides organized.
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What Manhattan Cleaners Charge
Manhattan cleaning rates reflect the local cost of living. Here's what businesses in the area charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $85 – $185 | $125 |
| Deep Cleaning | $160 – $330 | $235 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $185 – $380 | $275 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.07 – $0.14 | $0.10 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $75 – $155 | $105 |
Miller Ranch and Grand Mere homes command premium rates. Fort Riley military families and K-State student housing provide consistent volume at moderate pricing year-round.
Manhattan Cleaning Business Requirements
Manhattan Business License
Manhattan requires a city business license. Register with the Kansas Department of Revenue for sales tax collection. No cleaning-specific license needed.
Kansas Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Kansas Secretary of State ($165 filing fee). Manhattan requires a general business license from the City Clerk's office.
Sales Tax Requirements
Kansas 6.5% state sales tax plus 1.0% Riley County/Manhattan local tax. Residential cleaning services are taxable in Kansas.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Manhattan cleaning businesses. Most commercial clients require proof of at least $500K coverage. Expect $350–$650/year.
Workers' Compensation
Kansas requires workers' comp for employers with $20,000+ annual payroll. Budget $1.80–$3.00 per $100 of payroll.
Federal EIN
Required if hiring employees. Free to obtain online from the IRS.
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Transparent pricing for Manhattan cleaning businesses — no contracts, cancel anytime.
- Handle up to 50 monthly jobs
- 1 team member included
- Client scheduling page
- Contact management
- Essential billing tools
- Revenue analytics
- External tool connections
- Unlimited jobs
- Up to 10 user accounts
- Online scheduling + client portal
- Complete CRM system
- Hands-free invoicing & payments
- Performance dashboard
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- All Growth features included
- Unlimited team members
- Multiple location management
- Tailored reporting tools
- Dedicated support & onboarding
- Developer API access
- White-label options
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“Fort Riley families and K-State students keep us busy year-round. MaidProfit's scheduling handles our move-out surges in May and August without missing a beat. We've tripled our team in two years.”
“Manhattan's Flint Hills dust means homes need cleaning constantly. MaidProfit's route optimization saves us 30 minutes daily covering the Westside to Miller Ranch. Online booking brings in 6+ new clients monthly.”
“We handle military housing inspections and residential cleaning across Manhattan. MaidProfit's invoicing keeps both client types organized. Revenue grew 50% after switching to MaidProfit.”