Grow Your Memphis Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Midtown to Germantown, Collierville to Bartlett — MaidProfit gives Memphis cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs, automate operations, and scale across the Bluff City.
Why Memphis Offers Strong Cleaning Business Potential
Memphis is a major logistics and distribution hub — home to FedEx’s global headquarters and the busiest cargo airport in North America. This economic engine employs tens of thousands of professionals who need residential cleaning services, while the massive commercial real estate footprint creates substantial janitorial opportunities.
The Memphis metro’s suburban growth, particularly in Germantown, Collierville, and Arlington, has created affluent residential pockets with strong demand for recurring cleaning. These Shelby County suburbs feature newer homes, higher incomes, and families who prioritize professional cleaning as part of their household budget.
Memphis’s commercial sector — including medical facilities around the UT Health Science Center, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the downtown revitalization district — provides a robust pipeline for office and facility cleaning contracts. The city’s lower cost of living compared to Nashville means your operating costs stay lean while maintaining competitive pricing.
Logistics Hub = Commercial Opportunity
Memphis’s massive warehouse, distribution, and office footprint creates steady commercial cleaning demand. MaidProfit’s contract management and invoicing tools help you win and retain these high-value accounts.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Memphis Cleaners Charge
Memphis cleaning rates reflect the city’s moderate cost of living with suburban premiums. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $100 – $220 | $145 |
| Deep Cleaning | $180 – $400 | $275 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $220 – $450 | $320 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.07 – $0.15 | $0.10 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $85 – $180 | $125 |
Germantown and Collierville command the highest residential rates in the metro — often 20–30% above Memphis city averages. Midtown and East Memphis are solid mid-range markets. Bartlett and Cordova offer good volume at competitive prices.
Memphis Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Memphis Business License
Memphis requires a business license from the Shelby County Clerk’s Office. The minimum business tax is approximately $22/year, with additional gross receipts tax based on revenue.
Tennessee Business Registration
Register your LLC or corporation with the Tennessee Secretary of State ($300 for LLCs). Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, benefiting both owners and employees.
Sales Tax Requirements
Shelby County’s combined sales tax rate is 9.75%. Commercial cleaning services are generally taxable. Residential cleaning treatment varies — consult a tax professional for your specific services.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Memphis operations. Major employers and property managers require proof of $500K–$1M coverage. Expect $400–$750/year for a small cleaning business.
Workers’ Compensation
Required in Tennessee if you have five or more employees. Cleaning business rates run approximately $1.50–$3.00 per $100 of payroll.
Shelby County DBA Registration
If operating under a trade name, register your DBA with the Shelby County Register’s Office. Filing fees are approximately $15–$20.
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.
“I started cleaning homes in Midtown Memphis and expanded to Germantown and Collierville within a year. MaidProfit’s route optimization saves my team 45 minutes a day in drive time. That adds up to real money when you’re covering a metro this size.”
“We handle janitorial contracts for warehouse and office spaces near the FedEx hub. MaidProfit’s scheduling and invoicing automation lets us manage 12 commercial accounts without a dedicated office manager. The profit margin improvement has been significant.”
“Memphis is a relationship city. MaidProfit’s automated review requests and client portal helped me build a stellar online reputation. I now get 60% of my new clients from Google reviews and referrals. The platform literally pays for itself every week.”