Supercharge Your Michigan Cleaning Business
From Detroit to Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor to Traverse City, Michigan cleaning companies trust MaidProfit to automate the grind and focus on growth.
Michigan Cleaning Market at a Glance
Data sources: HomeAdvisor 2024, IBISWorld 2024, Industry Data, U.S. Census Bureau 2024, Zillow 2024
Why Michigan’s Cleaning Market Is Built for Growth
Michigan is the 10th most populous state with over 10 million residents and 4.1 million households spread across two peninsulas. That makes it one of the largest cleaning markets in the Midwest, with diverse metro areas offering different opportunities for residential, commercial, and specialty cleaning businesses.
The West Michigan corridor, anchored by Grand Rapids, is the state’s growth engine. Grand Rapids has been named one of the best mid-size cities in America for its strong economy, affordable housing, and quality of life. The metro area’s rapid growth — fueled by healthcare, manufacturing, and a thriving food/beverage scene — is creating thousands of new cleaning clients annually.
Metro Detroit remains the state’s largest market by sheer size. While the city itself has faced challenges, the suburbs of Oakland County (Troy, Royal Oak, Birmingham) and Macomb County are affluent and growing. Ann Arbor’s university-driven economy adds steady demand, and Northern Michigan’s vacation rental market (Traverse City, Petoskey) creates lucrative seasonal opportunities.
Two Peninsulas, Two Seasons of Opportunity
Michigan’s harsh winters drive demand for indoor deep cleaning, while its stunning Great Lakes summers fuel a booming vacation rental market. Smart cleaning businesses ride both seasons for year-round revenue that outpaces single-season markets.
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What Michigan Cleaners Charge
Michigan rates vary widely between metro Detroit, West Michigan, and the rest of the state.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $95 – $220 | $145 |
| Deep Cleaning | $180 – $400 | $275 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $220 – $480 | $335 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.07 – $0.16 | $0.11 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $85 – $185 | $125 |
Oakland County suburbs and Ann Arbor command the highest rates. Grand Rapids is mid-to-high range and growing fast. Traverse City charges seasonal premiums for vacation rental turnovers. Detroit proper and outstate Michigan offer lower rates but less competition.
Michigan Cleaning Business Requirements
Business Registration
Register your business with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). LLCs can be filed online for $50, one of the most affordable filing fees in the country.
Sales Tax
Michigan has a 6% state sales tax with no local additions. Cleaning services are generally exempt from sales tax in Michigan. The state taxes tangible goods, not services, though some bundled offerings may have taxable components.
General Liability Insurance
Not legally required, but essential. Michigan cleaning businesses typically carry $500K–$1M in general liability coverage, costing approximately $350–$750 per year.
No State Cleaning License
Michigan does not require a state-level cleaning license. Some municipalities, particularly Detroit and Grand Rapids, may require a local business license or occupational permit.
Workers’ Compensation
Michigan requires workers’ compensation insurance for employers with one or more employees (with limited exceptions for certain family members and domestic workers). Non-compliance penalties include fines and potential criminal liability.
Federal EIN
Obtain a free EIN from the IRS if forming an LLC or hiring employees. Required for payroll taxes, opening business bank accounts, and filing returns.
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- 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
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- Unlimited team members
- Multi-location support
- Custom reporting
- Priority support + onboarding
- API access
- White-label options
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Why Michigan Cleaning Businesses Choose MaidProfit
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“I started cleaning in Southfield and expanded to Troy and Birmingham within a year. MaidProfit’s automated scheduling across Oakland County saved me from the dispatcher nightmare. My 10-person team runs like clockwork now.”
“Grand Rapids is booming and so is our business. MaidProfit helped us go from 25 to 150 recurring clients in 14 months. The online booking feature is huge — Grand Rapids’ tech-savvy residents expect it.”
“We do vacation rental turnovers in Traverse City from May through October, then residential cleaning year-round. MaidProfit keeps both sides organized. I don’t know how we managed before.”