Grow Your Milwaukee Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From the Third Ward to Wauwatosa, Bay View to Brookfield — MaidProfit gives Milwaukee cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs, automate operations, and scale across the metro.
Why Milwaukee Is a Strong Cleaning Market
Milwaukee is Wisconsin’s largest city and economic engine, with a diverse economy spanning manufacturing (Rockwell Automation, Harley-Davidson), healthcare (Froedtert, Aurora), finance (Northwestern Mutual, Robert W. Baird), and a growing tech sector. This creates a broad professional workforce that drives cleaning demand across price points.
The metro’s suburban ring — Wauwatosa, Brookfield, Whitefish Bay, and Mequon — features some of the wealthiest communities in the Midwest. These affluent suburbs provide premium residential cleaning opportunities with large homes and high-income households that invest in recurring services.
Milwaukee’s lakefront tourism, Summerfest (the world’s largest music festival), and the Fiserv Forum district drive vacation rental and event cleaning demand. The city’s extreme seasonal patterns (harsh winters, beautiful summers) create distinct cleaning surges that smart businesses can capitalize on year-round.
Affluent Suburbs + City Diversity = Full Pipeline
Milwaukee’s mix of premium suburbs and diverse city neighborhoods creates cleaning demand at every price point. MaidProfit’s flexible pricing tools help you serve multiple market segments profitably.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Milwaukee Cleaners Charge
Milwaukee cleaning rates reflect the metro’s economic diversity. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $105 – $240 | $160 |
| Deep Cleaning | $195 – $430 | $295 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $230 – $480 | $340 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.16 | $0.11 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $90 – $195 | $135 |
Whitefish Bay, Brookfield, and Mequon command the highest rates — 25–35% above metro averages. Wauwatosa and Shorewood are strong mid-to-premium markets. Bay View and the East Side offer competitive pricing with good density.
Milwaukee Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Milwaukee Business License
Milwaukee may require a business license depending on your specific services. Contact the Department of Neighborhood Services. Many cleaning businesses operate under state registration alone.
Wisconsin Business Registration
Register your LLC or corporation with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions ($130 online filing fee for LLCs).
Sales Tax Requirements
Wisconsin’s sales tax is 5% plus 0.5% Milwaukee County tax (5.5% total). Cleaning services are generally subject to sales tax. Register with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Milwaukee’s market. Commercial and suburban clients require $500K minimum coverage. Expect $400–$750/year.
Workers’ Compensation
Required in Wisconsin if you have three or more employees. Rates for cleaning businesses run approximately $1.50–$3.00 per $100 of payroll.
Seller’s Permit
Obtain a Wisconsin Seller’s Permit from the Department of Revenue if collecting sales tax on cleaning services. This is free and can be done online.
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.
“Milwaukee’s suburbs are incredibly lucrative. I serve 90 recurring clients in Wauwatosa, Brookfield, and Whitefish Bay. MaidProfit’s route optimization groups my suburban jobs perfectly, saving 45 minutes of drive time every day.”
“We clean offices in the Third Ward and downtown Milwaukee. MaidProfit’s contract management and automated invoicing let us handle 18 commercial accounts seamlessly. Northwestern Mutual offices alone keep three of our teams busy.”
“Summerfest and other lakefront events create great vacation rental cleaning opportunities. MaidProfit’s scheduling handles event surges alongside my regular residential clients. Summer revenue is 40% higher than winter thanks to these seasonal events.”