Grow Your Newark Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Main Street to the UD campus, Barksdale Estates to Brookside — MaidProfit gives Newark cleaning companies the tools to automate operations in Delaware’s vibrant university town.
Why Newark’s University of Delaware Creates Cleaning Demand
Newark is home to the University of Delaware (24,000+ students), making it Delaware’s quintessential college town. UD drives massive move-in/move-out cleaning demand each semester, creates a base of faculty and staff needing recurring residential cleaning, and supports a vibrant downtown with commercial cleaning opportunities.
Beyond the university, Newark benefits from its position in the Wilmington-Newark corridor along I-95. Neighborhoods like Barksdale Estates, Nottingham Green, and White Clay Creek offer established family homes, while new developments along Route 896 attract young families.
Newark’s STAR Campus (former Chrysler plant redevelopment) is attracting biotech and tech companies, creating a new wave of professionals relocating to the area. These tech workers expect digital-first services — online booking, automated communication — exactly what MaidProfit provides.
College Town + Tech Growth
UD’s student turnover market plus Newark’s growing tech corridor create dual revenue streams. MaidProfit helps you capture both the seasonal university surge and year-round professional demand.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Newark Cleaners Charge
Newark cleaning rates reflect the university-town economy. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $100 – $230 | $150 |
| Deep Cleaning | $195 – $420 | $290 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $230 – $460 | $330 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.15 | $0.11 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $85 – $190 | $130 |
Barksdale Estates and Nottingham Green command premium residential rates. Student rental turnovers near UD campus are high-volume but moderately priced. The STAR Campus corridor offers growing commercial opportunities.
Newark Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Newark Business License
Newark requires a city business license. Apply through the Finance Department. Fees are based on business type.
Delaware State Business License
Required from the Division of Revenue ($75/year). Register your LLC ($90) with the Delaware Division of Corporations.
No Sales Tax
Delaware has no sales tax. Pricing is straightforward — no tax calculations needed on your invoices.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended, especially for student rental turnovers. Property managers require proof of insurance. Expect $400–$750/year.
Workers’ Compensation
Mandatory in Delaware for all employers. Costs run $2.00–$3.50 per $100 of payroll.
University Contracts
UD-affiliated property contracts may require specific insurance levels, background checks, and bidding processes. These are competitive but provide reliable volume.
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.
“We handle 80+ student move-outs every May for UD rental properties. MaidProfit’s bulk scheduling is the only way we manage that volume. The rest of the year, our 40 recurring residential clients in Barksdale Estates keep us busy.”
“We serve UD professors and families in Nottingham Green. MaidProfit’s online booking and automated reminders are exactly what our academic clients expect. Professional, efficient, no hassle. Referrals from UD faculty have been our biggest growth driver.”
“We clean offices on the STAR Campus and residences along Route 896. MaidProfit handles both seamlessly. The biotech companies on STAR Campus have been excellent commercial clients — recurring revenue with professional expectations.”