Grow Your Paterson Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From the Great Falls to Eastside Park, Totowa to Wayne — MaidProfit gives Paterson cleaning companies the tools to serve the Silk City and affluent Passaic County suburbs.
Why Paterson Is a Strategic Base for Northern NJ Cleaning
Paterson is New Jersey’s third-largest city and the hub of Passaic County. While Paterson itself is affordable and diverse, the surrounding suburbs — Wayne, Totowa, Little Falls, Woodland Park — are among the most affluent communities in northern New Jersey.
This dynamic creates an ideal business structure: base your operations in affordable Paterson while serving premium suburban clients in surrounding communities. The labor pool in Paterson is diverse and accessible, keeping your staffing costs manageable.
Paterson’s diverse community — with significant Latin American, Middle Eastern, and South Asian populations — also creates demand for multilingual cleaning services. Businesses that serve the full community have a competitive advantage.
Affordable Base, Premium Suburbs
Paterson’s low operating costs combined with access to Wayne, Totowa, and other affluent Passaic County suburbs create excellent profit margins. MaidProfit’s zone scheduling helps you serve both markets efficiently.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Paterson Area Cleaners Charge
Paterson area cleaning rates vary widely between the city and affluent suburbs.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $100 – $230 | $150 |
| Deep Cleaning | $195 – $420 | $290 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $240 – $490 | $350 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.09 – $0.17 | $0.12 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $85 – $195 | $130 |
Wayne and Totowa command premium rates 30–40% above Paterson city averages. Little Falls and Woodland Park offer strong suburban pricing. Paterson proper is more price-sensitive but offers volume.
Paterson Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Paterson Business License
Paterson requires a business license from the Division of Revenue. Contact City Hall for current fees and requirements.
New Jersey Business Registration
Register your LLC with the NJ Division of Revenue ($125 filing). Obtain a Business Registration Certificate.
Sales Tax Compliance
NJ charges 6.625% sales tax on residential cleaning. Register with the NJ Division of Taxation.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended for all Paterson area businesses. Suburban clients require $500K–$1M coverage. Expect $450–$900/year.
Workers’ Compensation
Required in NJ for all employers.
Multilingual Advantage
Paterson’s diverse community values multilingual service. Offering cleaning services in Spanish, Arabic, or other languages can significantly expand your market.
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.
“Paterson’s diversity is our strength. We serve families in Arabic, Spanish, and English. MaidProfit’s client portal works for everyone. We’ve captured market share that English-only competitors miss.”
“We base in Paterson and serve Wayne, Totowa, and Little Falls. The suburban premium rates more than cover our drive time. MaidProfit’s route optimization keeps our team efficient.”
“Starting in Paterson kept my costs low while I built my client base in the suburbs. MaidProfit’s professional invoicing helped me win premium clients in Wayne from day one.”