Grow Your Philadelphia Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Center City to Chestnut Hill, the Main Line to South Philly — MaidProfit gives Philadelphia cleaning companies the tools to manage dense urban routes and scale across the metro.
Why Philadelphia Is a Massive Opportunity for Cleaning Businesses
Philadelphia is the sixth-largest city in the United States, with 1.6 million city residents and a metro area of over 6.2 million spanning southeastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey, and northern Delaware. The sheer density of Philadelphia creates incredibly efficient cleaning routes — more jobs per day, less windshield time, higher daily revenue.
The city’s economy is anchored by healthcare (Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, Temple Health), higher education (University of Pennsylvania, Drexel, Temple), and a growing tech sector. These industries create a large professional workforce that values recurring cleaning services. The Main Line suburbs — Bryn Mawr, Ardmore, Haverford — represent some of the wealthiest ZIP codes in the state.
Philadelphia’s housing stock is among the oldest in the nation, with many row homes and historic properties requiring specialized cleaning and maintenance. The city’s college student population drives move-in/move-out demand, while the growing young professional population in neighborhoods like Fishtown, Northern Liberties, and Graduate Hospital fuels premium urban cleaning services.
Density = More Jobs Per Day
Philadelphia’s compact, walkable neighborhoods let cleaning teams serve 7–9 clients per day versus 4–6 in sprawling suburbs. MaidProfit’s route optimization turns Philly’s density into your competitive advantage.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Philadelphia Cleaners Charge
Philly rates reflect the Northeast premium with significant variation between city neighborhoods and affluent suburbs.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $130 – $290 | $190 |
| Deep Cleaning | $240 – $520 | $360 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $290 – $620 | $440 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.09 – $0.22 | $0.14 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $115 – $250 | $165 |
The Main Line (Bryn Mawr, Ardmore, Gladwyne) commands the highest rates, often 30–40% above city averages. Center City and Rittenhouse Square offer premium urban pricing. South Philly and West Philly are volume markets. Fishtown and Northern Liberties attract young professionals willing to pay for quality.
Philadelphia Cleaning Business Requirements
Philadelphia Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT)
Philadelphia levies a unique Business Income and Receipts Tax on all businesses operating within city limits. The BIRT applies to gross receipts (currently 0.1415%) and net income (currently 5.99%). This is in addition to state taxes.
Pennsylvania Business Registration
Register your LLC with the PA Department of State ($125 online). File a fictitious name registration if operating under a DBA.
Pennsylvania Sales Tax + Philadelphia Surtax
PA’s state sales tax is 6%. Philadelphia adds a 2% local surtax for a total of 8%. Cleaning services are taxable in Pennsylvania. Collect and remit accordingly.
Philadelphia Commercial Activity License (CAL)
All businesses operating in Philadelphia need a Commercial Activity License (CAL) from the city’s Department of Revenue. Apply at the Philadelphia Tax Center.
Workers’ Compensation
Pennsylvania requires workers’ comp for all employers, including part-time workers. Cleaning businesses pay $2.00–$3.50 per $100 of payroll. Failure to carry coverage is a criminal offense in PA.
General Liability Insurance
Essential in Philadelphia’s dense market. Most clients and property managers require $500K–$1M coverage. Expect $500–$950/year.
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.
“Managing 14 cleaners across Philly’s neighborhoods was a nightmare before MaidProfit. Now I route my Center City team, South Philly team, and Main Line team from one dashboard. Revenue jumped 45% in six months.”
“Our Bryn Mawr and Ardmore clients expect perfection. MaidProfit’s quality checklists and client notes ensure every visit meets Main Line standards. Average ticket: $285. Zero complaints this quarter.”
“Fishtown and Northern Liberties are booming. Young professionals want online booking, instant confirmations, and digital payments. MaidProfit delivers exactly that. Our online bookings are up 300% since we switched.”