Grow Your Racine Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Wind Point to the lakefront, Caledonia to Mount Pleasant — MaidProfit gives Racine cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs and serve the Belle City’s market.
Why Racine Offers Practical Cleaning Opportunity
Racine is a lakefront city with a manufacturing heritage anchored by SC Johnson (headquartered here since 1886), CNH Industrial, and a growing service economy. The city’s stable employment base and affordable housing create steady demand for residential cleaning from working families.
Wind Point and the north lakefront neighborhoods feature Racine’s most affluent homes, while Caledonia and Mount Pleasant’s suburban growth adds new residential cleaning demand. The Foxconn/Microsoft development in Mount Pleasant, while evolving, has brought attention and investment to the area.
Racine’s position between Milwaukee (25 miles north) and Kenosha (15 miles south) makes it part of a larger lakefront corridor. Smart cleaning businesses can serve all three communities, but Racine’s lower competition compared to Milwaukee makes it an ideal starting base.
SC Johnson Headquarters City = Stable Market
SC Johnson’s global headquarters provides Racine with a stable professional workforce. MaidProfit helps you serve these families with the consistent, professional service they expect.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Racine Cleaners Charge
Racine cleaning rates are moderate with lakefront premiums. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $90 – $190 | $130 |
| Deep Cleaning | $160 – $350 | $245 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $195 – $400 | $285 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.07 – $0.13 | $0.09 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $75 – $160 | $110 |
Wind Point and the north lakefront command the highest rates. Caledonia offers growing suburban demand at mid-range pricing. Mount Pleasant and the western neighborhoods provide competitive residential volume.
Racine Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Racine Business License
Racine may require specific permits. Check with the City Clerk’s Office for cleaning business requirements.
Wisconsin Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Wisconsin DFI ($130 online filing fee).
Sales Tax Collection
Racine County’s combined sales tax is 5.5%. Cleaning services are taxable. Obtain a Seller’s Permit.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended. Standard coverage of $300K–$500K is typical. Expect $325–$600/year.
Workers’ Compensation
Required in Wisconsin with three or more employees. Rates run approximately $1.50–$3.00 per $100 of payroll.
Racine County DBA Filing
File a DBA with the Racine County Register of Deeds if using a trade name. Filing fees are approximately $25.
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.
“Racine’s lakefront neighborhoods are my sweet spot. MaidProfit’s route optimization keeps my team efficient in this compact city. I serve 45 recurring clients with a 3-person team and keep margins healthy.”
“We handle janitorial contracts for SC Johnson corporate offices and downtown Racine businesses. MaidProfit’s invoicing and scheduling automation keeps 7 commercial accounts running perfectly. The corporate clients love our professionalism.”
“I started in Racine and expanded to Caledonia and Mount Pleasant as those areas grew. MaidProfit made the expansion smooth — online booking captures new residents, and the scheduling handles increased volume automatically.”