Grow Your Saint Louis Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From the Central West End to Clayton, Webster Groves to Chesterfield — MaidProfit gives Saint Louis cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs and scale across the Gateway City metro.
Why Saint Louis Is an Underrated Cleaning Market
Saint Louis is one of the most affordable major metros in the United States, offering cleaning businesses low startup costs, reasonable labor rates, and access to a metro of 2.8 million people. The city’s independent municipalities structure means dozens of affluent suburbs surround the city proper.
The metro’s economy is anchored by healthcare (BJC HealthCare, SSM Health, Mercy), financial services (Edward Jones, Stifel), and defense/aerospace (Boeing). Washington University in St. Louis and Saint Louis University add academic and medical research demand. These industries create a large professional workforce.
Saint Louis County’s 90+ municipalities include some of the wealthiest communities in the Midwest: Clayton, Ladue, Chesterfield, Town and Country, and Frontenac. These suburbs offer cleaning businesses premium clients with large homes and high service expectations.
90+ Municipalities = 90+ Markets
Saint Louis County’s unique structure of independent municipalities means each suburb operates independently, creating niche markets throughout the metro. MaidProfit’s zone-based management helps you target and serve specific communities efficiently.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Saint Louis Cleaners Charge
Saint Louis cleaning rates are affordable by national standards, but affluent western suburbs command premium pricing.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $105 – $230 | $150 |
| Deep Cleaning | $195 – $420 | $290 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $240 – $490 | $350 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.16 | $0.11 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $90 – $195 | $130 |
Ladue, Clayton, and Chesterfield command the highest rates, often 30–45% above metro averages. The Central West End and Soulard offer strong urban demand. South County and North County provide volume at moderate rates.
Saint Louis Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Saint Louis Business License
The City of Saint Louis (independent from Saint Louis County) requires a business license from the License Collector’s Office. Fees are based on gross receipts.
Missouri Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Missouri Secretary of State ($50 filing fee). Obtain a Missouri Tax ID from the Department of Revenue.
Sales Tax Compliance
Missouri’s 4.225% state sales tax plus local taxes bring Saint Louis City rates to approximately 10.7%. Check whether cleaning services are taxable for your specific service types.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Saint Louis’s diverse market. Affluent suburb clients and commercial accounts require $500K–$1M coverage. Expect $400–$800/year.
Workers’ Compensation
Required in Missouri for businesses with 5 or more employees. Saint Louis’ competitive market makes this an important benefit for retaining quality cleaners.
Municipal Compliance
If operating in Saint Louis County municipalities, you may need separate business licenses for each municipality. Check local requirements for Clayton, Chesterfield, and other suburbs.
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.
“Saint Louis’s west county suburbs are incredible for cleaning. Ladue and Chesterfield clients pay premium rates and they’re loyal. MaidProfit’s scheduling and client management make serving 150+ homes seamless.”
“We clean offices for companies in Clayton and the Central West End. MaidProfit’s commercial invoicing and scheduling handle everything from nightly office cleans to monthly deep cleans. It’s been a game changer.”
“I started in the Central West End with just me and a vacuum. MaidProfit helped me grow to a 12-person team serving Clayton, Webster Groves, and Kirkwood. The automated systems freed me to focus on growth.”