Scale Your South Portland Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Willard Beach to the Maine Mall area, Knightville to Redbank — MaidProfit helps South Portland cleaning companies serve the Portland metro’s commercial and residential hub.
Why South Portland Bridges Residential and Commercial Cleaning
South Portland is the fourth-largest city in Maine and sits directly across the harbor from Portland. The Maine Mall area — the state’s largest retail complex — creates significant commercial cleaning demand. The city’s Willard Beach, Knightville, and Ferry Village neighborhoods offer charming residential cleaning opportunities.
South Portland’s commercial sector extends beyond the mall to include offices, hotels near the Portland International Jetport, and light industrial spaces. This provides a robust B2B cleaning segment that complements residential work.
The city’s waterfront areas and proximity to Portland make it popular with young professionals and families. South Portland’s slightly more affordable housing compared to Portland proper attracts clients who want quality cleaning at reasonable rates.
Retail + Residential
South Portland’s Maine Mall corridor and Jetport area provide commercial cleaning demand that few Maine cities can match. Combine this with residential work for a diversified, stable business.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What South Portland Cleaners Charge
South Portland rates are slightly below Portland proper but above Maine averages.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $100 – $220 | $150 |
| Deep Cleaning | $185 – $400 | $275 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $200 – $420 | $295 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.15 | $0.11 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $85 – $180 | $125 |
Willard Beach and Knightville command the highest residential rates. The Maine Mall corridor offers strong commercial rates. Ferry Village provides mid-range residential volume.
South Portland Cleaning Business Requirements
City of South Portland Business License
South Portland may require a business registration. Check with the South Portland City Clerk.
Maine Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Maine Secretary of State ($175).
Maine Sales Tax
Maine’s 5.5% sales tax may apply to cleaning services.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for commercial clients. Maine Mall retailers and office buildings require $500K–$1M coverage. Expect $350–$750/year.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Required in Maine for all employers.
Cumberland County Requirements
Check with Cumberland County for any DBA registration requirements.
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.
“The Maine Mall corridor has been incredible for commercial contracts. We also serve Willard Beach families. MaidProfit manages both segments from one dashboard.”
“South Portland’s mix of commercial and residential keeps our schedule full year-round. MaidProfit’s scheduling handles the variety without any confusion.”
“Jetport-area hotels and offices are great commercial clients. MaidProfit’s recurring scheduling and professional invoicing make us their go-to cleaning partner.”