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MaidCentral has been officially recognized as an industry leader for 2026, earning prestigious accolades from Software Advice, one of the most trusted names in software consultation and reviews.

A great and simple tool for commercial cleaning teams to improve their communication is two-way radios. Two-way radios create instant and clear communication that allows cleaning teams to work with […]

2 years ago, I quit. I had a thriving 2.5 million dollar cleaning service I had been building since 2006, and I walked away, just like that. November 12th, 2019 […]

It’s no secret that the cleaning industry is quite a competitive business environment. As a business owner, it’s crucial that you find a way to differentiate your business in your […]

Jobber, the leading provider of home service management software, today unveiled Boost by Jobber, a grant program to further support the hard-working entrepreneurs within the home services sector. Aspiring entrepreneurs, […]

Are you on Instagram? This photo-sharing social media platform, with its streamlined UX and super mobile-optimised design has been gradually creeping up on Facebook and Twitter as the dominant platform. […]

Jobber, the leading provider of home service management software, today unveiled Boost by Jobber, a grant program to further support the hard-working entrepreneurs within the home services sector. Aspiring entrepreneurs, […]

If 2020 has taught us anything, it's to be prepared to start over or try something new. With many industries downsizing due to extensive economic pressure during the global pandemic, […]

Anyone can say they clean green. But what does that mean? Many shades of green exist within the spectrum of green cleaning. How green is green? The varied scenarios include […]

The authenticity of your green cleaning program depends on two things – the completeness of your green protocol and how you talk about it. The former is addressed in Part […]

Probably every residential cleaning service has a few cleaning technicians that are packing “heat” – in this case contraband super-cleaners like bleach – beneath the passenger seat, just for special […]

At the heart of the decisions about your green cleaning protocols is really who you want to be as a company (see Part 1). “For me, the criteria had to […]

ISSA needs your help to re-instate the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for cleaning businesses.

Industry leaders Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter reunite for a free virtual event focused on helping cleaning business owners prepare for economic uncertainty.

ISSA expands its Registered Apprenticeship Program to address labor shortages, improve training, and build a stronger workforce in the cleaning industry.

I have been coaching for a very long time and one of the most common questions I get is how much can I sell my cleaning service for? There are […]

Even as we’re planning articles more than halfway through our fourth year, we reflect on the new shape of the cleaning industry in the past year. During our third year […]

Upselling to your current customers is easier, less expensive and more profitable than relying only on new customers to raise your revenue. Part 1 of 2. Pull out your annual […]

What you don't know about business insurance for the cleaning industry could save you a lot of time and money. In the insurance industry, cleaning businesses are a very popular […]

Major change requires checking progress and making adjustments as needed. In Part 1 of our series, we analyzed the profitability challenge my business was facing at the start of 2014. […]

Practice time management – don’t just talk about it – in this 1-hour workshop at the 2015 ARCSI Convention.

Nonprofit marks milestone 20-year anniversary with newly created scholarship.

MaidCentral today announced the launch of Profit Bootcamp, an all-new virtual partner and customer education program built to help cleaning business owners and their teams master the operational, financial, and strategic systems that drive sustainable profitability and growth.

A veteran franchise executive, Itaya brings more than 25 years of experience in multi-brand operations, franchise development, and system growth.

Charleston, SC — September 5, 2025 — MaidCentral is proud to announce that nine residential cleaning businesses utilizing its platform earned a place on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of […]

Maid Brigade, a premier residential and commercial cleaning franchise, has been named one of Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Franchises for Less Than $150,000 for 2025.

In a recent legal shake-up, a federal judge in Texas has vacated the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) updated overtime rule for 2024, restoring the salary threshold for overtime eligibility […]

Technician turnover quietly drains cleaning-company profit. Learn how to calculate it, what a healthy rate looks like, and proven ways to reduce technician turnover.

Your cleaning company’s absentee rate quietly drains revenue and morale. Learn how to calculate it, the under-7% goal, and proven ways to bring it down.

Your cleaning business customer attrition rate quietly caps growth. Learn to calculate it, hit the under-5% goal, and use consistency to bring it down.

Watch the full July Core KPI webinar on payroll percent to revenue. https://youtu.be/q0rip9lBcUM?si=Z6CXyb8126ajvW27 Payroll is the single biggest check your cleaning business writes — and the biggest lever on whether […]

Your annual rate increase is the cleaning KPI with the most profit leverage. See why 1% on price can mean 10% on profit — and how to raise rates without losing clients.

Your cleaning business’s monthly operating expense won’t fall by chasing cheap supplies. Learn the mindset shift and levers that actually grow margins.

Industry leaders Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter reunite for a free virtual event focused on helping cleaning business owners prepare for economic uncertainty.

ISSA expands its Registered Apprenticeship Program to address labor shortages, improve training, and build a stronger workforce in the cleaning industry.

Carpet cleaning is essential for maintaining a healthy living environment as it removes dirt, allergens, and bacteria that accumulate in the fibers, which can cause respiratory issues and allergies. Regular […]

Cleaning companies do a lot to keep a house clean. They cope with the stench from the kitchen or the bathroom while washing up a home. The air can be […]

I have been coaching for a very long time and one of the most common questions I get is how much can I sell my cleaning service for? There are […]

As concerns for the environment grew, businesses, too, have joined the sustainability movement. In a 2020 study done by Xerox, businesses in the US that have adopted a ‘green’ program […]