5 Cleaning Franchises We Love

Homes are no longer just homes. They are also offices, schools, gyms and a range of other facilities we used to venture out for. That shift has proven to create big business for the cleaning segment, which is well-represented in franchising.

If you’re looking to get in on a piece of the growing industry, here are five of our favorite home-cleaing franchises.

Home Clean Heroes*

• Startup costs: $97,924-$120,037
• Units: 10
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Home Clean Heroes aims to set the new standard for home cleaning service by taking cleaning tasks off your to-do list to give you more time with loved ones. With busy schedules and lifestyles, today’s world makes it necessary for home cleaning services that are professional, safe and reliable. The mission behind the brand is to give clients more free time through recurring cleaning or a one-time clean-up for a move-in or move-out.

Ecomaids*

• Startup costs: $121,560-$147,615
• Units: 50+
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Going green is more important than ever, and Ecomaids wants to clean homes with safe products that are easy on the environment. The brand uses non-toxic, allergen-free Green Seal certified products to protect everyone in a home from clients to their pets. Ecomaids uses a comprehensive 64-point cleaning checklist so that nothing is missed in a home and offers a satisfaction guarantee.

Maid Right

• Startup costs: $94,560-$119,800
• Units: 23
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Cleaning franchise Maid Right offers residential cleaning services using effective cleaning strategies, systems and products. The goal is to give homeowners peace of mind in knowing that excellent cleaning services are provided at every level. The brand offers a responsive, personalized approach to clients.

Chem-Dry

• Startup costs: $67,645-$178,907
• Units: 3,500+

Chem-Dry offers a safe and healthy carpet cleaning experience for clients that also goes deep to remove more than just top-level dirt. The brand prides itself on offering exceptional customer service and a longer-lasting clean. In addition to carpet cleaning, Chem-Dry offers commercial and residential upholstery, tile, stone, grout, air duct, wood floor and pet urine and odor cleaning services. 

Molly Maid

• Startup costs: $110,000-$155,200
• Units: 450+

Molly Maid focuses on customer satisfaction by offering consistent, reliable and affordable house cleaning services. Molly Maid employees are trained and insured, and the company prides itself on offering top-quality services. All of the work from Molly Maid is backed by a 24-hour warranty.