If you’re looking for ways to add to your income, consider letting your customers know (but only those who are still employed and don’t seem to be in financial crisis) that you are available to do an extra spring cleaning.
You can offer options, such as those below, and then your customers could pay you extra to do whichever of these tasks they want help with that aren’t part of your normal routine. But make sure you’re comfortable with a task before you offer to do it and that you can do it safely.
Wash windows, screens and storm windows.
Remove and put away storm windows that need to be taken off for the summer.
Wash outdoor furniture
Wash patios, decks, outside steps and walkways
Clean out gutters
Sweep under the rugs
Shampoo or dry clean rugs
Wash or dry clean curtains or window treatments
Flip mattresses
Vacuum refrigerator coil and grill
Wipe inside of freezer
Wash or dry clean all bedding, including blankets and spreads
Remove lint from back of clothes dryer
Vacuum and mop basement and attic
Vacuum and wipe walls and ceilings
Steam clean upholstery
Reseal areas that are sealed, including grout
Remove books from shelves and dust the shelves and each book
Wash light fixture covers, inside and outside the home
Oil all window and door hinges
Wax all floors except glazed tile
If your customers like this idea, then perhaps you will be able to do a special fall cleaning as well. Our article, “Beginner’s Guide to Seasonal Home Maintenance” may give you more ideas.
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