How to Start a Household Sanitizing & Mattress Cleaning Business

Starting your own Household Mattress Cleaning Business might be just for you if you have tried everything to contain your allergies, but feel like it is not enough. Mattress Cleaning Businesses & Franchises have been available for approximately 12 years in Europe, and are just now starting up in the United States. No matter where you live, this business has virtually no competition, and is useful to all people. If you think it is very expensive to start, you’re wrong.

All mattresses can, and will get dirty. Therefore, every mattress requires regular, proper cleaning in order to keep it free of dust mites and allergens. Since most people aren’t interested in cleaning their own mattresses, they will be more than willing to turn to the services of an established cleaning company.

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If you already have a cleaning service, you may want to consider adding mattress cleaning to the services you already provide. Or you may start with this service and gradually grow into other cleaning services.

You can find Mattress Cleaning Businesses wanting to set up dealers. Some of them offer franchises, others affiliate programs, and others just sell the equipment. Obviously the easiest method would be to purchase a franchise, but it is also the most expensive. The advantages of a franchise are the experience they bring, along with providing everything needed to start your business and keep it running.

An affiliate program would be similiar, but more than likely less expensive. Purchasing equipment would be the least expensive route. The drawback to purchasing equipment would be that you are virtually on your own in setting up and operating the business. If you already own a carpet, office and/or house cleaning company, purchasing your equipment seperately would be ideal for you.

• E-book guide to setting up and running a Sanitizing & Mattress Cleaning Business.

• Fabrizone - Fabrizone provides affiliates with a patented dry cleaning system for mattress cleaning, pet odor removal, upholstery cleaning, etc. Their systems eliminate bacteria, mold spores, fungi, viruses and more.

• The Mattress Doctor - Franchise available in the United Kingdom

Some basic equipment you will need for your Mattress Cleaning Business besides the cleaning equipment:

• Telephone - Having both a cell and land line would be best.
• Computer - Used for bookkeeping, making business cards, organizing your business, keeping client lists, marketing etc.
• Printer
• Van or Truck

Some basic business procedures to follow for your Mattress Cleaning Business would include checking the local, county, state and federal regulations and requirements needed. Procuring business insurance including liability and coverage for all of your business related supplies and equipment. A business plan is always helpful. Keeps you from forgetting important items, and lets you see the entire picture all at once before you get started.

If you need financing for your Mattress Cleaning Business, you could check out the Small Business Administration but if you need to get some money quicker than it would take to get a loan, a merchant cash advance is a great solution as well. They can also be helpful in many other areas concerning opening and operating a small business.

Once you have your Mattress Cleaning Business set up and ready to open, you need to get customers. Advertising would now be a priority. Local newspapers, radio stations, coupon mailers, etc. Hand out business cards and place them around town. Many restuarants, grocery stores, and other retail establishments have bulletin boards to put up business cards, use them.

One of the best methods of getting new customers is education. If you are like me, then you probably never thought to have a professional clean your mattress. Educate potential customers about the advantages of cleaning versus purchasing a new mattress. Explain that the life span of a mattress can be greatly extended with cleaning. Not to mention, your sleep will probably be much improved, especially if you have allergies.

You also might want to send a sales letter to local hospitals, hotels and motels announcing the opening of your Mattress Cleaning Business. A couple of contracts with a motel, hotel and/or hospital would be a great boon to your income in a short period of time.

Don't forget word of mouth. Offer discounts on future cleanings to satisfied customers for referring new clients. Ask for testimonials and permission to use them in your advertising materials. Word of mouth is the most powerful advertising you can have.

You also might want to try placing flyers/brochures in furniture stores. If you have a local mattress factory outlet as we have in my home town, ask if you can leave flyers and/or brochures with them too. Keep up to date on all the latest cleaning methods, supplies and equipment. Search the internet, the local library, newsletters, internet forums, etc to find out all you can to keep current.

A clean mattress allows a person to rest easy, knowing that there are no little creatures or allergens making a home in their mattress. A regularly cleaned mattress stays healthy and effective for years to come. So you can look forward to plenty of repeat business if you keep your customers satisfied. It is recommended to have a mattress cleaned every six months. Perfect for ongoing income.

If you live in the United States or Canada, this field is wide open. You will have virtually no competition and plenty of room for expansion. Who knows, you might even start up a chain eventually. But first, you need to take that first step and get started. Check out the companies listed above. Look online for other companies. But get started, and good luck!