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Cleaning Service Owners

Work Environment

Work as a cleaning service professional can be physically demanding. There is a lot of heavy equipment to lift and move repeatedly. Industrial chemicals can also be harmful to workers' health unless they take appropriate safety precautions. Additionally, the vacuums and other equipment can be noisy.

With the exception of hauling your equipment from your truck to the home or building, your work will be primarily inside. If in business for yourself, you won't have any supervision beyond the comments and opinions of your clientele. In most cases, you'll be allowed to work alone in the homes and in unoccupied commercial properties. Most of your work will be routine, but if you also provide disaster restoration, you'll be working in flooded or fire-damaged homes and buildings. With larger projects, you may be working with a team of cleaners and restorers.

Cleaning service owners average 40 hours or more per week. They often work weekends, holidays, and after business hours and occasionally deal with late-night restoration emergencies. When not actually cleaning, owners must devote time to equipment maintenance, record keeping, and calling clients.

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