Planning carpet cleaning routes
A typical carpet cleaner handles 4-6 jobs per day — each taking 1-2 hours depending on the property size. With setup time and driving between jobs, route efficiency makes or breaks your profitability. Group jobs by suburb, sequence them by proximity, and factor in your equipment setup time when scheduling. A 15-minute drive between jobs is fine; 45 minutes is eating your profits.
End-of-lease cleans are your bread and butter
End-of-lease carpet cleaning has consistent demand and clients who need it done by a specific date. These jobs are often booked 1-2 weeks in advance, giving you time to plan. Slot them into your geographic zones and confirm the booking the day before. Real estate agents who find a reliable carpet cleaner send repeat work month after month — build relationships with local agents in your service area.
Before-and-after photos for bond disputes
Tenants and landlords dispute carpet condition regularly. A timestamped before photo (showing stains before treatment) and an after photo (showing the cleaned result) protects you and your client. If a bond dispute arises, the photos prove the cleaning was done professionally. Attach them to the invoice for a complete record.
Invoicing and payment
Carpet cleaning pricing is usually fixed per room or per property. Set up standard pricing for common job sizes (3-bedroom house, 2-bedroom unit) and pre-fill your invoices accordingly. Send the invoice the moment you finish — before the carpet is even dry. Clients who receive a professional invoice on the same day pay significantly faster than those who get one a week later.
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