Domestic or commercial cleaning: which should you start?
Domestic work is easier to start and steady; commercial work brings contracts and scale but means unsociable hours and, quickly, staff.
| Model | Who pays | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic regular | Householders | Reliability, trust |
| End-of-tenancy | Tenants, landlords, agents | Speed, marketing |
| Commercial | Businesses | Systems, staff |
| Specialist | Varies | Equipment, technique |
A sensible default: start domestic, build reputation and cash, then add commercial or specialist work.
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