11/29/2025
🌟 To All My Fellow Wiregrass Cleaners… 🌟
I know most people “gatekeep” their business tips and tricks — but around Swept Away Cleaning Services, we don’t roll like that.
There is room at the top for ALL of us, and I genuinely want every cleaner in our area to grow, thrive, book up, and SAVE money where you can. 💛🧹
After almost 10 years of cleaning professionally, here are some things I’ve learned that I hope help someone else out:
✨ 1. You do NOT need a website to be successful.
Meta + Facebook + word of mouth will take you further than you think when you’re consistent.
✨ 2. Sometimes you WILL lose your spark… and that’s normal.
Even when you love cleaning, burnout happens.
That’s when it’s time to:
• Revamp your supply caddy
• Deep clean all your equipment
• Reorganize your products
• Treat yourself to a few new tools
A refreshed setup brings back motivation more than you’d expect.
✨ 3. You don’t always need the most expensive equipment.
Some things you can absolutely cheap out on!
I know soooo many cleaners swear by The Pink Stuff — and I use it when needed — but the Dollar Tree version works just as good most days. Save your coins where you can.
✨ 4. But when it comes to vacuums? SHARK. ONLY.
I’ve owned just about every vacuum under the sun 🤣 and nothing beats a Shark.
And if you want to save yourself a headache:
➡️ Get a corded vacuum.
No battery drama. No loss of suction. Just reliable performance.
✨ 5. Don’t overbook yourself.
Overworking causes burnout, resentment, and mistakes.
It is 100% OK to say “No” to a job if the vibe feels off, the expectations feel unrealistic, or if the client seems incredibly hard to please. Trust your gut — it’s usually right.
✨ 6. Build relationships, not competition.
The cleaners who cheer each other on are the ones who grow the fastest.
We’re stronger together, and this community works best when we all share, support, and set an example for the next generation of cleaners coming up behind us.
✨ 7. Invest in your health.
Wear gloves, good shoes, and don’t ignore body aches. Cleaning is HARD physical labor — protect your back, knees, and lungs. Your future self will thank you.
✨ 8. It’s okay to raise your prices.
Your time, skills, travel, and effort matter.
When you grow, your rates should too.
✨ 9. Take pictures of your work.
Before/after photos don’t just build trust — they build confidence in YOU. And they show progress when you feel discouraged.
✨ 10. And lastly… give yourself grace.
You’re human. You’re a cleaner, a parent, a partner, and a whole person.
Some days you’ll feel like Superwoman, and other days you’ll wonder how you’re even staying awake. That’s part of the journey.
This industry is not easy, but it is beautiful.
I’m rooting for every single one of you. 🫶🧽
Let’s keep lifting each other up — there’s more than enough work to go around in the Wiregrass! 🌾❤️
