Evening cleaning for offices and shops
Starting costs about $614 in the United States and 75,300 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,010 net per month in the United States and 452,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 3 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
See the numbers for my countryFree, no account, in the currency of 243 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $614 | $2,010 |
| Nigeria | 75,300 NGN | 452,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £417 | £1,420 |
| Kenya | 29,100 KES | 65,400 KES |
| India | 15,900 INR | 47,700 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Small offices, practices and shops do not need a full-time cleaner, but struggle to find someone reliable who comes after closing time.
The solution
Regular visits in the evening or early morning, one to five times a week, with a fixed task list, equipment supplied and a short report message after each visit.
Your customers
Small offices, medical and law practices, agencies, shops, gyms and associations with 50 to 400 m² to look after.
How you make money
Monthly contract of €120 to €450 depending on the floor area and number of visits; windows and deep cleans billed separately.
Competition
Large cleaning companies with little interest in small contracts, cash-in-hand workers, staff asked to clean the premises themselves.
Who has an edge
A punctual, discreet person who can be reached directly and keeps the same schedule at each site wins the trust of small business owners, who recommend them to their neighbours.
The risks
Losing one contract cuts income at once, keys and alarms to handle with care, breakages blamed on the cleaner, late payments, tiring evening hours.
The first 3 steps
- Walk around the shops and offices of two or three streets
- Offer a first trial visit at a reduced price
- Prepare a simple contract with tasks, hours and price
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €2,150 − costs €750 = €1,400 net per month. Revenue: 8 contracts × €270 a month. Costs: products and equipment, transport, insurance, advertising, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Evening office cleaning?
About $614 (United States), 75,300 NGN (Nigeria), £417 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 243 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,010 (United States), 452,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,420 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 3 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Losing one contract cuts income at once, keys and alarms to handle with care, breakages blamed on the cleaner, late payments, tiring evening hours.
Where do I start?
1. Walk around the shops and offices of two or three streets 2. Offer a first trial visit at a reduced price 3. Prepare a simple contract with tasks, hours and price
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