Have you ever helped out at home during a garage or basement cleaning day? If so, you may already be an expert at this chore.
If you need money for things your parents don’t want to purchase, or can’t afford to purchase for you, you may want to put your expertise to work for you. Consider starting your own business cleaning out garages and basements.
A garage or basement cleaning business is perfect for a teen since you don’t need a lot of experience or tools. You can make a lot of money helping other people in their quest to organize.
Few people like to clean out the garage or basement. It’s one of those things where everyone procrastinates until the place is in such bad shape, they don’t have a choice but to hire someone to do it for them. That’s where you come in.
You don’t need any kind of special equipment. Most times the client will provide you with the items you’ll need to take care of the cleaning such as plastic bags, boxes, brooms, garbage cans, and storage containers.
Besides sweeping and getting the garbage out, another thing you’ll want to do when you clean a garage or basement is to neatly arrange and organize whatever is left that your client is keeping. This can be a challenge, but it’ll be something the client will appreciate-and it can bring you extra business down the road because you “went that extra mile” and helped really get their cluttered area looking nice.
You’ll need to make sure you follow the instructions given by the client. They’ll need to tell you what they want to keep and what they want to get rid of, and of course, you’ll want to do as they ask. They may have a recycling area, so you’ll need to watch where you dispose of those particular items.
During the cleaning process, be sure you’re careful about how you handle things. The clutter may have made it difficult to reach some items and may have some things perched rather dangerously. Also, be careful about the conditions you’ll be working in, because you may find certain things that may be a health concern. There may be pesticides, paints, and other toxins. Never be afraid to tell your client if you feel uncomfortable working with certain items. Your safety is important.
Wear gloves whenever possible to protect your hands. Wear good, solid shoes as there may be nails and other sharp objects. You may also be climbing up and down a ladder so sandals are a no no. Pay attention to your surroundings so you don’t hurt yourself. If something does happen, be sure to let your client know immediately so you can have the wound cared for properly.
Cleaning garages and basements is something that teens can do well, which makes it a great business for a teenager to start. There’s almost no overhead costs involved; just the cost of advertising, a good pair of shoes, and some good gloves. Garage and basement cleaning might be the perfect business for you to start earning extra money right away!
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