Okay, so yesterday I decided to dive into the world of "event cleaning companies." I've always been curious about how these businesses operate, and I figured, why not try to understand it from a practical perspective? So, I started my little experiment.

My Cleaning Mission Begins

First, I imagined I was running an event cleaning company. I needed a plan, right? So, I grabbed a notepad and started brainstorming.

• What kind of events? Weddings? Corporate parties? Messy birthday bashes?
• What services would I offer? Just basic cleanup, or deep cleaning, maybe even setup/takedown?
• How would I price things? Hourly? By the size of the venue? By the type of mess? (Thinking about glitter bombs here...)
• What supplies would I need? Brooms, mops, definitely a heavy-duty vacuum, and probably a whole lot of cleaning solutions.

I get my old cleaning tools in basement, and I pretended my living room was a post-party disaster zone. I scattered some confetti (my kids "helped" with this part), spilled some juice (apple, thankfully, not grape!), and generally made a controlled mess.

Getting Down to Business (Literally)

Then, the "cleaning" began. I timed myself to see how long it took to tackle different tasks. Vacuuming the confetti was surprisingly satisfying. Wiping up the juice? Not so much. I even practiced folding napkins fancily, just in case I decided to offer that service.

After the "event," I sat down and crunched some numbers. I estimated how much I'd charge for the "job," factoring in the time, supplies, and a little extra for, you know, profit. I also thought about things like insurance, employee wages (if I had any), and marketing. It's a lot more complicated than just showing up with a mop!

I think it is valuable work for me.