Okay, so I've been thinking about starting a side hustle for a while, and I finally decided to jump in. I've always been pretty good at cleaning, and I noticed a lot of RVs parked around my neighborhood. Ding ding ding! Lightbulb moment - I could start an RV cleaning business!

Getting Started

First things first, I needed to figure out what services I'd offer. I mean, cleaning an RV is a whole different ballgame than cleaning a house. I did some digging around online, looked at what other folks were doing, and came up with a basic list:

• Exterior Wash: Just a good ol' wash and dry.
• Interior Cleaning: Vacuuming, dusting, wiping down surfaces, cleaning the bathroom and kitchen.
• Deep Cleaning: Everything in the interior cleaning, plus things like cleaning the upholstery, and maybe even polishing the outside.
• Waxing: Protect that shine!

I knew I needed to keep it somewhat simple to start, so I wouldn't get overwhelmed.

Gathering Supplies

Next up, supplies. I already had some basic cleaning stuff at home, but I needed some heavy-duty stuff for RVs. Think bigger messes, tougher dirt. So, I made a list and headed to the store. I grabbed:

• A good quality all-purpose cleaner.
• Some heavy-duty degreaser.
• Microfiber cloths – lots of them!
• A long-handled brush for scrubbing the RV exterior.
• A good vacuum cleaner with attachments.
• Some RV-specific cleaning products, like a black streak remover (apparently, those are a big deal).

I tried to find some strong and cheap stuff to maxmize the margin, you know.

Finding My First Customer(My Neighbor)

Okay, I was ready to roll! Now, how to find customers? I decided to start close to home. I printed out some super basic flyers – just my services and phone number – and went door-to-door in my neighborhood, focusing on houses with RVs parked outside.

My neighbor, Bob, was my first taker! He's got a pretty big Class A RV, and he was happy to let me give it a basic exterior wash.

The First Cleaning Job

I was a little nervous, not gonna lie. But I put on some music, got my supplies organized, and got to work. I started by rinsing the whole RV down, then used the long-handled brush and the all-purpose cleaner to scrub it down. It took some elbow grease, but it was actually pretty satisfying seeing all that dirt and grime come off.

After rinsing it again, I dried it with the microfiber cloths. Bob seemed pretty happy with the result! He even gave me a tip!

Lessons Learned and Next Steps

My first RV cleaning job was a success! Here's what I learned:

• It's hard work! But rewarding.
• Timing is key. I need to get better at estimating how long each job will take.
• Marketing matters. I need to think about other ways to get the word out, maybe some social media stuff.

I'm definitely going to keep at it. I've already got a couple more potential customers lined up, and I'm feeling pretty good about this whole RV cleaning thing. Wish me luck!