The cleaning industry has grown considerably over the last thirty years and continues to do so with more 'niche' sectors opening up all the time.
It is forecast that both the residential and commercial cleaning sectors will grow by an annual rate of around 20% in the next decade.
Let's look at some of the reasons why this industry has been so strong.
People in general over the last 30 years have shifted their mindset's from a 'do it yourself' approach to one that is more open to hiring others to perform services for them.
They are often working longer hours and appreciate their precious leisure time more and are thus more inclined to hire cleaning businesses.
The rise of women in the workplace has also spurred the growth in residential cleaning.
Where as woman once stayed home and cleaned the house they are now busy juggling work and family commitments and simply have no time for cleaning.
Many families now have double incomes and this means that more people are able to afford domestic help.
Another reason why cleaning services are in demand now more than ever is because houses are getting larger.
With more guest rooms, study's, bathrooms and recreation rooms people just don't have time to handle it all themselves.
With the baby boomer generation nearing retirement age there is also going to be huge growth in the residential sector coming from wealthy, older couples who either aren't able to clean themselves or are simply so active in their retirement that they don't have time.
More companies and governmental organizations are outsourcing their cleaning work and finding that it ends up cheaper and more convenient than hiring in-house janitorial teams.
Lastly, people and companies in general are demanding a higher standard of cleaning and this is creating new niche cleaning services such as 'green' cleaning and allowing cleaners to charge even more for their work.
If you are looking for an industry that will offer you great opportunities in the years to come then cleaning is about as safe as you can get.
The cleaning industry's solid growth trend is set to continue into the foreseeable future.
It is forecast that both the residential and commercial cleaning sectors will grow by an annual rate of around 20% in the next decade.
Let's look at some of the reasons why this industry has been so strong.
People in general over the last 30 years have shifted their mindset's from a 'do it yourself' approach to one that is more open to hiring others to perform services for them.
They are often working longer hours and appreciate their precious leisure time more and are thus more inclined to hire cleaning businesses.
The rise of women in the workplace has also spurred the growth in residential cleaning.
Where as woman once stayed home and cleaned the house they are now busy juggling work and family commitments and simply have no time for cleaning.
Many families now have double incomes and this means that more people are able to afford domestic help.
Another reason why cleaning services are in demand now more than ever is because houses are getting larger.
With more guest rooms, study's, bathrooms and recreation rooms people just don't have time to handle it all themselves.
With the baby boomer generation nearing retirement age there is also going to be huge growth in the residential sector coming from wealthy, older couples who either aren't able to clean themselves or are simply so active in their retirement that they don't have time.
More companies and governmental organizations are outsourcing their cleaning work and finding that it ends up cheaper and more convenient than hiring in-house janitorial teams.
Lastly, people and companies in general are demanding a higher standard of cleaning and this is creating new niche cleaning services such as 'green' cleaning and allowing cleaners to charge even more for their work.
If you are looking for an industry that will offer you great opportunities in the years to come then cleaning is about as safe as you can get.
The cleaning industry's solid growth trend is set to continue into the foreseeable future.
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