Google Ads for cleaning companies

Google Ads for cleaning companies, built for bookings, not browsers.

Local cleaning is one of the most competitive Search markets, and broad targeting pays for searches like DIY tips and job listings. We build Google Ads campaigns around local, high-intent searches so more spend reaches customers ready to book. Learn more about our Google Ads management.

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+96%Conversions103 to 201.72, June to July 2023
57.5%Lower cost per conversionA$86.67 to A$36.81
4.36%Click-through rateUp from 3.62%
-16.8%Lower ad spendA$8,927 to A$7,424

One featured account, with data from the live Google Ads campaign report. Figures are in Australian dollars (A$). Individual results vary by market, budget and competition.

The approach

How we run Google Ads for cleaning companies.

In a crowded local market, wasted clicks and loose geography burn budget fast. These four changes drove the results above.

  1. Localize

    Granular geo targeting and ad grouping

    Loose campaigns were rebuilt into tightly themed ad groups by intent, with radius-based targeting limited to high-value residential zones and active commercial areas.

  2. Protect

    Negative keyword sculpting

    A thorough negative list blocked searches such as free, supplies, jobs and how to clean, keeping budget on prospects looking for a professional crew.

  3. Convert

    Ad text and local assets overhaul

    Ads were rewritten around local hooks such as insured cleaners, same-day bookings and satisfaction guarantees, with local sitelinks, snippets and call extensions.

  4. Measure

    Tracking and smart bidding

    Conversion tracking was audited and fixed to capture form completions, booking requests and click-to-calls, then bidding moved to Smart Bidding.

The challenges

Why advertising cleaning companies is difficult.

Cleaning services are local, competitive and easy to compare. People often call the first company that answers, so speed and local relevance count.

  1. General challenge

    Many local competitors

    Residential and commercial cleaners all bid on similar terms, which keeps cost per click high. Standing out takes precise targeting and a clear offer.

  2. General challenge

    Different customers, different jobs

    Home cleaning, move out cleaning and commercial contracts bring very different lead values. Mixing them in one campaign hides which work is profitable.

  3. General challenge

    Seasonal and repeat demand

    Spring cleaning, moving seasons and holidays shift demand. Recurring clients also matter, so one booking can be worth much more than the first job.

  4. Technical challenge

    Call tracking and duplicate conversions

    Many leads call and also submit a form. If both are counted, one customer can look like two conversions and distort bidding, so conversion actions need clean rules and de-duplication.

  5. Technical challenge

    Service area targeting

    Ads should reach only the suburbs and postcodes the company can serve. Loose location settings bring enquiries from outside the area, which waste budget and staff time.

FAQ

Google Ads for cleaning companies: common questions.

Do you run Google Ads for cleaning companies?

Yes. Our featured cleaning company nearly doubled its conversions in 30 days while cutting cost per conversion by 57%. The full case study shows the before and after reports.

What results should a cleaning company expect?

It depends on your market, service area and starting point. In our featured account, conversions went from 103 to 201.72 and ad spend fell 16.8% in the same month. The audit shows where your own account stands.

Are these results typical?

This is one real account, shown with its live campaign report. Outcomes vary by market, budget, competition and starting point.

Do you run Google Ads for house cleaning and commercial cleaning companies?

Yes. Our house cleaning Google Ads agency work targets local, high intent searches, and the same approach applies to commercial cleaning Google Ads. For any cleaning company PPC account, we track calls and quote requests so you can see which searches turn into jobs.

What does the free audit include?

A review of your Google Ads account covering wasted spend in search terms, campaign structure and bidding gaps, keyword and targeting opportunities, and a clear list of what to fix first.

Is there a contract?

No contract is required to get your audit.

How do you avoid counting one customer twice?

Many leads call and also submit a form. We set conversion rules so one enquiry is counted once, which keeps bidding based on real leads.

Can you separate residential and commercial cleaning?

Yes. Home cleaning, move out cleaning and commercial contracts have very different lead values, so we give each its own campaign and budget to show which work is profitable.

How do you keep ads within my service area?

We target only the suburbs and postcodes you serve, so enquiries come from places you can reach and budget is not spent on customers you cannot help.

See where your next gains are hiding.

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