How to Set Up a Price Calculator for Interior Cleaning from Scratch



Are you an interior cleaning business owner looking to streamline your pricing process? Or perhaps you’re just starting out and need a clear, easy-to-understand pricing structure for your services? In this blog post, we’ll walk you through how to create a price calculator for interior cleaning from scratch using Autobidder and ChatGPT. This guide will help you break down your services, create multipliers, and set up a pricing formula that’s both accurate and customer-friendly.

Whether you’re offering standard cleaning, deep cleaning, carpet cleaning, or specialized services like move-in/move-out cleaning, this step-by-step tutorial will help you build a pricing system that works for your business.

Why Use a Price Calculator for Interior Cleaning?

A price calculator is a game-changer for interior cleaning businesses. It:

• Saves time: Automates the quoting process, so you don’t have to manually calculate prices for every customer.
• Improves transparency: Customers can see exactly how their price is calculated, which builds trust.
• Reduces errors: Eliminates guesswork and ensures consistent pricing.
• Boosts conversions: Customers are more likely to book when they can get an instant quote.

Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Price Calculator

1. Set Up Your AutoBidder Account

• Start by signing up for AutoBidder (you can begin with a free trial).
• Once logged in, you’ll have access to the editor where you can create and customize your price calculator.
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2. Break Down Your Services

Interior cleaning involves a variety of services, so it’s important to break them down into categories. For example:

• Standard Cleaning: General dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and surface cleaning.
• Deep Cleaning: Includes cleaning inside cabinets, appliances, and more intensive tasks.
• Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning: A thorough cleaning for homes that are being vacated or moved into.
• Carpet Cleaning: Specialized cleaning for carpets and rugs.
• Window Cleaning: Interior window cleaning, including sliding glass doors.

3. Use ChatGPT to Create a Pricing Formula

ChatGPT can help you create a pricing structure by breaking down each service and assigning multipliers. For example:

• Base Price: Set a base price for each service (e.g., $100 for standard cleaning).
• Multipliers: Add multipliers for factors like the number of rooms, level of dirtiness, or additional services.

Here’s an example of how ChatGPT can help:

• Standard Cleaning: Base price + (number of bedrooms × 10)+(numberofbathrooms×
• 10)+(numberofbathrooms×15).
• Carpet Cleaning: Base price + (total square footage × $0.25).

4. Add Questions to Your Calculator

In AutoBidder, you can add questions to gather the information needed to calculate the price. For example:

• How many bedrooms need cleaning?
• How many bathrooms need cleaning?
• What is the condition of the home? (e.g., moderate, very dirty)
• Do you need additional services like carpet or window cleaning?

Each question can be set up with visibility logic, so customers only see relevant questions based on their previous answers.

5. Test and Adjust Your Calculator

Once your calculator is set up, test it thoroughly to ensure the prices are accurate and reasonable. For example:

• If a customer selects 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and moderate cleaning, does the price make sense?
• Adjust multipliers and base prices as needed to reflect your actual costs and desired profit margins.

6. Add Icons and Customize the Design

Make your calculator visually appealing by adding icons for each service. You can use free resources like Flat Icon to find relevant images. Customize the design to match your brand, including fonts, colors, and layout.

7. Integrate the Calculator into Your Website

Once your calculator is ready, you can embed it into your website using AutoBidder’s integration tools. This allows customers to get instant quotes directly on your site, improving user experience and increasing conversions.

Common Questions About Interior Cleaning Price Calculators

Here are 15 common questions users might have, along with answers based on the video:

1. What services can I include in my price calculator?

You can include standard cleaning, deep cleaning, move-in/move-out cleaning, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, and more.

2. How do I set a base price for each service?

Use ChatGPT to help determine a reasonable base price based on industry standards and your costs. For example, standard cleaning might start at $100.

3. What factors should I consider when pricing?

Consider the number of rooms, level of dirtiness, square footage, and any additional services requested.

4. How do I handle pricing for large homes?

For homes with more than 6 bedrooms or bathrooms, you can add an option like “More than 6” and follow up with the customer for a custom quote.

5. Can I include specialized services like pet stain removal?

Yes, you can add specialized services as options in your calculator and assign additional multipliers for them.

6. How do I make the calculator easy for customers to use?

Use clear, concise questions and avoid vague terms like “How dirty is your home?” Instead, ask specific questions like “How many bedrooms need cleaning?”

7. Can I customize the design of the calculator?

Yes, you can customize the design, including fonts, colors, and icons, to match your brand.

8. How do I integrate the calculator into my website?

AutoBidder provides tools to embed the calculator directly into your website.

9. What if I don’t know the exact pricing for certain services?

Use ChatGPT to get a starting point, then adjust based on your costs and market research.

10. Can I add images to the calculator?

Yes, you can add icons or images for each service to make the calculator more visually appealing.

11. How do I handle pricing for half bathrooms?

You can add a question like “Count half bathrooms as full bathrooms?” or include an option for half bathrooms in your dropdown menu.

12. What if a customer has a unique request?

Include an option for “Other” or “Custom Request” and follow up with the customer for a custom quote.

13. How do I ensure the prices are accurate?

Test the calculator thoroughly and adjust multipliers and base prices as needed.

14. Can I use the calculator for commercial cleaning?

Yes, you can create a separate calculator or add options for commercial cleaning services.



15. What if I need help setting up the calculator?

AutoBidder offers support and resources, and you can use ChatGPT for guidance on pricing and structure.

Table of Contents



Introduction

• 0:00:00 - Welcome and overview of the video
• 0:00:09 - Setting up a price calculator for interior cleaning from scratch
• 0:00:31 - Using ChatGPT to create a pricing formula

Getting Started with AutoBidder

• 0:00:50 - How to import templates and add the calculator to a website
• 0:00:57 - Creating an AutoBidder account and starting the free trial
• 0:01:34 - Loading AutoBidder and opening ChatGPT for assistance

Creating the Pricing Formula

• 0:01:46 - Starting a new chat with ChatGPT for guidance
• 0:02:21 - Breaking down interior cleaning services into categories
• 0:03:01 - Identifying common services (e.g., general cleaning, deep cleaning, move-in/move-out cleaning)
• 0:03:50 - Discussing levels of cleaning (e.g., disinfecting counters, removing items)
• 0:04:28 - Simplifying calculations using multiplication only

Building the Standard Cleaning Service

• 0:05:17 - Defining standard cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, surface cleaning)
• 0:05:46 - Adding questions for standard cleaning (e.g., number of bedrooms, bathrooms)
• 0:06:41 - Incorporating a dirtiness factor (e.g., moderate vs. very dirty)
• 0:07:03 - Breaking down rooms (bedrooms, bathrooms, other rooms)
• 0:08:02 - Adding multiple-choice questions for room types
• 0:09:36 - Setting up visibility logic for questions

Testing the Standard Cleaning Calculator

• 0:14:41 - Testing the calculator in AutoBidder
• 0:15:08 - Reviewing the description and options for standard cleaning
• 0:15:46 - Adjusting pricing based on room count and condition

Adding Carpet Cleaning Service

• 0:29:49 - Introducing carpet cleaning as an additional service
• 0:30:50 - Using ChatGPT to create a pricing formula for carpet cleaning
• 0:32:02 - Adding questions for carpet cleaning (e.g., total square footage, room types)
• 0:33:59 - Including options for tough stain removal (e.g., red wine, pet stains)
• 0:34:45 - Setting up pricing multipliers for carpet cleaning

Testing the Carpet Cleaning Calculator

• 0:41:16 - Testing the carpet cleaning calculator
• 0:41:55 - Reviewing the pricing for deep cleaning and tough stain removal

Adding Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning Service

• 0:44:02 - Introducing move-in/move-out cleaning
• 0:45:17 - Using ChatGPT to create a pricing formula for move-in/move-out cleaning
• 0:47:27 - Adding questions for large item removal (e.g., dressers, refrigerators)
• 0:49:03 - Setting up pricing for move-in/move-out cleaning

Adding Interior Window Cleaning Service

• 0:50:59 - Introducing interior window cleaning
• 0:52:34 - Using ChatGPT to create a pricing formula for window cleaning
• 0:53:08 - Adding questions for window types and sizes
• 0:55:00 - Setting up pricing multipliers for different window types
• 0:57:09 - Researching common window types with ChatGPT
• 1:00:13 - Adding images for window types (e.g., double-hung, casement)
• 1:05:03 - Setting up visibility logic for window cleaning questions

Testing the Window Cleaning Calculator

• 1:11:01 - Testing the window cleaning calculator
• 1:11:27 - Reviewing pricing for double-hung and casement windows
• 1:16:02 - Troubleshooting errors in the calculator

Simplifying the Window Cleaning Calculator

• 1:18:14 - Simplifying the window cleaning calculator by asking for total number of windows
• 1:19:49 - Setting up pricing based on window count (e.g., 1-5 windows, 5-10 windows)
• 1:22:30 - Testing the simplified window cleaning calculator

Customizing the Design and Adding Icons

• 1:25:25 - Customizing the design of the calculator (fonts, colors, drop shadows)
• 1:26:06 - Adding icons for services using Flat Icon
• 1:28:00 - Uploading custom icons for standard cleaning, carpet cleaning, move-in/move-out cleaning, and window cleaning

Finalizing the Calculator

• 1:31:16 - Customizing the service selector and multiple-choice design
• 1:32:38 - Previewing the final design of the calculator

Conclusion and Next Steps

• 1:33:34 - Wrapping up the video and previewing Part 2 (website integration and driving traffic)
• 1:33:44 - Thank you for watching and final remarks