Business idea · SaaS
Cleaning Routine Automation
Cleaning Routine Automation is an automated system that sends users regular reminders and cleaning routines through an app or email, helping them stay on top of household chores. It was pitched on The Side Hustle Show, hosted by Nick Loper, in the episode "708: How I Turned Public Domain Radio into a 6-Figure Business" (aired November 20, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | The Side Hustle Show |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Nick Loper |
| Episode | 708: How I Turned Public Domain Radio into a 6-Figure Business |
| Aired | November 20, 2025 |
| Category | SaaS |
| Real companies on the episode | Shopify, Kajabi, Quo, Domestic Daydreams, Descript, DomesticDadeRumes |
The problem it solves
People often forget or procrastinate on cleaning tasks, leading to messy homes. This service provides structured routines to help users clean more effectively.
How it makes money
Freemium model, offering basic routines for free with an option to subscribe for more personalized and advanced cleaning plans.
Skills you need
App development, user experience design, marketing, and knowledge of cleaning techniques.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of mobile app usage for home management makes Cleaning Routine Automation viable now. A good first-revenue move is to engage with users on the r/cleaning subreddit, where you can share tips and promote the app's features. A potential risk is the initial capital required for app development and user acquisition, which may extend the customer acquisition cost payback window if growth is slower than anticipated.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Shopify
Shopify is an e-commerce platform that enables businesses to create online stores and sell products, providing tools for inventory management, customer support, and online payment processing.
- Kajabi
Kajabi is an all-in-one platform that allows users to create, market, and sell online courses, memberships, and digital products.
- Quo
Quo is a modern business phone system that allows teams to share one number and collaborate on calls and texts through an app, equipped with AI features for lead qualification.
- Domestic Daydreams
Founded by Cheyenne Bullock, Domestic Daydreams is a subscription-based service providing members with private podcast episodes that combine old public domain radio shows with cleaning routines.
- Descript
Descript is a tool used for podcast editing that provides transcription services, allowing creators to easily edit their audio or video content based on the generated text.
- DomesticDadeRumes
DomesticDadeRumes is a business focusing on providing cleaning routines and resources, including a membership model that incorporates audio routines and printables.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: The Side Hustle Show, hosted by Nick Loper
Episode: 708: How I Turned Public Domain Radio into a 6-Figure Business
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.