Can Cleaning Contractors Deduct Their Supplies and Equipment?

Yes — cleaning supplies, equipment, and even a portion of your vehicle costs are deductible for independent cleaning contractors, as long as they're used to service clients rather than your own home. Because cleaning is a supply-heavy business, this is often one of the larger deduction categories contractors have. Products like disinfectants, mop heads, vacuum bags, and trash bags used on client jobs are fully deductible. Bigger equipment, like a commercial vacuum or a carpet cleaner, is...