Everyone knows that germs spread disease. This happens when we shake hands with someone, touch things other people touch, sometimes just breathing the same air as a sick person we can get the germs they have. When our kids go to school, the doctor, to church, almost everywhere, they are exposed to germs. But what can we do about it?

Everyone knows that germs spread disease. This happens when we shake hands with someone, touch things other people touch, sometimes just breathing the same air as a sick person we can get the germs they have. When our kids go to school, the doctor, to church, almost everywhere, they are exposed to germs. But what can we do about it?

I'm not suggesting that you quit going anywhere, keep your kids at home, and quit touching anyone! There is still a way you can help and make money at the same time.

-How You Can Help Fight Germs

Since children are the number one carriers of most illness, the best way to start is with kids and the thing they do most - play.

Many businesses provide a separate area for children to play in while waiting for their parents to complete whatever business they have to take care of. Whether a church, fast food place, waiting room, or day care center, they all have toys for kids to play with. These toys get dirty from daily use and seldom get cleaned. (I'm sure you have noticed how dirty some of the toys are at these places!) So how does this relate to you making money?

Well, what you could provide is a Toy Cleaning Service. This would involve cleaning children's toys for businesses with play areas (churches, fast food places, waiting rooms, day care centers, etc.) since most businesses don't have the time for their staff to do this tedious job.

-How to Get Started

You probably already have all you would need in the way of cleaning supplies stored in your cupboard to get started, but additional cleaning supplies are a minimal investment.

The other thing you will need is business cards. These can easily be created on your home computer (or through a commercial printer). If using your own computer, programs such as MS Works, MS Word, and Publisher make this task quick and easy. You can purchase business card blanks at most office supply outlets.

-Getting Your First Clients

Contact local pediatricians and other doctors, churches, day care centers, gym, any place where you know they have a child's play area. This can be done in person or by phone. Let them know what you are doing and ask if they need someone to clean their toys. If you visit a place with a child's play area, provide them with one of your business cards. Give a business card to everyone you meet. You never know who will need your services.

After you have done your first job, ask them if they would like you to return in 2 weeks, a month, or whenever they choose. If you do a good job, you may have more work than you need just through word of mouth advertising!

Helpful Resources:

http://www.sba.gov/

http://www.homemakers.com/Health&Fitness/prevention/naturalgermkillers-n238883p2.html

http://www.aboutcleaningproducts.com/green-cleaning.php