Founder Carol Stewart Gill said: “Commercial cleaning is a massive market and it is still growing. Everywhere you look there are commercial premises in need of cleaning.”

One of the biggest worries that people have about running their own business is the prospect of having to sell, but at Dublcheck, sales are handled by a national sales team who will find the franchise owner’s customers for them.

Dublcheck franchisees say their businesses have brought them a better work life balance and the potential for good earnings. Franchisee Mike Kieller insists that he has not felt the effects of the economic downturn because businesses still need cleaning, while franchise owner Len Donnelly said: “Since joining Dublcheck, the quality of my work and home life balance has improved a great deal.

The company has more than 100 franchises operating nationwide, with many more areas still available.