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Have you tried chemical-free cleaning with the Light "N' Easy Steam Mop?  If you have allergies triggered by cleaning chemicals you are not alone. In this Light "N' Easy Steam Mop #ProductReview you'll see how to mop your tile floors, hardwood floors, LVP, and other hard surface floorings. With the handheld steamer, you'll learn how to steam clean fabric chairs, valances, sealed granite countertop...

Tips and strategies to improve your house cleaning and help you grow a cleaning business. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Plastic Flexible Cutting Boards - https://amzn.to/3KK87vR Sal Suds Castile Soap - http...

More is less when it comes to the rich and famous...and the cluttered, and poor. Having more of a thing doesn't bring more joy, it actually dilutes the amount of joy one can have. More stuff causes decision fatigue. Storing excess stuff takes up space and in some cases costs money. Why are so many people on the quest for more?  Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #Hoarding World And your host t...

Tips and strategies to improve your house cleaning and help you grow a cleaning business. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Plastic Flexible Cutting Boards - https://amzn.to/3KK87vR Sal Suds Castile Soap - http...

Where do you start when you're decluttering? It can be so overwhelming if you've been storing and saving stuff for years. Instead of trying to #declutter and get organized all at once, focus on the easy stuff first. The reason we've created the #cluttercorner for you is to break decluttering into small chunks where we remove the emotional attachments. This allows us to make decisions about the thi...

How do you know what to get rid of when you declutter? And what if you're helping someone else declutter - how do you know what of theirs to keep or donate? Rule 2 of the #ClutterCorner "If I don't then I won't" will help you get rid of stuff you don't need or want.  If you are looking for life-changing decluttering hacks start with this rule and you can't go wrong.  Today's tips and strategies to...

Wanna know how to clean baseboards the HARD way? Check out these professional cleaning tips. Sooner or later you will end up at a home with neglected #baseboards or skirting boards and will have to do a deep cleaning on them. This process takes much longer than using a Swiffer duster and will require some scrubbing while on your hands and knees. Maintenance cleaning your baseboards will keep you f...

Here are 3 kitchen goods you can declutter today. Check it out, some of this is still brand new in the package and we are tossing it. Why? I'll show you. #Declutter with me in the clutter corner and let's make new rules about what to keep and what to toss -- and why. Do you have kitchen goods such as lids, kitchen utensils, knives, decorations, or other odds and ends that you're not using that it'...

How often should you clean popcorn ceilings? What are #popcornceilings made of anyway? And how do you clean a popcorn ceiling with stains on it? Is there such thing as a DIY cleaning method or do you have to hire a professional house cleaner? Are cottage cheese ceilings sealed or do you have to test for asbestos in popcorn ceilings? All these questions make homeowners leary of cleaning their own c...

Do you need a business license to help a friend with cleaning? And if you're cleaning your friend's house do you need insurance? How about taxes? Do you have to pay taxes for money earned while cleaning a friend's house even if you don't have a cleaning business? What if you're just earning a little bit of extra money on the side? Are you responsible when cleaning a friend's house if something bre...

These are Angela Brown's top 7 dusters for professional house cleaners for 2022. Her philosophy is why use two dusters when one will do? Each duster has multiple capabilities and can be used on various surfaces. Some dusters are easier to carry than others, and some are preferred because they are washable or disposable.  In Angela Brown's top 7 dusters you will find three used for maintenance clea...

How often should you clean valances, decorative pillows, chairs, and lampshades? Most people know you are supposed to clean them, but how and when is often a mystery. Can you clean valances yourself and do they go in the washing machine or do they have to be hand washed? Do professional cleaners and maids clean valances or do they have to be dry cleaned? Today's #upholsterycleaning show sponsor is...

The first rule of the clutter corner is fundamental for permanent change. Many people declutter in a random way and it rarely sticks.  While they may have tossed items they no longer want, they haven't determined what they do want or why they collected the useless items in the first place.  Clearing clutter then keeping it from re-entry is based on a few simple concepts shown here to help change t...

To prevent water damage from a broken pipe while on the job here is what you need to know. Water can move pretty fast through the foundation of a home, and if it's not dried properly, at the right temperatures can quickly turn to mold.  These seven steps will show you how to stop the water from spreading, how to identify the source of the leak, help you know when to call a plumber or mitigation te...

Not all hoarders have a mental illness or are lazy. In 30 years as a professional house cleaner, I've uncovered a fascinating observation. Are you a hoarder or are you married to one? Do you or a loved one feel shame or embarrassment from family members because of your cluttered lifestyle? Are you the victim of unwanted pests, bugs, rodents, or other unfortunate bits of junk or gunk? You're not al...

Do you have a clutter corner and do you need one? Wait! What is a clutter corner? If you've ever thought about cleaning your room or decluttering and organizing your home, you may have come up short on where to start.  Don't worry, this system will help you glide through the process without creating a bigger mess or frustrating you in the process. Are you with me? Tips and strategies to improve yo...

Once you know how to clean vertical blinds it's easy. The key is to clean them on a regular basis like a bi-weekly cleaning schedule. Vertical blinds have two sides that can easily be dusted with a Swiffer duster on a bi-weekly clean. Both sides can be accessed simply by pulling a string at the end of the blinds. If your vertical shades haven't been cleaned in a while the process we learn today is...

Got a clogged drain or two? Here's what pro cleaners need to know about unclogging the drains in the homes they clean, and the metaphorical drains in their #cleaningbusiness A clogged drain is a sign that something slipped down that wasn't supposed to and got caught creating a backup of gunk. The same thing happens in your business when phone calls, messages, texts, and social media inquiries abou...

xi2mY%C2L5 Decluttering old electronics is next up on our list. You can declutter with me, and we will start with the clump of cables and cords hiding under your desk or game console. Today we will look at old headsets with the deteriorating ear pads, the wired mouse you swapped out for a wireless one years ago, and selfie sticks that don't connect to the smartphone you now have. Just because you...

I tried gratitude cleaning. Like most people, I hated to clean.  As a professional house cleaner, it was a job that put food on the table, but I didn't enjoy it at all. One day on a job when I was feeling punished by cleaning, it occurred to me that nobody was making me feel this way but myself.  Actually, other people did make me feel this way, but nobody was making me hate cleaning now (as an ad...

Should you use vinegar to clean hardwood floors ??? Here's the truth about the debate and why some say vinegar is safe for hardwood floors. Others will tell you that using vinegar on hardwood flooring will void your warranty. Both are valid arguments, but here is what usually gets left out of the conversation. The type of flooring, the type of coating on the flooring, the type of mop used, and the...

Are you decluttering for something better or just decluttering to clear out space? My minimalism accident started out innocently enough. I was pairing down my extra socks. I had plenty. I also have no history of regret when getting rid of stuff. I'm not a minimalist by nature nor am I a full-blown hoarder. I'm just an average housewife like most people with a little too much of everything. BAM! An...

Ever thought about cleaning on the outside when customers cancel your cleaning on the inside? Let me show you how to keep money coming in when clients have covid, the flu or are calling out scared. Check out our upsell and special packages course at https://savvycleaner.com/upsells-and-special-projects Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Verify My Records (https://verifymyrecords.com) and #Sa...

Decluttering where do you start - it's a common question. And the next big question is how to get family members on board to help you create a clutter-free home. If you need decluttering help you can ask, though leading by example is usually more effective. Not every family member has the same incentives for tidying up or doing weekend closet organization that you do. And without the same cleaning...

Will you put away or throw away the stuff you shuffled around to get to the Christmas decorations? Declutter with me as we go through some boxes and decide what to keep and what to toss. January is a great time to kick off the spring cleaning as you wrap up last year. You are full of new years resolutions and your closets, rooms, and storage units could use a reboot too. Today's Ask a House Cleane...