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Should You Travel to Another City to Clean? And, if you do how much should you charge? WAIT! Before you go, there are a few things to figure out first like will you be able to take your cleaning supplies with you? And do you have a place to stay when you arrive in the new city? Many #housecleaners take a job in a distant place with a previous client, without factoring in the costs of transportatio...

Let's look at the orbital buffer vs. electric drill for cleaning. Lots of house cleaners wonder if you can just use a drill brush for cleaning and switch out the pads for things like removing hard water stains. Using the proper tool for the right job is one of the keys to efficiency in cleaning. Here are the reasons we use the drill bit brush for removing soap scum and the orbital buffer for remov...

Does your home have a safe place where you can go to find peace? Is your safe place #clutter and distraction-free? Did you know that papers, excess shoes, clothes, and broken electronics can bog you down and keep you from being your most creative self? If you don't have a favorite room in your house that makes your heart sing - join me in creating a safe place. And I want to hear about your proces...

Does your home have a safe place where you can go to find peace? Is your safe place #clutter and distraction-free? Did you know that papers, excess shoes, clothes, and broken electronics can bog you down and keep you from being your most creative self? If you don't have a favorite room in your house that makes your heart sing - join me in creating a safe place. And I want to hear about your proces...

Hoarding: Advice from a friend https://hoardingworld.com/book-entry-submission Hey friends, I'm working on a special project and need your help. You've been helping me and each other for a few months now with great ideas, and accomplishments from your personal journey's through the clutter, tidying up, and changing your relationship to stuff. As I read your stories I'm so inspired by your courage...

Let's get your cleaning questions answered about pricing for residential cleaning and turnover service for Airbnb's. Pricing for house cleaning has gone up since covid along with supplies, PPE, fuel, vehicles, and cleaning equipment and parts. These tips about pricing your #cleaningbusiness will keep you and your business in alignment with competitive services in your area. Note: In the United Sta...

Cleaning and caregiving are both draining tasks by themselves. And wanting to "do right" by the loved one caregivers often put their own needs last and end up with what is known as compassion fatigue. To clean and care for another, self-care for caregivers is paramount. Here are a few tips and a few resources to make the cleaning part of caregiving easier. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Sa...

The use it or lose it 30-day decluttering challenge combines awareness with desire and common sense. If you don't use it do you still want it? If you want it can you use it? If you don't want it and don't use it can you lose it? WHAT? That is way too easy. That is like decluttering and minimalism and recycling and regifting and donations all on steroids. And what do you end up with? Only things yo...

This 30-day bedding challenge will help you declutter rooms, shelves, closets, and sofas. Have you redecorated a bedroom and bought all new sheets and comforters but kept the old ones just in case? Me too. And if you're like me you rationalized that you would reuse or recycle the old bedding but never have. The 30-day bedding challenge doesn't mean getting rid of blankets and pillows you are using...

Thinking about cleaning with bleach? Here are some bleach cleaning pro tips that you need to know when working around harsh or strong chemicals. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown  *** CLEANING WITH BLEACH CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Safety Tips for cleaning with b...

I get asked how to clean your bathroom sink several times a week and until now there really is no easy way. You get soap and a scrub sponge and you carve out five minutes to scrape off dried toothpaste and shaving cream from the bathroom sink. Then I got a call from Bryan Alintoff, CEO of Sink Spinner and he was like "you can stop cleaning now." When I saw the Sink Spinner https://sinkspinner.com...

Let's get your cleaning questions answered about bleach. The other day we showed you how to clean a shower with bleach. And we used an ozone generator to decompose the harsh fumes from the #bleach. Of course, you don't use heavy-duty chemicals for regular cleaning, just if you have a really icky shower. I want you to work smart, not hard and I also want you to be safe. If you are a DIY cleaner her...

This Swiffer Duster 6ft Extender Product Review will show you how deep cleaning just got easy. If you've been trying YouTube cleaning hacks you'll love that this one uses either Swiffer 360 or the Swiffer 180 refills and doesn't require a step ladder. This long-handled duster is a cobweb duster as well as a ceiling fan duster. Work smart, not hard with this heavy-duty Swiffer made for homeowners a...

Here's how to clean a shower with bleach and a steamer. If you have a moldy shower these pro cleaning tips will help you speed clean your deep cleaning. Come clean with me and I'll show you what professional house cleaners and maids wear for personal protective equipment and the techniques they use when cleaning icky showers. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certif...

Let's get your cleaning questions answered about toilets and bidets. We did a show the other day called How Often Should You Clean a Toilet? https://youtu.be/3oiSsip7E9w and that sparked a host of questions about toilet cleaning, products to use, and proper techniques. Daily maintenance without harsh chemicals will prevent you from having an icky toilet or toilet rings and the habit only takes 10...

Wanna know how to clean luxury vinyl plank flooring also known as LVP? It's really easy if you have the right tools and techniques. You can use a luxury vinyl floor cleaner after you dust mop, or you can use a pre-wet microfiber mop head on your laminate flooring with a simple soap like Sal Suds or dish soap. The thing to be careful of is machines that will scratch the floor or leave too much wate...

How often should you clean your toilet? Hint: If you have rings you've gone too long. Here are some best practices for cleaning a toilet, any homeowner can use along with how to choose which chemicals and brushes to use. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown ***...

Next up is our stuffed animals 30-day declutter challenge without making a bigger mess. Are you in? For this challenge, there is no certain number of stuffed animals to donate or toss. Just pick a few or a lot and choose which ones can go. Do you have any stuffed toys you can pass along to clear up some space in the bonus room, toy room, or bedrooms? NOTE: This is a great game to play with kids or...

Let's get your cleaning questions answered on hardwood floors. What is a mop charging bucket? How do you make one? How long do you leave them in the mop charging bucket before use? What is no rinse mopping? Is pre-wetting mop heads faster than using a mop bucket? What supplies do you carry to a cleaning job? And is mopping hardwood floors with a steamer a good idea? Today's Ask a House Cleaner spo...

It's time for a handbag clear out and declutter challenge. Are you ready? We're going through closets, shelves, boxes, storage units, and bedrooms where you might keep purses and handbags. Declutter with me as we ransack the handbag coffin for slightly used or totally worn out handbags and decide if we should keep, toss or reuse. This purse clear-out is a great way and move on from handbags we'll...

How to clean hardwood floors naturally, without heavy-duty chemicals that are safe for kids and pets. What is the best hardwood floor mop for professional cleaners? how do professionals clean hardwood floors and what methods are best for houses with tile and hardwoods? Here's the easiest way I've found to really clean #hardwoodfloors Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training an...

How often should you clean bath mats? And what kind of soap should you use when washing bath mats? Should you wash them separately or can you wash a few together? Are you supposed to vacuum or shake first? And can you put them in the dryer after washing? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And y...

Wanna know how to remove cobwebs from high ceilings? We use the Doca Pole https://amzn.to/3wLsD90 with an artichoke-looking brush. It's actually part of a kit that is designed just for tall areas like ceiling fans, entry windows, and ledges. You can use the wall duster or recessed light bulb attachments for other deep cleaning projects as well but today I'll show you why I prefer and recommend thi...

Always bring this with you if you work alone cleaning houses. Don't be tricked or caught off guard. If you want to keep yourself safe as a lone worker be observant, and add these 5 personal safety tips to your cleaning routine. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBr...

Non-toxic cleaners are what professional cleaners use right? And what are the best non-toxic cleaning products to use if you buy your own? Is the stuff in the grocery stores safe to use around people, plants, and pets? And is the use of natural ingredients the same as non-toxic? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://sav...