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Is it better to hire a cleaning technician vs. cleaning associate? What are the pros and cons as I grow my cleaning company? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks technician vs. cleaning associate. Invoice vs. payroll, the ability to dispatch cleaners and build your brand vs. independent contractor. "Plan to outsource some work to a subcontractor, hire some employees and maybe add a virtual...

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Don't know about you, but if I'm getting fired, I want to know why. Not because I'm a glutton for punishment, but so I don't make the same mistake again. And don't text me. Please call me or do it face-to-face. Can you fire the maid by text? Yes, you can. But why? Doesn't he/she deserve a heart to heart chat? A conversation with vocal inflection and eye contact? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Gu...

Today's OxiClean product review will show you why America's #1 Versatile Stain Fighter is great for laundry. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shows how to keep uniforms clean in this OxiClean product review. Any washing machine will work and you can see Angela Brown cleaning as she shows you how to remove stains. Spinach smoothie, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, Blueberry juice, Coffee an...

Are there cleaning supplies safe for pregnant women? Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru suggests referencing the SDS (Safety Data Sheets.) Cleaning supplies safe for pregnant women used in a daily cleaning routine are fine. Non-toxic chemicals cleared by the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) are best. And the key is to read the label on cleaning solutions and use as directed. Cleaning supplies sa...

Getting started in the cleaning biz? We want you to work smart not hard. Please don't reinvent the wheel when getting started in the cleaning biz. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru wrote a free ebook called "How to Start Your Own House Cleaning Company." It's full of business advice every savvy cleaner needs to know. And if you're getting started in the cleaning biz check out her cleaning vide...

The Airbnb host charged an extra cleaning fee after the Airbnb guest left. Can they do that? There is a cleaning fee collected at the time of the #VRBO or #Airbnb booking. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says if the Airbnb host charged an extra cleaning fee it's valid. If the housekeeper or maid service has extra work, or if they have to call in a pest control service there will be an extra...

Hoarding for hope is not a hoarding disorder. It's more like saving stuff you don't use for sentimental value. "Hoarding for hope surfaced for me when I was organizing my closet. Does it spark joy? Yes. Just a spark. But if you're like me you have stuff you don't want, or stuff you don't need." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares organizing tips to get rid of clutter. First, understand ho...

In this Sprayway Glass Cleaner product review we look at foam vs. spray - which one won't drip? Won't run? Or streak? This Sprayway Glass Cleaner product review will also show Angela Brown using "the World's Best Glass Cleaner." Today on #AskaHouseCleaner we learn how to wash windows like a pro using foam. And you'll learn tips for streakless window cleaning in this Sprayway Glass Cleaner Product...

Angela Brown's Top 10 Podcasts for 2019 are: GROW MY CLEANING COMPANY - Mike Campion - https://apple.co/2xJQXv9 CLUTTERBUG PODCAST - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home - Cassandra Aarssen - https://apple.co/2D6pUy0 (Free Quiz https://www. Clutterbug.me) SERVICE BUSINESS MASTERY – Tersh Blissett - https://apple.co/2RoDsYO THE ART OF DECLUTTERING - Amy Revell & Kirsty Farrugia - https://apple.c...

Is niceness killing your cleaning business? Are you a pushover, a patsy or a dupe? Do clients sucker you into more work than they pay for? If niceness is killing your cleaning business and you're tired of being a martyr or a chump, it's time for a change. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you don't have to let customers take advantage of you. And you don't have to lose control of your bus...

The house cleaner won't leave and Airbnb guests are here - how do I get rid of the housekeeper? Here are some turnover cleaning tips to give your #Airbnb or #VRBO the best first impression. If the house cleaner won't leave let's look at the Airbnb cleaning. Does the caretaker have enough time between checkout and check-in to complete the turnover? Is the Airbnb cleaning job specific and on a sched...

Is cleaning when depressed possible? Free cleaning tips on how to clean your messy house on today's #AskaHouseCleaner. If you're feeling bad and the thought of cleaning when depressed is overwhelming you're not alone. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks about feeling sad, ashamed and being full of guilt. Cleaning when depressed is possible even if you have hoarding tendencies and your hous...

This Swiffer Duster 360 product review covers the Swiffer Duster SDS. Also, in this Swiffer Duster 360 product review, you'll see Angela Brown cleaning and giving tips on how to dust. Before you buy random cleaning supplies it's great to check online Swiffer reviews for the best duster for your type of cleaning. House cleaning, speed cleaning, or a homeowner wanting to "just clean my space." You'l...

Too good to use - are you hoarding stuff you'll never use? Have you inherited family treasures that are too good to use so you're storing them for a rainy day? Do you have freeitis, even if you're a clean freak? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks about compulsive behavior, hoarding and weird habits of keeping stuff too good to use. In this ownership economy, you don't have to keep gifts y...

What are some tips for new moms starting a house cleaning business? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says going back to work after a new baby needs special attention. One of the tips for new moms starting a house cleaning business is take care of Mom first. Put the new mom, new baby, and new business on a tight schedule. Tips for new moms starting a cleaning business remind the new mom that "...

Should you offer mid-stay cleans at your Airbnb, VRBO or STR (short-term rental?) Some hosts offer mid-stay cleans to make their Airbnb guests feel like this is their HomeAway from home. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says house rules can clarify mid-stay cleans. Among Airbnb secrets and turnover cleaning tips you'll find numbers for a house cleaner and laundry service. Airbnb hosting inclu...

Let's talk about how much to tip a house cleaner this holiday season. We know you're generous, but how much to tip a house cleaner or maid is about how much they already make. #HolidayTipping is less about you wanting to give money or gifts. The right tip shows gratitude and promotes loyalty. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru suggests #SavvyPerks as a way to show your thanks. It's an inexpensi...

In this Dyson Animal Ball vacuum product review, we look at the reasons we love the DC41 Dyson. The Dyson Animal Ball vacuum ranks at the top of J.D. Power ratings. We love the Dyson Animal Ball vacuum for its performance, quality, research, and design. Not to mention its rigorous testing, power, suction and durable technology. Angela Brown owns a Dyson Animal and in her product review say's it's...

What if the best time for spring cleaning was Halloween? Or Christmas break, or when business is slow? What if the best time for spring cleaning links to your biorhythm when you clean like a crazy person? Did that ever happen to you? You're like "I've got to clean my space and clean like mad with a cleaning routine. Wanna clean with me? We'll do speed cleaning and organizing and declutter the worl...

Snack and smoking breaks on the job. What are the cleaning employee labor laws and do you have to pay for snack and smoking breaks? What does the Department of Labor say about snack and smoking breaks for contract labor, pay, and fair labor practices? Angela Brown says state regulations trump FLSA (Fair Labor Standard Act) in some areas. She talks required breaks, pay, earnings, holiday pay, vacat...

Should you blast a messy guest on a VRBO - Airbnb rating and review? Or should you let it slide? Every short-term rental has house rules that if broken make you want to blast a messy guest. Home sharing and Superhost status aren't easy. And ratings and reviews drive the guest expectations higher. If you blast a messy guest or leave a review for bad guest behavior, you feel justified. With the risi...

Cleaning house for a new baby will never be easier than pregnant cleaning before the baby arrives. Want tips for new moms on cleaning house for a new baby? Angela Brown offers a cleaning strategy and some new mom hacks that involve beanbags. Healthy habits can include a maid, but cleaning house for a new baby means you take care of yourself first. Then you can take care of the baby along with your...

This Bar Keepers Friend product review takes a look at the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) of the powdered cleanser. And Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru will tell you in this Bar Keepers Friend Product review if it lives up to the hype. Among all the cleaning chemicals and cleaning supplies in your caddy, does Bar Keepers Friend perform as advertised? SerVass Laboratories creates cleanser and polish...

Is there a downside of not teaching kids to clean or have chores? Do you fear turning into a nagging parent with the "clean your room" "make your bed speech"? Do you have entitled kids that don't follow your kids cleaning routine? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says there are age appropriate chores and a downside to not teaching kids to clean. A simple chore chart or a job chart can teach r...