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Bed Bugs. How to get rid of bed bugs? How do you tell if you have an infestation of bed bugs? Do you know the difference between a mosquito and a bed bug bite? Did you know that bedbugs live in mattresses, couches, fabric, carpet, clothing, and wood? Spooky huh? Today we Ask a House Cleaner, Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru does a quick DIY tutorial on how to kill bed bugs. She covers things...

Car magnets are on the cars of lots of house cleaners. Some will argue it's brought them new business and is great advertising. Car magnets are not a good solution for all cleaners though. Today on #AskaHouseCleaner we ask Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru about car magnets and do they work? Are they a great broadcasting tool to grow your cleaning business? We want you promoting and marketing...

Negative Nelly works as a house cleaner. Her attitude is contrary and she is angry. Not about anything, in particular, she is just tired, and bored and frustrated. When you ask Negative Nelly why she is complaining and antagonistic she turns into a drama addict. First, it's Chicken Little crying "The sky is falling" she's the victim. Before you know it, Negative Nelly is arguing with, and opposing...

Protect your brand. It's more than integrity, character, principle, and leadership. It's about longevity and reputation management. Protect your brand. That's the advice Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gave. The question was how does a house cleaner stand out in a competitive marketplace? Sure, we've heard "you can do better", and tips for reliability, authority, and honor. But protect your...

Spring Cleaning - you're supposed to do it in the spring, right? Is it okay to do spring cleaning in July? Is spring cleaning the same as deep cleaning? Is a spring cleaning routine the same as having a deep cleaning routine? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says that there is no wrong way to do spring cleaning. You can clean whenever you like. Come clean with me she says, or hire someone to...

Men and housework the norm or a novel idea? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at household chores, homemakers, men, and housework. New trends for 2018 include chores for kids and dads as housekeepers. The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown shares advice to get kids involved. DIY cleaning tips can make jobs easy for men and housework. And don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. You may...

Who would you hire as your ideal employee? Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru chooses her Dad. Who would you hire if you knew you needed an expert in creating systems? Would you hire a lot of people or just those who are efficient, consistent and show a strong work ethic? Who would you hire if you need someone you can count on? Or if you need work well done? How about an "I Can Do" attitude? Wo...

Wash dishes by hand when you have no dishwasher? Or how about when your dishes are not dishwasher safe? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we learn how to wash dishes by hand, and the art of soaking pots and pans. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru answers questions on housekeeping. Should you wash dishes with running water? What kind of Dish soap or non-scratch scrub sponge should you use? Should yo...

Crime scene clean up - how much does it cost? Who do you call when there is a homicide, suicide or unattended death? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at crime scene clean up. The remediation will depend on the contamination area and the hazardous waste involved. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru walks us through suicide cleaning. She shows us the difference between house cleaning vs. crime...

Unclutter, declutter, organizing, which is it? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at ways to unclutter your life by creating a system for each item. It is minimalist living at its finest. Unclutter by living on purpose. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says the secret to decluttering is by organizing your life. Pick one item, clean out the excess, organize that item in your life. Create new...

Organizing - Why is it So Important? Organizing system to improve your productivity. Want one? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says organizing your life is a state of mind. Today on Ask a House Cleaner she offers tips on cleaning and organizing your personal space. Create a place for everything and put everything in its place. Disorganized people have frustration, depression, and anxiety der...

Worst housekeeping chore? We've all got one we hate, right? Today we Ask a House Cleaner, Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares her worst housekeeping chore - cooking. Time-consuming in nature the worst housekeeping chore includes a cooking routine and system. It starts with bulk grocery shopping, crockpots, and bulk cooking. Don't forget your 4-oz. container and 8 oz. container combo packs...

"My Wife stopped cleaning and cooking and I'm freaking out." This common complaint has husbands wondering "How do I help my wife?"   If your wife stopped cleaning that doesn't mean she is suffering middle age or old age, or depression. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says it means her priorities have shifted.   If your house is a mess because your wife stopped cleaning, it may be time to pit...

Garage cleaning is necessary when you have lots of stuff in storage and there is no room for your vehicles. But what do you do when your garage is full of crap and you don't have a system in place to organize it? Garage cleaning doesn't come naturally to most. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at garage cleaning and choices about your stuff. Is your garage a storage unit? Do you have seasonal s...

Speed cleaning is the hallmark of a Savvy Cleaner. Time is a non-renewable resource. And when it comes to house cleaning speed cleaning will help you maximize your time so you can earn twice the money. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we focus on house cleaners who are slow at cleaning house. They zone out and fail to pay attention to their cleaning routine. Speed cleaning teaches you to be fast and e...

A post construction clean is necessary after every new home is built and before the tenant can move in. What cleaning supplies should you use in a post construction clean? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru dishes on all-purpose cleaner, grout, mold prevention, DIY cleaning tips and how to steam a hardwood floor. A post construction clean involves extra one-time projects before moving into the...

Clean space clean thoughts, right? Uplevel your living space by putting everything in its place. If you have a disorganized home maybe it's time to get organized and create a clean space. Today we Ask a House Cleaner how to change lifestyle habits and be more productive. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says it starts with a clean space, and clean thoughts. If you've reached overwhelm and you...

Who provides the supplies when I hire a maid? Does the maid bring a vacuum or use mine? Does the maid use my mop and does she bring cleaning chemicals?  Who provides the supplies? Am I supposed to have some cleaning detergents and solutions of my own? Who provides the supplies that are non-toxic and environmentally friendly? Is that something I've got to pay more for? Today on Ask a House Cleaner...

Self-cleaning oven has been around since 1963 when General Electric released it on the market. But lots of people still use oven-cleaning spray over the self-cleaning oven. Want to know the easiest way to clean an oven? The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown shares tips for using a self-cleaning oven. Proven advice like proper ventilation, oven door locks, avoiding fumes, and elbow grease. We also...

Mold, Did you ever wonder how to prevent mold and mildew? Or what types of mold exist? Or why there are three colors of mold? Angela Brown The House Cleaning Guru breaks it down to allergenic mold, pathogenic mold and toxigenic mold. She explains how the organic fungus needs moisture, oxygen and warm temperatures to grow. And then they release mold spores which cause allergies. She shows you how c...

Grounded all summer - what a bummer for having a messy room. Today on Ask a House Cleaner a kid writes in grounded for not "cleaning my room." The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown gives advice for kids. And tips for parents about grounding, punishment, discipline, and reciprocity. Clean your room - you don't get grounded. But it's more about the privileges associated with obedience than it is the...

Kids to work - Bring them yes or no? Nursing mom wants to bring a baby to work and says cleaning with a baby is not a problem because the baby will sleep. The problem with bringing kids to work is they could get into your cleaning supplies. Today on Ask a House Cleaner Angela Brown gives us tips for Mom, kids, daycare, day share (instead of daycare, it's day share.) And how moms swap babysitting....

Handyman help when you need an extra set of hands. Who do you know with a tool belt and a toolbox? Hint: Your handyman may also own a cleaning caddy, along with a particular set of skills. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at urgent and rainy day special projects from your "honey-do list." Your house cleaner may also be your best handyman because they know how to fix stuff. As a savvy cleaner,...

Already clean! So why did you hire me? It's perplexing when you arrive to clean and there is no dust, no cobwebs, and no clutter. Everything is already clean. Now what? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at why did they hire you? Your house cleaning training says wipe everything down. (And other tips for cleaning already clean homes.) Still, Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says maid servic...

"Poached! I've been hired by another cleaning company." Not the words you want to tell your boss. Maids being poached or raided is common in house cleaning. But what do you tell your employer when you've been poached and need to take the job? Today on Ask a House Cleaner The House Cleaning Guru Angela Brown shares tips for employee poaching and job offers How to be a savvy cleaner when you've been...