Ask a House Cleaner

How to know when to stop cleaning? It's all about the type of cleaning you are doing and the time you want to spend. Watch this video to learn more about what you can clean and when it's okay to stop. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6...

Are you cleaning as a subcontractor? Not sure what you should charge for the job? Determining what the job will cost you will depend on several factors. Let's go over what you need to know! Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/...

Should you have a cancellation policy for a monthly cleaning customer? Is a monthly customer just a one-off clean? Having rules or choices upfront will help you manage monthly clients. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/revie...

Should you create your own cleaning supplies? Chemicals, jars, bottles, all these add up. With the cleaning supplies available today, is it worth developing and marketing your own? Watch and see what Angela's two cents are on this question. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today...

Marketing a cleaning business with no money? Should you get business cards or uniforms? Learn what some of the best choices are on a limited budget. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) Today's #BehindtheCleans is produ...

Can you get sued for starting your own cleaning company? Knowing what it takes to go from being an employee to owning your own cleaning company is important. Is it a cute dog, or is there more to it? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6Y...

How to clean an oven fast? Watch as Angela Brown shares her tips and product suggestions so anyone can clean an oven in about an hour.  Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) Today's #BehindtheCleans is produced by Savvy...

What is the best sponge for house cleaning? Do you use the same sponge to clean all the rooms in a house or different sponges? Will a non-scratch scrub sponge scratch a tub or shower? Today, Angela Brown cleans and shows you how to keep your #scrub #sponges sanitized and reusable.  Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is  Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https...

The end of the year brings holiday cancellations for house cleaners. What do you to do to keep clients on schedule? How do you fill the inevitable cancellations that happen during the holidays? Watch this video for some tips and tricks to making money during the holidays. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvyclean...

House cleaners accused of stealing and how to handle that phone call.  What do you do when your client calls and says an item has been stolen? How do you approach your employee when a client has missing jewelry, cash, etc.? What procedures should you have in place when something goes missing? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids...

Should you keep the empty box from items shipped? #AngelaBrown says if you have a warranty on the item, and the item may need to ever be shipped back during a claim - then yes, keep the original box. But what if it's a random shipping box or from Friday night's pizza? If you have a recycling service, you can break down your boxes and leave them for pick up. But what if you don't have this service?...

Savvy Cleaner uses paid links when recommending products? Is that true? Does that mean the reviews are biased or rigged? Can you trust a company that uses affiliate links in its videos? Why is Savvy Cleaner doing affiliate marketing? Today's Ask a House Cleaner is produced by Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today...

Have you heard the "I want to buy your cleaning business scam?  Let me ask you this, were you looking to sell your cleaning business? For the right price, would you sell your cleaning business? Are you curious how much your cleaning business would bring if you sold it on the open market today? Is this offer real, or could it be a #scam??? Before you answer any of these questions if you are a #clea...

What to do if you have no business coming in? Do you need more cleaning services jobs on your calendar? What's wrong? Do you have a marketing plan and a marketing strategy? Do you have a cleaning business menu and do you know how to use it?  Today's Ask a House Cleaner show on #maidservice #marketingstrategy is sponsored by Savvy Cleaner training and certification for #housecleaners and maids. (ht...

Hiring house cleaners for your team is easy right?  How do you know when you're ready to hire cleaning employees? And, what do you do to prepare to expand your maid service?  What steps should you take before hiring house cleaners or maids? 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 to...

The best cleaning tool ever has been widely debated - but you can't debate it with Angela Brown. Hands down, eyes closed, the best cleaning tool for your home is the one you use the most.  How are you taking care of your most impressive and most important cleaning tools? Do you have a plan? Is there a system in place where you are accountable to another person for caring for your #cleaningtools To...

When a cleaning customer starts ghosting you - what do you do? Do you keep texting? Do you leave messages? Do you assume the job is over? How are you supposed to act if you are the #cleaningservice owner and you haven't been paid? Do you keep sending maids to service the account? Is a client #ghosting you even a big deal? Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner training and certificat...

Should you take a last minute cleaning job or should you demand advance notice? #cleaningbusiness owners feel disrespected at assumptions that they are always on-call.  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 (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** LAST M...

Learn how to declutter clothes that don't fit. Do you have a closet full of clothes that you are going to wear when you lose weight? Maybe you are hanging onto clothes that once made you feel fantastic about yourself. Maybe you purchased the clothes because they were on sale and you thought one day you would wear them but you haven't. You're not alone, but if you need decluttering motivation here...

Is house cleaning a luxury service designed for only the rich? During recessionary times families are cutting back on #maidservice. On today's Ask a House Cleaner Angela Brown weighs in from a professional cleaner view. Here is what you need to know about the #cleaningbusiness when you are considering what bills to cut. Today's show is produced by Savvy Cleaner training and certification for house...

Should you train your cleaning replacement when you quit a customer or you get fired from a cleaning job? Are you obligated to provide the customer a list of supplies you use or the techniques you use to get that extra dirty tub clean? Whether the job is ending due to you leaving or being let go - what are your responsibilities for the new house cleaner or maid that is taking your job? Today's #As...

It's a good idea to take your cleaning leads from Groupon offline right? Use the apps to find house cleaning leads and then sidestep the app so you don't have to share the money with the platform or be charged hefty fees?  House cleaners and maids are using this lead collecting method as a way to boost business - and before you do the same, here are a few things to know, so you don't come up short...

Donators' regret is where you go all gung ho about decluttering and tidying up and then later you realize you tossed something you need or still use. Do you declutter too quickly? Do you have a hard time letting go of things because you may one day need them even though you don't now? Are you constantly re-buying stuff you gave away or donated? This is called donators' regret. Today's Ask a House...

Buying addiction is real and the effects are far-reaching. Today we look at the clutter connection and a few of the simple solutions to help you move forward.  Spending habits often include people buying things for upcoming events that never transpire. Or, they buy stuff because it is on sale or they shop in bulk to save money. Lots of people buy multiples for convenience so they don't run out of...

Airbnb the Inside Scoop with Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh CEO, and founder of Short Term Gems (https://www.shorttermgems.com) will give you insights into today's rental property landscape. What's happening with short term rentals? What do new Airbnb hosts need to know if investing in rental property now? And how do you find a cleaning team for your Airbnb properties?  Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor...