Synopsis
Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you get to ask your house cleaning questions and we provide answers. Learn how to clean. How to start a cleaning business. Marketing and Advertising tips for your cleaning service. How to find top quality house cleaners, housekeepers, and maids. Employee motivation tactics. Strategies to boost your cleaning clientele. Cleaning company expansion help. Time-saving Hacks for DIY cleaners and more. Hosted by Angela Brown, 25-year house cleaning expert and founder of Savvy Cleaner Training for House Cleaners and Maids.
Episodes
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How to Know When to Stop Cleaning - Are You Over-Cleaning?
08/12/2022 Duration: 06minHow 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/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) Today's #BehindtheCleans is produced by Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your production team is Angela Brown, PJ Barnes, & Parker Shelton. *** HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO STOP CLEANING CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru 0:20 - When is enough, enough? 1:09 - How do you know when to stop cleaning? 1:21 - What does pull the rip cord mean in cleaning? 1:47 - Should I have a timeframe for cleaning? 2:17 - Do you think there's a certain standard of excellence for cleaning? 2:34 - Is there a better time for
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Cleaning as a Subcontractor - What Should You Charge?
06/12/2022 Duration: 06minAre 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/review) Today's #BehindtheCleans is produced by Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your production team is Angela Brown, PJ Barnes, & Parker Shelton. *** CLEANING AS A SUBCONTRACTOR *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru 0:34 - What should we charge for a subcontractor job? 1:20 - What is a subcontractor? 1:34 - What percentage of the contractor's bid should I make as the subcontractor? 1:45 - What are the contractor's expenses? 2:15 - Do I need a sub to help me? 2:48 - Will I be working with other subcontractors? 3:25 - What i
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Cancellation Policy for a Monthly Cleaning Customer - Treat Them As a One-Off
05/12/2022 Duration: 07minShould 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/review) Today's #BehindtheCleans is produced by Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your production team is Angela Brown, PJ Barnes, & Parker Shelton. *** CANCELLATION POLICY FOR A MONTHLY CLEANING CUSTOMER *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru 0:24 - Should I have a cancellation policy for monthly customers? 0:59 - What is a one-off client? 1:22 - Why would a monthly customer cancel? 2:01 - What can I say to someone that only wants to be monthly? 2:43 - If two or three months go by, can I change my pricing? 3:06 - What to say if a
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Create Your Own Cleaning Supplies - Is It Worth It?
01/12/2022 Duration: 06minShould 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 is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) Today's #BehindtheCleans is produced by Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your production team is Angela Brown, PJ Barnes, & Parker Shelton. *** CREATE YOUR OWN CLEANING SUPPLIES CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru 0:30 - Should I create my own product line? 0:45 - What kind of profit margin is there for cleaning supplies? 1:01 - What kind of cleaning supplies are on the market? 1:34 - What kind of products does OdoBan make? 1:45 - Does OdoBan have a concen
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Marketing a Cleaning Business With No Money - Consistent Choices on a Budget
30/11/2022 Duration: 06minMarketing 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 produced by Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your production team is Angela Brown, PJ Barnes, & Parker Shelton. *** MARKETING A CLEANING BUSINESS CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru 0:30 - Should I buy business cards or uniforms? 1:09 - Why is buying uniforms a good idea? 1:20 - Will I get referrals from existing clients? 1:35 - Are business cards expensive? 1:44 - Where is the best place to hand out business cards? 1:54 - Is a consistent look important? 2:08 - What is a consistent clean? 2:25 - What are worksheets? 2
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Can You Get Sued for Starting Your Own Cleaning Company
29/11/2022 Duration: 08minCan 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/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) Today's #BehindtheCleans is produced by Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your production team is Angela Brown, PJ Barnes, & Parker Shelton. *** CAN YOU GET SUED CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru 0:22 - If I work for a cleaning company, will I get sued if I leave and start my own? 0:52 - Why being sued may be unlikely? 1:14 - What is the cute dog? 1:42 - What is the big picture? 2:07 - Why you need to think long-term 3:06 - What is a nondisclosure or noncompete? 3:16 - Did you sign a territory
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How to Clean an Oven Fast
17/11/2022 Duration: 05minHow 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 Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your production team is Angela Brown, PJ Barnes, & Parker Shelton. *** HOW TO CLEAN AN OVEN FAST CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Set realistic expectations with the customer 0:10 - Will my oven look like new after cleaning? 0:26 - How long does it take to clean an oven? 0:35 - Should I open the windows before cleaning the oven? 1:09 - Is it better to spray the oven the night before? 1:22 - Do I need to turn the oven on with the Easy-Off Fume Free cleaner? 1:48 - Should I wear an apron to clean the oven? 2:18 - Will I need a
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The Best Sponge for House Cleaning - Tips from a Professional Cleaner
15/11/2022 Duration: 05minWhat 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://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** THE BEST SPONGE FOR HOUSE CLEANING CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - What is the Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge? 0:16 - What is a scrub sponge made of? 0:32 - What kind of sponge do you use to clean the gunk in the bathtub? 0:43 - How many sponges do I need in my house? 0:54 - Can I use the Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge on my dishes and pots? 1:05 - How do I sterilize my Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge? 1:20 - Can the Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge be put in the microwave? 1:36 - When do I throw o
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Holiday Cancellations for House Cleaners - Don't Go Broke
09/11/2022 Duration: 05minThe 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://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** HOLIDAY CANCELLATIONS CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru 0:13 - Why does my customer keep canceling cleanings? 0:38 - Is there a Savvy Cleaner course on upselling? 0:49 - When is the holiday season? 0:59 - Special package cleaning deals 1:36 - What is a one-off cleaning? 1:50 - Different package ideas for different cleanings 2:00 - Cleaning packages as holiday gifts 2:12 - Gift cleaning for elder parents 2:31 - Small business buy cleaning package with year-end tax money 2:57 - Why do clients canc
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House Cleaners Accused of Stealing - How to Manage Your Employees and Clients
08/11/2022 Duration: 09minHouse 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. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) Today's #BehindtheCleans is produced by Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your production team is Angela Brown, PJ Barnes, & Parker Shelton. *** HOUSE CLEANERS ACCUSED OF STEALING CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru 0:24 - How do we prevent our employees from being accused of stealing? 0:39 - Do cleaners misplace items when cleaning? 1:01 - Is there a series of steps to take to make sure everyone is playi
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Why Savvy Cleaner Uses Paid Links When Recommending Cleaning Products
25/10/2022 Duration: 11minSavvy 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 is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** WHY SAVVY CLEANER USES PAID LINKS CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru 0:24 - How to make money running a YouTube Channel 1:03 - What is an affiliate marketer? 2:02 - What is an online training company? 2:25 - Where to find the affiliate links? 2:54 - Who is the Savvy Cleaner team? 3:26 - What are the expenses for running an office? 4:08 - Where can I find the Savvy Cleaner creed? 7:05 - How does subscribing to a channel help? 7:41 - What is thanks money, and how is it used? *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Scholars
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I Want to Buy Your Cleaning Business - Be Careful of Potential Scams
20/10/2022 Duration: 05minHave 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 #cleaningbusinessowner this one is for you. 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) *** I WANT TO BUY YOUR CLEANING BUSINESS CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:06 - What is a scam alert? 0:24 - Is there a cleaning industry scam? 0:49 - Is it a legitimate offer? 1:28 - Who wants to buy my cleaning business? 2:43 - What is a business portfolio? 3:31 - Should I give anyone access to my bank account? 4:11 - They called m
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No Business Coming In for Your Cleaning Business? What's Wrong?
19/10/2022 Duration: 06minWhat 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. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is Angela Brown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** NO BUSINESS COMING IN CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:14 - How do I leave a question at Ask a House Cleaner? 0:47 - How many specialties should I include in my marketing? 1:17 - Why am I not getting any cleaning jobs? 1:37 - Should you market move in-move out cleans and bi-weekly cleans? 2:04 - How many types of cleaning should I add to my flyer? 3:41 - What is a cleaning business menu? 4:34 - How do I get my marketing to work? 4:57 - How do I get my clients to refer my clean
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Hiring House Cleaners
14/10/2022 Duration: 07minHiring 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 today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** HIRING HOUSE CLEANERS CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:16 - How much research should you do before starting a cleaning business? 0:44 - How do you get ready to hire people for your cleaning company? 1:31 - How do you explain what your company does to a prospective new hire? 2:12 - Do house cleaners work on holidays? 2:32 - How many days' notice should house cleaners give for time off? 2:48 - What is the dress code for house cleaners and maids? 3:04 - Who pays for the cleaners' car to be cleaned? The cleaner or the company
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The Best Cleaning Tool Ever
13/10/2022 Duration: 07minThe 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 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) *** THE BEST CLEANING TOOL EVER CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:24 - What is the best #cleaningtool ever? 0:46 - How important is the maid when cleaning a house? 1:08 - How do you take care of cleaning tools? 1:39 - How does a house cleaner take care of themself? 2:02 - How often do house cleaners need to go to the doctor? 2:24 - How often do house cleaners clean their ca
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Should You Take a Last Minute Cleaning Job?
11/10/2022 Duration: 05minShould 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 MINUTE CLEANING JOBS CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:22 - Are cleaners required to accommodate last minute cleaning requests? 0:50 - Do house cleaners take last minute cleaning requests? 1:24 - How much advance notice do you need to give when hiring a cleaner? 1:35 - What would be the reason for a last minute clean? 2:17 - The risk of working by referral only 3:02 - What if you can't do a last minute cleaning job? 4:37 - How do you grow your business through referrals? *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** (When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission!) Bus
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How to Declutter Clothes That Don't Fit
04/10/2022 Duration: 06minLearn 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 are 3 tips you can do today. Today's Clutter Corner sponsor is #HoardingWorld (https://hoardingworld.com) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** DECLUTTER CLOTHES THAT DON'T FIT CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown - the House Cleaning Guru 0:15 - How do you get rid of clothes when your weight fluctuates? 0:45 - How do you help a friend declutter their closet? 1:14 - How do you get decluttering motivation? 2:22 - How do you know what size clothes to keep when #decluttering? 3:01 - How many sizes of clothes should you keep in your closet? 4:02 - How long should you keep the
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Is House Cleaning a Luxury Service?
01/10/2022 Duration: 04minIs 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 cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** IS HOUSE CLEANING A LUXURY SERVICE CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Is house cleaning a luxury service? 0:30 - Does a clean house affect your mental health? 0:44 - Is there a connection between a clean house and allergies? 1:08 - How important is it to keep a clean shower? 1:55 - What does a professional cleaning service do? 2:18 - Is cleaning house a survival tactic? 2:42 - How often should you clean your house? *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** (When available, we use affiliate li
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Should You Train Your Cleaning Replacement?
29/09/2022 Duration: 04minShould 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 #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) *** TRAIN YOUR CLEANING REPLACEMENT CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Should you train your cleaning replacement? 0:43 - Should you help the homeowner hire your replacement? 1:29 - Do all house cleaners clean the same way? 1:42 - Can the homeowner request a cleaners process and supplies? 1:57 - How do tell a homeowner politely you're moving on? 2:55 - Should you end a job with an over-controlling client? *** PROMISED LINKS AND
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Should You Take Your Cleaning Leads from Groupon Offline?
28/09/2022 Duration: 10minIt'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-changed. 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) *** TAKE YOUR CLEANING LEADS FROM GROUPON OFFLINE CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Should you take the cleaning leads you got from Groupon and work them offline? 0:36 - Is it a good idea to farm leads from an app like Angie's List? 1:53 - When you get cleaning leads from an app like TaskRabbit are you an independent contractor? 2:15 - When you get leads from an online service like Managed by Q who gets th