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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The Control Freak Customer is Not That Crazy - Or Are They?
22/05/2020 Duration: 10minThe control freak customer is not that crazy - or are they? What do you do when a home is already clean when you arrive for a walkthrough? You're looking for things to clean and the homeowner is acting like a control freak. You are thinking "Oh dear, this is a high maintenance customer who is going to micromanage everything." Asking the right questions is key to finding out what the client wants from your cleaning service. And coming to terms you both can live with. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training, for house cleaners and maids. And HouseCleaning360 (a hub that partners homeowners with house cleaners.) #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** 4 Weird Tips for
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Robotic Vacuums for Airbnb Cleaning - Should You Use Them?
21/05/2020 Duration: 05minRobotic vacuums for Airbnb cleaning, can they save you time? Are robot vacuums worth it? House cleaners can't afford to make mistakes when cleaning BNB's. Cleaning vacation rentals is all about customer service and that means excellent cleaning. #AngelaBrown says it's okay to use a robotic vacuum cleaner for your rental properties. But make sure you give a maid’s inspection to make sure the VRBO or BNB meets expectations. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training, for house cleaners and maids. #SavvyCleaner #AngelaBrown *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Should You Buy a Roomba? Roomba E6 Review - Taylor Petro - https://youtu.be/g5_rxeMozIw Are Robot Vacuums Worth it? - Do They Really Work?
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Before and After Pictures - Is it Wrong? - Marketing Your Cleaning Company
20/05/2020 Duration: 05minIs it wrong to take before and after Pictures? Taking photos shows the scope of your work and helps customers decide if they want to hire you. It legal though? Savvy Cleaner Training recommends getting a photo release or photo waiver. And promising that no identifying information be in the photos. Permission is key to your future promotions so clients don't request you take down the images. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training, for house cleaners and maids. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** FREE PHOTO RELEASE *** https://savvycleaner.com/photo-release-before-and-after/ *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Cleaning Company Marketing- The Easy Way to Grow Fast and STOP Wasting Money - Grow My
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Recleans for House Cleaning - What to Do When the Job isn't Finished
19/05/2020 Duration: 06minDo you know how to handle recleans for house cleaning? How do house cleaners prevent callbacks from homeowners? Customer satisfaction is the key to success in your maid service business. And you can empower your employees with profit sharing and extra training for maids. Let's create a system around recleans to prevent house cleaners being called back. Today’s #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** 10 Ways to Motivate Employees - Victory Photo Studio - https://youtu.be/_GiuysFb-iY HR Management: Compensation & Incentives - IUSoutheast - https://youtu.be/vRTPeQZfp_A Four Questions to Help You Manage Poo
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How Much Do You Spend Annually on Cleaning Supplies?
18/05/2020 Duration: 09minHow much do you spend annually on cleaning supplies? How much can a cleaning business owner expect to spend in a year on cleaning chemicals? The answer depends on the cleaning products you use and the number of houses you clean. Are you buying concentrates or ready to use products? Let's look the cost of cleaning supplies for an item or two. Only then can we figure out how much to budget for the year. Today’s #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaning Training for house cleaners and maids. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** How to Track All Your Profit & Costs as A Small Business - Tanner J Fox - https://youtu.be/Mb5Q2sLQ8Ig 7 Record Keeping Tips for Small Business Owners - Wo
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Client is Moving, How Do I Raise My Prices? - House Cleaning
15/05/2020 Duration: 06minMy client is moving, how do I raise my prices? Is it better to leave your comfort zone and find new cleaning clients? Travel expenses cost time and money that add up fast when commuting between houses. Your cleaning service means you find new cleaning clients when the others move. Choosing a territory is key for residential cleaning. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training, for house cleaners and maids. #SavvyCleaner #AngelaBrown *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** 13 Small Business Marketing Strategies - Surfside PPC - https://youtu.be/9oFaJKp6tuE How to Get Commercial Cleaning Clients in 3 Steps - John Braun - https://youtu.be/T7Vn0qDp8kw 5 Best Marketing Strategies for Local Business - A
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Cleaning Commercial Toilets - What Toilet Wand Should You Use
15/05/2020 Duration: 06minWhen cleaning commercial toilets, can you use disposable toilet wands? Let's look at some solutions and the reasons we chose these toilet brushes. Change the way you track and dispatch jobs, invoicing and bill collecting with HousecallPro.com/Angela Cleaning toilets varies depending on the scope of the job and the toilet brush needed to do it right. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner training (for house cleaners and maids.). And Housecall Pro. #SavvyCleaner, #AngelaBrown *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Commercial Restroom Cleaning Training - The Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center - https://youtu.be/Bj3HHl6ukiU Janitorial Restroom Cleaning Step-By-Step Training - Relay Resources -
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Cigarette Smell Inside Rental Property
13/05/2020 Duration: 06minLet’s get rid of cigarette smell inside a rental property. House cleaners and maids doing turnover cleaning run into cigarette smell on occasion. You can use an ozone generator for cigarette smell removal and for removing odors from homes and rentals. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner is Savvy Cleaner Training, for residential cleaning and maid service. #SavvyCleaner #AngelaBrown *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** How to Get Rid of Cigarette Odor & Refresh Your Car’s Interior! - Chemical Guys - https://youtu.be/ss7zFOeykzY How Do I Get Cigarette Smoke Smell Out of Clothes? - eHow - https://youtu.be/VaFaifvdJSE Removing Cigarette Smell from Clothes / Removing Strong Odors - Tara Schadegg - https://youtu.be/FkOTOMP
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Time Slots for Cleaning Accounts - How to Maximize Your Time
12/05/2020 Duration: 06minHow do you manage time slots for cleaning accounts to maximize your schedule? Picking a territory will reduce time spent commuting between jobs. You should never book cleaning appointments on the fly. Scheduling your cleaning clients in advance is key to running a successful business. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner Sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and cleaning business owners. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Timeboxing: Elon Musk's Time Management Method - Thomas Frank - https://youtu.be/fbAYK4KQrso How to Create a Work Schedule - Project Management Videos - https://youtu.be/y0KPMZBoBAY Solve Optimization and Scheduling Problems - Red Hat Middleware - https://yo
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Business Owners to Gain Respect - Tips and Advice to Earn Trust
11/05/2020 Duration: 07minWhat steps are necessary for business owners to gain respect from employees? #AngelaBrown says being consistent and establishing a self-care routine is the key. Streamline the way you track and dispatch jobs, invoicing and bill collecting with https://HousecallPro.com/Angela You are the most important part of your cleaning business. It's important to create a schedule to follow that will enrich your mind, body, and spirit. Practice routines to reduce stress, relieve pressure at work, and earn respect from others. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Housecall Pro. #AngelaBrown #Savvy Cleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Oprah Winfr
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Employees or Contractors - Hiring for Your Cleaning Company
08/05/2020 Duration: 08minWhen do you hire employees or contractors for your cleaning company? First, consider which jobs you need help with to streamline your cleaning business. Do you need employees for regular maintenance cleaning or someone to handle specialized projects? #AngelaBrown recommends hiring employees to manage the cleaning. And then outsourcing special projects and upsells to independent contractors. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners, house cleaning business owners, and maids. And https://HouseCleaning360.com HouseCleaning360 is a business referral network for house cleaners and maids and housekeepers. #AskaHouseCleaner #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS T
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The Virus That Changed House Cleaning Forever with Zeynep Mehmetoglu
07/05/2020 Duration: 11minCovid-19 is the virus that changed house cleaning forever. Zeynep Mehmetoglu, owner of Maid Bright, shares the changes in her cleaning business. Change the way you track and dispatch jobs, invoicing and bill collecting with HousecallPro.com/Angela It’s a difficult time for house cleaners moving into the future. New regulations have revolutionized the cleaning industry. And the way we clean will never be the same again. Today’s #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Housecall Pro. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** LEARN MORE ABOUT ZEYNEP MEHMETOGLU *** WEBSITE: https://www.MaidBright.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/maidbrightservices/ *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE
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How Do You Qualify a House Cleaner - Hiring a Maid
06/05/2020 Duration: 08minHow do you qualify a house cleaner? Residential cleaning isn't a magic bullet, and there are no easy answers. But there are lots of ways to find a local house cleaner when you want to hire a cleaning service. But, how do homeowners who want to pay a living wage find a legitimate maid? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are HouseCleaning360. And Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. HouseCleaning360 is business referral network for house cleaners, maids, and housekeepers. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** 10 Secrets to Hiring a House Cleaning Service! - Clean My Space - https://youtu.be/gR4BiOBJfEc How to Find a Good Maid Service - Dallas Maids - https:/
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Magic in Minimalizing with Laura Souders
05/05/2020 Duration: 11minFind the magic in minimalizing. Laura Souders, author of the book Organizing Her Life, bought a house from hoarders on a journey to minimalist living. Minimalize the way you track and dispatch jobs, invoicing and bill collecting with HousecallPro.com/Angela Here is one woman's journey through chaos to peace through decluttering, organizing, and rebuilding her life and her home. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Housecall Pro. #SavvyCleaner *** CONNECT WITH LAURA SOUDERS *** WEBSITE: https://www.HealthierSpaces.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/healthierspacesorganizing LAURA'S BOOK: Organizing Her Life - https://amzn.to/2z3N3jX *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** How to Simplify Your Life & Live Minimally - Meghan Livingstone - https://youtu.be/Aqq6xFDeaVk MINIMALISM SERIES | 15 Hacks to Declutter Your Life - Madeleine Olivia - https://
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How to Keep Employees From Stealing My Clients
04/05/2020 Duration: 06minHow do I keep employees from stealing my clients? Today on #AskaHouseCleaner, we talk about building relationships with employees to inspire loyalty. You can’t stop house cleaners from stealing clients. So focus on building positive work relationships that last in your cleaning business. #AngelaBrown recommends creating a company culture so employees will want to work for you. Today’s Ask a House Cleaner’s sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Building Sustainable Relationships That Bring Brands and People Closer - TEDx Talks - https://youtu.be/Hp0Q8Z5Isz4 TEDxLincoln - Jay Wilkinson - Company Culture - TEDx Talks - https://youtu.be/
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Should I Disinfect as a Professional House Cleaner?
01/05/2020 Duration: 09minShould I disinfect as a professional house cleaner? What natural cleaning agents should you be using? Automate the way you track and dispatch jobs, invoicing and bill collecting with HousecallPro.com/Angela Are there recommended disinfectants for house cleaning? When should you disinfect a client's house? Is disinfecting overkill or is sanitizing enough when cleaning professionally. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Housecall Pro. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** COVID-19 TRAINING WITH CERTIFICATE *** https://covid19.moderncleaning.com *** LIST N - EPA REGISTERED PRODUCTS *** https://bit.ly/ListN-EPA *** CANADIAN REGISTERED DISINFECTANTS *** https://bit.ly/ListN-Canada *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com
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How Not to Puke When Changing Grandma's Bedpan
30/04/2020 Duration: 06minHow not to puke when changing grandma's bedpan is today's #AskaHouseCleaner question. Caring for the elderly can be tough as seniors lose their independence. It's important to show respect when dealing with senior care and to calm the fears of the elderly. #AngelaBrown says that a daily cleaning routine should be gentle, precautionary and consistent. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids. #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Caregiver Training: Refusal to Bathe | UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care - UCLA Health - https://youtu.be/sl3Dc1kERto Ch. 4: Bathing & Dressing (Caregiver College Video Series) - Family Caregiver Alliance - https://youtu.be/
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How to Advertise Without Scare Tactics (House Cleaners)
29/04/2020 Duration: 06minHow do you advertise without scare tactics for your house cleaning business post COVID-19? Automate the way you track and dispatch jobs, invoicing and bill collecting with HousecallPro.com/Angela On today's #AskaHouseCleaner we look at ways to advertise in a way that promotes confidence not fears. Take a matter of fact approach to cleaning and rely on your training to inform your clients. Sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training (residential cleaning and maid service). And Housecall Pro.#SavvyCleaner #AngelaBrown *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Low Cost Marketing Strategy for Cleaning Businesses - John Braun - https://youtu.be/MQ8MuZcRtiY Cleaning Company Marketing- The Easy Way to Grow Fast and STOP Wasting
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What is a Non Compete Agreement - Competing for Cleaning Clients
28/04/2020 Duration: 07minWhat is a non-compete agreement and can it protect your cleaning business? There are many ways to create a company culture that breeds loyalty. A non-disclosure agreement is a great way to safeguard your cleaning company, too. It's always bad when employees start competing for cleaning clients. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for cleaning business owners and maids. And Rocket Lawyer. ***CHECK OUT ROCKET LAWYER HERE*** https://bit.ly/RocketLawyerSavvy #SavvyCleaner #AngelaBrown *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Non Disclosure Agreement Risks When and How to Sign a Non Disclosure Agreement - Kirkpatrick Price - https://youtu.be/i79lnClHhdM Employee Handbook Guide - HR360Inc
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How to Charge for a Hoarding Job
27/04/2020 Duration: 10minA house cleaner asked how to charge for a hoarding job. And the answer comes down to the walkthrough. There needs to be a risk assessment during the job estimate before you know how much to quote. House cleaners and maids aren't always the best people to declutter hoarding situations. And many maids and domestic cleaning services don't offer junk removal. If the house is a mess and you're not right for the job, don't agree to do it. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for House Cleaners and Maids. #SavvyCleaner #AngelaBrown *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-Courses *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** 5 Steps to Become a Professional Organizer | Checklist for New Organizers - Katherine Lawrence - https://youtu.be/34y6xtBMGlY H