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The stickiest place in your home doesn't have to be for long. Hand sanitizer for messy kids can halt the stickiest place in your home. Angela Brown says a washing station near the door can encourage clean hands. If the stickiest place in your home is under chairs, sticky door knobs, under the tables or if your kids wipe hands on shirts, it's time to tackle dirt. Germs and smudges come from grimy hands so now it's time for #Cleaning and #Clean Kids. Today's #AskHousecleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) And HouseCleaning360 (A hub partnering house cleaners with homeowners.) *** RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE *** Hand Sanitizer - https://amzn.to/2KlN5c9 Dog Paws Cleaning Cup - https://amzn.to/2I7jJwg On the Go Hand Wipes - https://amzn.to/2VwuivN Heavy Duty Cleaning Wipes for Sticky Area of Your Home - https://amzn.to/2D5OZrd We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us

Do you want the works? The best, the cheapest and the most expensive toilet bowl cleaner? How to clean a toilet is important if you're trying to remove hard water stains, lime scale or rust and The Works can do just that. The Works #ProductReview includes tips for cleaning a toilet, and Angela Brown cleaning will show you how to erase toilet bowl rings. Yes, you still need a toilet brush if you have icky toilets but your commode will shine. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for all things cleaning.) #Cleaning *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://bit.ly/TheWorksReview  *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** The Works Review HOW to CLEAN your Toilet of Calcium Rust Lime Stains - https://youtu.be/e2djxth7SXo The Works Disinfectant Toilet Bowl Cleaner Review with Demonstration - https://youtu.be/uxVTBlJFjFs The Works-Toilet Cleaner that Wipes Away Soap Scum: Product Review - http

Angela Brown's Top 10 sponges for house cleaning cover microfiber, magic erasers, and the Scrub Daddy. Sponges for house cleaning can be a non-scratch scrub sponge or a long pile microfiber sponge. Angela Brown, The House #Cleaning Guru likes #sponges from Mr. Clean, 3M, Upstar, Pura Naturals, and Viking. She uses the Scrub-it "hot pocket" for washing dishes and the Ocelo cellulose sponge for the bathrooms. Sponges for house cleaning come down to the right tool for the right job. And when you're done with the jobs, the natural loofah bath sponge is for you. :-) Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) And My Cleaning Connection (A resource hub for all things cleaning.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://mycleaningconnection.com/sponges-for-house-cleaning *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Scotch Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge Product Review - https://youtu.be/LyOGzTp9r_0 Better Sponge Review: A Silicone Kitchen Sponge? -

Fear of cleaning bathrooms because of other people's germs is a real thing. Lots of house cleaners have fear of cleaning bathrooms for what they might find. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says that's only human to have a fear of cleaning bathrooms and suggests a face mask. You can wear disposable gloves, attack the bathroom with a vacuum and some disinfectant. Then there is therapy to help you work through your fear.  If cleaning habits of homeowners give you the heebee jeebeez you can always change jobs.  #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training. HouseCleaning360 (A hub that connects house cleaners and homeowners) and Savvy Perks. (A perks program for cleaning business owners and their staff.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show     *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** How to Overcome Fear - Brendon.com - https://youtu.be/SUEK9Sab4Vs Reprogramming your brain to overcome fear: Olympia LePoint at TEDxPCC - https://youtu.be/1PV7Hy_8fhA OVERCOMING FEA

What do you do with guest items left behind at an #Airbnb or VRBO? Does the Airbnb guest expect the host to ship stuff back? Or do the guest items left behind go in the #VacationRental lost and found? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says it's best to manage guest expectations. List in your house rules what happens or if there's a charge when guests leave stuff. Do you offer a shipping service for guest items left behind? And if the house cleaner finds something during the turnover service how soon is the guest notified? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) And the Community at Turnover Cleaning Tips. *** COME JOIN THE COMMUNITY *** https://turnovercleaningtips.com/community *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Friends and Family and Your Airbnb – Vacation Rental Mailbag - https://youtu.be/aEcULLRFCHQ Do's and Don'ts of Guestbook Reviews - Vacation Rental Mailbag - https://youtu.be/mVO7-nFk7dE STR vs. Airbnb vs. VRBO - Vacation Renta

Ever wonder about the high cost of trash that sparks joy? The Marie Kondo #Tidyingup movement has us all decluttering. Organizing the stuff in our lives that spark joy and asking "What is trash?" Angela Brown says if you have a storage unit you may be paying a high cost of trash that sparks joy. Even though you may know how to declutter, you may be hoarding things too good to use that you're not willing to toss. Minimalism for beginners lies in understanding the high cost of trash that sparks joy.  Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show     *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Clean with me 2019 / Relaxing Clean, Organize and Declutter with me - https://youtu.be/aKmk647xNRc   Spring Cleaning 101 | THE PURGE (decluttering, organizing, & tours) VLOG - https://youtu.be/O_KnCEEdvmo   Declutter & Organize My Entire House | Minimalism - https://youtu.be/JIYtWzO

http://bit.ly/HardWaterStains Do you want to know how to remove hard water stains? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks accumulation and etching and shows you how to remove hard water stains with Brite and Clean.  Once you know how to remove hard water stains you can upsell the #Cleaning to your clients. We use the Black+Decker 6 Orbital Polisher to replace the elbow grease in today's #ProductReview.  Cleaning hard water deposits is not easy but with the Ultimate Hard Water Stain Remover, your job got simple. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner (training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) And Brite and Clean (Home of the Simple Cleaning Solution.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://mycleaningconnection.com/hard-water-stains   *** RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE *** Brite & Clean Ultimate Hard Water Stain Remover - https://amzn.to/2UnBixM Brite & Clean Spotless Showers Kit for Hard Water Stain Removal & Cleaning - https://amzn.to/2TJdTCI BLACK+DEC

Angela Brown's Top 10 multi purpose cleaners at your request. The multi purpose cleaners make inventory and storing cleaning chemicals a breeze. Angela Brown says there is not one chemical that does it all, but multi purpose cleaners are great for most sealed surfaces. Today we look at Alpha-HP multi surface cleaner by Diversey. 303 by GoldEagleCo, Better Life, Attitude, Puracy, Eco Orange, Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds, Clean by Peroxy by Spartan Chemical Co, Inc. And Mrs. Meyers and Boardwalk by Essendant. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner (house cleaner and maid service training.) #Top10 #MultiPurposeCleaner *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://bit.ly/Top10MultiPurpose *** GOOD KARMA RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE *** These good karma links connect you to Amazon.com and affiliated sites that offer products or services that relate to today’s show. 303 Multi-Surface Cleaner, Concentrate - https://amzn.to/2JyPVdB Alpha-HP Multi-Surface Cleaner - https://amzn.to/2up7rGx Attitude All Purpo

5 easy ways to avoid burnout in house cleaning. That's what Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru is talking about today. Want to revitalize, restore and regenerate your life? You can anticipate burnout and renew your cleaning business. These free strategies will help you avoid burnout in life and help you avoid burnout at work. From mini vacations to new interests and hobbies - you can recondition your enthusiasm and thrive. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner (producer of this cleaning channel.) And HouseCleaning360 (a hub that connects house cleaners with homeowners.) #Cleaning #Burnout *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** How to Avoid Burnout as an Entrepreneur - Valuetainment - https://youtu.be/ibJAjemBq48 Deep Relaxation Hypnosis for Stress Relief, Anxiety Relief, and Instant Calm (Science-Based) - Panic Free TV - https://youtu.be/_QCtzOb8_XA How to Avoid Burnout - Brendon.com - https://youtu.be/_qKLdVTC8JE 15 mi

Family & Friends and Your Airbnb or VRBO - How involved should they be? Can they come to visit whenever? Or as a host should you offer a limited number of buddy passes for family and friends? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru answers your questions in today's Vacation Rental Mailbag If you do allow friends and family in your #VacationRental should you charge them a cleaning fee? Or is it a night’s stay with no strings attached? If you are the housekeeper can you have family and friends help with the turnover service? Or does that jeopardize your business reputation? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (house cleaner and maid service training. And Turnover Cleaning Tips (a hub for Airbnb Hosts & the Housekeepers who do turnover service. #Cleaning *** COME JOIN OUR COMMUNITY *** https://turnovercleaningtips.com/community *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Vacation Rental Mailbag (VRM) for Airbnb - VRBO - STR - https://youtu.be/j5UtUkjK1BM No Smoking Rules VRBO, AirBnB - Vacation Ren

Bribes don't work. If you want to know the real way to get kids to clean their rooms it comes down to a community. Everybody wants to belong to a community. And kids love structure and schedules. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says cleaning is easy when it's routine. Create a cleaning system and family cleaning projects. This goes beyond chores for kids. It's teaching kids responsibility and accountability. Teach kids how to clean and hold a room inspection. When the kids know what you're looking for, they can rise to the occasion. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training for House Cleaners and Maids.) And HouseCleaning360.com (A hub for all things #Cleaning) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Clean Up Song for Children - Kindergarten and Preschool Song by ELF Learning - https://youtu.be/oY-H2WGThc8 Clean Up Song + More | Kids Songs and Nursery Rhymes | Super Simple Songs - https://youtu.be/nsumE3hdj1I

Need to know how to fix gouges, dents, dings, scuffs, and scratches in hardwood floors and wood furniture? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru show us in this Guardsman furniture repair kit #ProductReview Learn how to repair scratches in wood furniture using wood fill sticks and furniture markers. Filler sticks may be the secret sauce to making hardwood floors look great again. Furniture touch up markers and furniture crayons are a great investment to every cleaning caddy. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training and #Cleaning Tips for House Cleaners and Maids.) *** COME JOIN THE COMMUNITY *** https://mycleaningconnection.com/community *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** How to Repair Chips or dents and touch up your furniture DIY Episode 1 Wine Bottle Cabinet - https://youtu.be/JTPy5irt1G8 Burn-In Stick Repair - Touch up Solutions - https://youtu.be/V8z65RwW7Y8 How to Disguise a Furniture Repair - https://youtu.be/Zu59K08TgwM Pro Gluing Method for Furniture Repair! - https://youtu.be/

Angela Brown's Top 10 gloves for house cleaners, maids and Airbnb hosts give you ultimate hand protection. We cover AmerCare latex gloves and Ammex Corporation clear vinyl gloves. And Big Time Products Firm Grip Nitrile disposable gloves. The nitrile gloves are latex free, powder free. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru will show you reusable gloves like the Playtex living gloves. You'll also see Mr. Frog silicone dishwashing gloves. And Pat Your Pet Grooming Gloves and Wells Lamont leather work gloves. And for upsell projects, there's Gardena gardening gloves and Tevio plastic gloves. And to wrap up the day, Zealor cotton gloves. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (training for house cleaners and maids.) #Top10 #Gloves *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://mycleaningconnection.com/recommended-directory/gloves *** GOOD KARMA RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE *** These good karma links connect you to Amazon.com and affiliated sites that offer products or services that relate to

Should you start a cleaning business with your spouse? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares the pros and cons. Anytime you go into business with your spouse, you challenge your marriage. You sign a prenup when you get married and should have prenup agreements in place with your spouse as business partner. When you start a cleaning business you need moral support and a business plan. And if you add a business partner to the list to spin #businessideas you also need boundaries or you could be facing a divorce. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (training for house cleaners and maids.) And My Cleaning Connection (a hub for all things cleaning.) #Cleaning *** COME JOIN OUR COMMUNITY *** https://mycleaningconnection.com/community *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** 3 Tips for Working with your Spouse or Partner - White in Recovery - https://youtu.be/UigoVJjjqas Let's Chat! EP 1: Tips for Running A Business with Your Spouse | Healthy Grocery Girl - https://youtu.be/cFPUX-OwqS8 Should You Wo

Here are the do's and don'ts of guestbook reviews for your #vacationrental or Airbnb. Some housekeepers or house cleaners want to leave a tips envelope for turnover services. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says the Airbnb host needs to make the Airbnb guest feel like a celebrity first. Then guestbooks will fill with positive ratings and reviews. And that's social proof you're the king of Airbnb hosting, STR (short-term rentals) or VRBO. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training. And the Turnover Cleaning Tips community. *** COME JOIN THE COMMUNITY *** https://turnovercleaningtips.com/community #Cleaning *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Blast a Messy Guest? (VRBO - Airbnb Rating and Review) - https://youtu.be/EhFABOmXdpE The #1 Thing Airbnb Hosts Must Do to Get 5 Star Reviews - https://youtu.be/5vcv9CwsDgY Improve Airbnb Ranking: How to improve your Airbnb ranking and listing - https://youtu.be/mfieO1xElwg How to use House Rules on Airbnb for better ratings | Jackie Bernardi - http

Did you know that a pre-walkthrough is THE SECRET to house cleaning? Professional house cleaning and DIY cleaning both need a house cleaning walkthrough. This allows you to arrange your multi-task cleaning and stick to your cleaning schedule. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a cleaning routine is great. But use a flashlight to clean. You might even have a cleaning light on phone in hand. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (Producer of these cleaning videos and house cleaning FAQ.) And HouseCleaning360 (a hub connecting house cleaners with homeowners.) And Savvy Perks (an employee discount program for house cleaners and their staff.) #Walkthrough #Cleaning   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Cleaning Tips and Secrets from Real, Professional Maids - https://youtu.be/m_c1HsvQ5ZA The Secret to a Clean and Organized Home - https://youtu.be/anD15c4bGhY Stack the Deck in Your Favor House Cleaning Secret - htt

Do you want to know how to make money with a drill brush power scrubber? We'll show you how in today's #AskaHouseCleaner Drill bit brush set #ProductReview Angela Brown uses a drill brush for leather sofas after applying Meguiar's leather conditioner. And she uses Murphy oil soap and a drill brush for kitchen cabinets. It's an upsell but she uses a drill brush for grout cleanup in icky showers. And she even made a drill brush splatter guard for the grout clean up so spinning bleach won't ruin your clothes. If you have a house cleaning cancellation and you own an electric drill, you can upsell your clients with drill brush cleaning. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training and Certification for house cleaners and maids.) And Savvy Perks - A discount perks program for house cleaners and their employees. *** PRODUCTS WE SHOWED YOU IN TODAY’S EPISODE *** Black + Decker LDX120C 20V Max Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver (Rechargeable Battery)- https://amzn.to/2TIZw6c Black & Decker DR260B 5.2-Amp 3/8-Inch Drill/Dri

Angela Brown's Top 10 Furniture polish rundown will open your eyes to what's hot right now. Did you know that some house cleaners don't use furniture polish at all? And some have their favorite go-to wood cleaners. Interesting fact, all wood is not created equal. Neither are all wood furniture polishes sprays and waxes. On today's #AskaHouseCleaner we look at Therapy, Thomasville, Endust, Pledge, and Scott's Liquid Gold. We also cover Method, Murphy Oil Soap and Old English Lemon Oil as well as favorites like Daddy Van's and Howard Feed-N-Wax. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (training for house cleaners and maids.) And Turnover Cleaning Tips for Airbnb and VRBO hosts. #Top10 #FurniturePolish *** COME JOIN OUR COMMUNITY *** https://mycleaningconnection.com/community *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** How to Get the Icky, Sticky, Greasy Gunk Off Kitchen Cabinets - https://youtu.be/L6b6-mdiN6Q OXO Good Grips Deep Clean Brush Set - https://youtu.be/wN-nkwvPSdE Swiffer Duster – Do They Work? - https://youtu.be

"Can I use IM to grow my cleaning company?" House cleaners and maids are looking for inexpensive ways to drum up new business. The problem is that instant messenger is not the place for a cold sales pitch. Email, a phone call, texting, and even advertising in a Facebook Group are great ways to follow up once you have built trust. But if you want to close business spamming people you don't know via Instant Messenger is only going to land you in Facebook jail. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) And Savvy Perks. (An incentive program for house cleaners and maids to save money on all business supplies.) #SPAM #Marketing *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Flyers - Do They Still Work for Getting Business - https://youtu.be/7jhNcHlLkz8 Do I Need a Blog - https://youtu.be/HSPDkFGuvNc? House Cleaning Websites - WordPress and Plugins - https://youtu.be/4GktcsUW3tw

What is the difference between STR vs. Airbnb vs. VRBO (Vacation Rental by Owner)? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru answers this on today's Vacation Rental Mailbag. Shared housing or Airbnb is often where you rent a room in a house. And you may share a bathroom with another guest or even the homeowner. There is often a coffee bar. #VacationRental are more for vacations. And STR (Short-Term Rentals) for long stay business trips. All three need #cleaning but it's the restocking, staging and turnover service that vary. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training for House Cleaners and Maids.) Turnover Cleaning Tips and HouseCleaning360. *** COME JOIN OUR COMMUNITY *** https://turnovercleaningtips.com/community *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Airbnb Guest Ruined Towels and Linens - Vacation Rental Mailbag - https://youtu.be/mv7qdF5pl1Q Is it Wise to Have Your House Cleaner as a Cohost? Vacation Rental Mailbag - https://youtu.be/Jau5EbcB77o How to Deal with Messy Guests - Vacation Rental