Ask A House Cleaner | Angela Brown | Savvy Cleaner | House Cleaning Tips

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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

  • 5 Lies You've Been Told About Dog Poop

    12/03/2019 Duration: 05min

    Here are 5 lies you've been told about Dog poop. Many pet owners get dogs because they are cute and don't have poop and scoop plan. Many assume the house cleaner or maid will clean up the fecal matter as part of the house cleaning. But there are lots of hazmat, fertilizer, toxic waste, parasites misunderstandings about dog poop. Is dog poop harmless? Can dog poop make you sick? Is dog poop toxic? And what do you do if the cleaning lady doesn't clean up dog poop? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (House cleaner training and certification for maids.) #Poop #Cleaning *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Team Refuses to Clean "Biohazard" House Full of Dog Faces | Hoarding: Buried Alive - https://youtu.be/8WtS6AF5vcg Diseases passed from dogs to humans - Canine zoonoses - TotalGermanShepherd - https://youtu.be/avM2RSFvITI This is why you should stop letting your dog lick your face - Business Insider - https://youtu.be/

  • How to Get the Icky, Sticky, Gunk off Kitchen Cupboards

    11/03/2019 Duration: 13min

    How to get the icky, sticky, greasy gunk off kitchen cupboards is today's #AskaHouseCleaner. You'll see Angela Brown cleaning with Murphy's Oil Soap and the OXO Deep Clean Brush Set. Any house cleaner can upsell #Cleaning services to a kitchen cabinet gunk remover package. The Drill Brush Power Scrubber will make cleaning extremely thick grease from kitchen cabinets a breeze. Once you know how to clean kitchen cabinets - you can fill in the slow months of your house cleaning business with this upsell. Now, come clean with me. #Product Review *** TODAY'S WORK SMART NOT HARD TOOLS *** TERRY CLOTHS - https://amzn.to/2CcrX1s OXO DEEP CLEAN BRUSHES - https://amzn.to/2HtzcWf CABINET DRILL BRUSH SET - https://amzn.to/2HpVPuS ELECTRIC DRILL - https://amzn.to/2NTqAti MURPHY OIL SOAP - READY TO USE - https://amzn.to/2u0p27O MURPHY OIL SOAP - CONCENTRATE - https://amzn.to/2Tv0Qcz DISPOSABLE GLOVES - https://amzn.to/2u04Fr7 SAFETY GOGGLES -https://amzn.to/2VR0nhx SWIFFER DUSTER 360 - https://amzn.to/2SYt3DEWe are a part

  • Angela Brown's Top 10 Repair Creams, Hand Creams

    08/03/2019 Duration: 12min

    Angela Brown's Top 10 repair creams or hand creams for house cleaners will give your cracked skin relief. If you have rough hands and need an itch defense or a formula with vitamin E, you're in the right place. Dry chapped skin that needs an intensive hand cream, we've got you covered. From Aveeno, Bag Balm, Curel and Cetaphil every house cleaner can find a hand lotion. Vaseline, Eucerin, Gold Bond and O'Keeffe's Working Hands are also on our list. And don't forget Palmer's Cocoa Butter and Neutrogena. We even cover a moisturizer for eczema relief. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training and Certification for House Cleaners and Maids.) And Savvy Perks (An employee network of perks for house cleaners and maids.) #Top10 #HandCreams *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** 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. Av

  • Ageism - Age Discrimination for House Cleaners

    07/03/2019 Duration: 12min

    KEYWORDS FOR THIS EPISODE: Ageism Ageism  - Age discrimination for house cleaners is our topic of today's #AskaHouseCleaner. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says never assume you're too old to clean. You need to know how to ace a job interview and sell your strengths in house cleaning. Age discrimination and ageism in the workplace are against the law.  Highlight the best of your employment history and make the Age Discrimination in Employment Act work in your favor. Today's show sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (Training for house cleaners and maids.) And Turnover Cleaning Tips (a resource for Airbnb and VRBO hosts.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** 6 Warning Signs of Age Discrimination - What You Should Do - https://youtu.be/P50f9sxYpvc Age Discrimination in Hiring & How to Overcome it - 3 Questions - https://youtu.be/NV4kVn4yFWU Ageism in the Workplace - https://youtu.be/nbkiD_z38Hg How to Prove Age Discrimination: Tip

  • Airbnb Guest Ruined Towels and Linens - Vacation Rental Mailbag

    06/03/2019 Duration: 08min

    "Our Airbnb guests ruined towels and linens - what do we do?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning gives options for ruined towels and linens in today's Vacation Rental Mailbag. You can list in your house rules an extra charge for ruined towels and linens. In your standard amenities include makeup remover, makeup remover wipes, and makeup remover towels. OxiClean is a good product to get white towels white again. And the caretaker, housekeeper, partners or Airbnb Host who does the turnover service can do that. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) And Turnover Cleaning Tips. #VacationRental #Airbnb *** COME JOIN OUR COMMUNITY *** https://turnovercleaningtips.com/community *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** OxiClean Product Review - Angela Brown - https://youtu.be/JBWinDx0xtI Airbnb Hosting Tips - Best Bath Towels, My Favorite Towels - Linda's World - https://youtu.be/7TfMGuA1YaU VLOG: SKIN CARE clinic, TRYING OUT MAKEUP WIPES & AVENE

  • Maid Steals Clients Time - Homeowners in Uproar

    05/03/2019 Duration: 05min

    Maid steals clients time - and homeowners in uproar speak out. If you're working from home you need rules and regulations and expectations in place for your house cleaners. Time is a precious commodity. You've outsourced your #Cleaning and you're not a free therapist. A maid is paid to work, not paid to chat. A maid is stealing when she plays #dramaqueen on the clock. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you both should be working and following the sixty-second rule. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner. (Maid service training and producer of these professional cleaning tips.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** How to Be Productive Working From Home | Ingrid Nilsen - https://youtu.be/gzOlEJ9NG_o How To Successfully Work From Home (Habits, Handling Distractions, And The Ultimate Office Setup) - Chandler Bolt - https://youtu.be/lcIt_S1a4nI Personal Boundaries: 5 ways to teach people how to treat us properly! - Ka

  • How to Condition Your Leather Sofa - Meguiars Product Review

    04/03/2019 Duration: 15min

    How to condition your leather sofa. This Meguiar's leather conditioner review will show you how to protect it. You'll also see Angela Brown cleaning a leather recliner working drill brush magic. How to clean a leather sofa is different from using a leather conditioner but for both, you can use a leather drill brush. You'll also need a microfiber cloth and some Meguiars Gold Class Leather Conditioner. The best way to clean leather is often topped with a leather treatment. This you can offer your house cleaning clients as an Upsell to regular maintenance cleaning. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner. (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) #Meguiars #Cleaning   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://bit.ly/MeguiarsLeatherReview  *** EVERYTHING YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS JOB *** Meguiar’s Gold Class Leather Conditioner - https://amzn.to/2Uke9sH Leather Drill Brush - https://amzn.to/2UjjyjK Extension Cord - https://amzn.to/2SCu1oU Electric Drill - https://amzn.to/2Uk92J

  • Angela Brown's Top 10 Scrub Brushes

    01/03/2019 Duration: 19min

    Angela Brown's top 10 scrub brushes make every house cleaning chore easier. From the Unger 2-in-1 bath and tile brush to the Homitt spin scrub brush. The HDX Iron handle scrub brush is a must for every professional house cleaner. And recommended for pros is the Drill Brush with a variety of brushes for different household surfaces. We also look at a pet hair brush and silicone bottle brushes and the favorite OXO Deep Clean Brush Set. 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 ) #Clean *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com *** 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. When you click on the links and buy the items you pay the ex

  • How to Break Up With a Client (House Cleaners and Maids)

    28/02/2019 Duration: 11min

    How to break up with a client - this cleaning advice is for house cleaners and maids. If you have difficult customers who are high maintenance it may be time to end the contract. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says write a break up script. You know that old "it's not you it's me" line? Make it about you when you drop the customer. End the working relationship with customer service and a smile. When you learn how to break up the homeowner will say goodbye with their blessing. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (Maid Service and House Cleaning Training.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for all things cleaning.) #Cleaning #Breakup *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Soft Skills - Customer Relationship Management - https://youtu.be/zkRWE-mOxG8 Customer Service Vs. Customer Experience - https://youtu.be/bL_D-qyva0c Build a Strong Business with Strong Customer Relationships - https://youtu.be/HUmO0Z570

  • Is it Wise to Have Your House Cleaner as a Cohost?

    27/02/2019 Duration: 08min

    Is it wise to have your house cleaner as a cohost for your #VRBO or Airbnb? We look at that in today's #AskaHouseCleaner with Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru. Turnover service can include cohosting duties that range from staging to managing bookings. It is restocking supplies, dealing with the customer service from the online listing and explaining house rules. The house cleaner as a cohost has more investment in ratings and reviews as a business partner. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (Training for house cleaners and maids.) And the Community at Turnover Cleaning Tips for your #VacationRental and Short-term Rentals. *** JOIN THE 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 Rental Mailbag - https://youtu.be/NaTtnf6u6ow How to Deal with Messy Guests - Vacation Rental Mailbag (Airbnb, VRBO) - https://youtu.be/bzdmO66hlv4 Vacation

  • 5 Things to Clean Before the House Cleaner Comes

    26/02/2019 Duration: 05min

    These 5 things to clean before the house cleaner comes will save you money. If you pick up and file papers, wash dishes fast, and clean the bathroom vanities you won't be paying the maid to declutter. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says family cleaning projects can be part of a house cleaning routine. Tidy up and put stuff away as part of daily #cleaning. House cleaning is part of every day, even if you have a house cleaner or maid service. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) #Declutter *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Cleaning Lady is Coming - Should I Clean Up First? - https://youtu.be/9iOmeiXbHwk Basic Clean - What House Cleaning Chores Should I Include? - https://youtu.be/pc07KKR2CTU 7 Easy Ways to CLEAN UP BEFORE GUESTS ARRIVE! - https://youtu.be/1Lvc2iO82RA Learn to Clean - House Cleaning 101 - https://youtu.be/LHxsRIxwTrQ 10 Secrets to Hiring

  • Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover Product Review

    25/02/2019 Duration: 12min

    Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover can remove blueberry stain out of carpet. It's true, it can get cranberry stain out of carpet too. On today's #AskaHouseCleaner you'll see Angela Brown cleaning coffee stains out of carpet. Woohoo! If you've ever wondered how to get cat puke out of carpet or crayons or makeup this Spot Shot #ProductReview is for you. Not everybody knows how to clean carpet and if you don't have a regular carpet cleaning schedule, at least you can keep carpet stains at bay. Savvy Cleaner is our show sponsor today and they also produce this series of cleaning videos and pro cleaning tips. #Cleaning *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Amazing Way to Super Clean the Nastiest Carpet - Sweet Project Cars - https://youtu.be/JJrNqINzNjM 5 Stubborn Carpet Stains & How to Remove Them! - Clean My Space - https://youtu.be/xgdaipVizj8 CARPET STAIN CLEANING TIP - HomeRemodelWorkshop - https://youtu.be/k5sLHj3WSW8 How to R

  • Angela Brown's Top 10 Toilet Brushes

    22/02/2019 Duration: 12min

    Angela Brown's Top 10 Toilet Brushes introduce you to some amazing bathroom products. Toilet brushes to make the #Top10 are the Clorox ToiletWand, and the #SquattyPotty Invisibrush. Other toilet cleaning system favorites are: Libman toilet brush and Peppy Brush. And the simplehuman toilet brush and eco toilet brush are also in the mix. If you have a commode, you will at some time buy a toilet brush. Now you're informed. Yay! 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://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Clorox ToiletWand Product Review, Unboxing, Demonstration: How to Clean a Toilet - https://youtu.be/w0qVcoraq2I Squatty Potty Commercial that got 35M Views - This Unicorn Changed the Way I Poop - https://youtu.be/YbYWhdLO43Q The Best Toilet Bowl Brush You Should Buy - Nice Stuff - https://youtu.be/

  • Can House Cleaners Wear Body Cams for Safety?

    21/02/2019 Duration: 09min

    Can house cleaners wear body cams for safety? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says that body cameras will never replace workplace safety. A body cam won't keep you safe. It will only document what happened. Safety while housecleaning is part of house cleaner training. Every maid service needs to learn to stay alert, work safe and be aware of your surroundings. Body cams can only do so much. Clean with confidence by learning to work safely. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner is Savvy Cleaner (house cleaner and maid service training.) And My Cleaning Connection - a hub for all things #Cleaning   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** FrontRow camera review: The body cam for millennials? | Ars Technica - https://youtu.be/6LtT9e5dARY Should Everyone Wear a Body Cam? -The Real Daytime - https://youtu.be/Q5dkNXWirbA PatrolEyes 1080p HD Covert Pocket Pen Camera Footage - PHD-1080 - StuntCams - https://youtu.be/e8rxwTMTyxA Body-cam footage shows

  • How to Deal With Messy Guests - Vacation Rental Mailbag

    20/02/2019 Duration: 09min

    How to deal with messy guests is our topic of today's Vacation Rental Mailbag. If you're a #VacationRental host or you run an #Airbnb you've probably had messy guests. And where do you draw the line with messy guests? Do you invoke an extra cleaning charge if they leave dirty dishes or break your house rules about cleaning? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru suggests silicone baking sheets and a silicone oven liner to prevent extra work. Beyond house cleaning and turnover service, you can get your bathroom "guest" ready to make it easier to clean. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Producer of these turnover cleaning tips.) *** COME JOIN OUR COMMUNITY *** https://turnovercleaningtips.com/community *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Blast a Messy Guest? (VRBO - Airbnb Rating and Review) - https://youtu.be/EhFABOmXdpE Should Airbnb Guests Clean Up After Themselves? - https://youtu.be/WWmpZzIPv2Q Airbnb Tips: Should I Charge a Cleaning Fee? -https://youtu.be/uq9EbfILIqs Should Airbnb's Cha

  • How to Keep Your House Clean With Pets

    19/02/2019 Duration: 06min

    How to keep your house clean with pets, pet hair, muddy paws, and dogs that shed is our #AskaHouseCleaner topic today. "How do I clean my space with a constant muddy dog? Got any pet life hacks for dog hair, cat hair and pet beds? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru along with correspondent Britt Greenwood tackle the get rid of pet hair in home dilemma. It's not easy to clean up after pets but if you want to keep your home clean, you need more than pet hacks, you need pet care. (And a dog plunger and a pet hair vacuum. ;-) Sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) And HouseCleaning360 (a hub that partners homeowners with house cleaners.) #Cleaning #PetHacks *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://mycleaningconnection.com *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** CLEAN WITH ME | How to Have a Clean House with Dogs - But First, Coffee - https://youtu.be/nDzMGEIvRuQ Clean Pet Hair for GOOD! How to Clean Up After Your Pets! - Clean My Space - https://youtu.be/2B

  • Weiman Granite and Stone Cleaner and Polish (Product Review)

    18/02/2019 Duration: 09min

    Weiman Granite and Stone Cleaner and Polish is today's #ProductReview. Ever wonder how to clean Onyx or how to clean quartz countertops? Whether you're a house cleaner or a doing DIY cleaning, Weiman Granite and Stone Cleaner does the trick. Watch Angela Brown cleaning in today's #AskaHouseCleaner as she shows you how to clean granite. (Same process in how to clean travertine countertops.) You'll also learn other #Cleaning tips on how to care for stone and how to clean marble countertops. Sponsors for this show are Savvy Cleaner (Training and Certification for house cleaners and maids.) And Savvy Perks (An employee perks program for cleaning business owners and their cleaning staff.) *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** How to Clean Granite Countertops - Granite & Marble Specialties - https://youtu.be/eWxumwp1hOk DIY How to Clean Granite Countertops - MarblelifeVideos - https://youtu.be/EIdNHDps0r0 How to Maintain a Stone Countertop - This Old House - https://youtu.be/oyk1URW_6FY The Best Way to Clean Grani

  • Angela Brown's Top 10 Dusters (House Cleaning)

    15/02/2019 Duration: 11min

    Angela Brown's Top 10 Dusters for house cleaning will surprise you. Yes, you know about the Swiffer Duster with the disposable refill. But do you know about the OXO Microfiber duster with a washable head? Watch Angela Brown cleaning and speed cleaning with an electrostatic duster. "Clean with me while I use this polystatic duster to remove dust." And don't forget the e-cloth that maid services drool over. Whether you’re doing spring cleaning, deep cleaning or you're DIY cleaning, there is a duster for you. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) And Savvy Perks (An employee discount program for cleaning business owners and their team.) #Cleaning #Dusting *** DIRECTORY OF SAVVY CLEANER RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS *** https://mycleaningconnection.com/recommended-directory *** 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.

  • How Workers Compensation Works in House Cleaning

    14/02/2019 Duration: 12min

    Ever wonder how workers compensation works in house cleaning? In today's #AskaHouseCleaner we look at workers compensation. Your company rules and regulations for on the job injuries - OJI must be set in stone. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says prevention comes from teaching workplace safety. And having rules for reporting on the job injuries. Consider a mandatory drug test for employees. Teach disability awareness, disability documentation and how to avoid getting hurt on the job. Learn about Workman's Compensation laws and disability benefits to protect your company. Today's sponsor is Savvy Cleaner (Training for house cleaners and maids.) And My Cleaning Connection (a hub for all things house cleaning.) #Disability #WorkersComp   Workers Compensation Laws by State - https://bit.ly/2SAPxiE   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** 20/20: Workers Compensation Fraudsters Caught Faking Injuries - https://youtu.be/6nfPifcpeyA Workers’ Compensation: 3 facts you need to know before returning to work on light

  • Broken Appliances - Vacation Rental Mailbag

    13/02/2019 Duration: 09min

    Need fixes for broken appliances? We've got you covered in today's #AskaHouseCleaner Vacation Rental Mailbag. #Airbnb hosts ask about a broken dishwasher and alternate solutions. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru suggests a meal credit or paper plates. Prepare for the worst-case scenario and provide a list of What Ifs. What if we have a broken washing machine? And then provide the number for a laundry service. And if you have a broken oven, suggest a toaster oven in the bottom cupboard or the microwave. Make it clear you offer no refunds for broken appliances. And then prevent guest disappointment with backups for customer satisfaction. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) And the community at Turnover Cleaning Tips. #VacationRental *** COME JOIN THE COMMUNITY *** https://turnovercleaningtips.com/community   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Vacation Rental What's Under Your Kitchen Sink? - https://youtu.be/xA9Q9mwvl-Y How to Keep OUT Unwanted Airbn

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