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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Dyson Animal Ball Vacuum Product Review (DC41)
22/10/2018 Duration: 14minIn this Dyson Animal Ball vacuum product review, we look at the reasons we love the DC41 Dyson. The Dyson Animal Ball vacuum ranks at the top of J.D. Power ratings. We love the Dyson Animal Ball vacuum for its performance, quality, research, and design. Not to mention its rigorous testing, power, suction and durable technology. Angela Brown owns a Dyson Animal and in her product review say's it's a "rugged vacuum" and Savvy Cleaner Approved. A bagless vacuum cleaner saves time and money for a homeowner and a professional house cleaner. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) Savvy Perks (Employee benefits for cleaning business owners and their staff.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for cool cleaning stuff. #DysonAnimalBall #ProductReview *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://mycleaningconnection.com/dyson-animal-ball-vacuum/ *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Dyson DC41: Surviving the ten-year test - Official Dy
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Best Time for Spring Cleaning? Halloween? Christmas Break?
19/10/2018 Duration: 09minWhat if the best time for spring cleaning was Halloween? Or Christmas break, or when business is slow? What if the best time for spring cleaning links to your biorhythm when you clean like a crazy person? Did that ever happen to you? You're like "I've got to clean my space and clean like mad with a cleaning routine. Wanna clean with me? We'll do speed cleaning and organizing and declutter the world." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says the best time for spring cleaning is when you're in a cleaning zone. And yes, that may mean a fall cleaning routine. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) Savvy Perks (employee perks for cleaning business owners and their staff.) And HouseCleaning360 where you can find house cleaners or a maid service to help you create a cleaning system for your home. #SpringCleaning #FallCleaning *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** My S
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Snack and Smoking Breaks - Cleaning Employee Labor Laws
18/10/2018 Duration: 09minSnack and smoking breaks on the job. What are the cleaning employee labor laws and do you have to pay for snack and smoking breaks? What does the Department of Labor say about snack and smoking breaks for contract labor, pay, and fair labor practices? Angela Brown says state regulations trump FLSA (Fair Labor Standard Act) in some areas. She talks required breaks, pay, earnings, holiday pay, vacations, wages, and overtime. If you're the boss a resting period is fair and shows you're a caring employer. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) And Savvy Perks (Employee benefits for cleaning business owners and their maid service team.) #EmployeeLaborLaws #FLSA *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Do you know the basics of employment law? - https://youtu.be/Yn6MK_blDck Top 10 HR Mistakes That Can Cost You A Ton of Money & Get You in Legal Trouble - HR Basics: Emp
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Blast a Messy Guest in a Review - Airbnb Rating and Review
17/10/2018 Duration: 07minShould you blast a messy guest on a VRBO - Airbnb rating and review? Or should you let it slide? Every short-term rental has house rules that if broken make you want to blast a messy guest. Home sharing and Superhost status aren't easy. And ratings and reviews drive the guest expectations higher. If you blast a messy guest or leave a review for bad guest behavior, you feel justified. With the rising cost of standard amenities, short stay minimums, and turnover service - it makes sense. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks about house cleaning pass or fail for a host leaving a guest review. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) Savvy Perks to reward your employees, staff and hosting partners. And #TurnoverCleaningTips to streamline your vacation rentals cleaning. #RatingAndReviews *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com/blast-a-messy-guest *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Airbnb Hosting- How
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Cleaning House For a New Baby - Tips for New Moms
16/10/2018 Duration: 09minCleaning house for a new baby will never be easier than pregnant cleaning before the baby arrives. Want tips for new moms on cleaning house for a new baby? Angela Brown offers a cleaning strategy and some new mom hacks that involve beanbags. Healthy habits can include a maid, but cleaning house for a new baby means you take care of yourself first. Then you can take care of the baby along with your daily cleaning routine. But you and the baby need to sleep through the night and you need to pace yourself. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (House Cleaner and maid training.) HouseCleaning360 (Get help with your housework by hiring a maid service. And Savvy Perks (employee benefits for cleaning business owners and their staff.) #CleaningHouse #TipsforNewMoms *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://mycleaningconnection.com/cleaning-house-for-a-new-baby/ *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** CLEANING TIPS WITH A BABY - https://youtu.be/9W67DAn65IE Cleaning, Organizing & Laundry Hacks
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Bar Keepers Friend Product Review - Does it Live Up to the Hype?
15/10/2018 Duration: 10minThis Bar Keepers Friend product review takes a look at the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) of the powdered cleanser. And Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru will tell you in this Bar Keepers Friend Product review if it lives up to the hype. Among all the cleaning chemicals and cleaning supplies in your caddy, does Bar Keepers Friend perform as advertised? SerVass Laboratories creates cleanser and polish to shine, scrub, buff and polish metal. And in this Bar Keepers Friend product review, we put that to the test. Before you decide on cleaning supplies for a cleaning business or if you're DIY cleaning, check this out. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (Training for house cleaners and maids.) Savvy Perks (A rewards and loyalty program for your cleaning staff.) HouseCleaning360 (List your cleaning business and find new leads.) And Turnover Cleaning Tips (for Airbnb and VRBO hosts who clean and do turnover service. #BarKeepersFriend #ProductReview *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https:/
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Downside of NOT Teaching Kids to Clean or Have Chores
12/10/2018 Duration: 07minIs there a downside of not teaching kids to clean or have chores? Do you fear turning into a nagging parent with the "clean your room" "make your bed speech"? Do you have entitled kids that don't follow your kids cleaning routine? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says there are age appropriate chores and a downside to not teaching kids to clean. A simple chore chart or a job chart can teach responsibility and life skills for kids. And chores for teenagers doing housework makes good sense. Cleanliness and organization hacks are a family affair. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (Producer of these pro cleaning tips and cleaning videos.) HouseCleaning360 (where you can find a hire a house cleaner or maid for your home.) Savvy Perks (let your kids earn points for cleaning they can apply to adventures and electronics.) #TeachKidstoClean #TeachingKidstoClean *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE*** https://mycleaningconnetion.com/resources/teach-kids-to-clean *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS
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Anxious About Cleaning? How to Make Stress Your Friend
11/10/2018 Duration: 11minAre you anxious about cleaning? Want to learn how to make stress your friend? Running a cleaning business causes anxiety and stress. It's normal to be anxious about cleaning. With employee challenges, high-maintenance clients any business owner can get worried. Angela Brown, says there is a difference between being anxious about cleaning and adrenal fatigue. If you're restless, uptight and not sleeping, take a good look at your health. Plan your day if you want to know how to make stress work for you. Take responsibility for your eating, sleeping and daily exercise. Every maid service runs better on natural endorphins. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Maid and House Cleaner training and certification.) HouseCleaning360 (List your cleaning business and find more leads.) My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for all things cleaning.) And Turnover Cleaning Tips for VRBO and Airbnb hosts. #AnxiousAboutCleaning #MakeStressYourFriend *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askaho
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Open Foodstuff (VRBO, Airbnb, Short-Term Rental House Rules)
10/10/2018 Duration: 08minOpen foodstuff. Does your VRBO, Airbnb or short-term rental have house rules about leaving open foodstuff? Something like "toss your open foodstuffs" or "throw away your leftovers"? "Don't leave open food in refrigerator." Hotels, hostels and vacation rentals all have problems with short-stay guests who eat in their rooms and leave open foodstuff. It's not just drinks, its open food containers even empty ones. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says even with the best turnover service, open food can lure ants and roaches. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (house cleaner and maid training and certification. Turnover Cleaning Tips to help any host combat the food challenge in rooms. And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for all things cleaning.) #Foodstuff #Airbnb #VRBO *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com/open-foodstuff *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Airbnb Home Rental Nightmares - https://youtu.be/PfDAEF02tp0 Airbnb House Rules: When Sh
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Cryptocurrency for House Cleaning Payment?
09/10/2018 Duration: 06minCryptocurrency as a payment for house cleaning or maid service - are you there yet? Is bitcoin, Litecoin or some other altcoin cryptocurrency a replacement for credit cards? We can already send and receive payments online for cleaning. But will the chance to pay for goods and services through cryptocurrency be part of your blockchain strategy? Even with Eroscoin and the Bitwala debit card, the payment gateway to your mobile wallet is still a questionable payment solution. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (House Cleaning and Maid Service Training.) HouseCleaning360 (Get more leads for your cleaning business.) My Cleaning Connection (A resource hub for all things cleaning.) And Turnover Cleaning Tips for Airbnb and VRBO hosts who do their own cleaning. #Cryptocurrency #HouseCleaningPayment *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Meet PayBear - The #1 Cryptocurrency Payment Gateway - https://youtu.be/XU1q4Lx_kzE How a
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Lazy Susan Product Review - Space Savers
08/10/2018 Duration: 05minThis Lazy Susan product review is one of my favorite household organization hacks. Now you don't need to see a Lazy Susan product review to know that cupboard organization and space saver ideas just make sense. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shows you in this Lazy Susan Product Review how she uses a turntable as serveware. And it's not just kitchen organization that just got easy, it's bathrooms and tabletops too. #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (House cleaner and maid training and certification. Turnover Cleaning Tips (for Airbnb and VRBO hosts.) HouseCleaning360 (List your cleaning business to get more leads.) #LazySusan #ProductReviews *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://mycleaningconnection.com/lazy-susan *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** DIY Display Turntable for Video - https://youtu.be/_2N66kYLAoM Walnut & Maple Lazy Susan 26" Dia Review - SwagDaddy - https://youtu.be/-TaW2Zi2VsU DIY Turntable for 360 Product Photography and 360 Video - https://youtu.be/Wa9sv
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Employees Disrespect You - How Do You Regain Control?
05/10/2018 Duration: 12min"Employees disrespect you and how do you regain control? I want to grow my cleaning company but I have backstabbing employees who are hijacking my company. If employees disrespect you - do you fire them?" Angela Brown, talks about when employees disrespect you and unacceptable employee behavior. Insubordination suggests a need for management training. House cleaning is tough enough without maids and employees who won't listen to their boss. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (Conflict resolution and management training for house cleaners and maids.) HouseCleaning360 (a place that partners homeowners with house cleaners.) Savvy Perks (a way to create and reward loyal employees.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/employees-disrespect-you *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** What To Do When Your Employees Disrespect You - https://youtu.be/yOoOVQ_rwfw 3 Reasons Your Employee is Treating You With Disrespect - https://youtu.be/d9DfQwrcvxU Managing Difficul
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Sick After Cleaning? What to Do if Housework Makes You ill
04/10/2018 Duration: 11minAre you sick after cleaning? Does housework make you ill? Do you have allergies or feel so sick when cleaning pet hair? If you're sick after cleaning you may suffer from sick house syndrome. Do you call out sick because you don't feel well? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says if you feel sick after cleaning its time to change your cleaning routine. These professional house cleaner tips can help. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Maid and house cleaner training.) Savvy Perks (an employee rewards program cleaning business owners.) HouseCleaning360 (list your cleaning business and find more leads.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for cool cleaning stuff.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Solving Sick House Syndrome - https://youtu.be/948x8URaKVQ 17 Signs of Mold illness And How to Tell If You Are at Risk - https://youtu.be/6lM7WkGckW0 Mold Toxins Making You Fatigued & Sick? - https://youtu.
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How to Organize Your Closet - Closet Cleaning Tips
03/10/2018 Duration: 10minHow to organize your closet and closet cleaning tips is today's Ask a House Cleaner focus. If you've ever thought "Help! I need you to come clean my space or clean with me and show me how to do it." This is for you. If you want to organize your closet and you plan to purge, renovate, donate and toss your stuff, these organization hacks are for you. These closet organization diy projects will improve a large or a small closet and help you live your style. So, come along, Angela Brown will give you some closet declutter tips and closet storage tips. Today's sponsor is Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/organize-your-closet *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** ORGANIZE: 20 Ways to Clean, Purge and Organize Your Bedroom Closet that are Borderline GENIUS - https://youtu.be/w7HLFJ1ZJFo 10 SMALL CLOSET ORGANIZATION + STORAGE IDEAS - https://youtu.be/Fjl9_96Juik How to Organize Your Room and Closet! BEST Ti
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Salary for Start-up in House Cleaning - How Much Do You Pay Yourself?
02/10/2018 Duration: 09minWhat's a good salary for start-up in house cleaning? I'm trying to grow my cleaning company and I wonder how much do you pay yourself? And how much should you pay cleaning technicians? Angela Brown says, your salary for start-up in house cleaning will depend on your profit and loss statement. It's true, as a cleaning business owner you have to earn money. You have to have some left to reinvest in your business and buy cleaning business supplies. Your salary will grow as you have cleaning business success, but so will your expenses. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (training for house cleaning and maid service.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** What Percentage Should You Pay Yourself First? - https://youtu.be/J0rG2xe_49s How Much Should You Pay Yourself as a Business Owner - https://youtu.be/vFGN9ODZAN8 All Rich People Do This... Pay Yourself First - https://youtu.be/_G_Cgjh0pqk How much to pay yourself as
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Top 5 Household Cleaning Hacks
28/09/2018 Duration: 09minHousehold cleaning hacks are easy cleaning tips for the home. Household cleaning hacks are not shortcuts, but diy cleaning or tidying up on a regular basis. Household cleaning hacks (a.k.a. housework hacks, or cleaning tips and tricks) are bits of housework any savvy cleaner does daily. Angela Brown says easy house cleaning tips save time and energy as you clean and tidy your space. You don't have to be a household hacker to enjoy these. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Turnover Cleaning Tips. (You'll find household hacks for Airbnb, VRBO and short-term rentals.) My Cleaning Connection (a hub for cleaning tips and hacks.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/household-cleaning-hacks *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** 35 Home Cleaning Hacks That Will Change Your Life - https://youtu.be/aWB848bZkfE 15 Amazing Life Hacks for Cleaning Everyone Should Know - https://youtu.be/Hn0V1t6-SN0 7 Genius Cleaning Tricks For Your Bathroom - https://youtu.be/b6Pu7jKBKvM 7 Expert
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Janitor Before House Cleaning? Or Jump Right In?
27/09/2018 Duration: 05min"Should I get a job as a janitor before house cleaning or should I get some sort of house cleaning training?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says being a janitor is fine. A janitor job will allow you to learn by doing (but commercial cleaning is different from house cleaning.) If you are an apprentice under a mentor or a cleaning coach who can guide you through the basics it will make owning a cleaning service easier. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (we can help you learn the ropes as you start a cleaning business.) HouseCleaning360 (we connect the cleaning technician with the homeowner.) Savvy Perks (Ways to save money while you are implementing your cleaning systems.) And My Cleaning Connection (books, training and study material to help you bridge the gaps in your house cleaner education. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** How I Funded My Janitorial Business - https://youtu.be/o80-Y1832gc Janitoria
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Can Young Kids Have Chores? How Young is Too Young?
26/09/2018 Duration: 07min"Can young kids have chores? How young is too young to be Mom's big helper? I know parenting includes teaching kids to pick up after themselves. But should young kids have chores or is it wrong to ask kids to help me clean?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says it's okay for young kids to have chores. Show kids how to clean and teach kids to make their bed. Helping is a family affair. Teenagers and pre-teens clean their room because they've been doing it for years. "I'm cleaning up my room do you want to help?" Kids look at you cleaning and tidying up and they learn from you. Savvy Cleaner is a proud sponsor of the Ask a House Cleaner show. If you have a question ask away at https://AskaHouseCleaner.com *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://mycleaningconnection.com/can-young-kids-have-chores/ *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** How Girls Actually: Clean Their Room - https://youtu.be/ag29jKTtBRs How to Get Kids to Start Cleaning - https://youtu.be/q_Gm8-5bo-4 Teaching my Kids HOW TO CLEAN -
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House Cleaner Hijinks - Unreliable Employees Need a Chat
25/09/2018 Duration: 06min"Hijinks? How do you know if the house cleaners that call out sick or don't show up on deep clean or move out cleans aren't pulling hijinks? I'm trying to grow my cleaning company but I have unreliable employees." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says hijinks are real. When you have a big job and your maid is MIA, it's time for a heart to heart chat. If you call out on a deep cleaning more than once, you may need to go back through house cleaning training. This may not be a house cleaner trying to play tricks, they may just have missed the maid service training. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Expert cleaning tips.) HouseCleaning360 (another way to grow your cleaning business.) Turnover Cleaning Tips (cleaning tips for VRBO, Airbnb and Short-term rentals.) And Savvy Perks (A way to save money as a small business owner on the company and personal expenses.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Steps to Suc
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Should Airbnb's Charge Extra for Cleaning?
24/09/2018 Duration: 06minShould Airbnb's charge extra for cleaning? They do offer turnover services for each guest. And should Airbnb's charge extra for cleaning if they don't hire a housekeeper or Airbnb cleaning service? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says Airbnb's or VRBO's can charge extra for cleaning. Airbnb hosts sign a living wage promise to pay the caretaker for hospitality and cleaning. "Home sharing is tricky. You're competing with hotels which don't charge an Airbnb cleaning charge. Nor do they have a minimum stay." A way around that is to build your cleaning fee into your nightly rate. Charge a little more for your short-term rentals. Your Airbnb guests still expect standard amenities, turnover service, and a clean room." Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (House cleaner and maid training and certification.) Turnover Cleaning Tips (Cleaning tips and strategies for vacation rentals and their cleaning crew.) And Savvy Perks, a way to reward those who provide excellent hospitality service to your