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What is the difference between a maintenance clean vs. a turnover clean? We are talking routine cleaning for single-family homes vs. an Airbnb or VRBO, short-term rentals flip. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says "A maintenance clean vs. a turnover clean is as different as monochrome is to vibrant color." Short stay and Airbnb expectations for cleanliness call for a full-time caretaker with a flair for hospitality. A superhost needs a maid or housekeeper who can do a maintenance clean vs. a turnover clean for a long-term or minimum stay. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (producer of these Airbnb cleaning tips.) HouseCleaning360 (A hub where you can find house cleaners and turnover specialists.) And Savvy Perks (a perks program for hosts and their partners.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Flower in vase Towel Folding - https://youtu.be/ePQQel2u08o Swan Towel Folding Design - https://youtu.be/wlZ5A4h

Mouse infestation is a nightmare for any home, Airbnb, VRBO or short-term rental. A mouse infestation starts with a hungry mouse looking for food and ends with a pack of mice living in your house. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you can curb a mouse infestation with hardware cloth. You can use mouse traps, airtight food containers, and rodent repellent sound devices. Prevention is the best cure for mice and other rodents. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (cleaning videos and house cleaner education.) My Cleaning Connection (a hub of cleaning tips and resources.) HouseCleaning360 (a hub partnering hosts with house cleaners for turnover service.) And VRBO Airbnb Cleaning Tips. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Rat & Mouse Infestation: What to Do - https://youtu.be/lL4KNPC4h1c 11 Mice in One Night. The Rolling Log Mouse Trap in Action. Best Mouse Trap Ever - https://youtu.be/6SIlYiiCGLI Watch Ro

Your customer insists you use their cleaning supplies. They could be discount cleaning supplies or organic cleaning supplies. Or they could be from an MLM (Multi-level marketing) company. What do you do when your customer insists? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says when a customer insists you use their cleaning supplies, ask why. All cleaning supplies don't work as advertised. You have your favorite cleaning supplies and a cleaning routine. Is this a ploy to give you cleaning products to resell? Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training for house cleaners and maids.) Airbnb Cleaning Tips to help you ace the turnover process. My Cleaning Connection (A resource hub for all things cleaning.) And HouseCleaning360 (a place where homeowners can find a great house cleaner or maid service.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Cleaning Kit Essentials! How to Keep Your Home Clean and Save Time & Money - h

"Wet cloths and sponges. What are you supposed to do with wet cloths and sponges in 100-degree heat in your car while you're cleaning the next client's house? Can the rags catch fire? What are the best practices and proper handling techniques for wet cloths and sponges?" Angela Brown gives cleaning advice for storage of cleaning supplies in your hot car. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (producer of the show and these cleaning videos.) My Cleaning Connection (a hub for all things cleaning.) HouseCleaning360 (get more leads for your maid service or VRBO turnover service.) Airbnb Cleaning Tips to help you reach and maintain your superhost status. And SpongeOutlet.com which gives you a discount when using the promo code ABSAVE. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** ORGANIZE & DECLUTTER WITH ME 2017 // ORGANIZING MY CLEANING PRODUCTS // CLEVER ORGANIZATION - https://youtu.be/FMvdvE_7dDQ How I organize my CLEANING

"We may have to fire an employee. But how to know when to fire an employee is the question. She's great at cleaning but she's hijacking the company with her antics." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says before you terminate or fire an employee stop. A fired, axed, canned maid is of no use to you or anybody else. Communication is the key to firing before giving a pink slip. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Airbnb Cleaning Tips (pro cleaning tips for Airbnb and VRBO hosts.) Savvy Cleaner (Producer of these cleaning videos.) HouseCleaning360 (Get more leads for your cleaning service.) Savvy Perks (reward your good employees with this loyalty program.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/fire-an-employee/ *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Why Did I Get Fired from House Cleaning? - https://youtu.be/eSvMuHuJCHI Fire My Cleaning Employee for Being Late and Lazy? - https://youtu.be/AtfN4QDH4Qo How to Fire the Cleaning Lady without Collateral Damage - https://youtu

Industrial cleaning supplies. Should a solo house cleaner just starting out worry about industrial cleaning supplies and buying in bulk? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru recommends the Professional House Cleaners Facebook group. Industrial cleaning supplies are different around the world. While sponges and equipment are available to everyone, chemicals are not shipped to all areas. You can also use non-toxic recipes found in the resource section of MyCleaningConnection.com Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training (creator of these cleaning videos.) HouseCleaning360 (A hub partnering homeowners with house cleaners.) And Savvy Perks (a way to incentivize your cleaning team.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Janitorial Cleaning Supplies in Tucson by ICA Industrial Chemical of Arizona - https://youtu.be/yF8z1boMh8A Let's Talk Cleaning Supplies! Where to Start- test for scratching - https://youtu.be/z7Hoh

How to track your business expenses for your cleaning company. It's all about simple tips that organize your stack of bills. If you do your own bookkeeping or payroll you need to know how to track your business expenses. Angela Brown shares ideas on how to track your business expenses with a banker’s box. She uses Quicken and Turbo tax to automate the receipts, reimbursements, bills, and PayPal payments. When bills are due or it's time to pay taxes, there's a system to track your expenses so you know the money owed. Today's Ask a House Cleaner Sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (A training program for house cleaners, and VRBO, short-term rental Super hosts.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for cleaning videos and pro cleaning tips.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** 7 Record Keeping Tips for Small Business Owners - https://youtu.be/fVb4438VCPg What Is A Business Expense? | How to Keep Track of Expenses - https://youtu.be/Qkx5

"The house cleaner has no class!" Don't ever tell Angela Brown a house cleaner has no class. This sent her on a rant about entitled, mean, stuck up, snarky, bratty house cleaners. If a house cleaner has no class "fire them on the spot." "The house cleaner has no class!" Don't ever tell Angela Brown a house cleaner has no class. This sent her on a rant about entitled, mean, stuck up, snarky, bratty house cleaners. If a house cleaner has no class "fire them on the spot."  "The homeowner is the paycheck for the housecleaner or maid. And I don't ever want to hear the homeowner feels bad. Or that they are not good enough or inferior to the cleaner they are hiring." Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training (house cleaner training for nice people.) My Cleaning Connection (a hub for pro cleaning tips and cleaning videos.) HouseCleaning360 (where you can find a new maid service if yours is mean.) And Savvy Perks (a way to reward the cleaners in your life that bring you joy. *** COMPLETE SHOW

This is how hoarding and clutter habits start. "But it's Free" are words that trigger compulsive behavior and a disease we call Freeitis. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says the words "but it's free" should make you pause and think "junk." Free stuff can lead to a messy house, weird habits, and hoarders. You don't have to be a clean freak. But if your family is living in a home of filth, it's time to end the freebies. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaner and maids.) HouseCleaning360 (where you can find a professional organizer and junk removal.) Savvy Perks (benefits for cleaning business owners who believe in minimalism.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub to find minimalist tips.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://youtu.bhttp://askahousecleaner.com/but-its-free/   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Minimalism Series - 15 Hacks to Declutter Your Life - https://youtu.be/fkRooRaR2yk Huge House Declutter & Organi

Airbnb host or house cleaner who is in charge of the cleaning? And is it the Airbnb host or house cleaner who choose what's on the daily checklist? I get that Airbnb cleaning is daily and sporadic because Airbnb guests come at will. But if you have a short-term rental do you hire a maid? Does the Airbnb Host or House Cleaner provide the cleaning supplies? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says house cleaning is quite different in the VRBO, Airbnb space. Check out these tips and cleaning advice. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (producer of Ask a House Cleaner.) HouseCleaning360 (List your Airbnb cleaning service and get more clients.) My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for VRBO and Airbnb DIY cleaners.) And Savvy Perks (a rewards program for all your Airbnb help.   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/airbnb-host-or-house-cleaner/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Airbnb Cleaning - What to Clean Every Day - https://youtu.be/hKVMiGPyCoo Airbnb Cleaning - Airbnb Mistake

"Help! There's family competition in the cleaning business. I am trying to grow my cleaning company and family competition is messing things up. She didn't ask to come clean my space or clean with me or anything. Should I be a mentor or give cleaning advice or let her figure it out on her own?" Angela Brown gives expert cleaning tips for this house cleaning FAQ. Should family competition be the reason not to give free house cleaning training? Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Maid and house cleaner training.) Savvy Perks (Perks, deals, and discounts for cleaning business owners.) HouseCleaning360 (A place to list your business and get more leads.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for all cleaners even the ones you don't want to help.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** How to Work with Family in Business - https://youtu.be/uXEtw_XgpAw How to Overcome Business Challenges When Working with Family -

How do you advertise a cleaning business with no money? Did you know you can't advertise a cleaning business with no money? But you can start your own house cleaning company and grow it with free marketing. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says it costs money to advertise a cleaning business. And marketing costs time. Use free marketing tips to get noticed and find more cleaning leads. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) HouseCleaning360 (Grow your cleaning business with free marketing.) And My Cleaning Connection (A resource hub for cleaning tutorials and cleaning videos like this.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/advertise-a-cleaning-business/ *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** NextDoor to Get More House Cleaning Leads - https://youtu.be/24bnRoJcYwc Low Cost Marketing Strategy for Cleaning Businesses - https://youtu.be/MQ8MuZcRtiY How Can You Target Market Your Cleaning Business for

Shower cleaning safety is a must for all maids, house cleaners and housekeepers. Shower cleaning safety begins with awareness with bathroom cleaning. It's easy to zone out when cleaning houses for a living. And housework errors create common shower scares. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares DIY shower cleaning safety tips, and talks shower shoes. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training (for house cleaners and maids.) HouseCleaning360 (Where you can find a housekeeping help.) My Cleaning Connection (A resource hub for all things cleaning.) And Savvy Perks (a perks program for small business owners to keep more of the money you earn.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/shower-cleaning-safety   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** 20 GENIUS HACKS FOR YOUR BATHROOM - https://youtu.be/7pS1xyvJRiU Hurricane Spin Scrubber Review: Does it Work? - https://youtu.be/rLzrAWYezug How to Clean a Bathtub & Shower! (Easy Bathroom Cleaning Routine) -

Do you need a housekeeper? How about a house cleaner or a maid? Are you nervous about asking the question do you need a housekeeper? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you don't have to go door to door asking people "Do you need a housekeeper?" But you to have to be top of mind and you need a killer sales pitch and daily marketing. If you want to get more clients and close more deals you need your new business to shine when prospects are hiring. If you do housework or you lend an extra set of hands to help out when clients are ready to buy. Today's Ask a House Cleaners sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training (for maids.) HouseCleaning360 (another way to get more leads for your cleaning business.) Savvy Perks (a way to save more money for your cleaning business.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/need-a-housekeeper *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** The Best Marketing Growth Strategies for Your Business - https://youtu.be/1RzowGR2S0g 3 Closing Questions Every Sales

Who does the daily chores? Does the maid do any daily chores or only weekly chores, bi-weekly chores and monthly chores? And what are those daily chores? We Ask a House Cleaner about daily cleaning habits and a daily cleaning routine. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a daily cleaning schedule and a daily job chart are for homeowners. Here are some house cleaning tips to maintain the housework. Today's sponsor is SpongeOutlet.com home of the highest quality, lowest cost Eraser Sponge on the market. Use promo code ABSAVE at checkout. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/daily-chores/ *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Did You Know Eraser Sponges Can Clean Side Paneling? - https://youtu.be/vYI33kgYPb8 Did You Know Eraser Sponges Clean Interior Car Surfaces? https://youtu.be/ky9kpm6yaq4 Clean Automotive Rims with Eraser Sponges - https://youtu.be/5B_hHjFZ2Xc Did You Know Eraser Sponges Make Old Kitchen Pots & Pans Like New - https://youtu.be/CCKewMfLHHY? Clean Gli

SDS (Safety Data Sheets) are great for house cleaners to understand the cleaning chemicals they use. Part of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) maids can see the chemical breakdown for every detergent with SDS. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru reminds us that SDS used to known as MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets.) And they are part of house cleaner education. If not available to your cleaning employees the labor board (Department of labor in the USA) can penalize you. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration = OSHA.) OSHA mandates that all cleaning technicians know their products and the safety measures attached. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Maid service and house cleaner training.) HouseCleaning360 (Find a maid in your area.) My Cleaning Connection (Where you can learn more about SDS.) And Savvy Perks (Benefits and perks for cleaning business owners.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Fre

Recycling gifts to prevent clutter is a great way to pass on trinkets and knick-knacks you don't need, don't want and can't use. Recycling gifts do have an etiquette to it. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says there's a system to recycling gifts or regifting Christmas presents. Especially if keeping them means they take up space and collect dust. Be gracious. Write a thank you note to the giver. Label it. And then recycle your regiftable "musical gifts." Regifting gift cards is among the organizing and cleaning tidy home hacks too. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training (Maid and House Cleaner training.) HouseCleaning360 (find professional organizers to help you with decluttering your home.) My Cleaning Connection (A resource for tidy home hacks.) And Savvy Perks (Incentives and bonuses for IC's and Cleaning Employees.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** 10 Recycled Gift Ideas - https://youtu.be/AHa3H2IDm

Cleaning sad happens. It happens to every house cleaner or maid at some point. You have bad days, or your biorhythm is diving. You may be cleaning sad because you're heartbroken, lonely or hurting. But the show must go on. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you can manage cleaning sad with compartmentalization. You may need a mental health day if you're sorrowful, but it helps to compartmentalize your feelings. Create systems to run your business when you have a sad day and your world is falling apart. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Maid service training.) My Cleaning Connection (resources for expert cleaning tips.) HouseCleaning360 (a place where you can find leads to grow your cleaning company.) And Savvy Perks (Small business perks and places to spend your wellness day.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** How to Check Your Biorhythms - https://youtu.be/R2YBrkAxpMQ How Biorhythms Affect House Cleane

Airbnb: Do you clean it yourself or hire a cleaning service? Or should you charge an Airbnb cleaning fee? And if you do and you clean it yourself, do you pay yourself? Are there Airbnb cleaning companies? Or do you just hire a Maid Service? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru suggests you clean it yourself. This will shape your clients Airbnb experience and guarantee your ratings and reviews. Yes, have an Airbnb cleaning charge and pay yourself until you are ready to outsource the housework. Every Airbnb host should know how to flip a room and what it takes to clean house. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Maid and house cleaner training.) HouseCleaning360 (Find a cleaning service for your Airbnb.) My Cleaning Connection (A resource hub for Airbnb cleaning tips.) And Savvy Perks (An affordable way to reward your "turn a room" cleaner.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/clean-it-yourself   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** House Guests - Top Cleaning

"Should you wear shoes in the house? And is it okay to wear shoes in the house if they are indoor shoes? Where is the best place to keep shoes in the house?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks shoes in the house germs and gives cleaning advice. It's a house cleaning FAQ from DIY cleaners and homeowners. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are: Savvy Cleaner (house cleaner training and producer of these cleaning videos.) My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for cleaning tips, products, and uniforms.) HouseCleaning360 (A place to find house cleaners and maids.) Savvy Perks (an employee perks program for cleaning business owners and their staff.   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/shoes-in-the-house   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** This Is How Dirty the Bottom of Your Shoes Are - https://youtu.be/kP1nNE6um2g Wearing shoes in the house may track in more than you think - https://youtu.be/rdYffLGRamo Why Americans Wear Shoes at Home - https://youtu.be/Yk0qtSAaze8 S