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

"Where does stuff go?" A house cleaning newbie wants to know. Every house cleaner knows how to clean, and some know how to clean fast, but many wonder "where does stuff go?" It's among the house cleaning FAQ in our minds. Home organization is not part of most house cleaner training. And when a customer begs "come clean with me" or "clean my space" you'll find yourself wondering "where does stuff go?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks organizing tips and ways to use speed cleaning to create clutter-free areas. Savvy Cleaner (expert cleaning tips) is a sponsor for today's Ask a House Cleaner cleaning video. Also, Savvy Perks (employee benefits program for small business owners.) My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for cool cleaning stuff.) And HouseCleaning360 (a place to partner house cleaners with homeowners. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/where-does-stuff-go/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** How Often Should I Clean My House - https://youtu.be/ncXuSpOmUIY

"The challenges of hiring staff are hitting my house cleaning business pretty hard. I'm trying to grow my cleaning company and wonder what cleaning support services are available. What solutions do you have to deal with the challenges of hiring staff?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru discusses the challenges of hiring staff on today's Ask a House Cleaner. Hiring challenges are a house cleaning FAQ and part of every cleaning and maid service business. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (house cleaning training.) House Cleaning 360 (a hub that partners house cleaners with homeowners.) My Cleaning Connection (a place full of cool cleaning information, products and stuff.) And Savvy Perks, Employee benefits for cleaning business owners the cleaning staff they hire.   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/challenges-of-hiring-staff/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** High Maintenance Employee is Wrecking My Business - https://youtu.be/PccdPuVKhqA Clear Bag Policy for House Cle

House keys. Should you give house cleaners house keys or security codes? And what happens if the house cleaner loses the clients key? House keys are a common topic in house cleaning FAQ forums. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a checklist for customer keys and a lockbox are a good idea. Every maid can have a private "cleaners code" to disarm the security alarm. And when they leave, they lock the house using their alarm code. If you trust the house cleaner with a key you can avoid lockout fees and skipped maid service. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (pro cleaning tips.) HouseCleaning360 (business fan pages that hook house cleaners up with homeowners.) My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub and store for cool cleaning stuff.) Savvy Perks (Employee discount network for house cleaners, maids and their employees.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/house-keys/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Scam Artist Targets House Cleaners - https://youtu.b

"Can you tell me how to speed up slow maids? Speed cleaning is how I grow my cleaning business and maid service. I have a worker who comes to clean with me and clean my space and she's super slow. Can you speed up slow maids or should I let her go?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you can speed up slow maids. And she shares her pro cleaning tips in today's house cleaner training. Our Ask a House Cleaner sponsors for this show are Savvy Cleaner (maid service training.) HouseCleaning360 (list your cleaning business and find more clients.) My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for this cleaning channel and others.) And Savvy Perks (employee benefits for maids and house cleaners.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/speed-up-slow-maids/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for House Cleaning Supplies - https://youtu.be/koILrMkmdJI Maid Stole a Vacuum Attachment from A Client - https://youtu.be/fujAgklvF34 Employee Birthday - How Should We Celebr

Should you clean for friends and family? And should you offer a friends and family discount? What do you do when they ask "Can you come clean my space or come clean with me?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says friends and family don't make good cleaning clients. Her expert cleaning tips say don't work for family. There's too much baggage and chaos to do speed cleaning and get on to the next job. And you may never get paid. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (House cleaner training and certification.) HouseCleaning360 (List your cleaning or home service business and homeowners can find and hire you.) My Cleaning Connection (a hub where you can find cool cleaning uniforms.) Savvy Perks (an employee benefits program for cleaning business owners and their employees.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/friends-and-family/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Lazy Employee (House Cleaner or Maid) - https://youtu.be/uSKXxXdBFlE Who Provides the Cleaning

Rotating teams of house cleaners with built in consistency can ensure you keep clients when a maid quits. But rotating teams with a variety of cleaning styles can wreak havoc to your cleaning business. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says it's cool to have rotating teams if you have a cleaning system. You've got to have team leaders and strategies for a cleaning routine. Part of your house cleaning training should include cleaning steps active in all areas of your maid service. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (house cleaner training.) My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for all things cleaning.) Savvy Perks (Employee benefits for house cleaning business owners.) And HouseCleaning360 (List your cleaning service, find more customers.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/rotating-teams/   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Employee Birthday - How Should We Celebrate? - https://youtu.be/Vj19tCj8SqE Customer's Trash - Can I Keep it? - https://youtu.b

Over-delivering on your house cleaning is a touchy subject. There are pros and cons to over-delivering on the cleaning services promised. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives us a look at the risks vs. rewards of over-delivering. Even if you're speed cleaning, the message you send your clients is "I don't respect your tight budget, so I'll just pay it forward. If the client can't afford your maid service, you enable them when you give more house cleaning than paid for. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training for house cleaners and maids.) My Cleaning Connection (A resource hub for all things cleaning.) HouseCleaning360 (List your cleaning business and find some clients.) And Savvy Perks (benefits for small business owners and their employees.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/over-delivering/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Messy House and Relatives - http://askahousecleaner.com/messy-house/ Will Robots Replace House Cleaners? https://y

"That stinks." Do you have cleaning supplies that smell bad? Do your customers hate the horrible smelling cleaning detergents you're using? Are you using vinegar for cleaning? Because that stinks. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says "I hate the smell of vinegar, but I use it because it's non-toxic and does a great job to clean my space. If a customer says "That stinks." Then it does to them. It would be nice if a customer would say "The house smells amazing rather than the house smells awful." But if the odor of cleaning supplies is their concern, it's time for a change. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Perks (employee benefits for small business owners.) HouseCleaning360 (List your business, find some customers.) Savvy Cleaner Training (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/that-stinks/   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Cleaning Gene - House Cleaners Speci

"None ya business" is an answer that can make any house cleaning job interview go sour. "But if I'm trying to grow my cleaning company and in the hiring process and a new hire answers a question with "none ya business" what do you do?"   "None ya business" is a flippant attitude that repels everyone. And you don't want that employee mingling with your customers." Says Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru, "or representing your company.   Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are HouseCleaning360 (list your business, find a customer.) Savvy Cleaner Training (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for all things cleaning.) And Savvy Perks (an employee discount program to create loyal employees in your company.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/none-ya-business     *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Poached! Hired by Another Cleaning Company - https://youtu.be/oI7XJvWrmH4 High Maintenance Employee is Wrecking My Busin

"Do I clean or paint first on this move out clean? I'm trying to clean my space in the most efficient way and I need cleaning advice. The painters want the maid service to vacuum. But should they clean or paint first? There will be more cleaning on this end of tenant clean after the painter’s finish." We Ask a House Cleaner whether to clean or paint first and move out cleaning tips. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru on today’s cleaning channel gives cleaning tips and bidding tips. Today’s sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) HouseCleaning360 (list your business and find homeowners to hire you.) My Cleaning Connection (A resource hub for cool cleaning stuff.) And Savvy Perks (Everyday useful benefits for small business owners and their employees.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/clean-or-paint-first/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** How to Defrost a Freezer - https://youtu.be/YGYfZegc_xA How to Clean Countertops - https

"How long does it take to clean a house? How long for deep cleaning? How long for speed cleaning, spring cleaning or maintenance cleaning?" "LOL. How long does it take to clean a house? If I had a dollar for every time I get asked these two questions: How much does it cost to clean a house? And How long does it take to clean a house? I'd be rich." says Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru. There are lots of job variables we cover today on Ask a House Cleaner. Sponsors for this episode are Savvy Cleaner (Training & certification for house cleaners and maids.) HouseCleaning360 (a listing site partnering house cleaners with homeowners.) Savvy Perks (benefits for small business owners like house cleaners.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for all things cleaning.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/how-long-does-it-take *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** You Charge Too Much for House Cleaning - https://youtu.be/VdtiH3-5Tas Price Increase - https://youtu.be/9Hrh82Ei

“Can a customer suspend house cleaning service for no reason? I'm trying to grow my cleaning company. But I've gotten a few calls "I want to suspend house cleaning service until further notice." What does it mean when a customer says I want to suspend house cleaning service? Can they break a cleaning contract like that?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says anybody can cancel service at any time. And people cancel house cleaning for different reasons. But if you have lots of clients who terminate service it might be you. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (maid service training.) HouseCleaning360 (a way to boost your cleaning service in the search engines. (My Cleaning Connection (A resource hub for more cleaning stuff.) And Savvy Perks (An employee discount network where you can save money as an independent business owner. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaningservice.com/suspend-house-cleaning-service *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Should I Charge a L

"Should you put your face on printed ads as part of a creative advertising campaign? I'm trying to grow my cleaning company and we've done cleaning videos and wonder if you should put your face on printed ads?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says your face on printed ads is different from social media. We Ask a House Cleaner about creative advertising and other ways to market your cleaning business. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training (for house cleaners and maids.) Savvy Perks (employee benefits for small businesses.) My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for cool cleaning stuff.) And HouseCleaning360 (a hub connecting home service providers with homeowners. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/your-face-on-printed-ads *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Protect Your Brand - https://youtu.be/dGfQNWKhjok Education - Do I Need a Degree to Run a Cleaning Business? - https://youtu.be/0GS-FvJC1Vg Best Books for House Cleaners - https://youtu.be/Jr3Ne3UdkQc Social Me

Do you need a car for house cleaning? Yes, you do and today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at reliable transportation solutions. Do you need a car if you're not the one driving from job to job and can you take a lyft or an Uber? Maybe the metro or even grab a bus pass? Or do you need a car if a house cleaner is willing to give you a free ride to work each morning? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you can bum a ride if you need a lift - but friends and family are not reliable transportation. They have lives of their own, and even with the best of intentions, they put the maid service in jeopardy if you don't show up. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (House cleaner training.) My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub of cleaning videos and more.) Savvy Perks (employee discount program for small businesses.) And HouseCleaning360 (A referral hub connecting house cleaners with homeowners. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/do-you-need-a-car/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS

"Who collects the money for house cleaning? Should my employees accept payment? And what if the maid or house cleaner sees how much the client is paying for house cleaning? I'm trying to grow my cleaning company but losing employees because they think they're doing all the work. And they should be making all the money." Who collects the money is a great question and Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru tackles it today. As a cleaning business owner, you have to collect money for house cleaning service but who collects the money is up to you. You can accept payments online and your clients can pay by credit card. And if you accept credit card payments your employees will never see the money. Bill collecting is part of every job transaction and should be seamless. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (maid service training.) Savvy Perks (employee benefits you can offer your house cleaners.) My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for cleaning supplies.) And HouseCleaning360 (a business network

"I have a two-hour minimum for house cleaning. And I'm trying to grow my cleaning company but a customer is like 'can you clean my space? I can only afford one hour of cleaning' and that's not worth the money. Should I have a two-hour minimum? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru digs into two-hour minimum policies. Even with speed cleaning, you're not going to make a dent in one hour of cleaning. She gives pro cleaning tips on today's Ask a House Cleaner cleaning channel. Our sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (house cleaner training.) Savvy Perks (Employee benefits for small business.) HouseCleaning360 (A referral hub connecting the homeowner and maid service.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for cool cleaning stuff.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/two-hour-minimum/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Haggling Over Price - Ninja Mind Tricks for Maids - https://youtu.be/gadeo7S8i9U Price by The Hour or Job for House Cleaning? (2017) - https://youtu.be/gcYM-mQvlXw Bi

"Airbnb cleaning fee - how much should I charge? I'm trying to grow my cleaning company and wonder if being an Airbnb housekeeper is a good idea. The Airbnb cleaning fee would have to cover the days they don't need me." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru discusses the Airbnb cleaning fee along with Airbnb guest prep. Every Airbnb needs speed cleaning between checkout and check-in and your basic maid service training will guide you through the tasks. Your Airbnb cleaning service can rotate chores on the days when there are no guests so you still get paid. There is money in Airbnb cleaning jobs - you just have to package your offer right. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (house cleaning training.) HouseCleaning360 (a hub connecting Airbnb owners with Airbnb cleaners.) Savvy Perks (A program that adds perks to your Airbnb housekeeper or host's income.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for cleaning products and supplies.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://aska

Permanent stains are driving me crazy. I want to know how to get rid of permanent stains on sinks and vanities. I'm trying to clean my space but the discoloration and tint in the toilets and showers won’t budge. We Ask a House Cleaner pro cleaning tips for permanent stains. What to do about a blemish or burn mark, and when to walk away. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives expert cleaning tips and cleaning advice to help you keep the job and please the customer. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (house cleaning training.) HouseCleaning360 (a hub connecting homeowners with home service providers.) Savvy Perks (an employee benefits program for house cleaners and maids.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for cool cleaning stuff.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/permanent-stains   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** How to Clean a Bathroom Vanity - https://youtu.be/3EkQJVbZYeg How to Clean Toilet Bowl Rings - Three Types - https://youtu.be/iqCOZyV1R40 How to

Domestic dispute? Errgh! Please stop fighting with coworkers while cleaning. Your customers hate to see house cleaners arguing or maids screaming. And it's not their job to resolve your domestic dispute. If you've got maids yelling at you some other sort of domestic dispute, separate. One of you upstairs, one of you downstairs. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says an irritable coworker or nit-picky house cleaners slow the job down. Pro cleaning tips say you're there to clean. Keep your personal chaos out of it. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (training for house cleaners and maids.) HouseCleaning360 (connecting house cleaners with homeowners.) My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for all things house cleaning.) And Savvy Perks - Rock bottom restaurant and retail discounts for hardworking maids. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/domestic-dispute *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Customer's Trash - Can I Keep it? - https://youtu.be/ArycI1Om57k C

How is a credit score important to a house cleaner? We Ask a House Cleaner if you accept cash payments will it affect your credit score? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says even if you pay your bills on time, cash is hard to trace. Your credit score is a financial resume that shows your creditworthiness. Your Fico score tells the banks about money choices you've made. This includes bills, payments, loans, whether you pay your bills with a credit card and if you're responsible for a new loan. Your financial choices also show if you're a risk. If you are, you can't borrow, and they won't lend you more money. Today's sponsor is Savvy Perks - a new way to motivate employees to be loyal and keep working for you. https://savvyperks.com *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/credit-score/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Fire My Cleaning Employee for Being Late and Lazy? - https://youtu.be/AtfN4QDH4Qo No Money - How to Start a Cleaning Business When You're Broke - https://youtu