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Auditions for house cleaning are not a new thing. Turns out that all cleanings are auditions. A customer wants to know "When you come clean my space should I mention I'm holding auditions?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru in today's Ask a House Cleaner says even your job estimate is a showcase. Always put forth your best effort and do your best work. Don't audition for the job and once get it, slack off or get lazy. You should try harder to win and keep every job. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) My Cleaning Connection (a hub for cool cleaning stuff.) HouseCleaning360 (connecting homeowners with house cleaners.) And Savvy Perks (Your new employee benefits program for small business owners. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/auditions *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Yardwork - Upselling for House Cleaners - https://youtu.be/gk8RbxWK-Ic Move Out Cleaning Tips - House Cleaner Training (2017) - https://youtu.be

Introducing Savvy Perks Employee Discount Program. It's employee benefits for small business owners. And came about by you asking for loyalty rewards for your house cleaners and maids. Savvy Perks is a division of Savvy Cleaner owned by Angela Brown and host of Ask a House Cleaner. You asked for an employee rewards program for your team and here it is. Savvy Perks just partnered with America's largest employee discount network. With over 250,000 restaurants and retailers, the deals and discounts take loyalty perks to a whole new level. Your monthly memberships include an app that gives you instant access to buy-one-get-one deals. There are “member only” discounts, and freebies. Sign up today at https://SavvyPerks.com *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/savvy-perks/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Savvy Perks Employee Discount Program - https://youtu.be/ffLNTDbHRoI Employee Perks, Benefits and Reasons to Stay - https://youtu.be/WeAyLRLIYVc Healthcare Benefits for House Clean

Obsessive-Compulsive Cleaners are among us. They clean our homes with OCD counting rituals and approval addiction. But are obsessive-compulsive cleaners able to do the same job as regular maids? On this cleaning channel, we Ask a House Cleaner about obsessive-compulsive cleaners. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives expert cleaning tips for OCD housekeepers. Your worksheets allow you to keep your counting in check. And inspecting your work as you go keeps you on task. Also recommended for obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms is CBT. (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Today’s sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (House cleaner training and certification.) Savvy Perks (Employee benefits for small business owners.) My Cleaning Connection (a hub for cleaning resources.) And HouseCleaning360 (a referral hub connecting home service providers with homeowners.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/obsessive-compulsive-cleaners *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** People Pleasing: The Pros and

What are the qualifications for house cleaning? I want to grow my cleaning company but am told I need a business license and insurance. Is it speed cleaning that makes you qualified as a house cleaner or do you have other pro cleaning tips and qualifications? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru on today's Ask a House Cleaner says the skilled maid has qualifications. ...and a satisfaction guarantee and the willingness to get the house cleaning training they need. Today's sponsors are HouseCleaning360 (We connect maids with homeowners.) Savvy Perks (An employee discount program for small business owners.) and My Cleaning Connection (a hub for cleaning resources.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/qualifications *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Should House Cleaners Take Vacations - https://youtu.be/Mh_ct6lvd7A Labor Laws - House Cleaners Push Back - https://youtu.be/lmXYF_lMfls Photo Release - https://youtu.be/lgscwodREos Credit Cards - https://youtu.be/VM-frN4bFA8 Close O

"Obnoxious customers on the loose. Help! I just want to clean my space alone without an annoying customer looming. And it ain't speed cleaning if I have to re-clean after obnoxious customers mess stuff up. What pro cleaning tips do you have?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru on today's Ask a House Cleaner gives tips on that obnoxious customers. Your maid service stays in business because of your crazy customers. This cleaning advice is not what you want to hear but may save your business.  Today’s sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Maid service training.) HouseCleaning360 (Create a business fanpage where homeowners can read your glowing ratings and reviews.) Savvy Perks (Employee discount network and benefits for small business owners.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/obnoxious-customers *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Broken Vacuum - https://youtu.be/wmCpLk43Eic Damage Control for House Cleaners - https://youtu.be/eFHErJW-f5k Housekeepers Having a Bad Day - https://yo

Social media presence for house cleaners, is that the same as social media profile? And if I want to grow my cleaning company do I need a social media presence on all the platforms or can I just do Facebook? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru on today's Ask a House Cleaner tips the maid in the direction of social media presence. Social media marketing for house cleaners is about being social, it's about media and it's about your profiles. Your customers want to know "Who is coming to clean my space?" Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (House cleaner training.) HouseCleaning360 (Business Backend has all sorts of help for the small business owner.) Savvy Perks (Employee perks for the small business owner.) And My Cleaning Connection (a hub for cool cleaning stuff.)   QR CODE GENERATOR - https://www.qr-code-generator.com/ *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/social-media-presence     *** RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE *** Social Media Marketing Workbook: 2018 Edition - How t

"How to end startup struggles in house cleaning? I'm trying to start a cleaning business but the startup struggles are killing me. And I want to grow my cleaning company but don't know where to find customers. What small business pro cleaning tips can you give me?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru on Today's Ask a House Cleaner digs into startup struggles. "Come clean with me the easy way. Let's work smart not hard." Market your cleaning business in a small niche. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (house cleaning training.) HouseCleaning360 (A hub connecting homeowners with a maid service.) Savvy Perks (Employee benefits for your small cleaning business.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource site for cleaning.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/startup-struggles *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Credit Cards - https://youtu.be/VM-frN4bFA8 Close Out - https://youtu.be/pgcbbIkbOQo Broken Vacuum - https://youtu.be/wmCpLk43Eic Fire My Cleaning Employee for Being Late a

"What? No male house cleaners? As in no men cleaning house or male maids? How am I supposed to grow my cleaning company if I can't include a male house cleaner?" Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at the politically incorrect request "no male house cleaners." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says male house cleaners are aces at speed cleaning. They have excellent cleaning skills and many can clean circles around women. And she gives pro cleaning tips and cleaning advice to make it work. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (maid service training.) HouseCleaning360 (Find a cleaning service right for you.) Savvy Perks (Employee benefits for small business owners.) And My Cleaning Connection (a cleaning resource hub.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/male-house-cleaners/   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Credit Cards - https://youtu.be/VM-frN4bFA8 Close Out - https://youtu.be/pgcbbIkbOQo Broken Vacuum - https://youtu.be/wmCpLk43Eic Fire My Cleaning Employee for Being

Stuff breaks. But who pays when stuff breaks on a house cleaning job? Do you pay as the cleaning employer or does the maid pay? And what if your independent contractor breaks stuff?  "I had a house cleaner come clean my space and he was doing speed cleaning... and he broke a mirror. I get it, stuff breaks. But who pays when the maid breaks stuff?" A common question we ask a house cleaner today.  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives cleaning advice and pro cleaning tips for broken stuff.  Today's cleaning channel sponsors are HouseCleaning360.com (List your maid service and find cleaning jobs.) Savvy Perks (Employee discounts for small business owners.) Savvy Cleaner (House Cleaner education.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub of books, articles and cleaning supplies.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/stuff-breaks/     *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Scam Artist Targets House Cleaners - https://youtu.be/aSgqmlxbUJY Broken Vacuum - https://youtu.be/wmCpLk

"Do you have a sample contract for house cleaning? I'm trying to grow my cleaning business and wonder what my contract should say. Any cleaning advice on company policies or rules and regulations in a sample contract would be helpful." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru in today's Ask a House Cleaner gives you a sample contract. Along with pro cleaning tips on your letter of agreement and tips on a welcome packet.  Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (House cleaner training.) HouseCleaning360 (connecting homeowners with house cleaners and maids.) Savvy Perks (employee benefits for house cleaning business owners.) And My Cleaning Connection (a hub for cleaning stuff and the sample contract mentioned.) WORKSHEETS (You Can Edit) SENT TO YOUR EMAIL: https://savvycleaner.com/worksheets   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/sample-contract     *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** No Money - How to Start a Cleaning Business When You're Broke - https://youtu.be/3MjZ0DyzvIs Time - My Ho

How do you upsell to party hosting from house cleaning? I've got a client who wants me to do party hosting for their Passover party and I don't know how to price hosting. I'm trying to grow my cleaning company and a job like this (if we can get the terms of agreement right) would be a gift. What pro cleaning tips would you give to a maid upselling party hosting from a clean? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru on today's Ask a House Cleaner talks party clothes. Tips, gifts, cleaning and being a designated driver. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Maid Service Training.) Savvy Perks (Employee benefits for small business owners.) HouseCleaning360 (Find an awesome house cleaner.) And My Cleaning Connection (a hub of really cool cleaning stuff.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/party-hosting/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Can I Hire My House Cleaner as a Handyman? - https://youtu.be/q25CiydfDp8 Party Help - Can I Hire My Maid? - https://youtu.be/oQEFn9iiREQ Yardwork -

Religious stereotypes are nothing to keep you from house cleaning. When a customer says "Clean my space and respect my religious stereotypes." It's usually because their religion and beliefs honor the tradition of a clean house. Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru in today's Ask a House Cleaner digs into religious stereotypes. Clean with me on today's pro cleaning tips and allow your customers to worship how, where or what they may. Our sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (house cleaner training.) My Cleaning Connection (a hub for cool cleaning stuff.) HouseCleaning360 (list your business and find leads.) And Savvy Perks (An employee benefits program for small businesses.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/religious-stereotypes   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Customer's Trash - Can I Keep it? - https://youtu.be/ArycI1Om57k Cleaning Tests from a Rental Property Manager - https://youtu.be/YQYdtjmhTxw Driving Rules for House Cleaners and Maids - https://youtu.be/ElxlAhM3H8o Bur

What is the annual cost of cleaning supplies for a startup cleaning business?  We Ask a House Cleaner the annual cost of cleaning supplies and if it's cheaper to mix solutions or make your own. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says clean with me on a budget you create from ready to use cleaners. The annual cost of cleaning supplies can scale up or down. It's determined by the number of customers you serve as a professional cleaner.  As you scale your business you can save money by using concentrates and buying cleaning supplies in bulk.  Today's cleaning hacks brought to you by Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids. Savvy Perks - Employee benefits for the small business owner. And My Cleaning Connection, a resource hub where you can find recipes for all-purpose cleaning solutions.   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Labor Laws - House Cleaners Push Back - https://youtu.be/lmXYF_lMfls Photo Release - https://youtu.be/lgscwodREos Credit Cards - https://youtu.be/VM-frN4bFA8 Close Out - https:/

Entitlement is a problem with house cleaning customers. You go to bid a job and they're like "clean my space, I'm a VIP, and I need special treatment." They reek of entitlement with expectations of speed cleaning and they deserve a discount. The entitlement starts with the promise of rewards and a license to be rude. They expect you to stay longer than the job requires because they deserve it all. They have special rights, expect favors, and the rules don't apply to them. Angela Brown in today's Ask a House Cleaner talks about freedom from entitled and demanding customers. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (House Cleaning Training.) HouseCleaning360 (A place to list your cleaning service and find cleaning customers.) And My Cleaning Connection (a hub for cool cleaning resources and stuff.) Book: You're Not So Smart - https://amzn.to/2qBJ6Mj *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/entitlement *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Covert Contracts for House Cleaners - https://youtu.b

How do you get a teenager to do chores? Teenager chores are different from kid’s housework, right? Or if a teenager’s dirty room doesn't bother the teen, should it bother you? We Ask a House Cleaner about cleaning motivation and cleaning hacks for teenager housework. Angela Brown says kids cleaning the house is a good idea and trains them to keep up a dirty room. Kids clean when there is a rewards system. And there should be a kid cleaning routine that easy for them to do. Today's sponsors are HouseCleaning360.com (where you can list your maid service and find customers.) Savvy Perks (Employee perks for the small business owner or maid with 0-3 employees.) My Cleaning Connection (resources for cleaning, cleaning associations, best products and more.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/how-to-get-a-teenager-to-clean-up/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Cleaning Triggers If You Hate to Clean - https://youtu.be/7v9vOiRTPiA House Guests - Top Cleaning Tips for Guest Rooms - http

Healthcare benefits for house cleaning employees - do they exist? Are we required by law to provide healthcare benefits and if so what and how much? We Ask a House Cleaner about Healthcare Benefits for your maid service.  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares mandatory regulations for employee benefits.  Today's sponsors are Savvy Perks (employee perks for small business owners.) Savvy Cleaner (house cleaning training.) And My Cleaning Connection (A hub for all things cleaning.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/healthcare-benefits       *** 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 Celebrate? - https://youtu.be/Vj19tCj8SqE Customer's Trash - Can I Keep it? - https://youtu.be/ArycI1Om57k Cleaning Tests from a Rental Property Manager - https://youtu.be/YQYdtjmhTxw Driving Rules for House

Speed cleaning vacuum style - should you vacuum fast or vacuum slow?  We Ask a House Cleaner if speed cleaning vacuum style is good for the carpets or just the house cleaner in a hurry to go to the next job. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives cleaning advice tips on speed cleaning vacuum style. Get a good quality vacuum with lots of suction to pick up stuff. Vacuum your carpets and vacuum rugs as part of regular maintenance. How fast should you vacuum depends on your level of skill. You can be effective and produce quality work if you have a good vacuum and pay attention to what you're doing. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (maid and house cleaner training.) HouseCleaning360 (where you can find a great house cleaner in your area.) And Savvy Perks (the employee perks program for the small business owner.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/speed-cleaning-vacuum-style/     *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** How to Clean Countertops - https://youtu.be/upEjnCtXc3A H

How do you deal with incompatible coworkers when you are house cleaning? Incompatible coworkers who don't get along or have a lousy work ethic bring the company down.  We Ask a House Cleaner tips for incompatible coworkers, catfights, different work systems and more. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru includes in her house cleaner training ways to inspire co-workers. Set an example for annoying coworkers cleaning in the same space.  Today's sponsors are HouseCleaning360.com (where you can list your maid service and find customers.) Savvy Perks (Employee perks for the small business owner or maid.) My Cleaning Connection (resources for cleaning, cleaning associations, best products and more.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/incompatible-coworkers/       *** 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 Defrost a Freezer - https://youtu.be/YG

Let's talk sponges. Should you use sponges for house cleaning? Or do sponges carry too much bacteria? And when should you use a non-scratch scrub sponge (or scrubby sponge) over a Magic Eraser sponge? We Ask a House Cleaner how to disinfect a sponge and best kitchen sponges for everyday use. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks type of sponges and the best sponge for cleaning a bathroom. Today's sponsors are Savvy Perks (Employee perks program for small business owners.) Savvy Cleaner (Training for house cleaners and maids.) My Cleaning Connection (a hub for cool cleaning stuff including the infamous long-lasting sponge.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/sponges   *** 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 Defrost a Freezer - https://youtu.be/YGYfZegc_xA How to Clean Countertops - https://youtu.be/upEjnCtXc3A How to Clean Hardwood F

What do you do when a customer hits on you? If he is in your personal space or tries to attack you do you stay and clean or go? If you are cleaning and he hits on you do you still get paid if you use pepper spray and leave? We Ask a House Cleaner about the client who hits on you, boundaries, and no dating clients. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says when you mix pleasure with business you change the tone of the job. Today's sponsors are HouseCleaning360 (List your maid service find clients.) Savvy Perks (A bonus program to show your employees you care.) Savvy Cleaner (house cleaner training.) And My Cleaning Connection (The place to find gifts for your favorite house cleaners.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/client-hits-on-you/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** If My Life Depended on It - https://youtu.be/zbWN20J458Y Scam Artist Targets House Cleaners - https://youtu.be/aSgqmlxbUJY Broken Vacuum - https://youtu.be/wmCpLk43Eic Damage Control for House Cleaners - h