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

"Top to Bottom Drag and Drop Spring Cleaning" is a way to upsell your cleaning business during the slow times.  The drag and drop, clean my space, junkyard run with donations, junk metal, and a trash load will pay your bills.  We Ask a House Cleaner how to build my cleaning business? And Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says "Drag and Drop." It's like speed cleaning for deep cleaning and involves the removal of junk, waste, clutter, and debris. You remove odds and ends from your client's attic, crawl space and under the house with a rental van and a team. Today's sponsors are HouseCleaning360.com (a hub connecting house cleaners with homeowners.) And Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners.    *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/drag-and-drop/     *** 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 - Upselling for House Cleaners - https://yout

You can use furniture polish to cover scratches, nicks, dings, and imperfections in wood furniture. But should you use furniture polish on all wood finish? And is aerosol furniture polish okay for pre-treated faux wood furniture? Or should you just dust it with a microfiber cleaning cloth? We Ask a House Cleaner about the best type of furniture polish and when to use it. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives tips on cleaning shellac or veneer wood furniture. Today's sponsors are My Cleaning Connection (a hub for cool cleaning stuff.) Savvy Cleaner for House Cleaner Training. And HouseCleaning360.com a referral network to find the best maid service. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/furniture-polish/   *** 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/

"I'm ashamed to be a house cleaner or a maid.  I can't tell my friends about my blue-collar job issues. They'll be reluctant, hesitant or ashamed to hang out with me.  I want to grow my cleaning business but I'm sheepish. I'm great at cleaning but I'm ashamed to say morale is low and I'm ready to quit. Can I build my cleaning business if my job title sucks?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says there's no need to be sheepish or humble or shamed. House Cleaning is an honest profession and we'll cover tips in today's Ask a House Cleaner.  Show sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (House cleaner training). My Cleaning Connection (Hub for cool cleaning stuff). And HouseCleaning360.com (Referral network where you can find a good maid service.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/ashamed-to-be-a-house-cleaner/     *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Habits of People with Clean Houses - https://youtu.be/giYB57Uaqp0 Employees Who Love to Clean Houses - https://youtu.be/vcQddCj9joE Cleani

House cleaning as a sport. It's a strategic mindset for business endurance and success. House cleaner training includes a sport like routine of an elite athlete. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru, and 29-time marathon runner says house cleaning is a sport. You have to have a plan. You need a routine where you eat right, sleep, budget your energy and budget your fuel. You have to pace yourself for performance. The preparation and practice will make you a savvy cleaner and build confidence. Today's sponsors are My Cleaning Connection and HouseCleaning360.com *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/house-cleaning-as-a-sport/   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Stretch Bands for Tendinitis, Bursitis and Joint Pain - https://youtu.be/ySJv92p1-_4 Health or Wealth - https://youtu.be/fAsd3veuEl0 Allergic to Pets - House Cleaners Secrets to Survival - https://youtu.be/y2EE9GirRJ0 Exercise - Easy Strength Building Tips for House Cleaners and Maids - https://youtu.be/2X1kt3RbVuY Mom Synd

How do you turn one-offs into repeat customers? Every house cleaner and maid service wonders. One-offs can be a great way to grow your cleaning business. We Ask a House Cleaner tips and cleaning advice during the initial walkthrough to set realistic expectations. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says one-offs come when you massage your database and ask for the sale. A savvy cleaner will create ongoing customers from a one-time cleaning. Today's sponsors are My Cleaning Connection, HouseCleaning360.com and Savvy Cleaner Training for housekeepers. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/one-offs/ *** 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 - Upselling for House Cleaners - https://youtu.be/gk8RbxWK-Ic Move Out Cleaning Tips - House Cleaner Training (2017) - https://youtu.be/SjkjReCuXKI Should Maids, House Cleaners and Housekeepers Help Clients

Pros and cons of backpack vacuums are something to Ask a House Cleaner before you buy one. Backpack vacuums cut the vacuuming time and are great for hardwoods. Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru says backpack vacuums come down to personal preference. The same applies to upright, bagless canister vacuums and the suction they provide on the carpet. Today’s sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training, My Cleaning Connection, HouseCleaning360 and Drain Eazi. Drain Eazi Tabs Organic Way to Clean Your Drain - http://amzn.to/2oxyBbI *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE http://askahousecleaner.com/backpack-vacuums/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** How Often Should I Clean My House - https://youtu.be/ncXuSpOmUIY Food Expiration Dates - https://youtu.be/QQreDcQ0u9s Spiderwebs vs. Cobwebs What's the Difference? - https://youtu.be/uMGUqGItczs Cleaning Triggers If You Hate to Clean - https://youtu.be/7v9vOiRTPiA House Guests - Top Cleaning Tips for Guest Rooms - https://youtu.be/bzueM255rhA How to Clean a Dorm - Cleaning Syst

How to teach kids to clean up after themselves or teach kids to "clean your room." We Ask a House Cleaner tips for various learning styles. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you can teach kids to clean using visual, audible, and kinesthetic methods. We learn about "My data vs. Your data", ways to ask questions, have accountability, have a contest and a master inspector. It's fun, it's routine and it's clean. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training, My Cleaning Connection, and HouseCleaning360. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/teach-kids-to-clean/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** How Often Should I Clean My House - https://youtu.be/ncXuSpOmUIY Food Expiration Dates - https://youtu.be/QQreDcQ0u9s Spiderwebs vs. Cobwebs What's the Difference? - https://youtu.be/uMGUqGItczs Cleaning Triggers If You Hate to Clean - https://youtu.be/7v9vOiRTPiA House Guests - Top Cleaning Tips for Guest Rooms - https://youtu.be/bzueM255rhA How to Clean a Dorm - Cleaning Systems for

Pumice stones are the craze of house cleaners. We Ask a House Cleaner what are pumice stones? And do you clean with a dry or a wet pumice stone? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says all maid service training should cover this. House cleaner education shows you have to pay to replace pumice stone damage. Her cleaning advice is the use of pumice stones requires more common sense than the average maid. This is an in-depth look at the nitty-gritty on pumice stones. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (House Cleaner Training.) My Cleaning Connection (Hub for all things cleaning.) And HouseCleaning360.com - (Referral Hub connecting house cleaners with homeowners.) *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/pumice-stones/   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Men and Housework - https://youtu.be/_07uMRGq0kU Who Would You Hire? My Ideal Employee - https://youtu.be/7xwm1ZpxFkE Worst Housekeeping Chore - https://youtu.be/sjaxM7f8Qbc Mom Syndrome - https://youtu.be/HAwvNDiriOY Judgments Abo

How often should you change your air filters? Ever wonder that? Clean air filters in your HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) means greater efficiency. It also means healthy lungs when you're not breathing bacteria from sickness and airborne pathogens. We Ask a House Cleaner about the types of air filters and should we buy fiberglass, HEPA or pleated cloth filters.  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru doesn't talk about MERV rating. (You'll find that in the show notes.) But she does give tips on dust, dust mites, allergens, and mold.  Today's sponsors are HouseCleaning360, Savvy Cleaner Training, and My Cleaning Connection.   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/air-filters/   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** How Often Should I Clean My House - https://youtu.be/ncXuSpOmUIY Food Expiration Dates - https://youtu.be/QQreDcQ0u9s Spiderwebs vs. Cobwebs What's the Difference? - https://youtu.be/uMGUqGItczs Cleaning Triggers If You Hate to Clean - https://youtu.be/7v9vO

Ever wonder how to clean microfiber cloths? It's a question house cleaning companies Ask a House Cleaner. When it comes to cleaning microfiber cloths is it hand washing vs. machine washing? Or is it pre-soaking with a microfiber cleaning detergent? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives cleaning advice on how to disinfect microfiber cloths. The washing instructions for grit and grime are simple. The rules apply when you wash microfiber towels or microfiber mop pads. Today's sponsors are My Cleaning Connection, Savvy Cleaner Training, and HouseCleaning360.com   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/microfiber-cloths/ *** 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 Floors - https://youtu.be/0KAIVQkVwPE How to Get Rid of B

Organic cleaning supplies are the rage in 2018. New trends show that eco-friendly, natural, biodegradable, organic cleaning supplies are the new norm.  We Ask a House Cleaner if all organic cleaning supplies must be non-toxic, fragrance-free, and safe for kids and pets. Or is there still a place for heavy duty degreasers and things like lime and rust remover? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives tips on cleaning recipes for homemade cleaning products. You can still grow your cleaning business with green cleaning supplies. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training, HouseCleaning360 and My Cleaning Connection.   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/organic-cleaning-supplies/   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Ghost in the House - https://youtu.be/ZVvNc5jG3Ng How Often Should I Clean My House - https://youtu.be/ncXuSpOmUIY Food Expiration Dates - https://youtu.be/QQreDcQ0u9s Spiderwebs vs. Cobwebs What's the Difference? - https://youtu.be/uMGUqGItczs Cleaning Triggers If

The 3 top ways to clean dirty dog paws will stop the dog who tracks in dirt. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but dog trainers will disagree. We Ask a House Cleaner about dirty dog paws and tips for a doggie cleaning station. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives tips and cleaning advice for dirty dog paws. Use a bath mat, a doggie plunger, dog mitt and dog training. Healthy pet care makes for a clean house and a happy dog. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training, My Cleaning Connection, and HouseCleaning360.com *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/dirty-dog-paws/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Habits of People with Clean Houses - https://youtu.be/giYB57Uaqp0 Employees Who Love to Clean Houses - https://youtu.be/vcQddCj9joE Cleaning Gene - https://youtu.be/kWVTl-moarY Kicked Out of Facebook Group for House Cleaners - https://youtu.be/j6QNeFHblwE Mom Syndrome - https://youtu.be/HAwvNDiriOY Comparing Yourself to Other Maids – Who Wins? https://youtu.b

Concentrates vs. ready to use cleaning solutions which is better? Are the consistencies of concentrates the same for homeowners as those of a professional cleaner? Do you save money when you mix solutions? And does topping off your supplies change the chemistry? We Ask a House Cleaner about all-purpose cleaners, degreasers, and other favorite concentrates. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says it's a waste if you don't do daily inventory. And if you do make your own cleaning supplies if you don't follow directions. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/concentrates-vs-ready-to-use/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Habits of People with Clean Houses - https://youtu.be/giYB57Uaqp0 Employees Who Love to Clean Houses - https://youtu.be/vcQddCj9joE Cleaning Gene - https://youtu.be/kWVTl-moarY Kicked Out of Facebook Group for House Cleaners - https://youtu.be/j6QNeFHblwE Mom Syndrome - https://youtu.be/HAwvNDiriOY Comparing Yourself to Other Maids – Who Wins? https://youtu.be/

How to manage employee squabbles in your house cleaning business. It's a question that comes up a lot with maid service owners.  We Ask a House Cleaner what are employee squabbles? And what rules and policies will make your business a safe place to work? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says employee squabbles are grown adults acting like children. It's fighting, bickering, catfights, racism, bullying, cursing and showing up late. It's maids calling each other names, PMS, being moody, snappy, irritable and just flat out being ugly. If you have workers micro-managing or bossing people around, employees will leave. You can't solve problems if you have no backbone. And employee rifts create a domino effect of bad energy.  Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training, My Cleaning Connection, and HouseCleaning 360.com   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/employee-squabbles     *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Maid Stole a Vacuum Attachment from A Client - https://youtu.be/fu

MLM's and house cleaners it's the perfect side hustle, right? The maid gets a starter kit and builds the MLM's downline in a "recruit your friends" manner. If the products are in alignment with the house cleaning the MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) or direct selling is not a scam.  We Ask a House Cleaner about MLM's, webinars, workshops, pow-wows, and conferences.  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives tips to grow your cleaning business and advises against a pyramid scheme.  Today's sponsors are My Cleaning Connection, HouseCleaning360 and Savvy Cleaner Training.    *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/mlms-house-cleaners/     *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Habits of People with Clean Houses - https://youtu.be/giYB57Uaqp0 Employees Who Love to Clean Houses - https://youtu.be/vcQddCj9joE Cleaning Gene - https://youtu.be/kWVTl-moarY Kicked Out of Facebook Group for House Cleaners - https://youtu.be/j6QNeFHblwE Mom Syndrome - https://youtu.be/HAwvNDiriOY Comparing Yourself t

What should you do when a house cleaning client dies? Like it or not there is a slew of emotions that vary from expected death, accidental death and intentional death. When a client dies the maid is grieving but should they play therapist with the family who hired them? We Ask a House Cleaner what to do when a client dies because there is sadness surrounding the death and dying. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says relatives, friends and family can help as a support system. She gives tip on attending the funeral, and how to be present without interfering. Today's sponsors are HouseCleaning360, My Cleaning Connection, and Savvy Cleaner Training. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/when-a-client-dies/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Men and Housework - https://youtu.be/_07uMRGq0kU Who Would You Hire? My Ideal Employee - https://youtu.be/7xwm1ZpxFkE Worst Housekeeping Chore - https://youtu.be/sjaxM7f8Qbc Mom Syndrome - https://youtu.be/HAwvNDiriOY Judgments About House

What is the #1 secret to advertising your cleaning business? If you want to grow your cleaning business what advertising and marketing do you need? We Ask a House Cleaner today. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says word of mouth advertising is still the best form of advertising. But there are other ways to market your cleaning business. Branding, promotion, online banner ads and flyers are still effective. They all create awareness and boost visibility and feed the referral hub. The key is to set an example. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training, My Cleaning Connection, and HouseCleaning360.   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/advertising/     *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Car Magnets - Do They Work? - https://youtu.be/LGgNcJKMJP4 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 Media Presence - Do I Ne

Audible vs. Podcasts vs. Kindle which is best for house cleaners to learn on the go? We Ask a House Cleaner about house cleaning training and learning while cleaning. Audible vs. Podcasts - does one make you work faster? Books on tape or talk radio? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives tips to get the most from your university in your pocket. Audible vs. Podcasts for business help and maid service training. If you want to grow your cleaning business or learn to manage employees you can listen and learn while you clean. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training, HouseCleaning360, and My Cleaning Connection. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/audible-vs-podcasts-vs-kindle/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Photo Release - https://youtu.be/lgscwodREos 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 and Lazy? - https://youtu.be/AtfN4QDH4Qo No Money

3 unusual things professional organizers do go beyond basic hoarding or junk removal. Professional organizers do more than create 3 piles, "keep", "toss" and "donate." And their uncluttering tips go way beyond fancy storage bins. We Ask a House Cleaner about professional organizers and when to hire them if you have too much stuff. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives cleaning advice that starts with the psychology of hoarding. The organizer has tutorials and tips to declutter your home. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training, My Cleaning Connection and House Cleaning 360. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/professional-organizers/   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Organized Hoarders - https://youtu.be/g9wjqc0suyE Organizing - Why Is It So Important? - https://youtu.be/_UkhSknKQ94 Organizing vs. House Cleaning - What is the Difference? - https://youtu.be/yDku08rNajQ Clean Space Clean Thoughts - https://youtu.be/ugw7FutPz28   *** RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE *** T

What are cleaning retainers and should you sign one? Cleaning retainers are another way to pay for house cleaning. If you're a house cleaner, you can work on retainer. We Ask a House Cleaner about tax planning, cleaning retainers and their fee structure. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru say if you need the money you can create monthly retainers or annual retainers. Your client pays you and you collect money once instead of regular billing and collection. Today's sponsors are My Cleaning Connection, HouseCleaning360, and Savvy Cleaner Training. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/cleaning-retainers/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Should I Charge a Late Fee for Slow Pays? (Cleaning Service) - https://youtu.be/9axFBWMXln0 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 Bidding Residential Cleaning Jobs - Secrets and Tips 2017) - https://youtu.be/4N8tYG-2p1U