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How do you clean computer screens, tablet screens, TV and smartphones? This is stuff they don't teach you in-house cleaning training. Computer screens and some TV monitors consist of polarized glass and liquid crystal. And you can't use cleaning chemicals on the computer screens because they can streak and fade the film transistor. We Ask a House Cleaner best cleaning techniques. Angela Brown gives tips and cleaning advice to clean electronics. Today's sponsors are My Cleaning Connection. HouseCleaning360 and Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners, and maids. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/computer-screens/   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** 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 Bed Bugs - https://youtu.be/hQfHcGD9WB8 How to Clean a Shower Floor - https://youtu.be/qrjL17pU3bQ Back to School Cleaning - https://youtu.be

Do you need insurance and bonding if you're a solo house cleaner? And do you need insurance AND bonding or is it just a way to market your cleaning business? We Ask a House Cleaner about if insurance and bonding are more than fancy credentials. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says being bonded and insured protects you and it protects your customers. If you ruin, break or damage property while cleaning your clients expect you to replace or repair those belongings. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training, My Cleaning Connection, and HouseCleaning360. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/insurance-and-bonding/   *** 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 and Lazy? - https://youtu.be/AtfN4QDH4Qo No Money - How to Start a Cleaning Business When You're Broke - https://youtu.be/3MjZ0DyzvIs Time - My Hours Are My Ow

Unreliable employees for house cleaning can wreck your maid service. We Ask a House Cleaner about unreliable employees who say they want the job and are reliable. But they are tardy, late or no call, no show. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives tips on independent contractors vs. employees. Unreliable employees come in all shapes and sizes. Ask in your interview what motivates employees. Set policies. And put consequences in place for breaking rules and regulations. Your team is only as strong as your weakest link. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training, HouseCleaning360, and My Cleaning Connection.   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/unreliable-employees/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Poached! Hired by Another Cleaning Company - https://youtu.be/oI7XJvWrmH4 High Maintenance Employee is Wrecking My Business - https://youtu.be/PccdPuVKhqA Clear Bag Policy for House Cleaners and Maids - https://youtu.be/UL0F3kVNUD0 Drug Test for House Cleaners and Maids - htt

When is a good time to quit a cleaning client? It's a tough call when you have to make the decision. A good time to quit is when your gut instinct or intuition kicks in and makes you want to end the contract. We Ask a House Cleaner business advice for house cleaners and maids. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says more questions are part of finding a good time to quit. Don't just quit a cleaning client or stop working for a client. It's a business decision that needs attention. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training, My Cleaning Connection, and HouseCleaning360.com   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/good-time-to-quit/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Percentage of Clean vs. Messy Houses - https://youtu.be/HYRiab7ldu4 Should I Hire Family for My House Cleaning Business? - https://youtu.be/PRCkm4v8uP8 Family? Your Cleaning Clients Are Not Your Family! - https://youtu.be/mMav5DNtYes Travel - House Cleaners and Maids How Far Should You Go for a Job? - https://youtu

The #1 survival tool for house cleaners is the tip for today. As a house cleaner or maid, your clients will lie. And you will have daily employee challenges. But the #1 survival tool for house cleaners will keep you sane during those brain fog moments of panic. We Ask a House Cleaner about the #1 survival tool for house cleaners for things you're not expecting. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you will break stuff. And you will leave cleaning supplies at home. Your vacuum will break, and you will get locked out of homes. Here's what to do. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training, My Cleaning Connection, and HouseCleaning360.   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/survival-tool/ *** 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

Spousal support for house cleaners when you start a cleaning business? Heck yeah. It's tough when you don't have a support system or someone to talk to. Spousal support is the best because it's someone who believes in you and loves you. We Ask a House Cleaner business advice to get along with your spouse. "Spousal support is about communication and understanding." - Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says "and if you're going to grow your cleaning business you need a pillar of strength to support you." Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training, My Cleaning Connection, and HouseCleaning360.com   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/spousal-support/     *** 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/HAwvN

House cleaning forums to grow your cleaning business - yes or no? House cleaning forums are becoming popular hangouts for colleagues and peers. We Ask a House Cleaner the benefits. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives tips on how to get the most from the house cleaning forums you join. A Facebook group of house cleaners and maids is a place to spin ideas. Even if you're not great at networking, you can rant, share cleaning tips, spin ideas, ask questions, answer questions and vent. It's also a safe place to make friends. Today's sponsors are My Cleaning Connection, Savvy Cleaner, and HouseCleaning360.com   House Cleaning Forums I admin: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/HouseCleaning360/   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/house-cleaning-forums/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Family Support - https://youtu.be/4VlkOVhFeiY Should House Cleaners Take Vacations - https://youtu.be/Mh_ct6lvd7A Labor Laws - House C

Gift certificates for house cleaning - yes or no? Custom gift certificates are super easy to make. All you need is a gift certificate template and some fancy paper from the office store.  Ask a House Cleaner marketing advice about ways to grow your cleaning business. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru will agree a gift certificate or gift card is great for any birthday, Mother's Day or Valentine's Day.  As a savvy cleaner, you can market your cleaning business, and get paid now. Just make sure they can redeem or transfer the gift certificate.  Today's sponsors are My Cleaning Connection, Savvy Cleaner Training, and HouseCleaning360.   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/gift-certificates/     *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** 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

Batching laundry or a load a day? That is the question of the perfect laundry routine. Batching laundry is one of the top laundry hacks we Ask a House Cleaner about today. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives homeowner DIY batching laundry tips. Sort like colors, similar fabrics, wash the clothes but only do one laundry cycle a day. Fold laundry as you would but instead of putting clothes away all over, batch the loads. Keep track of this time saver at your washing machine. Bam! Today's sponsors are HouseCleaning360, Savvy Cleaner, and My Cleaning Connection. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/batching-laundry/   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** How to Clean Countertops - https://youtu.be/upEjnCtXc3A How to Clean Hardwood Floors - https://youtu.be/0KAIVQkVwPE How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs - https://youtu.be/hQfHcGD9WB8 How to Clean a Shower Floor - https://youtu.be/qrjL17pU3bQ Back to School Cleaning - https://youtu.be/hWRqn2azfO8 Crime Scene Clean Up - https://youtu.be/

Comparing yourself to other maids is never a good idea. You know, people lie. Competing and comparing yourself is natural. Jealousy and insecurity are natural. But you need confidence boosters to build house cleaning success. We Ask a House Cleaner how to stop comparing yourself and how to start winning. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives tips to turn you into a savvy cleaner. Today's sponsors are My Cleaning Connection, Savvy Cleaner Training, and HouseCleaning360. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/comparing-yourself/ *** 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 *** RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE *** How to Stop Being Jealous and Insecure: Overcome Insecurity and Relationship Jealou

Accused of theft while house cleaning. We Ask a House Cleaner if you should confront your house cleaner or maid about stealing. If you're accused of theft you have reputations problems and damage control issues. And it's not just your company accused of theft, it's your entire maid service. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says it’s time for a "Truth Talk" about addiction, drugs, and honesty. A savvy cleaner will have bonding to replace stolen goods if not returned. Today's sponsors are HouseCleaning360, My Cleaning Connection, and Savvy Cleaner Training for House Cleaners. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/accused-of-theft/   *** 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 - https://youtu.be/eFHErJW-f5k Housekeepers Having a Bad Day - https://youtu.be/iwpQq1Dasfg   *** RESOURCES FROM

Introductory discounts for house cleaning yes or no? Lots of house cleaning business owners want to get business in the door with savings, or coupons. We Ask a House Cleaner if it's wise to have introductory discounts or is it considered a bait and switch? Angela Brown says grow your cleaning business with consistent pricing and reliable, excellent service. Charge more not less for an initial clean rather than introductory discounts. When your clients can count on you they will send referrals. Today's sponsors are My Cleaning Connection and HouseCleaning360 *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/introductory-discounts *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** 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 You Charge Too Much for House Cleaning - https://youtu.be/VdtiH3-5Tas Price

Specialize or generalize your house cleaning business? It's a saturated market and if you specialize you can grow your cleaning business. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru calls it side door selling. A savvy cleaner will target a specific audience and specialize in one or two areas. Appliance cleaning or garage cleaning is a good specialty. It's advertising on steroids where you market more than just a maid service. Today's sponsors are Bedicalcare and My Cleaning Connection. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/specialize-or-generalize/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Reviews - Should I Turn Them Off? - https://youtu.be/ZG_J-SM9114 What Should I Wear to Bid Cleaning Jobs? - https://youtu.be/H9oB8v8LM7E What Your Cleaning Car Says About Your Company Image - https://youtu.be/LFd8zBqkqFg What is a Mulligan for House Cleaner, Maids and Housekeepers? - https://youtu.be/oNFyLUx3XqI I or We? When Promoting My House Cleaning Biz or Maid Service? - https://youtu.be/pjlPoJVuNJs

  Independent Contractor or employee when hiring for your new startup cleaning business?  We Ask a House Cleaner about building a house cleaning empire and if it makes sense to hire an independent contractor.  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru juxtaposes the setup between a maid and an independent contractor.  She gives tips on matching uniforms, car decals, car magnets and things like FICA tax and Workman's Comp.  If you want to manage your company image and have matching cars and teams of people - you're better off hiring employees. Today's show sponsors are My Cleaning Connection and Bedicalcare.   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/independent-contractor-or-employee/   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Poached! Hired by Another Cleaning Company - https://youtu.be/oI7XJvWrmH4 High Maintenance Employee is Wrecking My Business - https://youtu.be/PccdPuVKhqA Clear Bag Policy for House Cleaners and Maids - https://youtu.be/UL0F3kVNUD0 Drug Test for House Cleaners and Maids

They only want you not your cleaning employees. How do you have cleaning business growth if they only want you? We Ask a House Cleaner if you should fire clients if they only want you or if you should keep working for them solo. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives tips on business growth, when to hire help, and how to staff your maid service. Today's sponsor is https://HouseCleaning360.com where we connect the savvy cleaner with the savvy homeowner. #HouseCleaning360 *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/they-only-want-you/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Time - My Hours Are My Own, Right? - https://youtu.be/maxtjyUVcmw Percentage of Clean vs. Messy Houses - https://youtu.be/HYRiab7ldu4 Should I Hire Family for My House Cleaning Business? - https://youtu.be/PRCkm4v8uP8 Family? Your Cleaning Clients Are Not Your Family! - https://youtu.be/mMav5DNtYes Travel - House Cleaners and Maids How Far Should You Go for a Job? - https://youtu.be/xxasgWOwbOY If a Maid, House Clea

Scams targeting house cleaners are everywhere. We Ask a House Cleaner about the popular house cleaning scams and what red flags to look for. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives tips on scams about identity theft and bank fraud that will leave you jilted, gypped and cheated. This house cleaner education is a "buyer beware" of those trying to rip you off and steal your identity. Today's sponsor is https://HouseCleaning360.com where we connect the savvy cleaner with the savvy homeowner.   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** 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 - https://youtu.be/eFHErJW-f5k Housekeepers Having a Bad Day - https://youtu.be/iwpQq1Dasfg *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/scams/ *** RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE *** Outsmarting the Scam Artists: How to Protect Yourself from the Cleverest Cons -

No soliciting. You see the sign in neighborhoods, apartments, and condos. So where do you put your house cleaning flyers if there is a no soliciting sign? We Ask a House Cleaner about ways to grow your cleaning business. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says don't ignore no soliciting signs or the HOA. She shares tips on door hangers, and ways to get more business through word of mouth advertising. Other ways to market your cleaning business include the community bulletin, and neighborhood newsletter. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner, HouseCleaning360, and My Cleaning Connection. *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/no-soliciting/ *** MORE VIDEOS ON MARKETING *** Over Saturation in The House Cleaning Business - https://youtu.be/Xow264XYYQg Part Time Expert - https://youtu.be/K5UhfH3xaDg 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://yout

3 top operating capital secrets for house cleaners will keep you in the business long term.  We Ask a House Cleaner how much operating capital does it take to start a cleaning business? How much operating capital will it take to grow my cleaning business? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you figure out your bills and expense to run your business. How much do your bills cost? How much money do you need?  Today's sponsor is https://HouseCleaning360.com where we connect house cleaners with homeowners. #HouseCleaning360   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/operating-capital/       *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** No Money - How to Start a Cleaning Business When You're Broke - https://youtu.be/3MjZ0DyzvIs Time - My Hours Are My Own, Right? - https://youtu.be/maxtjyUVcmw Percentage of Clean vs. Messy Houses - https://youtu.be/HYRiab7ldu4 Should I Hire Family for My House Cleaning Business? - https://youtu.be/PRCkm4v8uP8 Family? Your Cleaning Clients Are Not Your Family!

  Parasites. House cleaners are at risk with allergies, watering eyes, fatigue,  itching, brain fog and a host of other things that come with parasites.  We Ask a House Cleaner about parasites and what house cleaners and maids can do to protect themselves.  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says we all have parasites. We are hosts as humans to the microscopic organisms found in food, pets and more. Here is a parasite cleanse http://amzn.to/2EHlgDk of wormwood combination, garlic, cloves and black walnut hull. Feel great again with a DIY, OTC parasitic cleanse you can do at home. Today's sponsor is https://BedicalCare.com  who provides mattress encasements to help prevent allergies.   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/parasites/     *** 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/y2EE

What is a standard satisfaction guarantee for house cleaning? What does it mean? What should a standard satisfaction guarantee include? We Ask a House Cleaner about policies and procedures like how long after service a customer can call? And does a standard satisfaction guarantee mean you have to give their money back? The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown, talks industry standard warranty on your work. Be a savvy cleaner. Explain your terms are within 24 hours to avoid scam artists. Today’s sponsor is #HouseCleaning360 If you haven't already - get some free publicity for your cleaning business. Create a business fan page and link all your social media on https://HouseCleaning360.com *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/standard-satisfaction-guarantee/ *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Communication Skills - A Must Have for House Cleaners - https://youtu.be/UsbUcCB6zYw Texting vs. Calling - https://youtu.be/rTvOYIii28A Why I Fired My Maid - https://youtu.be/XPz4d24xLk4 Should