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Are you allergic to pets? I know how you feel. I was the cleaning lady allergic to dogs and would get a headache. But you still have to clean even if you're allergic to pets. We Ask a House Cleaner about maids and pet allergies, airborne allergens and what to do if your nose itches. Or is it watery eyes and a hypersensitivity to pet dander? House cleaning is no fun when you're allergic to pets. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares tips on apple cider vinegar and lemon juice. End that sneeze, wheeze, cough and flu-like symptoms. Your air filters, (lungs) and immune system will thank you. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training (for house cleaners and maids.) My Cleaning Connection (a hub for really cool cleaning stuff.) And HouseCleaning360.com (a hub where you can list your house cleaning business and customers can find you.   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/allergic-to-pets/   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Stretch Bands for Tendinitis, Bursitis and Joint

Hire family yes or no? Quick. Don't think about it. If you think about it, you'll think about the nepotism or perceived bias that comes when you hire family. Often when you hire family it's because you're in a bind and need a quick fix. Or, your family member is in a quandary and needs you to rescue them. Hiring family includes possible fights, anxiety, tension, and disagreements. Not to mention insider information now at the front of your company. Along with other weird issues like competition and sibling rivalry. When you hire family, there are always emotions involved. And it makes firing family next to impossible. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at all these to create personal and professional boundaries. Today's show sponsor is https://HouseCleaning360.com HouseCleaning360 is a business referral network for house cleaners and maids and housekeepers. *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Family Support - https://youtu.be/4VlkOVhFeiY Should House Cleaners Take Vacations - https://youtu.be/Mh_ct6lvd7A La

Drug test and background checks are commonplace these days as more homeowners hire house cleaners and maids. You may not want to take a drug test - but if the client is willing to pay for it, why not? Too many homeowners have had a previous bad experience with a druggie, a junkie, or a thief and they lose confidence in the hiring process. There are other ways to build reassurance with clients through a trial period, evaluation, satisfaction guarantee, quality assurance program, and yes, a drug test. The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown shares tips on how to get to the heart of employee trust so you can grow your cleaning business. You can find complete show notes for this episode at: http://askahousecleaner.com/drug-test/  This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/_5xwzfPSgtY  ht

Dogs live in the homes we clean. Some are hostile, some territorial, and some are aggressive dangerous dogs. As a house cleaner or maid, you need to have some dog whisper skills to tame those protective canines. Today on Ask a House cleaner we look at tips and strategies to protect yourself as a housekeeper from mad dogs. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/dogs/  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GXV3RUGOIsk  https://savvycleaner.com/tips  https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner  Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you get to ask your house cleaning questions and we provide answers. Learn how to clean and what chemicals to use on various surfaces. Learn the fastest wa

Cleaning specialist or Housecleaner? Call me anything, but don't call me the "cleaning lady." LOL Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at titles. How do you want people to refer to you? Are you hired help? A Cleaning pro? A Cleaning Authority? Housekeeper? Cleaning Connoisseur? A cleaning technician or just a good old-fashioned maid? Does it matter? Actually - it does for marketing purposes so customers can find you. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Did you know you can watch this episode on YouTube? Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/cleaning-specialist/  House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner  Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where y

Tests and traps are set all the time for house cleaners and maids. Clients hide things for the cleaning provider to find to see how thorough they are. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at some tests from a rental property manager. It's a mini cleaning masterclass. Learn to ace these tests and have a steady stream of work from clients who want speed cleaning and quality. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/tests/  House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: YouTube: https://youtu.be/YQYdtjmhTxw  https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner  Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you get to ask your house cleaning questions and we provide answers. Lea

Reviews are everywhere these days. But what happens when your house cleaning company gets some bad reviews? Do you turn the reviews off so no one can vote good or bad? Do the bad reviews hurt your business more than the good endorsements help? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at the art of social commenting and how it affects the evaluation perfect strangers have of your business. What strategies can you use to boost the praise and acclaim others give you? Learn business tips to help you gather recommendations and five-star ratings rather than hiding from bad reviews. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/reviews/  Follow Savvy Cleaner for Free VIP tips https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner on Social Media: You can watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZG_J-SM9114  https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner

Excuses. House cleaning employee calls out again with another excuse. The reasons are creative enough, but that doesn't justify the lopsided workflow for the rest of your team. Do your cleaning service providers have too many excuses, explanations, and cop-outs? Has your schedule run amuck with lazy maids giving you the song and dance of why they can't show up to work today?    The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown highlights your leadership role. Combined with probation you can create new rules and ensure a paradigm shift for your team and end all excuses. Oh hey, did you know you can watch this entire series on YouTube? This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/excuses/  House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  https://I

Barter, trade, and swap are all terms we've heard but have you ever thought of barter as an option to grow your business? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at the art of barter. Swapping and trade are a great way to fill cancellation slots from cleaning clients. The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown shows us the difference between direct trades and reciprocal trades. And she'll tell you how to get barter vouchers when you don't need the product or service being swapped. If your business needs a jolt of creativity, consider swapping house cleaning for web design. Or search engine optimization or the creation of a logo, or so many other business things. Learn how to grow your cleaning business with promotions from barter script. Oh, and did you know you can also watch this series on YouTube? It's true. Hooray! This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/barter/  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tip

Driving rules should be a given for house cleaners and maids. And yet here we are discussing driving rules today on Ask a House Cleaner. Cleaning specialists are often in a hurry and that jinxes our judgment for safe driving. Whether you've been driving for twenty years or you are a new driver, these driving etiquette tips will keep you on the good side of the law. Choose to be a better driver. Show respect for your company image. And keep your driving privileges with these simple driving rules. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/driving-rules/  House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: You can watch this episode on YouTube https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Linkedin.co

Second Chances are for rehabilitated felons who are re-entering the workforce. After getting out of prison these recovering citizens need jobs to make an honest living. But should you hire them as house cleaners and maids? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at some of the reasons for incarceration. And we weigh the risks and rewards to small business owners offering second chances. Usually, innocent people don't end up in jail. There's usually a character flaw or a lack of sound judgment that triggered the sentence. That weakness can also wreak havoc in your cleaning company. Before you offer second chances to ex-cons, check out the costs to your clients and your company reputation. If you want to help an ex-con find a job, here is a list of felon friendly jobs and 136 companies currently hiring http://jobsthathirefelons.org/  This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/second-chances/  House C

Tip the owner of the cleaning company? Some cultures believe in tipping their house cleaners. But not the owners of the cleaning service. Some say you should tip your cleaning specialist no matter who it is. Which is correct? Do you tip your maid even if she owns the house cleaning business? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we dig deep into the psychology of tipping. We look at ways to tip your cleaning service provider when you don't have money to give. And we'll even show you how you can thank your house cleaner in a way that is memorable and will bring them more business. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/tip-the-owner/   House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: You can watch this episode on YouTube https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Instagram

Family? Your house cleaning clients may be friendly but they are not your family. They are not your relatives and you don't owe them anything other than the services for which they pay you. Today on Ask a House Cleaner, we look at the comfort zone between maid and client. And we see what happens when boundaries crumble. The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown discusses traps that house cleaners fall into. Clients get too comfortable and cleaning technicians can't meet client expectations. We also look at layers of guilt and manipulation. What happens when homeowners become too close to house cleaners? They take advantage as if the housekeeper was a family member. Please don't let this happen to you. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/family/   House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: Yo

Too old to clean? Every house cleaner and maid at some point in their career ages and becomes too old to clean. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at what the homeowner can do when their maid is elderly and ineffective. "Can I fire my old maid without recourse from age discrimination?" Homeowners want to know how to deal with housecleaners who are over the hill, getting on in years, and flat out too old to clean. If your housekeeper is feeble, geriatric, ancient or tired, these easy tips will help you help them move on. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/too-old-to-clean/  House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: You can watch this episode on YouTube https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Pinterest.com/SavvyC

Exercise, especially core building exercise will strengthen your lower back, abs, and glutes. This will give you the physical support you need for house cleaning. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we discuss ab exercise. Both ab crunches and use of a mini trampoline in a popular activity called rebounding will build core muscles and physical stamina. We also look at easy tips to prevent shoulder pain. You'll also learn about physical therapy for rotator cuff injuries. And how to use resistance loop bands for daily exercise and injury prevention. You are the biggest asset of your business. So, taking care of yourself is paramount to your business success. Doing daily exercises will keep you in tip-top shape and going strong in house cleaning for years to come. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/exercise/ Resistance Loop Bands for Strength Training & Physical Therapy - http://amzn.to/2papX

Burnout will hit all House Cleaners and maids at some point during their cleaning career. Recovery from burnout is about recognizing it, respecting it, and rebooting yourself in order to recharge your business. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at occupational burnout. What happens when you are depressed, exhausted, fatigued, tired and frustrated. And what you can do to pace yourself for a healthy, long-lasting house cleaning career. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/burnout/  House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips   Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: You can watch this episode on YouTube https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner  Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you ge

Move out cleanings can be a good source of revenue for maids, or they can be a nightmare. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we cover quick tips and house cleaner rules to make the move out process easier for everyone involved. With a move out checklist, the homeowner can make sure they don't disconnect the electricity or the water too soon. We provide you with the move out instructions you can provide your client that will ensure you get paid for the cleaning you do, and land you a referral to the new tenant. Bam! You're now working smart not hard. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/move-out-cleaning-tips/  House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: You can watch this episode on YouTube https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner 

Gift giving on Mother's Day? House Cleaners and Maids wonder what cool little things they can do to celebrate Mother's Day. Turns out The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown has very strong opinions about gift giving, manipulations, expectations, and bribery. Gift giving on Mother's Day, Easter, Christmas and Birthdays set a precedent that is hard to manage as your business grows. Want to give a gift that keeps on giving, that helps you grow your cleaning business and prevents the customers from expecting gifts? Tune into today's episode of Ask a House Cleaner This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/gift-giving-house-cleaners-bring-gifts   House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: You can watch this episode on YouTube https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  http

Leave or stay when the maid comes to clean? Lots of homeowners wonder how effective their maid or housekeeper will be if they are not hovering. The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown busts a myth on productivity for house cleaners and looming bosses. Want to get more from your money spent? Leave the house. Watch your maid from the home security camera if you have to see what's going on. Avoid micromanaging and stay out of the way so they can do the most efficient job. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/leave-stay-maid-cleaning/  House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: You can watch this episode on YouTube https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner  A

Travel time, wear and tear on your car and commute time are hiccups for house cleaners and maids. So how far is too far to travel to clean a house? In today's episode of Ask a House Cleaner, we look at the philosophy behind commuting to work. While franchised maids and house cleaners are limited to a territory, independent house cleaners can choose where the neighborhoods they want to work in. This episode is about working smart not hard. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/travel-time-house-cleaners-maids/  House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: You can watch this episode on YouTube https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner  Ask a House Cleaner is