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Ask a House Cleaner

Welcome to Ask a House Cleaner, the daily podcast hosted by Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru.
Get practical advice on cleaning surfaces, removing stains, handling clients, cleaning tips and techniques, and marketing your services.
Submit your cleaning questions and get actionable tips to improve your skills and grow your business.
With Angela's unmatched expertise, whether you're a pro or just starting out, tune in every day to take your cleaning skills to the next level.
On Ask a House Cleaner, you'll get practical advice on everything from how to clean specific surfaces and remove tough stains to how to handle difficult clients and market your cleaning services effectively. Angela's expertise is unmatched, and she's authored countless books and courses on house cleaning that have been translated into 191 languages and used in 37 countries.

Listeners are invited to submit their cleaning questions, and Angela will provide detailed answers and actionable tips to help you achieve the best possible results. Whether you're a seasoned cleaning professional or just starting out, Ask a House Cleaner is the go-to podcast for all your house cleaning needs. Tune in every day to learn something new and take your cleaning skills to the next level.

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The Cleaner's Dilemma from 2023-02-02T20:00

A cleaner's dilemma. Angela Brown answers a viewer's question about starting a cleaning business. Should the viewer treat it as a hobby or a serious business with a DBA or LLC? Angela suggests t...

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I'm Just There to Clean - I Don't Need Any People Skills from 2023-01-31T20:00

I'm just there to clean; I don't need any people skills. This cleaning employee might be in for a surprise! In this video, #AngelaBrown explains that every home has different personalities from ...

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Moving Furniture - Professional Cleaner Do's and Don'ts from 2023-01-30T20:00

 

 


Not into moving furniture while cleaning? You're not alone. In this video, we will discuss the question of whether furniture should be moved as part of a professional ho...

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How to Guarantee You Get Paid for Your Work from 2023-01-23T20:00

How to guarantee you get paid for your work? Your boss' checks keep bouncing, costing you time and money. Do you have a job agreement in place? Learn what steps you should take when you start a ...

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Furniture Polish on Stainless Steel - Is it a Smart Choice? from 2023-01-20T20:00

Can you use furniture polish on stainless steel? Someone on TikTok recommended it. You saw a neglected and filthy appliance and decided to clean it with an alternate cleaner, and it worked great...

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How to Manage Pain as a New House Cleaner - Pro Survival Skills from 2023-01-17T20:00

Are you tired of trying to manage pain as a new house cleaner? Join Angela Brown, as she shares tips and tricks on how #maids and #housecleaners survive a day on the job. From looking at the Sta...

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Allergies and Cleaning Chemicals from 2023-01-16T20:00

Allergies and cleaning chemicals are exaggerated in homes with pets. 
Is the answer hiring a house cleaner? Can you ask a house cleaner to only use green cleaning products? Will a maid ser...

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Solving the Cleaning Business Catch-22: How to Scale Without Sacrificing Income from 2023-01-12T20:00

Are you solving the cleaning business Catch-22? You want to grow your business but don't want to lose your income. Find independent contractors that can support your growth. Try building relatio...

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Cleaning for One: How to Keep a Tidy Home as a Single Person from 2023-01-11T20:00

Cleaning for one. How do you keep your home tidy if you are a single person? How often should you clean? Start with determining what areas you use most and create a maintenance routine. Make it ...

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Hiring a House Cleaner Without Guilt from 2023-01-10T20:00

Overcoming the guilt of hiring a house cleaner is liberating. But is it possible? Think of it as empowering your life and helping others instead!
Many people, especially those raised by pa...

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Deciding Whether to Discount from 2023-01-09T20:00

How do you decide whether to discount your cleaning services?  Ask yourself these questions: are you providing the same services? Will your expenses change? Do you still need to pay your staff? ...

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Can An Individual Get Insurance for Cleaning Houses? Tips for Solo Cleaners from 2023-01-06T20:00

Can an individual get insurance for cleaning houses?  What type of insurance do I need? Is there insurance that will cover my business as it grows?  
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The Secret to Building a Successful Cleaning Business Without Cleaning from 2023-01-04T20:00

The secret to building a successful cleaning business without cleaning starts with your business plans. Which comes first, the employees or the homes to clean? What supplies will you need? Are y...

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Ending a Cleaning Agreement - Be Clear that the Relationship is Over from 2023-01-02T20:00

Are you ending a cleaning agreement? This can be uncomfortable for all parties. But knowing how to let them go and still be kind can make the situation easier.

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How to End a Cleaning Client Relationship without Drama from 2022-12-30T20:00

How to end a cleaning client relationship without drama and still remain friends?  Is your client being too picky? Does she want more without paying more? It may be time to have a conversation a...

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Traps that Customers Set for their House Cleaners from 2022-12-28T20:00

Why would there be traps that customers set for their house cleaners? Are you an Airbnb house cleaner, and has this happened to you? A checklist may help you and your host end this practice.

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Chemical Sensitivities When Cleaning - Protect Yourself and Your Clients from 2022-12-26T20:00

Do you have chemical sensitivities when cleaning? You are not alone! You don't always have to use bleach.  Let your clients know about all-purpose cleaners that disinfect and sanitize.  Save you...

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How to Move an Employee to IC Status from 2022-12-21T20:00

How do you move an employee to IC status? Having the right policies in place is essential. Please don't get caught in a difficult spot; set them up right from the beginning.

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How to Know When to Stop Cleaning - Are You Over-Cleaning? from 2022-12-08T20:00

How to know when to stop cleaning? It's all about the type of cleaning you are doing and the time you want to spend. Watch this video to learn more about what you can clean and when it's okay to...

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Cleaning as a Subcontractor - What Should You Charge? from 2022-12-06T20:00

Are you cleaning as a subcontractor? Not sure what you should charge for the job? Determining what the job will cost you will depend on several factors. Let's go over what you need to know!

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Cancellation Policy for a Monthly Cleaning Customer - Treat Them As a One-Off from 2022-12-05T20:00

Should you have a cancellation policy for a monthly cleaning customer? Is a monthly customer just a one-off clean? Having rules or choices upfront will help you manage monthly clients.

To...

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Create Your Own Cleaning Supplies - Is It Worth It? from 2022-12-01T20:00

Should you create your own cleaning supplies? Chemicals, jars, bottles, all these add up. With the cleaning supplies available today, is it worth developing and marketing your own? Watch and see...

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Marketing a Cleaning Business With No Money - Consistent Choices on a Budget from 2022-11-30T20:00

Marketing a cleaning business with no money? Should you get business cards or uniforms? Learn what some of the best choices are on a limited budget.

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Can You Get Sued for Starting Your Own Cleaning Company from 2022-11-29T20:00

Can you get sued for starting your own cleaning company? Knowing what it takes to go from being an employee to owning your own cleaning company is important. Is it a cute dog, or is there more t...

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Can You Get Sued for Starting Your Own Cleaning Company from 2022-11-29T20:00

Can you get sued for starting your own cleaning company? Knowing what it takes to go from being an employee to owning your own cleaning company is important. Is it a cute dog, or is there more t...

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How to Clean an Oven Fast from 2022-11-17T20:00

How to clean an oven fast? Watch as Angela Brown shares her tips and product suggestions so anyone can clean an oven in about an hour. 

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Decluttering Old Electronics - Declutter With Me from 2022-02-14T08:00:52

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Decluttering old electronics is next up on our list. You can declutter with me, and we will start with the clump of cables and cords hiding under your desk or game console. Tod...

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I Tried Gratitude Cleaning and Here's What Happened !!! from 2022-01-24T12:28:37

I tried gratitude cleaning. Like most people, I hated to clean.  As a professional house cleaner, it was a job that put food on the table, but I didn't enjoy it at all. One day on a job when I w...

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Should You Use Vinegar to Clean Hardwood Floors? from 2022-01-21T08:00:27

Should you use vinegar to clean hardwood floors ??? Here's the truth about the debate and why some say vinegar is safe for hardwood floors. Others will tell you that using vinegar on hardwood fl...

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Decluttering for Something Better - My Minimalism Accident from 2022-01-20T11:29:46

Are you decluttering for something better or just decluttering to clear out space? My minimalism accident started out innocently enough. I was pairing down my extra socks. I had plenty. I also h...

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Cleaning On the Outside When Customers Cancel - How to Keep Money Coming In from 2022-01-19T08:00

Ever thought about cleaning on the outside when customers cancel your cleaning on the inside? Let me show you how to keep money coming in when clients have covid, the flu or are calling out scar...

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Decluttering Where Do You Start? How to Get Family Members On Board from 2022-01-17T08:00

Decluttering where do you start - it's a common question. And the next big question is how to get family members on board to help you create a clutter-free home. If you need decluttering help yo...

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Will You Put Away or Throw Away That Holiday Stuff? from 2022-01-12T08:00

Will you put away or throw away the stuff you shuffled around to get to the Christmas decorations? Declutter with me as we go through some boxes and decide what to keep and what to toss. January...

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Should You Travel to Another City to Clean? Or, is This a Rookie Cleaner Trap? from 2022-01-11T08:00

Should You Travel to Another City to Clean? And, if you do how much should you charge? WAIT! Before you go, there are a few things to figure out first like will you be able to take your cleaning...

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Orbital Buffer vs. Electric Drill for Cleaning? from 2022-01-10T08:00

Let's look at the orbital buffer vs. electric drill for cleaning. Lots of house cleaners wonder if you can just use a drill brush for cleaning and switch out the pads for things like removing ha...

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Does Your Home Have a Safe Place? Or, is Clutter Wrecking Your Creativity? from 2022-01-07T08:00

Does your home have a safe place where you can go to find peace? Is your safe place #clutter and distraction-free? Did you know that papers, excess shoes, clothes, and broken electronics can bog...

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Hoarding: Advice From a Friend | For Those Wanting to Help a Loved One from 2021-12-17T08:00

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Hey friends, I'm working on a special project and need your help.
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Your Cleaning Questions Answered About Pricing | House Cleaning Rates 2022 from 2021-12-16T10:34:18

Let's get your cleaning questions answered about pricing for residential cleaning and turnover service for Airbnb's. Pricing for house cleaning has gone up since covid along with supplies, PPE, ...

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Cleaning and Caregiving - Simple Solutions to Make Both Your Lives Easier from 2021-12-13T10:49:55

Cleaning and caregiving are both draining tasks by themselves. And wanting to "do right" by the loved one caregivers often put their own needs last and end up with what is known as compassion fa...

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The Use it or Lose it 30 Day Decluttering Challenge - Are You With Me? from 2021-12-10T08:00

The use it or lose it 30-day decluttering challenge combines awareness with desire and common sense. If you don't use it do you still want it? If you want it can you use it? If you don't want it...

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30-Day Bedding Challenge - Decluttering My Entire Home Organizing as I Go from 2021-12-08T11:59:42

This 30-day bedding challenge will help you declutter rooms, shelves, closets, and sofas. Have you redecorated a bedroom and bought all new sheets and comforters but kept the old ones just in ca...

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Thinking About Cleaning With Bleach? from 2021-12-03T08:00

Thinking about cleaning with bleach? Here are some bleach cleaning pro tips that you need to know when working around harsh or strong chemicals.

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How to Clean a Bathroom Sink - THE EASY WAY | Sink Spinner Product Review from 2021-12-02T08:00

I get asked how to clean your bathroom sink several times a week and until now there really is no easy way. You get soap and a scrub sponge and you carve out five minutes to scrape off dried too...

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Your Cleaning Questions Answered About Bleach from 2021-12-01T08:00

Let's get your cleaning questions answered about bleach. The other day we showed you how to clean a shower with bleach. And we used an ozone generator to decompose the harsh fumes from the #blea...

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Swiffer Duster 6ft Extender Product Review - See How Deep Cleaning Just Got Easy from 2021-11-29T08:00

This Swiffer Duster 6ft Extender Product Review will show you how deep cleaning just got easy.
If you've been trying YouTube cleaning hacks you'll love that this one uses either Swiffer 36...

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How to Clean a Shower with Bleach - Moldy Shower Pro Cleaning Tips from 2021-11-26T08:00

Here's how to clean a shower with bleach and a steamer. If you have a moldy shower these pro cleaning tips will help you speed clean your deep cleaning. Come clean with me and I'll show you what...

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Your Cleaning Questions Answered About Toilets - Pro Cleaning Tips from 2021-11-25T08:00

Let's get your cleaning questions answered about toilets and bidets. We did a show the other day called How Often Should You Clean a Toilet? https://youtu.be/3oiSsip7E9w and that sparked a host ...

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How to Clean Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - LVP from 2021-11-24T08:00

Wanna know how to clean luxury vinyl plank flooring also known as LVP? It's really easy if you have the right tools and techniques. You can use a luxury vinyl floor cleaner after you dust mop, o...

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How Often Should You Clean Your Toilet? Pro Cleaning Tips from 2021-11-23T08:00

How often should you clean your toilet? Hint: If you have rings you've gone too long. Here are some best practices for cleaning a toilet, any homeowner can use along with how to choose which che...

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Stuffed Animals 30-Day Declutter Challenge - Will You Join Us? from 2021-11-22T08:00

Next up is our stuffed animals 30-day declutter challenge without making a bigger mess. Are you in? For this challenge, there is no certain number of stuffed animals to donate or toss. Just pick...

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Your Cleaning Questions Answered on Hardwood Floors - Pro Cleaning Tips from 2021-11-19T08:00

Let's get your cleaning questions answered on hardwood floors. What is a mop charging bucket? How do you make one? How long do you leave them in the mop charging bucket before use? What is no ri...

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Handbag Clear Out and Declutter - 30 Day Challenge from 2021-11-18T08:00

It's time for a handbag clear out and declutter challenge. Are you ready? We're going through closets, shelves, boxes, storage units, and bedrooms where you might keep purses and handbags. Declu...

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How to Clean Hardwood Floors Naturally - Pro Cleaning Tips from 2021-11-17T08:00

How to clean hardwood floors naturally, without heavy-duty chemicals that are safe for kids and pets. What is the best hardwood floor mop for professional cleaners? how do professionals clean ha...

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How Often Should You Clean Bath Mats - Pro Cleaning Tips from 2021-11-16T08:00

How often should you clean bath mats? And what kind of soap should you use when washing bath mats? Should you wash them separately or can you wash a few together? Are you supposed to vacuum or s...

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How to Remove Cobwebs From High Ceilings - Pro Tips from 2021-11-15T08:00

Wanna know how to remove cobwebs from high ceilings? We use the Doca Pole https://amzn.to/3wLsD90 with an artichoke-looking brush. It's actually part of a kit that is designed just for tall area...

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Always Bring This With You When You Go To Clean a House from 2021-11-02T07:00

Always bring this with you if you work alone cleaning houses. Don't be tricked or caught off guard. If you want to keep yourself safe as a lone worker be observant, and add these 5 personal safe...

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Non-Toxic Cleaning Products | What Professionals Know But Won't Tell You from 2021-10-29T19:00

Non-toxic cleaners are what professional cleaners use right? And what are the best non-toxic cleaning products to use if you buy your own? Is the stuff in the grocery stores safe to use around p...

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Ask a House Cleaner Rabbit Hole 4 - Rapid Fire Answers to Your Cleaning Questions from 2021-10-27T19:00

This Ask a House Cleaner rabbit hole tunnels through your cleaning questions to rapid-fire answers you can use today. " How much should you charge to clean a house with 3 BR/2BA?" and "What are ...

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Should You Quit Your Job or Your Business? | What Nobody Tells You! from 2021-10-25T19:00

Should you quit your job to start a business? Or should you quit your business and get a job? Before you do either, watch this. Every cleaning business owner at some point things I want to #quit...

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House Cleaners Wear Photo ID Badge with Scan Code and Customers See This from 2021-10-20T07:00

Verify My Records (https://VerifyMyRecords.com) is the hottest thing since sliced bread. Customers are asking house cleaners if they are insured, if they are vaccinated and if they have training...

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One Million and 4 Photos Later from 2021-10-15T07:00

It's one million and 4 photos later... Wait till you hear what happened after I stored all these photos for 30 years. I didn't want to clean all the frames and I thought I had all the tricks to ...

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House Cleaner Gets Ripped Off | Don't Ever Let This Happen To You! from 2021-10-13T07:00

Whoa! Didn't see that coming did ya? House cleaner does a job for a customer - gives it their best and gets screwed big time. What you need to know to manage customer expectations and end up win...

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How to Wash Microfiber Towels and Cloths the Way That Professional Cleaners Do from 2021-10-06T07:00

Wanna know how to wash microfiber towels and cloths the way that professional cleaners do? Spoiler alert, it involves buckets, mesh bags, and gentle laundry soap. Microfiber is such a fantastic ...

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I'm Never Going to Buy This Again | And Why I Won't Toss it Out from 2021-09-29T07:00

I'm never going to buy this again and here's why I won't toss it out. After going through my closets, cupboards, drawers and pulling stuff from under the bed, I found there are things in my hous...

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3 Questions to Ask BEFORE You Hire a Maid | Don't Get Scammed from 2021-09-23T07:00

Here are 3 questions to ask before you hire a maid. Hint - it has nothing to do with price. Since anybody can be a house cleaner it's important to know how to protect your home from property dam...

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I Did Not Go Shopping for 1 Year | How I Survived and What I Learned from 2021-09-22T07:00

I did not go shopping for 1 year. Crazy right? Here's how I survived without shopping, what I ate, and what I learned from the challenge. I didn't stock up on anything beforehand, I just went co...

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Ask a House Cleaner Rabbit Hole 3 | Rapid Fire Answers to Your House Cleaning Questions from 2021-09-14T06:00

You asked for another Ask a House Cleaner Rabbit Hole 3 episode so here goes. Today we tunnel through your questions like: Who do you call when you need a storage unit cleaned out? Where do you ...

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House Cleaning to Country Club Cleaning | Stuff to Know to Keep You From Screwing Up the Bid from 2021-09-10T07:00

House cleaning to country club cleaning it's all the same type of cleaning - just bigger, right? WHOA! Not so fast. BEFORE you bid on the job there are some serious questions that need answers. ...

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Are You Emotionally Attached to Your Own Messy House? | Too Tired to Clean? from 2021-09-07T07:00

Are you emotionally attached to your own messy house or think "I can't make myself clean?" You're not alone. Many people get sidetracked while cleaning their own homes or have a short attention ...

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Destroyed House No Time to Screw Around from 2021-09-03T07:00

What do you do if your house is destroyed? The clock is ticking and there is no time to waste. You're about to lose everything and it's about to get expensive. Here's what you need to know befor...

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It's Okay to Feel Bad About Hoarding and Living in a Messy House from 2021-09-01T07:00

It's okay to feel bad about hoarding and living in a messy house. Shame and blame are yesterday's news. And lots of people have extra stuff they don't need. If you have clutter whoop diddy do. Listen

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Aimless Clutter Turns into Hoarding | The 10lb Rule That Will Change Your Life from 2021-08-26T07:00

Did you know that aimless clutter turns to hoarding fast? Without moderation and boundaries, aimless activity of any sort encourages tiny bad choices. Small errors in judgment repeated over time...

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Don't Look Decluttering Game | How to Get Rid Of Bunch Of Stuff Fast With No Emotions from 2021-08-18T07:00

Have you played the don't look decluttering game lately? I was asked how to get rid of a bunch of stuff fast and my first thought was the don't look decluttering game. Anyone can play by cleanin...

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Unconscious Cleaning for Those Who Hate to Clean from 2021-08-16T07:00

Have you heard of unconscious cleaning for those who hate to clean? Do you wish you knew how to make cleaning easy and effortless? In an attempt to help a woman with a block against household ch...

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Cleaning Customer Pet Peeves | How to Turn Them Into An Absolute Fortune from 2021-08-11T07:00

Cleaning customer pet peeves are so common. And most house cleaners never bother to find out how irksome they can be. Homeowners complain "I hate this about my residential cleaning service, I ha...

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Explode Your Cleaning Business in 2021 | How to Build A Powerful Brand from 2021-08-09T07:00

It is not too late to explode your cleaning business in 2021 if you start now. If you wonder how to build a powerful brand it's not by raising your prices on services everyone else offers for le...

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Glass Jars Should You Recycle or Reuse? | Easy Glass Recycling For Your Home from 2021-08-06T07:00

Glass jars should you recycle or reuse? And how about vases, empty glass candle jars, or mayonnaise jars? Do you have rules about #recycling glass bottles in your home? If you are a do-it-yourse...

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PRACTICAL Non Pinterest Pantry Organization On a Budget | Before and After! from 2021-08-04T07:00

Here are some practical non Pinterest pantry organization tips. If you're like a kabillion other people during covid that had entire families helping themselves to whatever they could find in th...

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Hoarding and Sunlight | Is Darkness Making You Overwhelmed and Depressed? from 2021-08-02T07:00

Hoarding and sunlight are enemies. It's hard to hoard when your home is bright and sunny and cheery your brain is powered by serotonin. When you feel fantastic and you can see clearly, you'll be...

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Who Moved My Dishwasher? | Try This Simple Declutter Habit from 2021-07-29T07:00

Who moved my dishwasher? And my fridge? And my TV's? If you haven't been robbed, try this simple declutter habit. It doesn't take long for a home to get #cluttered to where you can't find what y...

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Local Cleaning Company with Online Clients from 2021-07-28T07:00

Are you a local cleaning company with online clients - you know, clients who found you online? Are your cleaning customers spying on you? The search results are getting better, and the algorithm...

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Decluttering and the Stories We Tell Ourselves | The Real Reason Why You Save Stuff from 2021-07-27T07:00

Decluttering and the stories we tell ourselves is about the crazy things we do and the stuff we keep so others will "like us better." Here's the real reason why you save stuff you'll never use.<...

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Swiffer Sweeper Dry and Wet Mop Product Review | How to Mop Hardwood Floors from 2021-07-23T07:00

In this Swiffer Sweeper dry and wet mop product review I'll show you how to mop hardwood floors. You'll see an unboxing of the Swiffer Sweeper with the handle disassembled. You will learn how to...

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Consignment Stores - Should You Consign As You Declutter And Get Organized? from 2021-07-22T07:00

Do you use consignment stores? Should you consign as you declutter your home and get organized? With more than 25,000 resell stores (and thrift stores) in America, surely there is a place for yo...

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How to Talk to Your House Cleaner to Get the Cleaning You Are Paying For from 2021-07-21T07:00

Do you need to talk to your house cleaner to let them know their cleaning isn't up to par? Are you at your wit's end and just want the cleaning you are paying for? Do you feel you are being mani...

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World's Greatest Cancellation Policy for House Cleaners | How to Still Get Paid from 2021-07-20T07:00

Wanna hear the world's greatest cancellation policy for house cleaners? If you have customers who postpone their scheduled cleaning regularly, your #cleaningbusiness may need to charge a cancell...

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Hoarding 3 Years From Now - What Will Your Home Look Like? from 2021-07-19T07:00

Hoarding 3 years from now, what will your home look like? Will having too much stuff be a thing of the past? Or, will you have new problems caused by today's clutter? Will you have another stora...

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I Was Here - Hoarding Help When You Feel Like You've Got a Mountain to Climb from 2021-07-16T07:00

I was here is the echo from every climber who reaches the mountaintop. They post their photos to inspire others still on the climb.

At #HoardingWorld we too are inspired when members remo...

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Ask a House Cleaner Rabbit Hole 2 - Your House Cleaning Questions Answered from 2021-07-15T07:00

You asked for another Ask a House Cleaner Rabbit Hole episode so here goes. Today we tunnel through your questions like: Where should I distribute house #cleaningbusiness cards? Am I too young t...

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Move-Out Cleans Only | Can You Run a Successful Cleaning Company This Way? from 2021-07-14T07:00

Can you do move-out cleans only and keep a #cleaningbusiness going? And how do you market a move-out cleaning business? Do you work with realtors directly or moving companies? Is move-out cleani...

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Rules for Bartering | How to Trade Your Cleaning Services for Other Goods from 2021-07-13T07:00

Here are the rules for bartering. Another way to generate money in this economy is trading goods.

Today's show on #Barter shares the rules for trading the services your #CleaningBusiness ...

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Hoarding is Like Running Shoes | New Shoes - New Beliefs - New Support from 2021-07-12T07:00

Hoarding is like running shoes. People buy running shoes based on their beliefs of what the shoes will do for them. You buy a certain type of shoe if you are a sprinter and a different type of s...

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Overnight Success in Your Cleaning Business | How to Start from Scratch and Thrive from 2021-07-09T07:00

Looking for overnight success in your cleaning business even though you are new?

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How to Clean a Bidet | What is a Bidet | Why You'll Want One from 2021-07-08T07:00

When you know how to clean a bidet and how easy they are to use you're going to want one.

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Total Wreck Airbnb Madness | How to Not Get Charged an Extra Cleaning Fee from 2021-07-07T07:00

Is it total wreck Airbnb madness when you go on vacation? Do you get charged an extra cleaning fee because your family trashed the Airbnb? Let me guess, you already paid a cleaning charge and th...

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What is it Going to Take to Completely Overhaul a lifetime of Hoarding Habits? from 2021-07-06T07:00

What is it going to take to change your relationship with stuff? Does your home have a junk drawer? Maybe there's outdated food in your pantry or cabinets. Or maybe it's a complete overhaul of a...

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Good Cleaning At a Cheap Price | What Everybody Ought to Know About The Price of Cleaning from 2021-07-05T07:00

It seems everybody wants good cleaning at a cheap price. But before you go discounting your residential cleaning services here's what everybody ought to know about the price of cleaning. Most cl...

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Ask a House Cleaner Rabbit Hole - Mailbag (Rapid Fire Answers You Can Use Today) from 2021-07-02T07:00

This Ask a House Cleaner rabbit hole tunnels through your cleaning questions to rapid fire answers you can use today. "Should you pay for a cleaning slot if you have to cancel the cleaning?" and...

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How to Get Reviews When You Are New | The Ultimate Guide to Starting Social Proof from 2021-07-01T07:00

Wanna know how to get reviews when you are new and you have no social proof? Here's how to ask for reference reviews to boost your approval ratings while you earn testimonials from happy custome...

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Are You a Hoarder? | 6 Generations of Inheriting Is Causing A Mess from 2021-06-30T07:00

Are you a hoarder? If you have hoarding tendencies, it might be from 6 generations of inheriting. It's no surprise that too much stuff is causing a mess. It's you a hoarder, me a hoarder and tog...

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Things to Declutter Today from 2021-06-29T07:00

What are some things to declutter today that you won't miss at all? Everyone has things that they never use that you can easily get rid of. Here is how to identify things that you need to declut...

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7 Things I Wish I Knew in My 20's | Now That I'm in My 50's from 2021-06-28T07:00

Here are 7 things I wish I knew in my 20's and I'm hoping now that I'm in my 50's this life advice will be an inspiration for young people. 7 things I wish I knew at 20 haunt me now, but we are ...

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Exit Strategy from 2021-06-25T07:00

Do you have an exit strategy for your business partnership? What do you do if your business partnership isn't working? This is necessary for all business partnerships, no matter what. Here is wh...

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Business Partner Meetings from 2021-06-24T07:00

Do you have business partner meetings in your business? Way too often, businesses fail with partners because of a lack of communication. Business partner meetings are the best way to stay on the...

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I Thought That Was Your Job | Learn This Trick And Never Screw Up a Job Again! from 2021-06-23T07:00

"I thought that was your job" Ugh oh! The role in a partnership is not clearly defined. If you are a house cleaning business owner learn this trick and never screw up a job again.
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No Such Thing as a 50/50 Partnership from 2021-06-22T07:00

There is no such thing as a 50/50 partnership. If you can get both biz partners to agree to pick your battles up front you will know how to make a business partnership work. On today's Ask a Hou...

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Why 50/50 Partnerships Don't Work from 2021-06-21T07:00

Wanna know why 50/50 partnerships don't work? In this #PartnershipSeries we'll cover what cleaners starting a house cleaning company are hoping to get out of a business partnership. Why partners...

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What Are Your Weaknesses - Sample Answer for Detailed House Cleaners from 2021-06-17T07:00

What are your weaknesses? If you spend too much time on a job, here's a sample answer for detailed house cleaners to help you ace the job interview. It's okay to answer #interviewquestions with ...

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Can I Keep All the Money? (AirBNB, VRBO, STR) from 2021-06-16T07:00

Can I keep all the money from my #Airbnb cleaning job? The host charges a cleaning fee for the Airbnb that is twice what I get paid for the turnover service. Is the vacation rental cleaning fee ...

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The Most Powerful Word in Business from 2021-06-15T07:00

The most powerful word in business can solve so many problems. You can manage client expectations with the right word and the promises you make. Your cleaning word is backed by your satisfaction...

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How Does the Mentor Program Work at Savvy Cleaner? from 2021-06-14T07:00

How does the mentor program work at Savvy Cleaner? Our cleaning business mentor program includes house cleaning courses. We also have a business mastermind that meets twice a month backed by ong...

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Dear Collette | The Biggest Cleaning Project Ever from 2021-06-13T13:20:29

Dear Collette, you challenged me with the biggest cleaning project ever. I'm responding with The New Tape. https://youtu.be/n13ZBvaCMjw
It's a gift I made just for you. It's a series of af...

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How Soon Can I Hire for My Cleaning Business? from 2021-06-11T07:00

How soon can I hire other people for my cleaning business? What jobs can you outsource in your business, whether to a person or a software? Here is how to use the gig economy to your advantage i...

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What Should I Charge for Light Housekeeping? from 2021-06-10T07:00

What should you charge for light housekeeping? What is light housekeeping, and how do you clarify expectations with your customer? Sometimes customers can be vague about what they want you to do...

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How Do I Stop Shopping? from 2021-06-09T07:00

How do I stop shopping when I keep buying things that I don't need and I can't afford? What is creation vs. consumption? A lot of creative people become hoarders because of the thrill of consumi...

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Customer Won't Pay from 2021-06-08T07:00

What do you do when a customer won't pay you for the cleaning you did? How do you deal with difficult customers who refuse to pay? Here is how you manage your client's expectations and be clear ...

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Housekeeping House Cleaning and Maid Service from 2021-06-07T07:00

Housekeeping, house cleaning, and maid service, which are you, and what's the difference between them? A lot of homeowners can get confused by all of the different names that cleaners use, so to...

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We Screwed Up A Job | Should We Give The Cleaning Client's Money Back? from 2021-06-04T07:00

We screwed up our first #cleaning job. What do you do when the customer points out your mistake? Do you give the a refund? Should you offer a discount on future cleaning services? Does the #clea...

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Tips to Organize Your Cleaning Car | Secret House Cleaner Tips and Tricks from 2021-06-03T07:00

These tips to organize your cleaning car save time with inventory. Your house cleaning car is your office on the road. Learn how to sort cleaning cloths in car and organize cleaning supplies so ...

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How Much Notice to Raise Rates Do You Need to Give Clients? from 2021-06-02T07:00

How much notice to raise rates do you need to give clients? Does your cleaning business raise rates each year? Are you afraid you will lose clients if you have a price increase? And how much sho...

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Cleaning Time Management | How to Manage Your Time More Effectively from 2021-06-01T07:00

Cleaning time management is something that comes with experience. Learn how to manage your time more effectively and manage your customers expectations. How long does it take to clean a house? I...

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Need More Customers | Stop Paying for House Cleaning Ads from 2021-05-31T07:00

Do you need more customers? Are you paying for ads or earning referrals? Word of mouth referrals and social proof are cheaper than advertising. Let #cleaning customers sell you with your #worksh...

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Living a Life of Wealth | How to Choose a Life That's Rich from 2021-05-28T07:00

Living a life of wealth, how do you get there from here? What does that look like to you? Intentional choices produce intentional results. Here's how to choose to life that's rich starting today...

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The Art of Giving | Find Your Life's Purpose and Leave a Legacy from 2021-05-27T07:00

The art of giving is one of the last keys in our #AbundanceSeries
In business you go from doing to having to giving. Give and you will receive and then you will have more to give.

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The Attitude of Gratitude | How Giving Thanks is a Magnet for Riches from 2021-05-26T07:00

The attitude of gratitude is the fuel to abundance. It's psychology 101, where you receive more of the behaviors you reward. Manifest your destiny, peace and prosperity by carrying with you an a...

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Receive and You Shall Receive | How to Start the Flow of Money In Your Life from 2021-05-25T07:00

Receive and you shall receive. House cleaners are people pleasers and often turn money away or leave money on the table. Stop sabotaging your wealth with this simple money game from the #Abundan...

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Ask and You Shall Receive from 2021-05-24T07:00

Ask and you shall receive is a common phrase, but what does it really mean? Spoiler: it doesn't mean what you think! Asking is important to finding success in business, but you have to be willin...

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How to Live a Life of Abundance When You're Broke from 2021-05-21T07:00

Abundance is the key to abundance. If you choose to be a victim, you get to be a victim. If you focus on lack, you get more lack. If you focus on abundance, you get more abundance. Abundance is ...

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100 Dollar Wallet Hack | How to Get Money If You're Broke from 2021-05-20T07:00

The 100 dollar wallet hack really works. I learned it when I only had $4 to my name. Here's how to use it to attract mad amounts of money into your life. It's based on the law of attraction and ...

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Trusted Advisors Can Prevent Your Bad Money Mistakes from 2021-05-19T07:00

Trusted advisors can prevent bad money mistakes you make on your way to wealth. This is episode 4 in the #AbundanceSeries for house cleaners and maids. If you want to build a million dollar clea...

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Responsibility is the Key to Abundance from 2021-05-18T07:00

Responsibility is the key to abundance, which unlocks the doors to progress and peace. When you shift blame or refuse to accept responsibility in your business you block the flow to creativity, ...

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Extreme Closet Cleanout - Declutter Your Closet with this 30 Day Challenge from 2021-05-17T07:00

Extreme closet cleanout: today's focus is special occasion clothing. This declutter your closet 30-day challenge is the key to minimalism, organization and a clean closet. Clean with me a few mi...

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Faith or Fear? Which Fuel Runs Your Cleaning Biz? from 2021-05-14T07:00

Faith or fear? Which one runs your business, and how do you bridge the gap between being afraid and having faith you can succeed? You reap what you sow. If you plant fear you reap fear. If you p...

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I Am Rich and You Can Be Too! | How to Manifest What You Want from 2021-05-13T07:00

I am rich, and you can be too! Did you ever dream of running a million dollar cleaning business but somehow sabotage your efforts as soon as you get money? This abundance series for house cleane...

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Is Your Cleaning Business Smartphone Ready? from 2021-05-12T07:00

Is your business smartphone ready? Smartphones are everywhere today, so it's important in your business to be easily accessible for phones. No matter what your business is, you have to make sure...

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House Cleaners Amazing Surprise Ruins Business from 2021-05-11T07:00

This house cleaners amazing surprise could ruin her business, how is that possible? Sometimes in an effort to make clients happy, house cleaners can end up costing their business. Today we'll co...

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Throwing Out Half My Shoes | Massive Declutter Your Closet from 2021-05-10T07:00

I'm throwing out half my shoes! What? I know, it's time to clean my space and time for another massive declutter your closet hack. This 30 day challenge will have you removing shoes you don't we...

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Before You Give a Rough Estimate for Cleaning Services from 2021-05-07T07:00

Do you give a rough estimate for cleaning services? Here are some top questions to ask on a walkthrough before you give any price range. Bidding a cleaning job is tricky and you'll lose money if...

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Creating My Own Cleaning Software (Maid Service) from 2021-05-06T07:00

Cleaning software today includes a customer database. Track mileage, time on jobs, and job schedules (even with several cleaners.) Reference quotes you've bid and upsells you've made. And keep y...

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Your Accountability Partner is Your Competition from 2021-05-05T07:00

What if your accountability partner is your competition? What if they were on stand-by to pick up your slack? Here's why accountability is important and how being responsible to your clients, yo...

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Service Agreements and Cleaning Contracts - You've Got it All Wrong from 2021-05-04T07:00

Service agreements and cleaning contracts, do you need them, and how long should they be? Today we will cover the importance of contracts in order to clearly specify rules and expectations with ...

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Declutter Your Closet - One for Me from 2021-05-03T07:00

"One for me and one for you", what do you do when you declutter your closet and you have more than one of an item? Do you keep both? Or you do give one away in order to stay organized? During th...

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House Cleaner Breaks Client's Stuff from 2021-04-30T07:00

What should a house cleaner that breaks client's stuff do? How do you move on if you break something while cleaning? As a cleaner, it's always good to care about your client's homes and things, ...

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Things You Should Know about Mold&Mildew from 2021-04-29T07:00

Here are some things you should know about mold and mildew and biotoxin illness. If there are signs you have toxic mold in your home it's time to take action. You can test for mold in your home ...

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Linen Service and Laundry Hacks that actually work for Airbnb, VRBO and STR from 2021-04-28T07:00

Linen service and laundry hacks everyone needs to know if you run an Airbnb. Learn how to get your whites white, and how purple bag service works. Want to laundry like a boss? These hacks & orga...

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Becoming a Boss - Be a Girl Boss Starting Now! from 2021-04-27T07:00

Becoming a boss of a house cleaning business - how do you handle the extra responsibilities and become the best boss you can be? What is the best way to go from working for a company to working ...

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Declutter Your Closet - Panties and Socks from 2021-04-26T07:00

Do you need to declutter your closet? Sometimes your closet can get messy and full of old clothes and other things that you don't need. How do you go about cleaning that up? How do you keep it a...

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Hack for Soap Scum Removal - Remove Soap Scum Like a Pro! from 2021-04-23T07:00

What is a hack for soap scum removal? Soap scum is a nasty buildup in your sink, shower, or tub, and here is the best way to get rid of it! What is the best equipment for cleaning your job, and ...

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Find Someone Else - What to Do When A Customer Tries to Dump You from 2021-04-22T07:00

When a Customer says they will have to find someone else to clean their home what do you do? How do you keep it from hurting your feelings? And how could you manage the customer expectations bet...

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Dissatisfied Customer - Should You Reclean or Give Their Money Back? from 2021-04-21T07:00

How do you deal with a dissatisfied customer? You did a maintenance clean and they are expecting a deep clean. Do you give their money back? Go back to reclean? How do you stay in business (and ...

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How I Got Unstuck. My Big Problem Solved in 20 Minutes for Less than $20. from 2021-04-20T07:00

Here's how I got unstuck and found #mentalhealth and you can too. If you're stuck in a rut or procrastinating on things you know you should be doing - check this out. My life just changed in 20 ...

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Hoarding Cleanup A New Way to Help - Strategies for Hoarding Removal from 2021-04-19T07:00

Hoarding cleanup will never be easy, but you don't have to go at it alone. Family and friend can help you in ways you may not have considered. Here are some hoarding removal strategies that real...

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Baking Soda Hacks or Hype? 24 Room-by-Room Uses To Help You Decide from 2021-04-16T07:00

Are these non-toxic, DIY baking soda hacks or hype? Here are 24 room-by-room baking soda hacks that changed my life. You get to decide if the odor removal and personal hygiene #bakingsoda tips a...

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I Want to Quit and I'm Afraid I Might Get Sued! from 2021-04-15T07:00

"I want to quit and I'm afraid I might get sued." Do you ever thing you've got a high-maintenance customer that is going to be trouble? Do you quit before they get the best of you? Here are some...

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Cleaning The House of Celebrities - What to Know and How to Behave from 2021-04-14T07:00

Cleaning the house of celebrities can seem daunting at first. Here is what you need to know to keep the job and get referrals from their celebrity friends. Also, here's what your employees need ...

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Are You Successful in Your Service Business or Because You Are of Service? from 2021-04-13T07:00

Do you have a service business or do you have a business where you are of service? Find your life's greatest significance by serving others. Are you great at what you are doing or are you also g...

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End Cleaning Procrastination - I Love to Clean and I'm So Good At It! from 2021-04-12T07:00

How do you end cleaning procrastination? Have you always wanted to think about cleaning and truthfully say “I love to clean and I’m so good at it”? Today’s the day to learn how to do that. Clean...

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Outside the Box Marketing for House Cleaners with Mark Imperial from 2021-04-09T07:00

House cleaners turn to outside the box marketing to grow their business post pandemic. Joining us today is master guerilla marketer Mark Imperial from Imperial Action. He shares interesting outs...

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Creative Visualization - When Life Sucks and You're Down in the Dumps from 2021-04-08T07:00

Do you know about creative visualization? If you're a house cleaner going through tough times and you don't want to get out of bed in the morning this may help. If you are feeling sad, depressed...

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Cleaning Prices Go Up Again for House Cleaning (Pandemic Effects in 2021) from 2021-04-07T07:00

Cleaning prices go up again for residential cleaning and maid service due to side effects from the pandemic. Homeowners are irate, and house cleaners are embarrassed. Here's what's really going ...

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The Risk in The Roles We Play and How Changing Roles Can Ruin Your Business from 2021-04-06T07:00

There is a big risk in the roles we play. As a house cleaner you have a business role to play. The customer also has a business role to play. Changing those roles can totally ruin your business ...

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Did You Turn Into a Sloppy House Cleaner During Covid? from 2021-04-05T07:00

Did you turn into a sloppy house cleaner during covid? Did your brand take a deep dive while you were taking a breather? If you don't catch it now - it could cost your business big time.

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Degreasing Kitchen Cabinets - Is That Maintenance Cleaning or What? from 2021-04-02T07:00

Degreasing Kitchen Cabinets - are you supposed to do that on every clean or is that a special project? The client's kitchen cupboards are always icky, sticky with greasy gunk and you can never s...

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What's On Your Menu? What Cleaning Services Do You Sell? Do You Know? from 2021-04-01T07:00

"What's on your menu?" What cleaning services do you sell? Is it clear to your customers or are you creating custom cleaning packages each time you bid a job? Here's how to guide customers to th...

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Unfaithful Customer? What Do You Do Now? (House Cleaners and Maids) from 2021-03-31T07:00

Do you have an unfaithful customer? And what are you supposed to do about it? Should you quit? Should you say something? Before you do anything - watch this. It could save your business and your...

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Running Out of Supplies - And the Mystery Line on the Worksheet from 2021-03-30T07:00

If you are running out of supplies on the job and the customer provides them, here's how to let them know. It's the mystery line on our worksheet that is our question today. Should the house cle...

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My Husband Never Emptied The Trash - And Then This Happened... from 2021-03-29T07:00

My husband never emptied the trash or washed the linens or did laundry. At first it didn’t make any sense because it seemed like he knew how. After I discovered this one important missing elemen...

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Venture Capital Is it for You and Your Cleaning Company Growth? from 2021-03-26T07:00

Do you need venture capital money? And can you get it if you try? Here are some broad strokes about venture capital resources for those looking to grow and expand your business (and my personal ...

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Fly By Night Cleaning Company - For Those Cleaners with No Permanent Address from 2021-03-25T07:00

Are you a fly-by-night cleaning company? This means you are living with friends or relatives, or moving around a lot and haven't settled down yet. You're here today and gone tomorrow. No worries...

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Bad Stuff Will Happen to You As a House Cleaner from 2021-03-24T07:00

Bad stuff will happen to you and it will happen to your employees. If you're a cleaning boss here is a trick to turn it all around. Your job is to motivate yourself and the people who work with ...

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Box Free Challenge - Do You Have Boxes Kicking Around Your House? from 2021-03-23T07:00

Join us for the box free challenge. Do you have boxes kicking around your house? Stuff shipped to you by Amazon or maybe empty iPhone boxes you'll never use again? Boxes free is about processing...

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Hoarding Overhaul - The Best Move You May Ever Make - Starts Now! from 2021-03-22T07:00

Do you need a hoarding overhaul? Here is one formula that might work for you. Run don't walk to Facebook and get your group going right now - your first Hoarding Overhaul starts this weekend. Do...

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What Do You Call a House Cleaner? Politically Correct Terms for 2021 from 2021-03-19T07:00

What do you call a house cleaner? Is the politically correct term a cleaning lady or cleaning man? Or is it cleaning technician or housekeeper or maid? Check out the right way to address the per...

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Should You Offer a Partial House Cleaning? Or Clean The Whole House? from 2021-03-18T07:00

Can you make money doing a partial cleaning? Or should you stick to complete jobs? Does your company have a "no job too small" policy? And, do you need one? Partial cleaning can be an audition f...

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Cleaning Employee to Contractor - How to Go Out On Your Own from 2021-03-17T07:00

It's tough to go from being a cleaning employee to contractor. Nobody is going to give you jobs, uniforms, cleaning supplies, insurance or a paycheck. You have to go earn it all for yourself - a...

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Big Sister's Secret to Cleaning - How to Get Kids to Clean (Tidy Up Game) from 2021-03-16T07:00

Need a big sister's secret to cleaning? Here's an easy and fun way to get kids to clean. This tidy-up game makes children feel important, needed and gives them purpose. Don't nag your kids to cl...

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HAVA Compact Countertop Dishwasher Product Review from 2021-03-15T07:00

The HAVA compact countertop dishwasher is taking the Airbnb industry by a storm. Used in dorms, offices, basement and over the garage kitchens it's a no-brainer with the no-plumbing option. Hous...

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From Restaurant to Cleaning - Start a Cleaning Business The Right Way from 2021-03-12T08:00

How do you go from restaurant to cleaning? A GM wants to start a cleaning business the right way. Here are start-up ideas to think about. Should you have a business partner? Where do you find em...

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Should You Drug Test a Cleaning Employee? Before You Do Listen to This from 2021-03-11T08:00

Can you drug test a cleaning employee if you suspect they are high? And should you drug test them if they get in an accident driving from one job to another? Cleaning employees cost their busine...

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Cross-Dressing While Cleaning from 2021-03-10T08:00

Cross-Dressing While Cleaning - Will You Be Accepted? Will You Be Successful? New trends in creative expression for house cleaners, maids, and housekeepers. Would you consider cross-dressing whi...

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Injured by Cleaning and Easy Prevention Tips for Housekeepers and Maids from 2021-03-09T08:00

Have you been injured by cleaning? Here are some easy prevention tips the professionals use. In ten minutes a day, you can have a stronger core, stronger abs, hips, clearer head, better balance,...

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5 Top Resources for Cleaning Business Owners - Outsmart Your Competitors Today! from 2021-03-08T08:00

Here are 5 top resources for cleaning business owners. Want to learn faster than your cleaning competitors? Here's where the pros go to get the insider scoop. Some of the resources are free, oth...

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Cleaning Business Diversification - Do You Offer More Than House Cleaning? from 2021-03-05T08:00

Cleaning business diversification is where you offer more than just cleaning services. Maybe you do carpet cleaning or handyman work, landscaping, or window washing. Is cleaning business diversi...

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What Happens If I Choose Not to Clean Today? from 2021-03-04T08:00

I choose not to clean today because of a family emergency and some weird stuff happening in my personal life. Even the hubby skipped cleaning the shower walls. And he said he made the bed, but r...

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Does Your House Cleaning Company Need Business Bank Account? from 2021-03-03T08:00

Does Your House Cleaning Company Need Business Bank Account? And do you need a personal account for the money you will earn? Learn how a personal banker can help you grow your business.
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Laundry Free Challenge - 30 Days to a Laundry Free Home from 2021-03-02T08:00

Join us for a Laundry Free Challenge - 30 Days to a Laundry Free Home. Imagine no more clothes on the couch, bed, or floor. Woot Woot! Your bathroom, living room, and bedrooms will thank you for...

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Force of Nature Product Review for Homemade Disinfectant - Sanitizer from 2021-03-01T08:00

Do you know about the Force of Nature? Here's a product review for the Force of Nature homemade disinfectant - sanitizer. This is a cleaning supply alternative for homeowners and professional ho...

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Will You Make a Hiring Mistake? And What Happens if You Do? from 2021-02-26T08:00

Will you make a hiring mistake as you grow your cleaning business? And what happens if you do? How do you recover from it and will you learn from what went wrong?

Today's #AskaHouseCleane...

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Are You Ashamed of a Messy House? from 2021-02-25T08:00

Are you ashamed of a messy house? Afraid to ask for help because the house cleaner or maid may judge you? Sorry pal, your house ain't the messiest house we've ever seen. Cleaning your house is a...

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My House Cleaner Can't Take a Hint and Is Self-Absorbed from 2021-02-24T08:00

The house cleaner can't take a hint and it's driving the client crazy. The cleaner talks too much and is self-absorbed. Are you killing your profits by wasting time in meaningless conversations ...

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How to Clean a Flat Screen TV, LCD, LED, Plasma, Non-Glare from 2021-02-23T08:00

How do you clean a Flat Screen TV and get rid of fingerprints, smudges, and dust? What about sanitizing? Do you need to sanitize your widescreen TV screen or can you just wipe it with a microfib...

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Why Uniforms Work - The Psychology of Cleaning Uniforms from 2021-02-22T08:00

Want to know why uniforms work? Here's the psychology of cleaning uniforms and the message they send to your clients. (Hint: This is the reason you can charge more for your services and less for...

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How to Choose a Company Name That Gets You More Bang For Your Buck from 2021-02-19T08:00

House Cleaners want to know how to choose a company name that gets more bang from your marketing. Save thousands of dollars a year when you set your business up right from the start. Keywords yo...

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Cleaning While Pregnant - Are You a Pregnant Cleaning Boss? from 2021-02-18T08:00

Are you cleaning while pregnant? Are you a pregnant cleaning boss? Thinking about maternity leave and what will happen to your business? Here's some food for thought.

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Favorite Widget for Cleaning Business Websites from 2021-02-17T08:00

Here are my 2 favorite widgets for cleaning websites. Solve 2 of the biggest problems house cleaners face with these plugins that run seamlessly in the background of your website.
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How to Clean a Gas Fireplace - Clean With Me - Professional Tips from 2021-02-16T08:00

Wanna know how to clean a gas fireplace on a maintenance and a deep clean? Come clean with me and I'll show you some professional house cleaning tips. We recommend a maintenance clean on your fi...

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Sleepless Nights for Cleaning Business Owners? Have You Had One Yet? from 2021-02-15T08:00

Nobody talks about the sleepless nights as a business owner. Client misunderstandings, late payments, callouts, cancellations, and employee bullying and shenanigans. It will keep you up at night...

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Cleaning Bottle Secrets Revealed - What's Hiding in Yours? from 2021-02-12T08:00

Cleaning bottle secrets revealed. Do you know what the danger or warnings on the labels mean? And do you know there is a psychology and science behind each different type of bottle used for clea...

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Top #3 Burnout Secrets for House Cleaners - Don't Hate Your Job! from 2021-02-11T08:00

Need burnout secrets to keep you cleaning? Are you ready to throw in the towel and find a new career? WAIT! These 3 burnout secrets are proven to keep you going when you're bored, tired, and sic...

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We're Sending a Maid Who's Not Your Normal House Cleaner from 2021-02-10T08:00

What if you get a maid who is not your normal house cleaner? And what if you are the boss who has to send in the replacement? What do you say to the customer? Do you tell them at all or just sen...

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Dishes Free Challenge - 30 DAYS TO A DISHES FREE HOME - For Life! from 2021-02-09T08:00

Welcome to the dishes free challenge. You're 30 days to a dishes free home. This one new trick will change your life forever and declutter your home in the process. Join me and your home will be...

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How Should People Contact You to Hire You For Cleaning? from 2021-02-08T08:00

How should people contact you to hire you for house cleaning? Email? Phone? IM? FB? Pigeon?
Here are the top ways that customers reach out to hire house cleaners.
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Employee Insubordination - What to Do With Problem Employees from 2021-02-05T08:00

How do you handle employee insubordination in your house cleaning business? And how do you manage problem employees?
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How to Stop Seasonal Customers That Cancel Cleaning Part of the Year from 2021-02-04T08:00

Do you have seasonal customers that cancel during the holidays? They want you to hold their spot but they keep canceling? Here are some tips to keep the money coming in through the slow months o...

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I Will Be Happy When - How to Find Happiness in Your Business from 2021-02-03T17:00

How often do you say in your cleaning business "I will be happy when"? But what does happiness look like to you and how do you get there?

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How to Remove Aluminum Foil From the Bottom Of Your Oven? Clean With Me! from 2021-02-02T08:00

How to remove aluminum foil (tin foil) from the bottom of your oven. Got burned on gunk that you can't seem to get off? Here are some simple tricks that professional house cleaners use to make t...

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Credit Lines for Cleaning Companies - Do You Need a Loan? from 2021-02-01T08:00

Credit Lines for Cleaning Companies - Do you need a loan to get started?
How do you finance a cleaning business if you are just starting out?
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Are You Winging it With Your Money? Get Your Money Right in 2021 from 2021-01-29T08:00

Are you winging it with your money or do you know down to the penny how much is in your bank account today? Don't know how much you've earned or spent? STOP fooling around.
If you are goin...

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Do You have to Be an Entrepreneur? - Running Your Own Business from 2021-01-28T08:00

Do you have to be an entrepreneur to run a house cleaning business? Today we're bringing you tips to become a successful business owner at any age.
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Social Distancing While Cleaning Around a House Full of People from 2021-01-27T08:00

Social distancing while cleaning can be challenging if you're working around a house full of people. Here's how to navigate that with flair and still get your work done.

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Help! Help! My Kids Are Making a Mess And I'm Going Crazy! from 2021-01-26T08:00

My kids are making a mess and they have no respect. Have you thought this before? Do you have kids that can make a mess quicker than you can clean it up? Are you tired of nagging your kids to cl...

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Can You Wash and Recycle a Swiffer Duster? Should You? from 2021-01-25T08:00

House cleaners ask me if they can wash and recycle a Swiffer Duster. Some have even told me how they do it. Homeowners have also shared how they feel about cleaners re-using disposable dusters i...

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Why is Cleaning So Hard? Stop Reinventing the Job Each Time from 2021-01-22T08:00

Why is cleaning so hard? Do you reinvent cleaning your house each time? Do you feel like you never have time to clean? Do you hate cleaning so you avoid it?
Cleaning routines can remove th...

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First Clean vs. Deep Clean - What to Expect From the First Cleaning from 2021-01-21T08:00

First clean vs. deep clean, is there a difference? Should you start your first visit with a maintenance clean, instead?
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Don't Hire the Magician - Hiring the Wrong Cleaning Employee Can Cost from 2021-01-20T08:00

Don't hire the magician - you know, the job applicant who is so charming they make you forget your interview questions. Can't answer a straight answer and have excuses for everything. The magici...

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How to Do a Zoom Walkthrough Job Estimates or Bids for Cleaning from 2021-01-19T08:00

Do you know how to do a zoom walkthrough for house cleaning? Pricing over the phone just got easy when you add a zoom walkthrough to the conversation.

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How Important is House Cleaning? from 2021-01-18T08:00

How Important is House Cleaning? Do you have other priorities that make it impossible to keep the house clean? Before you get stressed, check this out...

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One Small Tweak - How Asking One Question Changed Everything from 2021-01-15T08:00

What if you only needed one small tweak to achieve success? How can making small changes to your business improve your cleaning service?

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How to Make Ads That Work from 2021-01-14T08:00

Here's how to make ads that work for your cleaning business. Do your ads suck? Nobody responding? Nobody seems to want what you have? Don't write another ad or spend another penny on marketing u...

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Can Anybody Be a House Cleaner? - Do You Have What it Takes? from 2021-01-13T08:00

Can anybody be a house cleaner? What does it take to run a cleaning business and how do you know if house cleaning is for you?
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Why Do Clients Hover and Follow You Around? (House Cleaners) from 2021-01-12T08:00

Why do clients hover and follow their house cleaners around? How do you handle a helicopter client or a homeowner who micromanages you while cleaning?
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How I Organize My YouTube Workflow - Content Creation Process from 2021-01-11T08:00

Today we're talking about how I organize my YouTube workflow. This is the best system for making videos and content creation I have found, so check it out!

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Can I Start My Own Business as an IC If I Clean For Someone Else? from 2021-01-08T08:00

Can I start my own business as an IC on the side? What is the role of an independent contractor in house cleaning?

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Should You Tell Employees You're New - First Time Business Owner from 2021-01-07T08:00

Should you tell employees you're new and show transparency in your cleaning business? Don't fret, here are the keys to successful employee management as a new business owner.
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Checkmate Rentals for Airbnb&VRBO (Property Management) from 2021-01-06T08:00

Have you heard about Checkmate Rentals for Airbnb & VRBO, yet? Are you a vacation rental owner looking for ways to streamline property management? Or a house cleaner trying to expand your busine...

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How to Clean a Fridge Drip Tray - Step by Step Cleaning Tutorial from 2021-01-05T08:00

Do you know how to clean a fridge drip tray from a refrigerator door and what are drip trays? Lots of modern refrigerators come with one, so check out this step by step cleaning tutorial.

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The Cleaner Who Gave His Power Away - Don't Be Like Ed! from 2021-01-04T08:00

Have you heard about the cleaner who gave his power away? How do you avoid giving away your power in client relationships?
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SupplyMaid Apron Why Everyone is Going Bonkers Over Them from 2020-12-31T08:00

Have you seen the SupplyMaid apron? Wanna know why professional house cleaners and maids are going bonkers over them? The aprons are waterproof, bleach proof, rugged, yet professional AND they h...

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Do House Cleaners Charge Sales Tax for Service? - Should They? from 2020-12-30T08:00

Do house cleaners charge sales tax for service? What are the rules for taxing customers? And is house cleaning taxable for business owners?

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How to Clean Out a Silverware Drawer - Quick and Easy Guide from 2020-12-29T08:00

How do you clean out a silverware drawer and how often should you clean it? Follow along and we'll show you how to clean them, step by step.

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The Secret Behind Checklists - How to Build a List You Can Follow from 2020-12-28T08:00

What is the secret behind checklists, how do you get everything done? How do you stay on top of your to-do list without getting overwhelmed from biting off more than you chew?

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Sunk Costs and Your Closets - What Are You Still Holding On to? from 2020-12-25T08:00

Do you have sunk costs that clutter your closet? But what is a sunk cost and how does it make letting go of stuff you no longer use or need harder? You can streamline your business admin tasks w...

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Competition in the House Cleaning Business (House Cleaners) from 2020-12-24T08:00

When there's so much competition in the house cleaning business, what do you do? How do new businesses rise to the top of the cleaning industry?

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How Much to Clean an Apartment - What Are You Charging? from 2020-12-23T08:00

How much to clean an apartment complex? When coming up with a fair price for house cleaning what questions should you be asking? How do you determine the costs of your cleaning services?
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Defrost a Freezer with a Steamer - Clean With Me - Deep Clean from 2020-12-22T08:00

How do you defrost a freezer with a steamer to melt heavy ice buildup?
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The Risk of The Big Pile (From Your Closet) - There's a Better Way from 2020-12-21T08:00

The risk of the big pile from your closet you started while cleaning is real. What happens when you forget to pick up the pile in the floor and never return to it?
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The Mystery Shopper That Never Was (Cleaning Business Owners) from 2020-12-18T08:00

Have you heard the story of the mystery shopper that never was? What if there was an easy trick to improve performance and company morale?
If you're tired of callbacks or wasted money and ...

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Head Cleaner to Head Lead - Who is the Right Person for the Job? from 2020-12-17T08:00

How do you go from head cleaner to head lead? To future-proof your cleaning company, outsourcing responsibilities in your business is essential.
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Self-Doubt as a Business Owner - How to Overcome the Anxiety from 2020-12-16T08:00

How do you overcome self-doubt when starting a business? Are you often second-guessing yourself or wondering if you're the right person for the job?
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How to Catch a Squirrel in Your Attic - Step by Step Tutorial from 2020-12-15T08:00

Do you know how to catch a squirrel in your attic? When squirrels invade your home, it can turn into a house cleaning nightmare fast.
So, how do you capture and release a squirrel and what...

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Whoopsie Spam Marketing for House Cleaners - What is That? from 2020-12-14T08:00

What is whoopsie spam marketing and should house cleaners use it to grow a cleaning business? Is it a good way to market your maid service?

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Dishes In the Kitchen Sink - Should Homeowners Clean Them? from 2020-12-11T08:00

What do you do with the dishes in the sink when you go to clean a house? Should the homeowner clean dirty dishes before the house cleaner arrives?
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You Did a NiceJob - Gain Social Proof and Grow Your Reputation from 2020-12-10T08:00

"You did a NiceJob!" Are you a house cleaning business owner struggling with ratings and reviews? When social proof is so important to the success of your business, how do you build up your repu...

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House Cleaner Doesn't Like You and That's Okay - Here's Why from 2020-12-09T08:00

What do you do when a house cleaner doesn't like you? It's okay, you don't need to be nervous and embarrassed about your messy apartment.
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Mommy's Helper House Cleaning - Are You Behind on Housework? from 2020-12-08T08:00

What is Mommy's Helper house cleaning and how does it work? Right now, there are lots of families who don't have time to do housework and need help.
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What is it Like Living with a House Cleaner - A Day in the Life from 2020-12-07T08:00

What is it like living with a house cleaner? Life becomes a lot more interesting when you live in the home of a maid.
The quirky habits and daily routines of house cleaners will improve yo...

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How to Charge for Cleaning Jobs - Pricing for New House Cleaners from 2020-12-04T08:00

How to charge for cleaning jobs when you're new to house cleaning - is there an easy way to keep the money flowing? Should you charge by the hour for cleaning or have a flat rate?

The rig...

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Do You Need a Domain Name? - Why Your URL Name is Important from 2020-12-03T08:00

Do you need a domain name if you're a house cleaner and how do you set up the URL for your website? And how do domain names relate to your house cleaning business?

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Airbnb Cleaning Starting Out - Set Up Your Business for Success from 2020-12-02T08:00

What do you need for Airbnb cleaning starting out when you have no house cleaning experience? How do you start and run a cleaning business for Airbnbs?

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How to Clean Stairs - The Right Way to Clean Different Staircases from 2020-12-01T08:00

Do you know how to clean stairs with different types of carpet? And how do you clean hardwood steps?
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Feeling Guilty for Not Cleaning House (House Cleaners) from 2020-11-30T08:00

Are you feeling guilty for not cleaning house because you're a maid? Do you experience overwhelming guilt and anxiety for taking a break when you get home?

The physical and emotional burn...

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How to Get Cleaning Clients Online - Marketing Your Business from 2020-11-27T08:00

How to get cleaning clients online - what's the best way to market my cleaning business? Online marketing and social media have changed how advertising a new business works.
Are you trying...

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What Does a House Cleaner Eat - Is Your Diet Making You Tired? from 2020-11-26T08:00

What does a house cleaner eat to stay energized throughout the day? As cleaning business owners, it's important to keep energy levels up to stay on top of things.

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Upsells for the Holidays - Should You Have a Holiday Package? from 2020-11-25T08:00

The best upsells for the holidays, let's go! Is there an ultimate holiday cleaning package and how often should you sell it?
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Daily Chores for Kids - Five Sets of Chores For Every Time of Day from 2020-11-24T08:00

How do you set up daily chores for kids that are fun and easy to follow? And if you're a kid, do you have daily household chores for different times of the day?
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Emotional Side of Cleaning - When Your Elderly Parents Move-in from 2020-11-23T08:00

The emotional side of cleaning for caregivers is often intense and never spoken of. What are the next steps of transitioning an elder parent into your home?

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Making Sure Things are "Just So" - What Does That Mean? from 2020-11-20T08:00

What does making sure things are "just so" mean when house cleaning for elderly clients?
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Medicine Cabinet - Have You Cleaned Yours Out Recently? from 2020-11-19T08:00

How often should you clean out a medicine cabinet? And what do you do with expired medicines and supplements?
Can you clean medicine cabinets as part of an upsell?

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Spin Mop vs. Steam Mop for Hardwood Floors (House Cleaning) from 2020-11-18T08:00

Spin mop vs. steam mop for hardwood floors, which is better? When cleaning floors, does it matter what mop you use? Is there a wrong or right way to clean hardwood?

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Can't Clean Because of Too Much Stuff (House Cleaning) from 2020-11-17T08:00

What if you can't clean because of too much stuff lying around for your new cleaning business?
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Charitable Work Because the Client is Broke (Cleaning Business) from 2020-11-16T08:00

Is offering charitable work because the client is broke a good idea? Is it okay to offer cleaning services at a discounted price?
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House Cleaner Health - Why Good Health is the Key to Success from 2020-11-13T08:00

House cleaner health - how do you take care of your body? When running a cleaning business, keeping your body healthy is essential to success.

Here are some things you should consider tha...

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Where Are the Show Notes - What Are They Used For? from 2020-11-12T08:00

Where are the show notes and are they important? What do they have to do with podcasts, blogs, or videos?

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How Do You Get Rid of Books - A Fun Way to Clean Out Old Books from 2020-11-11T08:00

How do you get rid of books that you've been hoarding for years? And should you let go of novels you don't read anymore? What about magazines? Or old textbooks collecting dust in the corner?
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What Chemicals to Use on a Move Out Clean - Rental Properties from 2020-11-10T08:00

Do you know what chemicals to use on a move out clean? Are you looking for the best way to deep clean an apartment before moving out? Cleaning a rental property can be overwhelming.

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House Cleaner Makes Me Uncomfortable - What Should I Do? from 2020-11-09T08:00

"What do I do if the house cleaner makes me uncomfortable, am I stuck with them? Will you send someone else to clean my house?" It's an all too common fear for new customers looking for a hire a...

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Conflict Resolution for Cleaning Business Owners - What is It? from 2020-11-06T08:00

What does conflict resolution for cleaning business owners and house cleaners look like? As pressure and stress from business increases, so do the number of problems at work.
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Purging Moments - What Are They? (House Cleaning) from 2020-11-05T08:00

What are purging moments? Have you ever found yourself late in the night inspired to clean everything all at once and go on a cleaning spree?

Is there a way to make the most of the sudden...

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Ask Better Questions - Get Better Answers (House Cleaning) from 2020-11-04T08:00

When you ask better questions, you get better answers. If you've ever struggled to get the information you need, look no further.

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Have You Ever Been Fired and Why? - How Do You Reply to That? from 2020-11-03T08:00

Have you ever been fired from house cleaning? It's one of many popular interview questions that can cause instant dread for a house cleaner.

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The Garbage Purge - A 30-Day Challenge to Declutter Your Home from 2020-11-02T08:00

Have you heard of the garbage purge challenge? What happens when you throw out everything you don't need, want, or use?
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Price Increase Due to Age - How Do You Update Cleaning Prices? from 2020-10-30T07:00

Can your price increase due to age for cleaning services? As your relationships with long term clients change, how do you justify higher rates?

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How Do You Sound Experienced? - For New House Cleaners from 2020-10-29T07:00

How do you sound experienced when bidding a job if you're new to house cleaning?

Can you market the skills you already have as a house cleaner with no experience?

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Cleaning Cloths - Who Provides Them (House Cleaners) from 2020-10-28T07:00

Who provides cleaning cloths, the homeowner or the house cleaning company?
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Should You Have Set Business Hours - What is Your Time Worth? from 2020-10-27T07:00

Should your house cleaning company have set business hours? How do you stop thinking about work after you've left for the day?

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Do You Need a Business License to Run Ads? (House Cleaners) from 2020-10-26T07:00

Do you need a business license to run ads? The rules and regulations for advertising can seem confusing, at first.

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Franchising - Is it Possible for a New Cleaning Biz from 2020-10-23T07:00

Franchising - is it possible for a new cleaning biz? What steps do you need to take today if creating a cleaning franchise is your goal? Here are a few key steps to set your business up right fr...

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No One is Hiring Me for Cleaning - Am I Doing Something Wrong? from 2020-10-22T07:00

"No one is hiring me for cleaning after starting my company, what do I do?"

You want to attract more customers to your cleaning business, but what if you have lots of leads already?

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Business Burnout and Emotional Collapse - How to Avoid It from 2020-10-21T07:00

Business burnout and emotional collapse come with symptoms you can't ignore.
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How to Clean Linen Closets - A Step by Step Cleaning Tutorial from 2020-10-20T07:00

Today's show is all about how to clean linen closets and upsell your services.

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The Ultimate To-Do List for House Cleaners - Is There Such a Thing? from 2020-10-19T07:00

What does the ultimate To-Do List for house cleaners look like? It can seem like there's never enough time to get everything done and it's so easy to become overwhelmed by tasks.

When you...

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Will the Same Person Be Cleaning My House? - How to Respond from 2020-10-16T07:00

Will the same person be cleaning my house, or will you send a different house cleaner every time?

A solo house cleaner can only do so much so what happens when a customer is resistant to ...

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Domain Authority and Why it Matters to House Cleaners from 2020-10-15T07:00

Let's talk about domain authority and why it matters to house cleaners.

What is Search Engine Optimization and how important is SEO for business success?

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Picked On While Cleaning - Flipping the Script on Mean Coworkers from 2020-10-14T07:00

Are you often picked on while cleaning? Or singled out at work by other housekeepers?

The subtle signs of bullying in the workplace are easy to miss.

The good news, though, is that...

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Employees That Dont Last 2 Weeks - Hiring the Right People from 2020-10-13T07:00

Can you avoid employees that don't last 2 weeks? Why are the new hires leaving?

When a house cleaner wants to quit before they start, it can hit your cleaning business hard.

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Are You Running Any Specials - Should You Be Offering Discounts? from 2020-10-12T07:00

Are you running any specials for house cleaning services?

What do you say to homeowners who ask for discounted cleaning prices?

Is it okay to lower your prices to close a sale?

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Safety First On the Job - These Ordinary Tools Can Save Your Life from 2020-10-09T07:00

Putting your personal safety first on the job is mandatory in house cleaning.

Do you know how to remove yourself from a dangerous situation?

You need to know how to protect yoursel...

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I Know it All But I'm Broke - Is This You and Your Business? from 2020-10-07T07:00

"I know it all but I'm broke." It's the mystery weighing on the minds of business owners in the house cleaning industry. You can save time when you streamline your admin tasks with HousecallPro....

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What Do YOU Want? Have You Put Your Desires into Words Yet? from 2020-10-06T07:00

What do you want, and will you recognize it when you get it? Have you put what you want into words?

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Books for 2020 - Reinvent Your Business from 2020-10-05T07:00

It's time again for Angela Brown's Top 10 books for 2020. It's all about pivoting, navigating a new world, and reinventing your cleaning business.

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WHAT? I Have 341 Cups in My House? That's Too Many from 2020-10-02T07:00

Do you own too many cups? There are tons of things you don't need in your house. Can you remember the last time you decluttered your home?

Many people have difficulty throwing things out....

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For Those Who Hate to Clean - Ways to Form a Cleaning Routine from 2020-10-01T07:00

For those who hate to clean, is there a recommended cleaning schedule? It's hard enough to clean house when you don't want to.

It’s worse when you can't find the motivation to clean at al...

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Airbnb Supplies Madness - Does the Bnb Host Buy the Wrong Things? from 2020-09-30T07:00

Airbnb supply madness, what is it and how does it affect your cleaning services?
Every house cleaner around the globe is getting hit by a shortage in cleaning products.

So, what do ...

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Interrupted While Cleaning - Catching Up After Major Distractions from 2020-09-29T07:00

Do you ever get interrupted while cleaning? What do you do when you can't keep up with housework?
How do you get motivated to clean when overwhelmed by life's curveballs?

Sometimes,...

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Angela Browns Top 10 Podcasts 2020 (House Cleaners) from 2020-09-28T07:00

Have a look at Angela Brown's Top 10 podcasts for 2020. Do you need help with marketing, business strategy and planning?

Today we'll share with you ten podcasts to help you build and grow...

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How COVID Changed House Cleaning Forever - What to Expect from 2020-09-25T07:00

How COVID changed house cleaning forever and our expectations of what is or isn't clean.

Should your house cleaner be disinfecting your home? Is sanitization enough?

We can't go ba...

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Problems Throwing Out Moms Stuff - Downsizing with Seniors from 2020-09-24T07:00

Are you having problems throwing out mom's stuff? Do you have aging parents who are hoarders?
Downsizing possessions when moving elderly loved ones from their home isn't always easy.

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Choose to NOT Be Offended in Your House Cleaning Business from 2020-09-23T07:00

Choose to not be offended and shift your perspective, is that even possible? In today's world, it can be hard not to take things personally.

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Be the Company House Cleaners Want to Work For from 2020-09-22T07:00

How do you be the cleaning company house cleaners want to work for?

Your business culture, company values, and leadership can make or break your success.

Amber Starling, founder of...

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Angela Browns Top 10 Cleaning Pet Peeves 2020 (House Cleaners) from 2020-09-21T07:00

It's time for Angela Brown's Top 10 Cleaning Pet Peeves 2020. There's a lot of things that drive house cleaners crazy when they go to a customer's house.

We're here to tell you that it's ...

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Are You Discoloring Bronze Faucets with Cleaning Chemicals? from 2020-09-18T07:00

Are you discoloring bronze faucets with cleaning chemicals?

Wiping down the fancy bathroom faucet with store-bought cleaners can be a mistake.

But if you can't use house cleaning p...

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Are You Facebook Friends With Your Clients? (House Cleaners) from 2020-09-17T07:00

Are you Facebook friends with your clients? You're first instinct may be to separate your private life from your work life.

But what kind of message does it send when you reject or accept...

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How Do You Follow Up After a Walkthrough (House Cleaners) from 2020-09-16T07:00

How do you follow up after a walkthrough? After you've bid the job and talked to the client, how do you secure a cleaning contract with them?

It's safe to assume that when a homeowner inv...

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ISSA Show North America 2020 - It's an Event You Can't Miss from 2020-09-15T07:00

The ISSA Show North America 2020, what is it? It's the event every house cleaner and cleaning business owner needs to know about.

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Best 50 Bucks I Spent in the Cleaning Business (House Cleaners) from 2020-09-14T07:00

What was the best 50 bucks I spent in the cleaning business?

Right now, there is a treasure trove of affordable resources business owners can buy on a budget.

But how far can you s...

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Steamer Certification - Is There Such a Thing? (House Cleaning) from 2020-09-11T07:00

Steamer certification - is there such a thing? What do you when you don't know how to use a new steam cleaner?

Experimenting on surfaces isn't an option in professional house cleani...

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I Hired My Friend to Clean My House - Did I Make a Mistake? from 2020-09-10T07:00

I hired my friend to clean my house, but it didn't work out, now what?

Hiring friends and family is risky. When a friend is a bad employee it can jeopardize the relationship, so what do y...

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I Caught COVID - How I Coped and Cleaned from 2020-09-09T07:00

I caught COVID - how I coped and cleaned. Whether you're a house cleaner or homeowner, this virus is nothing like you've ever seen before.

Coping with covid-19 is not easy and the coronav...

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Thinking About Selling Your Cleaning Business? from 2020-09-08T07:00

Are you thinking about selling your cleaning business but don't know where to start?

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Having everyth...

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Excuse the Mess - Are You Embarrassed of Your Messy Home? from 2020-09-07T07:00

"Please excuse the mess!" If you've never looked into the psychology of words, the power of speech will surprise you.

Do you often wonder why your guests are uncomfortable when you invite...

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Is Your Business Falling Apart? (House Cleaning) from 2020-09-04T07:00

Is your cleaning business falling apart? The impacts of the covid pandemic are far reaching.

Many house cleaning business owners are struggling to cope with stress. When mental health dur...

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Are You Starting a Business or Starting a Job (House Cleaning) from 2020-09-03T07:00

Are you starting a business or starting a job? An unequal business partnership is the kiss of death to a new cleaning company.

For the house cleaner who wants to grow a startup in the cle...

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Grief Hoarding to Shoebox Memories - Keeping Memories Alive from 2020-09-02T07:00

Grief hoarding to shoebox memories, what is that? What do you do with the personal possessions of someone who has died?

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When Your Parents Won't Let You Clean - What Do You Do? from 2020-09-01T07:00

What do you do when your parents won't let you clean? Helping elderly parents who fear losing independence can be tricky.

Autonomy and aging are at odds with each other. So, how do you ca...

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How to Hire a House Cleaner - What You Need to Know from 2020-08-31T07:00

Knowing how to hire a house cleaner and hiring the right person for the job are different things.

There's no "one shoe fits" for homeowners looking for a house cleaner. The best maid serv...

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Multi-Level Cleaning Hiccup - Should You Clean with Multi-Level Cleaning Products? from 2020-08-28T07:00

Multi-level cleaning hiccup, what do you do when a client wants you to use iffy cleaning products?
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Start a Cleaning Company in Another Country - Where to Find Help from 2020-08-27T07:00

How do you start a cleaning company in another country? What are the things needed to start a house cleaning business?

Do you know to find small groups within your community? Or how acces...

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How to Start a Cleaning Business After COVID from 2020-08-26T07:00

Have you been wondering how to start a cleaning business after COVID?

Living in a COVID-19 world has given us the opportunity and time to work towards our goals.

Right now, there a...

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ZenMaid Summit 2020's Biggest Cleaning Conference from 2020-08-25T07:00

Have you heard about the ZenMaid Summit, 2020's biggest cleaning conference?

Follow 45 of the industry's top cleaning experts as they teach you how to grow your cleaning business.

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Discounted Customer Promised Me Leads - Now What? from 2020-08-24T07:00

A discounted customer promised me leads but didn't follow through, now what? Recommendations and referrals for cleaning jobs is an important part of the business.

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Paper Organization Show and Tell - How Do Keep Track of it All? from 2020-08-21T07:00

Paper organization show and tell. Knowing how to maintain files and records is an important skill.

Are you a homeowner or cleaning business owner looking for an office filing system?

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The Best Shoe for House Cleaners - The Only Pair You'll Ever Need from 2020-08-20T07:00

What is the best shoe for house cleaners? If you need comfortable shoes for cleaning jobs, this is it.

As a house cleaner, you need shoes for walking and standing all day that will last.<...

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The Need to Pivot as a Cleaning Business Owner from 2020-08-19T07:00

The need to pivot as a cleaning business owner may seem challenging. How do you adjust to big changes when life throws hurdles at you?

And if you're new, changing your career to enter the...

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The Right Amount of Stress for Cleaning - How Much is Too Much? from 2020-08-18T07:00

What is the right amount of stress for cleaning? There are both positive and negative effects of stress.

The benefits of working under pressure can be great, but it’s all too easy to over...

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5 Secrets to Cleaning Biz Success - Tips and Advice from 2020-08-17T07:00

What are 5 Secrets to Cleaning Biz Success? Today we share advice that every house cleaner should know.

If you've ever wondered what it takes to thrive in the cleaning industry, the answe...

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How Do I Get People to Pay Me for House Cleaning? from 2020-08-14T07:00

How do I get people to pay me for house cleaning? And what is the best way to receive payments from clients?

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5 Don'ts of the Cleaning Business - How to Avoid these Mistakes from 2020-08-13T07:00

5 don'ts of the cleaning business, what are they and how do you avoid them? Some habits of successful entrepreneurs may surprise you.

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Vacuum Warranties - What You Need to Know (House Cleaners) from 2020-08-12T07:00

Vacuum Warranties and what you need to know. It's important to read the fine print on warranties when you buy a residential vacuum cleaner.
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VRBO Cleaning Gone Bad - How House Cleaners Can Avoid This from 2020-08-11T07:00

Beware of the VRBO cleaning gone bad! What do you do when the bnb host refuses to pay for house cleaning?

Listen to the story of this house cleaner and ask yourself, is this a vacation re...

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How I Got Tricked Into Tidying Up (House Cleaning) from 2020-08-10T07:00

How I got tricked into tidying up as a kid. Getting your kids to do daily chores doesn't have to be a struggle!

There are lots of ways to make cleaning fun, so how do you convince your ch...

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How Do You Give Cleaning As a Gift - Everything You Need to Know from 2020-08-07T07:00

How do you give cleaning as a gift to someone? And what do you need to hire a cleaning service that will sanitize everything?

What if you want to help your long-distance elderly family af...

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Daily FOD Walks for Kids - Make Daily Chores and Cleaning Fun from 2020-08-06T07:00

How do you play daily F.O.D. walks for kids and what does it have to do with house cleaning?

It stands for foreign object debris (fod) and it comes from the airlines. Do your kids leave t...

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Have You Ever Heard of XYZ Product - How Do You Choose? from 2020-08-05T07:00

Have You Ever Heard of XYZ Product? What are the best cleaning products to use?

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The best clean...

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The Art of Asking Questions on a Cleaning Job from 2020-08-04T07:00

Have you mastered the art of asking questions on a cleaning job? Getting information without intimidating the client on a walkthrough is essential.

Listen to discover how to ask questions...

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We Got Screwed On a Job - Now What? (House Cleaners) from 2020-08-03T07:00

We got screwed on a job, the client refused to pay full price for a deep cleaning. If you're a solo house cleaner and your customer backed out of the agreement, what do you do?

You want t...

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Eureka Stylus Cordless Stick Vacuum - Product Review from 2020-07-31T07:00

The Eureka Stylus cordless stick vacuum cleaner will have you hypnotized when you use it.

Do you struggle with vacuuming floors? Then, this lightweight handheld vacuum is for you.

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Homeowner Gets Burned by House Cleaner - Know What to Expect from 2020-07-30T07:00

Homeowner gets burned by house cleaner. If you're new to hiring a cleaning service, you may not know what to expect from a house cleaner.
Avoid careless mistakes and automate your business...

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Messy BNB - How Much Should I Charge? (House Cleaners) from 2020-07-29T07:00

How much extra should you charge for cleaning a messy BNB? Turnover cleaning is already hard work without adding more.

Airbnb hosts and BNB owners have different cleaning standards from t...

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Depressed and Can't Cope with Cleaning? - Overcome Negative Thoughts from 2020-07-28T07:00

Are you depressed and can't cope with cleaning? When you're unmotivated to clean the house, the little things stack up!

Not sure how to overcome negative thoughts and depression? Or how t...

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It Will Never Be Easier Than Right Now (Cleaning Motivation) from 2020-07-27T07:00

It will never be easier than right now to clean your house. If you often feel too tired to clean after work, you're not alone.

Summoning motivation to get things done can be an uphill bat...

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Sending Teams Back Out - Protecting House Cleaners From Illness from 2020-07-24T07:00

What safety measures should you take when sending teams back out to work?
What can you do to prevent spreading germs in the workplace and keep your cleaning team safe?

Protecting wo...

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How Often Should You Change Your Bed Sheets? from 2020-07-23T07:00

How often should you change your bed sheets and how long is too long to wait?

We all love the feel of fresh sheets and we sleep better on a clean bed.

So, how long is it before pil...

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What to Put On Your Facebook Business Page (House Cleaners) from 2020-07-22T07:00

Do you know what to put on your Facebook business page? Do you need interesting content ideas for your cleaning business?

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Y...

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WHAT? Mopping Floors with Bleach? (House Cleaners) from 2020-07-21T07:00

You're mopping floors with bleach?! People are now disinfecting everything and floors everywhere are meeting their demise.

It never fails, misusing bleach destroys hardwood and laminate f...

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The Best Way to Clean Windows and Mirrors from 2020-07-20T07:00

What's the best way to clean windows and mirrors? How do you clean without streaks?

It's time to toss the paper towels and newspaper and say goodbye to the dirty glass surfaces in your ho...

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Unconscious Leadership (Cleaning Business Owners) from 2020-07-17T07:00

What is unconscious leadership? Can supervising your cleaning staff be easier?

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Making tough man...

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Best Marketing Tips - Ways to Promote Your Cleaning Business from 2020-07-16T07:00

What are the best marketing tips for your cleaning business and where do you start?

There are hundreds of ways to promote your company.

Business promotion tactics have changed, and...

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Piggy Backing on Another Company - Expanding Your Cleaning Business from 2020-07-15T07:00

Piggy backing on another company - should you build your business off of an existing business?

How do you establish credibility for your new cleaning business? And how do you decide if yo...

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Pay It Forward for House Cleaners - How Do You Show Gratitude? from 2020-07-14T07:00

When clients pay it forward for house cleaners, how do you show gratitude?

If you’re not sure how to show appreciation while accepting kindness, it's okay.

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Quality Control For Your Cleaning Business from 2020-07-13T07:00

Quality control for your cleaning business, what is that? And how do you enforce your company rules and cleaning standards?

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900 House Cleaning Episodes Now What? - Lessons Learned from 2020-07-11T07:00

900 house cleaning episodes, now what? We look back on the lessons learned throughout this business journey.

Do you know what you want for your cleaning business and what your long-term b...

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What I Learned From Cleaning For Celebrities from 2020-07-10T07:00

What I learned from cleaning for celebrities. When you clean for a famous client, the house is big, and the rules are different.

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The Results From 900 House Cleaning Shows from 2020-07-09T18:33:48

What does 900 house cleaning shows get you? Are you interested in becoming a content creator but aren't sure where to start?
Take the guesswork out of scheduling, invoicing, and dispatches...

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Cleaning Business Shortcuts - The Quickest Route to Success from 2020-07-09T07:00

What are the best cleaning business shortcuts? To grow your cleaning company, you need patience.

But what if you could reach the goal faster, is there a quick fix for cleaning business ow...

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But I Just Cleaned That - House Cleaning When the Clients Are Home from 2020-07-08T07:00

"But I just cleaned that!" If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. House cleaning when the clients are home is far from ideal.

Recleaning a room that the homeowners made a mess in may...

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What I Learned From Doing 900 House Cleaning Videos from 2020-07-07T07:00

What I learned from doing 900 house cleaning videos. Are you're new to content creation or need advice for creating a YouTube channel?

Kickstart your show and try out some of these tips a...

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What Elton John Taught Me About House Cleaning from 2020-07-06T07:00

Have you heard the story of what Elton John taught me about house cleaning?

When you're losing motivation for work, how do you love your job again?

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Poop Catcher - Hinlo Bowl - If I Knew Then... from 2020-06-26T07:00

Poop Catcher - Hinlo Bowl is the solution for your two-flush #2 tragedies. Have you lived in fear of toilet backsplash and dirty poop water?

Well, we say never again!

Your bathroom...

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What Do You Sell? - Does Everyone Know About Your Cleaning Service? from 2020-06-25T07:00

What do you sell and how do you market your cleaning business? Does everyone know what your cleaning company offers?

Advertising your products and service packages is critical to success....

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Brand Confusion - Is Your Cleaning Business Hard to Find? from 2020-06-24T07:00

"Brand Confusion" is a kind of identity crisis that can be costly to your cleaning business. If the branding for your cleaning company suffers from this deadly illness, it's time for a change. Listen

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Where Do You Start to Build a Cleaning Business? from 2020-06-23T07:00

Where do you start to build a cleaning business from the ground up? If you aspire to run a house cleaning company, it's time to start planning your business.

You can streamline scheduling...

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Are Credentials Worth Paying For? (House Cleaning) from 2020-06-22T07:00

Are credentials worth paying for? In residential cleaning, trust is everything!

How you market yourself is important when starting a new cleaning company.

Take a look at today's ad...

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My Way vs. Your Way - Which is Best? (House Cleaning) from 2020-06-19T07:00

My way vs. your way, which is best? There are tons of cleaning systems to choose from. So, what is the right way to clean and how do you know what the best cleaning techniques are?

If you...

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What is the Best Way to Clean a 4 Bathroom, 3 Level House? from 2020-06-18T07:00

What is the best way to clean a 4 bathroom, 3 level house? Homeowners and professional house cleaners look for the quickest routine.

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Norwex for Professional Cleaning? Yes or No? from 2020-06-17T07:00

Norwex for professional cleaning, yes or no? Norwex has created an incredible line of cleaning supplies and products, touted by many. But does the hype stop with homeowners?

Their microfi...

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Customers Don't Want to Pay for House Cleaning - How Do You Respond? from 2020-06-16T07:00

The customers don't want to pay for house cleaning, now what? Can you encourage clients to pay fair prices for cleaning?

Sales objections during COVID are impacting house cleaners now mor...

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Favorite Mops for Cleaning Homes - What Mop Should You Get? from 2020-06-15T07:00

What are our favorite mops for cleaning homes? Different floors (and different people!) need different mops. Should you buy a string mop, spin mop, a steamer with washable pads you can clean? Listen

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Can I Charge By the Hour for House Cleaning - Pricing Your Business for Success from 2020-06-12T07:00

Can I charge by the hour for house cleaning? Today we have everything you need to know about pricing cleaning jobs on tap.

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A Rowdy 8-Year-Old to a Cleaning Job - Should You Take Your Kid to Work? from 2020-06-11T07:00

Is it okay to take a rowdy 8-year-old to a cleaning job when you can't find a babysitter? If you're a working parent struggling with the after-effects of COVID-19, you may want to reconsider. Listen

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Satisfaction Guarantee Fund - Inspire Great Work in Your Cleaning Business from 2020-06-10T07:00

Should you have a satisfaction guarantee fund to motivate employees to work harder? Check out these tips on how to incentivize and inspire your team of house cleaners.

Customer satisfacti...

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What if You Hate Your Cleaning Job - Attitude is Everything from 2020-06-09T07:00

What if You Hate Your Cleaning Job? The energy you put is contagious like a virus. Here's some ways you can cope at work when the cleaning job is frustrating.

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Residential, Commercial and Carpet Cleaning - Is it a Good Start for a Cleaning Business? from 2020-06-08T07:00

Should you start a cleaning business with residential, Commercial, and Carpet Cleaning? If you're a cleaning business owner, you may want to reconsider your business plan.
Streamline your ...

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Cleaning After COVID-19 - How Do House Cleaners Adapt? from 2020-06-05T07:00

Cleaning After COVID-19, what does that look like for the average house cleaner? Is sanitizing enough to kill viruses while cleaning? Is it necessary to disinfect the house on a regular maintena...

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How to Clean Crevices and Sliding Door Tracks - Get Rid of that Slime from 2020-06-04T07:00

It's not a secret, cleaning out crevices and sliding door tracks is gross! But, did you know that there's an easy way to get rid of the slime and gunk?

Having the right tools to get betwe...

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Biggest Mistakes House Cleaners Learn From - Avoid These Bad Decisions from 2020-06-03T07:00

The biggest mistakes house cleaners learn from are easier to make than you'd think.

It's not too late to prevent these costly mistakes in your house cleaning business. These house cleaner...

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Big Mistakes House Cleaners Make - Stop These Costly Mistakes from 2020-06-02T07:00

Some of the big mistakes house cleaners make come at a high price! These bad moves can be completely avoided in your cleaning business.

Learn how cleaning business owners prevent mistakes...

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Big Mistakes Made by House Cleaners - Deadly Errors to Avoid from 2020-06-01T07:00

Beware these big mistakes made by house cleaners and avoid them!

Making these deadly errors in your cleaning business can put your entire company at a risk.

But house cleaners can ...

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Biggest Mistakes House Cleaners Made - You Won't Believe What Happened from 2020-05-29T07:00

Just wait until you hear what the biggest mistakes house cleaners made are!

Listen to these awkward stories from professional house cleaners and learn from the mistakes they’ve made on th...

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Big Mistakes House Cleaners Made - Oh no! Don't Fall into This House Cleaning Trap! from 2020-05-28T07:00

These big mistakes house cleaners made are disastrous! You can avoid these costly mistakes if you know how the story ends.

Cleaning business mistakes can happen on every job if you're car...

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House Cleaning Mistakes - Don't Be THAT House Cleaner! from 2020-05-27T07:00

Yikes, I can't believe I made these house cleaning mistakes!
You're not going to believe the silly/stupid mistakes house cleaners made and got away with.
Are you making dumb moves in...

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Biggest Mistakes Made by House Cleaners from 2020-05-26T07:00

What are the biggest mistakes made by house cleaners?
Check out these lessons learned by professional house cleaners from all over the globe.
Don't waste your time reinventing the wh...

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Deep Cleans for Solo Cleaners - Find Balancing Work-life Balance with Special Needs Kids from 2020-05-25T07:00

Deep cleans for solo cleaners – can you balance house cleaning as a parent to a child with special needs? It might be time to build a system to streamline your work.

Streamline the way yo...

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The Control Freak Customer is Not That Crazy - Or Are They? from 2020-05-22T07:00

The control freak customer is not that crazy - or are they?
What do you do when a home is already clean when you arrive for a walkthrough?

You're looking for things to clean and the...

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Robotic Vacuums for Airbnb Cleaning - Should You Use Them? from 2020-05-21T07:00

Robotic vacuums for Airbnb cleaning, can they save you time? Are robot vacuums worth it? House cleaners can't afford to make mistakes when cleaning BNB's.

Cleaning vacation rentals is all...

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Before and After Pictures - Is it Wrong? - Marketing Your Cleaning Company from 2020-05-20T07:00

Is it wrong to take before and after Pictures? Taking photos shows the scope of your work and helps customers decide if they want to hire you. It legal though?

Savvy Cleaner Training reco...

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Recleans for House Cleaning - What to Do When the Job isn't Finished from 2020-05-19T07:00

Do you know how to handle recleans for house cleaning? How do house cleaners prevent callbacks from homeowners?

Customer satisfaction is the key to success in your maid service business. ...

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How Much Do You Spend Annually on Cleaning Supplies? from 2020-05-18T07:00

How much do you spend annually on cleaning supplies?

How much can a cleaning business owner expect to spend in a year on cleaning chemicals?
The answer depends on the cleaning produ...

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Cleaning Commercial Toilets - What Toilet Wand Should You Use from 2020-05-15T07:00

When cleaning commercial toilets, can you use disposable toilet wands? Let's look at some solutions and the reasons we chose these toilet brushes.

Change the way you track and dispatch jo...

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Client is Moving, How Do I Raise My Prices? - House Cleaning from 2020-05-15T07:00

My client is moving, how do I raise my prices? Is it better to leave your comfort zone and find new cleaning clients?
Travel expenses cost time and money that add up fast when commuting be...

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Cigarette Smell Inside Rental Property from 2020-05-13T07:00

Let’s get rid of cigarette smell inside a rental property. House cleaners and maids doing turnover cleaning run into cigarette smell on occasion.
You can use an ozone generator for cigaret...

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Time Slots for Cleaning Accounts - How to Maximize Your Time from 2020-05-12T07:00

How do you manage time slots for cleaning accounts to maximize your schedule?

Picking a territory will reduce time spent commuting between jobs.

You should never book cleaning appo...

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Business Owners to Gain Respect - Tips and Advice to Earn Trust from 2020-05-11T07:00

What steps are necessary for business owners to gain respect from employees? #AngelaBrown says being consistent and establishing a self-care routine is the key.

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Employees or Contractors - Hiring for Your Cleaning Company from 2020-05-08T07:00

When do you hire employees or contractors for your cleaning company? First, consider which jobs you need help with to streamline your cleaning business. Do you need employees for regular mainten...

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The Virus That Changed House Cleaning Forever with Zeynep Mehmetoglu from 2020-05-07T07:00

Covid-19 is the virus that changed house cleaning forever. Zeynep Mehmetoglu, owner of Maid Bright, shares the changes in her cleaning business.
Change the way you track and dispatch jobs,...

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How Do You Qualify a House Cleaner - Hiring a Maid from 2020-05-06T07:00

How do you qualify a house cleaner? Residential cleaning isn't a magic bullet, and there are no easy answers. But there are lots of ways to find a local house cleaner when you want to hire a cle...

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Magic in Minimalizing with Laura Souders from 2020-05-05T07:00

Find the magic in minimalizing. Laura Souders, author of the book Organizing Her Life, bought a house from hoarders on a journey to minimalist living.

Minimalize the way you track and dis...

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How to Keep Employees From Stealing My Clients from 2020-05-04T07:00

How do I keep employees from stealing my clients? Today on #AskaHouseCleaner, we talk about building relationships with employees to inspire loyalty.

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Should I Disinfect as a Professional House Cleaner? from 2020-05-01T07:00

Should I disinfect as a professional house cleaner? What natural cleaning agents should you be using?
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How Not to Puke When Changing Grandma's Bedpan from 2020-04-30T07:00

How not to puke when changing grandma's bedpan is today's #AskaHouseCleaner question.

Caring for the elderly can be tough as seniors lose their independence.

It's important to show...

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How to Advertise Without Scare Tactics (House Cleaners) from 2020-04-29T07:00

How do you advertise without scare tactics for your house cleaning business post COVID-19?


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What is a Non Compete Agreement - Competing for Cleaning Clients from 2020-04-28T07:00

What is a non-compete agreement and can it protect your cleaning business?
There are many ways to create a company culture that breeds loyalty.

A non-disclosure agreement is a great...

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How to Charge for a Hoarding Job from 2020-04-27T07:00

A house cleaner asked how to charge for a hoarding job. And the answer comes down to the walkthrough. There needs to be a risk assessment during the job estimate before you know how much to quot...

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My Boss is Slowing Me Down - Should We Talk? - House Cleaning Experiencing Problems at Work from 2020-04-24T07:00

HELP! My boss is slowing me down. Since COVID-19 my boss is out in the field. I want to clean faster but the jobs are taking too long.
You can speed up your admin/customer billing tasks wi...

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How Do You Find Cleaning Clients - LinkedIn for Cleaning Services from 2020-04-23T07:00

How do you find cleaning clients and is LinkedIn a good option? What's the best way to market your cleaning business?

There are tons of social media marketing strategies for your cleaning...

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House Cleaning Side Hustle - Working in The Gig Economy from 2020-04-22T07:00

How do you get a house cleaning side hustle going? The cleaning industry has always been fool proof. Now, house cleaners are looking for new ways to make money during covid-19.

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Can I Sue My Cleaning Company? (House Cleaner/Maids) from 2020-04-21T07:00

Can I sue my cleaning company when they send me to unsafe cleaning environments? #AngelaBrown says it's uncommon for cleaning companies to send employees into a dangerous workplace

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What Kind of Vacuums Should We Use - Should maids use their own vacuums? from 2020-04-20T07:00

What kind of vacuums should we use? House cleaners and maids want to know are bagless vacuums unprofessional?
And should maids use their own vacuums or the homeowner's vacuum?

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Reschedule My Cleaning Clients - How to Handle Cleaning Cancellations from 2020-04-17T07:00

"How do I reschedule my cleaning clients?"

You don't need the perfect letter to cancel your house cleaning. Emergency cancellations happen when you're a housekeeper.

#AngelaBrown s...

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Are House Cleaners Essential? - Should You Go Back to Work? from 2020-04-16T07:00

Are house cleaners essential? Your stable income is gone and all your cleaning clients are canceling on you.

Should house cleaners stay home and avoid your client's houses?

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The Big Bailout for House Cleaners - The Multi-Billion Dollar Machine from 2020-04-15T07:00

The big bailout for house cleaners is closer than you think and it's right under your nose. It's still important to take care of yourself and maintain good health. And maids now struggling to co...

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Should My Cleaning Business Be Doing Facebook Lives? from 2020-04-14T07:00

"Should my cleaning business be doing Facebook lives?" House cleaners going live on social media for their cleaning business have the advantage.

And instead of going live in your CRM admi...

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Do House Cleaners Need a Will? from 2020-04-13T07:00

Do house cleaners need a will? Now is as good a time as any to get your affairs in order. Creating a living will is also a good idea to help resolve family fights if your health takes a spin. Listen

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Password Vault for House Cleaners - Do you need one? from 2020-04-10T07:00

A password vault for house cleaners is necessary for emergency planning and personal documentation. What happens to your cleaning company if you die or become trapped in the hospital?

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Should My Cleaning Business Have a YouTube Channel? from 2020-04-08T16:45:40

Are you asking yourself, "Should My Cleaning Business Have a YouTube Channel"? #AngelaBrown says now is the best time to start a YouTube channel for your cleaning company.

People are turn...

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Should Your Cleaning Business Have a Podcast? from 2020-04-08T07:00

Should a house cleaning business have a podcast? #AngelaBrown says, "Why not?"

By starting a podcast, Professional house cleaners can share their knowledge and experience.

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We Got Tricked, House Cleaners Lament - When Clients Misrepresent the Job from 2020-04-07T07:00

"We got tricked" house cleaners lament. They go to give job estimates only to find the homeowner misrepresents the job. Prices for cleaning change if the messy house is worse than promised.

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One Cleaning Tool I Can't Live Without - Sharon Tinberg from 2020-04-06T07:00

Is there a cleaning tool I can't live without?
If you're a professional house cleaner cleaning supplies need to be within your reach.

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Organizing Her Life with Laura Souders, Professional Organizer from 2020-04-03T07:00

Tasked with organizing her life, a teacher left her job to be a professional organizer. Laura Souders joins us with some organizing tips for decluttering and minimalizing your space.

Busi...

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Do You Need a Brick and Mortar as you Grow Your Cleaning Business? from 2020-04-02T07:00

Do you need a brick and mortar for your cleaning business? Many house cleaners and maids work from home base. So, do you need to spend money on office space?

#AngelaBrown says cleaning bu...

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Taxes for Your Cleaning Business - Advice for House Cleaners from 2020-04-01T07:00

Taxes for your cleaning business you pay on an annual basis. But taxes for house cleaners can get messy if you don't track your expenses.

#AngelaBrown encourages each cleaning business ow...

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Amazing Upsells to Offer Your Cleaning Clients from 2020-03-31T07:00

Do you have amazing upsells to offer your cleaning clients but aren't sure where to start?

Keep track of your upsells and invoicing with HousecallPro.com/Angela.

Odd jobs can keep ...

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Cleaning By Myself - Can I Be Successful from 2020-03-27T07:00

Cleaning by myself - can I be successful? House cleaners and maids want to know.

#AngelaBrown says yes you can moonlight as a house cleaner and run a domestic cleaning service. You MUST c...

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How to Niche Down in Your Cleaning Business from 2020-03-26T07:00

Do you know how to how to niche down in your cleaning business? We're talking with Liz Trotter from Castle Keepers about finding your niche in the cleaning industry.

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We Never Planned to Move in - Janet M. Taylor from 2020-03-25T07:00

We never planned to move in! If you've ever cared for an elderly parent and bam, you are living at their house, it can be tough.

Professional organizer, Janet M. Taylor shares ways to str...

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Everybody Likes Accounting with Meaghan Likes from 2020-03-24T07:00

Everybody likes accounting but if you're a cleaning business owner, you need to love it. Today, Meaghan Likes shows us how easy it is to automate your expenses with QuickBooks.

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Booking Software - Is the Price Firm or Is That an Estimate? from 2020-03-23T07:00

Booking software - is the price firm or is that an estimate? Homeowners price shop cleaning services and fear bait and switch pricing.

Simplify all your pricing by automating your invoici...

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House Cleaning - How to Know What to Do from 2020-03-20T07:00

Do you know what to do before cleaning a house? If you're a new house cleaner, there's a lot going on when you enter a client's home for the first time.

Taking on cleaning jobs with chang...

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Biggest Cleaning Myths with Bruce Vance from 2020-03-19T07:00

Cleaning myths are hard to kick. Bruce Vance, a cleaning expert, shines a light on common cleaning mistakes housekeepers make.

Do you know what cleaning products to use or how to clean an...

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MaidThis - BNB Hosts Finally Find Good Cleaners with Neel Parekh from 2020-03-18T07:00

MaidThis. Neel Parekh runs an exciting turnover service referral agency in California for VRBOs and BNB's.

Guests expect a clean house upon arrival. And if you're an Airbnb host, the last...

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How to Get Your Cleaning Mojo Back from 2020-03-17T07:00

How to get your cleaning mojo back and stay motivated at work can be difficult for a house cleaner.

Do you ask yourself how to reclaim your confidence after losing motivation at work? Are...

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Advertising Your House Cleaning Business from 2020-03-16T07:00

Advertising for your house cleaning business can be expensive if you haven't done your marketing.

#Advertising costs money, marketing costs time. #AngelaBrown says before you run ads for ...

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Lead by Example with Alonzo Adams - House Cleaning Pro from 2020-03-13T07:00

Lead by example with Alonzo Adams a residential cleaning pro.
How to be a better leader and professional house cleaner are good questions to ask for your cleaning business. Leadership skil...

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Coronavirus and What House Cleaners Don't Want You to Know from 2020-03-12T07:00

Coronavirus and what house cleaners don't want you to know is on the mind of maids and housekeepers.

News of the Coronavirus outbreak is everywhere. But what steps to prevent the Coronavi...

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When a Client Refuses a Reclean from 2020-03-11T07:00

When a client refuses a reclean, you may feel like you have a high maintenance customer.
As a house cleaner, it is important to clarify expectations with your cleaning client.

When ...

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The Juno Summit with Katie Lambert from 2020-03-10T07:00

The Juno Summit is a fundraiser for Juno Smith who has B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Katie Lambert joins us with details about one of the largest events on tap for the house cleaning indu...

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Do Logo Colors for Your Cleaning Business Matter? from 2020-03-09T07:00

Do logo colors for your cleaning business matter? Did you know that logo colors trigger emotions like trust, reliability and caring? It's true, there is a best color for a house cleaning logo. Listen

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Damage Control to Save Your Reputation - with Liz Trotter from 2020-03-06T08:00

Damage control to save your reputation keeps a house cleaning business afloat. Wondering how to create good rapport? Or how to fix a bad reputation for your professional house cleaning business?...

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How to Encourage Ratings and Reviews - Social Proof for House Cleaners from 2020-03-04T08:00

How to Encourage Ratings and Reviews for your house cleaning business is on tap at today's #Askahousecleaner

If you wonder how to get Google reviews for your business, you are in the righ...

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The One Class That Changed My Business - Amber Starling from 2020-03-03T08:00

The one class that changed my business is the IICRC House Cleaning Technician course, says Amber Starling.


As CEO of Good Witch Cleaning, she says continuing education in cleaning ...

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Julie Coraccio's 7Rs of Eco Organizing from 2020-03-02T08:00

Julie Coraccio's 7R's of Eco Organizing is our topic for today's show. Julie Coraccio, The Clutter Coach from Reawaken Your Brilliance speaks to homeowners about clutter.

If you want to o...

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Pricing Jobs - Things I Wish I Knew with Mike Callahan from 2020-02-25T08:00

Pricing jobs for house cleaning can be challenging. And on today's #AskaHouseCleaner Mike Callahan from Simple Growth talks "pricing jobs - things I wish I knew."

If job estimating and bi...

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Hiring Maid Easy with Heather Canning of One Organized Mom from 2020-02-24T08:00

Hiring maid easy is a cool system that Heather Canning, Owner of One Organized Mom came up with. Hiring maids and cleaning employees is a challenge because it's a labor-intensive job.

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Decluttering vs. Organizing with Dana K. White from 2020-02-21T08:00

Decluttering vs. organizing - what is the difference? Dana K. White, owner of A Slob Comes Clean talks letting go of stuff.

Decluttering vs. organizing is about the compartmentalization o...

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Google Local Services Ads for House Cleaners with Ryan Knoll from 2020-02-19T08:00

Google Local Services Ads for house cleaners may be the hottest thing going right now. Ryan Knoll, Owner at Tidy Casa talks about pay per lead advertising.

And if saving money is your bus...

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Culture Turnaround in Your Cleaning Business with Martha Woodward from 2020-02-18T08:00

Culture turnaround in your cleaning business is easy when you know the cost of inaction. Martha Woodward, The Pay for Performance Expert joins us with tips on cleaning support services.

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How to Get 10 New Customers a Month with David Carroll from 2020-02-17T08:00

Wanna know how to get 10 new customers a month for your cleaning business? David Carroll, CTO of Dope Marketing gives us laser marketing tips to sell more and get more cleaning clients.

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House Cleaning vs. Short-Term Rental Cleaning with Jasper Ribbers from 2020-02-12T08:00

What's the difference between house cleaning and short-term rental cleaning? We find out on today's #AskaHouseCleaner with the author of "Get Paid for Your Pad" Jasper Ribbers.

The Airbnb...

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The Juno Summit Fundraiser for House Cleaners with Liz Trotter from 2020-02-11T08:00

The Juno Summit is a fundraiser for Juno Smith who has B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Liz Trotter joins us with details about one of the largest events on tap for the house cleaning indust...

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Partnerships and Collaborations - Please Don't Bring Me Crap from 2020-02-10T08:00

Partnerships and collaborations are the new game for house cleaners. They are also known as JV deals or Joint-Venture deals like you'll find in affiliate marketing.

It is where you partne...

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Review Spreader to Grow Your Social Proof with Griffin Smith from 2020-02-07T08:00

Review spreader is a great way to grow your social proof. And Griffin Smith the co-founder of Review spreader is here to tell us how to spread the housecleaning ratings.

Did you know you ...

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Do You Need a Business Plan for House Cleaning? from 2020-02-06T08:00

Do you need a business plan for house cleaning? Some call it a game plan or setting goals. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says yes you need a business plan.

Other business advice i...

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Personal vs. Professional You - as a House Cleaner from 2020-02-05T08:00

Should the personal vs. professional you be different or the same if you're a house cleaner?

And should your profile pic be professional? Will you have clients as followers looking for so...

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Base Rate or Charge More for a Deep Clean (House Cleaning) from 2020-02-03T08:00

Base rate or charge more for a deep clean? It's a fair question if you're new to house cleaning. Deep cleaning takes far longer than a maintenance clean. And how much to charge depends on your a...

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Get Totally Organized with Organizer Janet M. Taylor from 2020-01-31T08:00

Get totally organized this year. Organizer Janet M. has a simple philosophy towards decluttering and home organization. Everyone can do something to create an organized and safe space.

An...

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Cleaning Tips for Vacation Rentals and BNB with Heather Bayer from 2020-01-29T08:30

Cleaning tips for vacation rentals and BNB are on tap today.

Heather Bayer, Author of the book Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit joins us.
Oh, and she's also the podcast...

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House Cleaning is Boring - What Do You Do if You're a Maid? from 2020-01-28T08:00

House cleaning is boring when you are a housekeeper doing routine cleaning. So, what do you do if you're a maid? House cleaning is boring if you are not learning and challenging yourself says #A...

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A Slob Comes Clean with Decluttering Expert Dana K White from 2020-01-24T08:00

A Slob Comes Clean right here right now with decluttering expert Dana K. White.

A Slob Comes Clean is a podcast that Dana started to document her personal journey through "deslobification...

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Organize Your Life with Claire Tompkins from 2020-01-21T08:00

2020 is the year to organize your life and with Claire Tompkins, the Clutter Coach it's a breeze.

Get organized and start tidying up with goal setting and mindfulness.

The cleaning...

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The Gift of Clean for Cleaners Who Hate to Sell from 2020-01-20T08:00

The Gift of Clean for cleaners who hate to sell is a revolutionary concept. It's also gift cards for cleaning sold in retail stores.

Keep track of which customers use the universal gift c...

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I am Still Waiting for My Money for House Cleaning from 2020-01-14T08:00

"I'm still waiting for my money for housecleaning." We hear it all the time. "How long should I wait to get paid for house cleaning?" And, "How do I collect for house cleaning payments?"

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Pink Callers to Your Cleaning Business Rescue from 2020-01-13T08:00

Pink Callers to your cleaning business rescue. If you're no good at closing appointments on the phone and setting up walkthroughs Pink Callers can help.

Michelle Myers, CEO of Pink Caller...

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Clear Your Clutter Inside and Out with Julie Coraccio from 2020-01-10T08:00

Clear your clutter inside and out is a new year’s resolution for many of us. But decluttering is more than deciding to put your stuff away or find a place for everything.

Julie Coraccio, ...

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Too Hot to Clean in a Uniform - What to Wear from 2020-01-08T08:00

"It's too hot to clean in a uniform." House Cleaners and maids ask what to wear when it's too cold to clean in a uniform too. 

#AngelaBrown the House #Cleaning Guru talks about uniforms a...

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Drug Checks and Red Flags When Hiring Cleaning Employees from 2020-01-07T08:00

Drug checks and red flags are on the top of the list when hiring cleaning employees. And how you frame your ad when hiring maids deter those in need of drug checks and red flags.

#AngelaB...

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Changes to Online Marketing for Cleaning Businesses in 2020 from 2020-01-06T08:00

Changes in online marketing for cleaning businesses in 2020 are here. Ray Malaski, CEO of Get Cleaning Clicks tells us to stop wasting money on these platforms.

Also, you'd save time auto...

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What is Savvy Cleaner Training? My Solution from 2020-01-02T08:00

What is Savvy Cleaner Training? #AngelaBrown The House Cleaning Guru, says "it's my solution to training and certification for maids. It also happens to be the easiest training program on the pl...

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Why I Offer Free Content to House Cleaners - My Story from 2019-12-31T08:00

I am often asked why I offer free content to house cleaners. This is my story of being a professional house cleaner for 25 years. Then a life-changing event forced me to take my house cleaner ce...

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Why I Train House Cleaners - My Story (Angela Brown) from 2019-12-30T08:00

I'm often asked why I train house cleaners. This is my story of being a professional house cleaner for 25 years. Then a life-changing event had me take my maid training certification online.

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Why I Train House Cleaners - My Story (Angela Brown) from 2019-12-30T08:00

I'm often asked why I train house cleaners. This is my story of being a professional house cleaner for 25 years. Then a life-changing event had me take my maid training certification online.

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Why I Train House Cleaners - My Story (Angela Brown) from 2019-12-30T08:00

I'm often asked why I train house cleaners. This is my story of being a professional house cleaner for 25 years. Then a life-changing event had me take my maid training certification online.

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Maid Central - The House Cleaning Software on Steroids - Tom Stewart from 2019-12-27T08:00

Maid Central is the house cleaning software on steroids. CEO, Tom Stewart from Maid Central tells us all about it and how you can use it grow your maid service.

With technician notes and ...

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What is a General Clean? Also Known as a Maintenance Clean from 2019-12-26T08:00

What is a general clean? (Also known as a maintenance clean.) When you do the walkthrough it's important to clarify with the client if you're doing a deep clean or a general clean. This way you ...

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Post Holiday Clean Up Tips from a Professional - Zeynep Mehmetoglu from 2019-12-25T08:00

Post-holiday clean up tips are on everybody's mind the day after the holiday. And today's #AskaHouseCleaner Expert Guest is Zeynep Mehmetoglu from Maid Bright. She runs one of the largest profes...

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Why We Call Cleaning Jobs "Clients" Not Customers from 2019-12-24T08:00

Want to know why we call cleaning jobs "clients" not customers? Many house cleaners call them accounts, jobs, houses or cleans.

At Savvy Cleaner Training, we teach residential cleaning te...

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How To You Clean Around "Lived-In" - Tidying Up Tips from 2019-12-23T08:00

How do you clean around "Lived-in"? WHAT? Your house doesn't look like a Pinterest board?

If you have stuff everywhere and you need tidying up, you're normal. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner br...

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What to Put on a Flyer with Bobby Walker of TRT from 2019-12-20T08:00

Want to know what to put on your flyer to pick more cleaning business accounts? Bobby Walker of TRT Pressure Washing and Window Cleaning gives us tips. 

Streamline your CRM, scheduling an...

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How to Talk a Customer Out of Firing You from 2019-12-19T08:00

How do you talk a customer out of firing you? If you are a house cleaner or maid and have that feeling "I think I'm getting fired" get of your comfort zone. Find out why.

Keep all your cl...

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Too Depressed To Clean Your House from 2019-12-18T08:00

Ever been too depressed to clean your house? Cleaning when depressed is almost impossible because it's just not a priority.
And if you're too depressed to clean your house is easy to becom...

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Cleaning Relaxes Me - Should I Start a Cleaning Business? from 2019-12-17T08:00

"Cleaning relaxes me, should I start a cleaning business?" "Not so fast my friend." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru advises. Professional house cleaning is not about relaxation on the job....

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How to Get Remarkable Service From Your House Cleaner from 2019-12-13T08:00

Remarkable service. Wanna know how to get remarkable service from your house cleaner? Liz Trotter from Castle Keepers drops by the #AskaHouseCleaner show with answers.

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Why We Talk About Cleaning Chemicals Here from 2019-12-12T08:00

You know why we talk about toxic chemicals here? It's because they are in most every home. Cleaning detergents, strong cleaning products, cleaning degreasers, even cleaning aerosol spray. Many t...

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Why I Bought 3 Books Instead of Lunch from 2019-12-10T08:00

Wanna know why I bought 3 books instead of lunch? It is predictably irrational behavior and can double your house cleaning revenues.

I bought 3 books instead of lunch when I meant to buy ...

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Exact Times or a Range for Cleaning from 2019-12-09T08:00

Exact times or a range when you schedule cleaning appointments with customers? #AngelaBrown says exact times work best. "The world runs off a calendar and you can't keep a roster of accounts if ...

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How to Stay Safe When Cleaning Solo (House Cleaners and Maids) from 2019-12-06T08:00

Ever wonder how to stay safe when cleaning solo? House cleaners and maids ask this question.

When working by yourself it's wise to carry pepper spray. #AngelaBrown says to wear appropriat...

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The Cost of a Mishandled Complaint (House Cleaning) from 2019-12-05T08:00

The cost of a mishandled complaint can cost you thousands in lost revenue. And then there is a cost of damage control and reputation management.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says...

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Towel Monkey and Other BNB Flair this Holiday with Rachel Prince from 2019-12-04T08:00

A towel monkey or towel swan is an inexpensive way to add some holiday flair to your vacation home or BNB.

#Rentalpreneur Rachel Prince shares tips to delight your guests you're hos...

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Menopause Almost Wrecked My Business this Year from 2019-12-03T08:00

Menopause almost wrecked my business this year.
Nobody tells you that menopause is going to smack you upside the head with a bunch of whackadoodle hormones that are going to make you screa...

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What to Do When Flyers Don't Work (House Cleaning, Maid Service) from 2019-12-02T08:00

What do you do when flyers don't work? A cleaning business owner ran some flyers but no one called...

In this episode of #AskaHouseCleaner we look at forms of social proof and how to targ...

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Cleaning Appointment Reminders When There is No Response from 2019-11-28T08:00

Appointment reminders for house cleaners are to confirm appointments. But what do you do if there is no response?

You can follow up with clients with https://HousecallPro.com/Angela

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You're Not Special and The Rules Do Apply To You from 2019-11-27T08:00

The rules do apply to you. You're not special enough that you don't have to obey the laws or follow the rules. House cleaners listen up, the rules do apply to you and you will get referrals thro...

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Cleaning With Disabilities - Can Those with Down Syndrome Clean? from 2019-11-26T08:00

Cleaning with disabilities comes up from time to time. People wonder can those with Down syndrome clean?

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says yes. Those with Down syndrome want to b...

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Mother-in-Law Cleaning - What to Clean Before She Arrives from 2019-11-25T08:00

Mother-in-law cleaning is that aggression #cleaning you do when you know your in-laws are coming. Whether its manipulation or jealousy, the condescending comments can drive you mad. 

Moth...

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When Furniture Polish Goes Bad - Do You Use More? from 2019-11-20T08:00

When furniture polish goes bad - do you use more? Or do you remove the build-up from the last use? Should you use furniture polish at all?

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Teach Your Kids About Your Cleaning Business from 2019-11-19T08:00

"Teach your kids about your cleaning business if you want them to have a work ethic." Ken Carfagno of Carfagno Cleaning and host of the Solo Cleaning School podcast drops by the #AskaHouseCleane...

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How to Bid Apartment Complexes - House Cleaning from 2019-11-18T08:00

How to bid apartment complexes for house cleaning is our topic on today's #Askahousecleaner.

Pricing apartment complexes is not as simple as doing walkthroughs and leaving a bid packet. C...

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How and When to Say No to Hoarding Jobs from 2019-11-15T08:00

How and when to say no to hoarding jobs is a fair question. In today's #AskaHouseCleaner we cover that as part of the care series.

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House Cleaners Love Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds from 2019-11-14T08:00

House cleaners love Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds because there are so many Sal Suds uses. And on today's #AskaHouseCleaner we're going green with Lisa Bronner.

Lisa Bronner is the author of Goi...

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How Do You Find the SDS Safety Data Sheet from 2019-11-13T08:00

How do you find the SDS or Safety Data Sheet? It's a great question because as house cleaners and maids we need it for workplace safety.

Another way to work smart not hard is to use https...

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The ISSA Tradeshow and Convention Tips from Marlo Kanipe from 2019-11-12T08:00

The ISSA Tradeshow and Convention is the world’s largest cleaning conference. It's a cleaning tradeshow with exhibitors, booths, educational sessions, and parties.

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The Ugly Truth About Move-in Move-Out Cleans from 2019-11-11T08:00

Wanna know the ugly truth about move-in move-out cleans? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru joins us on #AskaHouseCleaner to tell us today.

Many new house cleaners think working with r...

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Should You Do Charity Cleaning When Starting a Cleaning Biz? from 2019-11-08T08:00

Should you do charity cleaning when starting a cleaning biz? Charity cleaning is a noble cause any domestic cleaning service can be proud of.

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The Hardest Thing About Being a Cleaning Boss with Carrie Knight from 2019-11-07T08:00

The hardest thing about being a cleaning boss is trying to do everything by yourself. Carrie Knight, owner of The Cleaning Boss University drops by #AskaHouseCleaner to share some advice.

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How Do I Know if I Did a Good Job Cleaning without Client Approval? from 2019-11-06T08:00

How do I know if I did a good job cleaning without customer approval? If you're a cleaning technician asking this question this #AskaHouseCleaner is for you.

#AngelaBrown The House ...

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Cleanerpreneur Systems with Danny Partida from 2019-11-01T07:00

Cleanerpreneur systems will save your domestic cleaning service. Danny Partida founder of Cleanerpreneur and host of The House Cleaning Podcast is here to share tips.

As cleaning business...

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ISSA Show North America - Maximize Your Conference with Karina Neff from 2019-10-31T07:00

The ISSA Show North America is the largest cleaning conference in the world. And it' s happening in Las Vegas 2019. One of the presenters is Karina Neff of MaxiMaids Inc.

She shares with ...

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How to Create Cleaning Proposals with Clean Guru Dan Liebrecht from 2019-10-29T07:00

Cleaning proposals can be a challenge but they don't have to be. The Clean Guru, Dan Liebrecht in today's #AskaHouseCleaner explains cleaning proposals the easy way. The house cleaning and janit...

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Tips to Keep Floating When Your Business is Sinking with Liz Trotter from 2019-10-24T07:00

Do you need tips to keep floating when your business is sinking? Liz Trotter, COO, and Partner at Castle Keepers is here to the rescue. Failure as a cleaning business owner is a common feeling a...

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Pet Peeves that Drive Airbnb Cleaners Nuts with Heidi Miget from 2019-10-22T07:00

Pet peeves that drive Airbnb cleaners nuts are on tap for today's Ask a House Cleaner. Heidi Miget, Owner of Fully Booked Consulting works with Airbnb hosts to make sure they stay fully booked.<...

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House Cleaners Afraid to Sell and Do Walkthroughs from 2019-10-21T07:00

Are you one of those house cleaners afraid to sell? You hate selling or you're just no good at it?

At least you don't have to worry about collecting the money and processing payments. It'...

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ADHD and the Clutter Connection with Lisa Woodruff of Organize 365 from 2019-10-18T07:00

ADHD and the clutter connection are important to understand. And Lisa Woodruff, is the host of Organize365, and author of The Mindset of Organization and How ADHD Affects Home Organization. She ...

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Fully Booked Consulting with Heidi Miget for Airbnb, VRBO from 2019-10-17T07:00

Fully Booked Consulting is a program by Heidi Miget to help #Airbnb and #VRBO hosts stay fully booked.

The name of the game in the Airbnb business is more bookings, listings that produce ...

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Bar Keepers Friend - Chat with Christina Roark from SerVass Laboratories from 2019-10-16T07:00

Bar Keepers Friend is a favorite among professional house cleaners. And today we talk with Chrissy Roark, from SerVaas Laboratories about Bar Keepers Friend.

BKF is great for every cleani...

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How to Clean Hardwood Floors in 3 Easy Steps with RJ Patel from 2019-10-15T07:00

How to clean hardwood floors in 3 easy steps with RJ Patel, Vice President of PCT Clean, will change your hardwoods.

Automate your house cleaning customer and job details, upsells, invoic...

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Vanessa Higgins on Creating an Inspiring Home Office from 2019-10-14T07:00

Vanessa Higgins shares with us how to create an inspiring home office. If you are a house cleaner, you clean all day. Then you have paperwork to do when you get home. A clean home office is more...

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Liz Trotter on Doomaloop and Knocking Your Competition from 2019-10-10T07:00

Liz trotter explains the doomaloop and how knocking your competition can ruin your maid service.

As COO and partner of Castle Keepers, and trainer at Castle Keepers Institute Liz Trotter ...

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The Hosting Journey Has Amazing Cleaning, Evelyn Badia from 2019-10-09T07:00

The hosting journey has amazing cleaning and amazing house cleaners. Superhost Evelyn Badia, the celebrity of The Hosting Journey podcast joins us today to talk about turnover service.

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Homeschooling Dad Tackles Cleaning, Ken Carfagno from 2019-10-08T07:00

A homeschooling Dad tackles cleaning in today's #AskaHouseCleaner. Ken Carfagno, President of Carfagno Cleaning is a Dadpreneur who does house cleaning at home, and for a job.

He believes...

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RevuKangaroo Automatic Ratings and Reviews for House Cleaners from 2019-10-07T07:00

RevuKangaroo helps get automatic ratings and reviews for house cleaners. Erika Feinberg, President of RevuKangaroo drops by #AskaHouseCleaner today to talk about surveying clients.

Contro...

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Google Hacks Galore for House Cleaners, Royce Ard, SEO, Websites from 2019-10-04T07:00

We've got Google hacks galore for you. Listen up house cleaners. Royce Ard, Co-owner of My Amazing Maid shares Google hacks galore for maid service SEO.

Automate your admin tasks with htt...

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Where Do Good Employees Come From - Jean Hanson from 2019-10-03T07:00

Where do you find good cleaning employees? Jean Hanson, co-founder of MyHouseCleaningBiz.com gives us tips. If you want to hire the best you have to create a company culture people want to be pa...

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Too Embarrassed to Ask for Help with Jessica Litman, The Organized Mama from 2019-10-01T07:00

If you've ever been too embarrassed to ask for help to clean this show is for you. Jessica Litman, The Organized Mama takes a new approach to decluttering.

In the past, you would hire a p...

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Wisdom From The Cleaning Coach Ilze Whitman from 2019-09-30T07:00

How about some wisdom from The Cleaning Coach, Ilze Whiteman? Maid services wonder "how do I grow my cleaning company and manage cleaning staff at the same time?"

Automate the repetitive ...

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Costly Firing Mistakes and Unemployment Claims of Cleaning Business Owners from 2019-09-27T07:00

You can avoid costly firing mistakes and unemployment claims by keeping good records. Maria Dorian of Task Away Virtual Assistants became an expert on unemployment qualifications. *

Syste...

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Speed Cleaning Red Juice with Debbie Sardone from 2019-09-24T07:00

Speed Cleaning Red Juice is a fan favorite among #SpeedCleaning cleaning technicians.

Debbie Sardone the Co-owner of Speed Cleaning says you can hook the multi-purpose cleaner into the lo...

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Cleaning Energy - How to Keep Cleaning All Day? Liz Trotter Gives Tips from 2019-09-23T07:00

Cleaning energy. Want to know where to get cleaning energy and how to keep cleaning all day? On today's #AskaHouseCleaner Liz Trotter from Castle Keepers is going to tell us about purse food. Listen

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Tidy Workspace - Productive Day with RJ Patel, PCT Clean from 2019-09-20T07:00

Did you know a tidy workspace = a productive day? It's true, RJ Patel of PCT Clean (domestic cleaning service, office, and business cleaning services) tells us. A tidy workspace allows you to fo...

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Step-by-Step Clean With Me - Raani Starnes Homeschooling Mom from 2019-09-19T07:00

Did you ever wish for step-by-step "clean with me" cleaning tips for daily chores? Well, you're in luck. Raani Starnes, a homeschooling mom is the host of Clean with Me Podcast.

In it, sh...

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Messy Spouse Messy House with Elena Ledoux, CEO of Superb Maids from 2019-09-18T07:00

Messy spouse and messy house don't have to be one and the same. Cleaning up after men is not always easy. But Elena Ledoux, CEO of Super Maids says you can cure clutter with these husband cleani...

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Critical Elderly Parents and House Cleaning (Senior Care Tips) from 2019-09-17T07:00

Critical elderly parents can be difficult to clean for. In today's #AskaHouseCleaner Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks about cleaning for family.

If you have critical elderly pa...

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SimpleGrowth is Automating Sales for House Cleaners with Mike Callahan from 2019-09-13T07:00

SimpleGrowth is automating sales for house cleaners. And Mike Callahan, President of SimpleGrowth talks automation with Angela Brown of #SavvyCleaner.

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House Cleaners for Your Turnover Service with Debbie Sardone from 2019-09-11T07:00

Need house cleaners for your Airbnb? Today Angela Brown of #SavvyCleaner and Debbie Sardone of #SpeedCleaning talk shop.

Hiring house cleaners for your Airbnb or VRBO could mean a co-host...

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What's In Your Cabinets? Organization Tips with Liz Trotter from 2019-09-10T07:00

 

What's in your cabinet? If you need organization tips, Liz Trotter, COO of Castle Keepers has kitchen hacks for you.

Do you even know what's in your kitchen cabinet? Today's #Ask...

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It's My Fault - It's My Cleaning Business from 2019-09-09T07:00

It's my fault, it's my cleaning business and I take responsibility. Wowser - what happened to pointing fingers and passing blame? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says the minute you say "i...

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How to Get More Cleaning Customers with Dave Carroll of A-Type Data from 2019-09-06T07:00

Want to know how to get more cleaning customers? Dave Carroll of A-Type Data talks #marketing, direct mail, and the data suppression file.

How to get more cleaning customers involves mult...

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Rescue My Maid Service with Courtney Wisely from 2019-09-05T07:00

"Rescue my maid service! Save me from burnout and employee challenges." It's a common plea among maid service owners.
Today on #AskaHouseCleaner Courtney Wisely from Rescue My Maid Service...

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Avatar Marketing for House Cleaners with Daisy Foster of Digitool from 2019-09-04T07:00

Avatar marketing for house cleaners is the best way to find cleaning customers and get more leads. Daisy Foster, CEO of Digitool drops by the #AskaHouseCleaner show today. She teaches us "how I ...

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What You Need to Clean a Male Only Household with Debbie Sardone from 2019-09-03T07:00

What do you need to clean a male only household? If cleaning for men is on your agenda, you're in the right place.

Debbie Sardone, residential cleaning expert says the speed cleaning tota...

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8 Hacks and 9 Tools for Men Who Hate to Clean with Royce Ard from 2019-09-02T07:00

Are you one of those men who hate to clean? If so, check out these professional cleaning tips from Royce Ard of My Amazing Maid. He has 8 hacks and 9 tools for men who hate to clean. Cleaning is...

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Cleaning Franchise Pros and Cons - Should You Invest Your Money? from 2019-08-28T07:00

Cleaning franchise pros and cons can give you some food for thought. Pros to own a franchise include national advertising and maid service training. You're buying branding and reputation of a su...

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Too Much Stuff to Clean - Where Do You Start? from 2019-08-27T07:00

"Errgh, there is too much stuff to clean." It's a sinking feeling as a house cleaner when it's not just a messy room but a house filled with excess stuff. There is too much stuff to clean for th...

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What to Do When You Hate to Clean with Debbie Sardone from 2019-08-26T07:00

What do you do when you hate to clean? It's one thing to hate to clean if you're a homeowner, but what if you're a cleaning technician? And heaven forbid you could be a cleaning business owner a...

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Generational Hot Buttons - How to Work with Millennials - Elena Ledoux from 2019-08-23T07:00

Generational Hot Buttons are the new thing. Learn how to work with millennials, in today's #AskaHouseCleaner.

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Excellence is Quality Driven - The Inside Scoop with Martha Woodward from 2019-08-22T07:00

Excellence is quality driven. And this is the inside scoop with Martha Woodward, CEO of Quality Driven Software, a.k.a. QDS.

So if you have a service business with employees, independent ...

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Cleaning Ads that Work and Get the Phone to Ring - Carrie Knight from 2019-08-21T07:00

Cleaning ads that work and get the phone to ring is what Carrie Knight, CEO of The Cleaning Boss is sharing today.

And you can manage all emails and texts to your customers with Housecall...

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Cleaning Associations and Networking for House Cleaners from 2019-08-16T07:00

What do cleaning associations have to do with networking for house cleaners? Liz Trotter, COO, and Partner of Castle Keepers tells us. She says ARCSI (Association of Residential Cleaning Service...

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Get Cleaning Clicks with Ray Malaski, SEO, Google Adwords and More from 2019-08-15T07:00

Want to get cleaning clicks in your cleaning business marketing? Ray Malaski, CEO of Get Cleaning Clicks says the answers lie in your websites, Google AdWords and SEO. He designs campaigns for h...

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How to Motivate Employees (House Cleaners and Maids) from 2019-08-14T07:00

Want to know how to motivate employees? Are you the management coach to house cleaners, maids or cleaning technicians? If so, here are some creative ways to motivate your staff and inspire your ...

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Lets Wash Windows with Nicole (Shows Kids How to Clean) from 2019-08-13T07:00

Let's wash windows with Nicole and learn how kids clean. Today we host a Let's Wash Windows contest where you wash windows at home on video.

Then you upload your video to YouTube with the...

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Charity and Complimentary Cleaning with Elena Ledoux from 2019-08-09T07:00

Charity and complimentary cleaning can be a great way to do community outreach. Elena Ledoux, CEO of Superb Maids has done charity and complimentary cleaning through her own company. And she has...

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NewPoint Bookkeeping for Cleaning Businesses with Ashley Mulso from 2019-08-08T07:00

NewPoint Bookkeeping is a turning point for cleaning businesses. Ashley Mulso the CEO of NewPoint Bookkeeping shares tips to balance bank statements using QuickBooks.

Every cleaning busin...

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Bet You Didn't Know Compass Wave Does This with Mark Lane from 2019-08-07T07:00

Bet you didn't know Compass Wave can pre-qualify leads for house cleaning. It's true. And Mark Lane, CEO of Eco York LLC is here to tell us other things we bet you didn't know Compass Wave can d...

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Lets Clean the Car Contest with Nicole - #LetsCleantheCar from 2019-08-06T07:00

Let's clean the car is a contest hosted by our #KidCorrespondent Nicole. She says cleaning is fun.

Let's clean the car or keep the car clean because it makes you happy. And she shows us h...

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Why I Don't Clean My Own House - Homeowners Who Can't Leave from 2019-08-02T07:00

"Wanna know why I don't clean my own house? I work from home. So, I outsource my cleaning to a maid service. And I can't leave while the maid cleans because I have nowhere to go. I work here too...

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Pay for Performance - Martha Woodward (House Cleaners & Maids) from 2019-08-01T07:00

What is pay for performance and what does it have to do with house cleaners and maids? Martha Woodward, the creator of Quality Driven Software (QDS) tells us. Turns out she is the pay for perfor...

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Kids Can Do Laundry with Kid Correspondent Nicole from 2019-07-30T07:00

"Kids can do laundry." Says #KidCorrespondent Nicole, "but they have to be at least five or they will fall in the washing machine." ROFL

Kids can do laundry and have laundry routines - wa...

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Cleaning Is Not a Punishment with Liz Trotter from 2019-07-29T07:00

"Cleaning is not a punishment." Liz Trotter (COO and Partner of Castle Keepers) says #KidsCanClean and there are no tricks to get kids to clean. It's just part of growing up.

"If you're a...

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Bet You Didn't Know This About ZenMaid with Amar Ghose from 2019-07-26T07:00

Bet you didn't know this about ZenMaid - Amar Ghose, the CEO used to own a house cleaning company.

Bet you didn't know this about ZenMaid - it's the #1 scheduling software for cleaning bu...

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How to Take Amazing Before and After Photos with Liz Trotter from 2019-07-25T07:00

How to take amazing before and after pictures for house cleaning is today's #AskaHouseCleaner. And we get tips from the joyful Liz Trotter, COO, and Partner of Castle Keepers.

Send custom...

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Media Specialization with Daisy Foster from 2019-07-24T07:00

Media specialization tips from Daisy Foster of #Digitool is on tap today. She gives house cleaners who do turnover service media tools for viral media exposure.

Angela Brown asks about be...

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Unpack With Me - Nicole Resets After a Trip from 2019-07-23T07:00

The unpack with me episode has #KidCorrespondent Nicole showing us how to reset after a trip. Unpacking after a trip is part of the travel cleaning routine. And the "unpack with me" visual shows...

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Cleaning Customers Who Think They're Better Than You from 2019-07-22T07:00

Are you paralyzed by cleaning customers who think they are better than you? Many house cleaners and maids have thin skin. Some clients will act like they're better than you with put-downs disgui...

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Hope for Hoarding with Lori Koppelman - Care Series from 2019-07-19T07:00

There is hope for hoarding according to Lori Koppelman, host of the Clutter Chronicles Podcast. Over the last two years, she's been interviewing Mary who has an unusual relationship with stuff.<...

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What Your House Cleaning Car Says About You with Liz Trotter from 2019-07-18T07:00

Ever wonder what your house cleaning car says about you? Liz Trotter, Partner and COO of Castle Keepers is here today to tell you. How to clean your house cleaning car and going through the car ...

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How to Organize Digital Files for Hosts and Cleaning Crew from 2019-07-17T07:00

How to organize your digital files is today's Vacation Rental Mailbag topic. Airbnb, VRBO hosts and the house cleaners who clean for them are all taking before and after photos.

For the e...

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Breathe Healthy Face Masks Product Review with Michael Vahey from 2019-07-15T07:00

Do you want to breathe healthy? Watch today's Breathe Healthy face masks product review with Michael Vahey. Designed for house cleaners, landscapers, salon artists and pet groomers they'll help ...

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Unsafe While Cleaning - Drugs, Sharps and the Unknown from 2019-07-12T07:00

What do you do if you feel unsafe while cleaning? You find drugs, sharps or other paraphernalia. Should you call the cops if you feel unsafe while cleaning? Should you talk to the homeowner or s...

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Hoods and Ranges Cleaning Tips with Liz Trotter from 2019-07-10T07:00

Hoods and ranges cleaning tips with Liz Trotter from Castle Keepers is our topic today. What you can't use to clean hoods and
ranges is as important as what you can.

Keep track of c...

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Let's Make a Bed Contest with Kid Correspondent Nicole from 2019-07-09T07:00

The Let's Make a Bed contest comes from our new #KidCorrespondent Nicole who shows us how to make a bed. She explains that bedroom cleaning makes you happy. And she encourages kids of all ages t...

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Post Construction Cleaning Mistakes You Can Avoid from 2019-07-04T07:00

Post construction cleaning mistakes you can avoid - right here, right now. If you get a post construction cleaning job - your regular cleaning routine won't cut it. And you may need different eq...

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Worksheet Overkill - House Cleaners Listen Up! from 2019-07-03T07:00

https://housecallpro.com/Angela - because you are a #SavvyCleaner.

"I'm wondering if I have worksheet overkill. I keep adding to my cleaning checklists. And the paper vs. electronic thing...

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What to Include In Your Employee Handbook from 2019-07-02T07:00

What to put in an employee handbook is a question every cleaning business owner asks. Your employee handbook has your policies and should inspire your house cleaning training.

Angela Brow...

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Why Won't my Cleaning Clients Recommend Me? from 2019-07-01T07:00

"Why won't my cleaning clients recommend me? On my neighborhood referral app, there's someone looking for a house cleaner. All my clients have to do is recommend me and they would get a bird dog...

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Rules and Guidelines for Maids and Housekeepers from 2019-06-26T07:00

https://housecallpro.com/Angela to automate your house cleaning business.

Rules and guidelines can streamline your turnover service. Maids and housekeepers need rules and guidelines so th...

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Rules and Guidelines for Maids and Housekeepers from 2019-06-26T07:00

https://housecallpro.com/Angela to automate your house cleaning business.

Rules and guidelines can streamline your turnover service. Maids and housekeepers need rules and guidelines so th...

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RV Cleaning Tips - Britt Greenwood on How to Clean an RV from 2019-06-25T16:00

RV Cleaning Tips at your request. In today's #AskaHouseCleaner we're joined by Expert Britt Greenwood from Blue Jay Cleaning Services and https://BlueJayCleaning.com. She shares RV Cleaning Tips...

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House Plants and House Cleaners - Vacation Rental Mailbag from 2019-06-19T07:00

Can house plants be on the house cleaners to do list? In today's Vacation Rental Mailbag, we look at house plants as a #TurnoverService add on.

Your house cleaner (housekeeper, maid, clea...

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How to Clean Doors, 6 Panel Doors, Metal Doors from 2019-06-18T07:00

Doors - How do you clean doors? And do you clean metal doors the same way you clean 6-panel doors?

Watch Angela Brown cleaning doors and then you can do it yourself. There are only 5 tool...

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What's Your Sign? Vacation Rental and Airbnb Signs with House Rules from 2019-06-12T07:00

What's your sign? You do have signs for your #vacationrental and Airbnb, right? House rules printed to manage guest expectations? So, what's your sign? Airbnb hosting is seamless when you leave ...

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I Don't Want a Woman House Cleaner - Women are Mean! from 2019-06-11T07:00

Don't want a woman house cleaner? Not all women are mean. Some women are cruel, and that's a shame. But most are just there to clean. If you don't want a woman house cleaner there are male house...

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Face Mask - Will You Offend Cleaning Customers? from 2019-06-06T07:00

https://HousecallPro.com/Angela (Service software for House Cleaners and Maids.)

Do you wear a face mask while cleaning? Are you worried if you do wear a face mask you will offend cleanin...

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Left Luggage after Late Airbnb Checkout, What Now? - Vacation Rental Mailbag from 2019-06-05T07:00

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Guests left luggage after late Airbnb checkout - what now? Are there standard house r...

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My Word Against Hers - Homeowner vs. House Cleaner from 2019-06-04T07:00

It's my word against hers so what now? If you've ever been in a homeowner vs. house cleaner "my word against hers" it can feel pretty helpless.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says ...

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How to Ask a Customer to Stop Smoking While You Are Cleaning from 2019-05-30T07:00

"Stop smoking because everything is harder to clean." A house cleaner wants to know how to ask a customer to stop smoking while you are cleaning.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru say...

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Rundown Apartment - Renters Tips for Cleaning from 2019-05-28T07:00

Got a rundown apartment? Are you thinking "The place is falling apart and with no investment, I want to clean my space?" Here are some renters’ tips for cleaning a rundown apartment.

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DampRid Product Review to Remove Odors and Prevent Mold from 2019-05-27T07:00

In today's DampRid #ProductReview we learn how to remove odors and prevent mold with a moisture absorber.

DampRid is moisture absorption first and odor eliminator second. DampRid is a sol...

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Do You Need a Tax ID for Your House Cleaning Business from 2019-05-23T07:00

Do you need a tax id number for your house cleaning business? How about if you are a solo operator? And if you have a DBA (doing business as) rather than an LLC (limited liability corporation) d...

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How to Clean Your Blinds (Deep and Maintenance Cleaning) from 2019-05-22T07:00

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Ever wonder how to clean your blinds? Did you know there is little difference between de...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Trade Show Tips for House Cleaners from 2019-05-17T07:00

Angela Brown's top 10 trade show tips for house cleaners will boost your marketing. It will also save you money from attending random home shows, conferences, expos, fairs, and trade shows.

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Flying Solo - How to Run a Cleaning Business By Yourself from 2019-05-16T07:00

Can you run a house cleaning business flying solo? Without growth and employees, can you run a house cleaning business with success? Can you run a house cleaning business flying solo? Without gr...

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Things You Overhear and Oversee While House Cleaning from 2019-05-15T07:00

What do you do when you overhear and oversee stuff while house cleaning? It might be a weird or awkward situation you find yourself in.

Every #cleaning company needs a privacy policy for ...

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Things You Overhear and Oversee While House Cleaning from 2019-05-15T07:00

What do you do when you overhear and oversee stuff while house cleaning? It might be a weird or awkward situation you find yourself in.

Every #cleaning company needs a privacy policy for ...

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Things You Overhear and Oversee While House Cleaning from 2019-05-15T07:00

What do you do when you overhear and oversee stuff while house cleaning? It might be a weird or awkward situation you find yourself in.

Every #cleaning company needs a privacy policy for ...

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What Your Neighbors House Cleaning Says About You from 2019-05-14T06:26:16

What your neighbor’s house cleaning says about you is not what you think. Many people worry about their neighbor’s house cleaning habits and then they feel inferior.

"They must have a mai...

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Should I Use Twitter to Grow My Cleaning Company? from 2019-05-13T00:06:47

Do you use twitter for business? A house cleaner asks:  Should I use twitter to grow my cleaning company? <...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Business Card Tips for House Cleaners from 2019-05-10T07:00

Angela Brown's Top 10 Business Card Tips for House Cleaners will show you how to make business cards to leave with clients.

The #Top10 business card tips for house cleaners will also show...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Business Card Tips for House Cleaners from 2019-05-10T07:00

Angela Brown's Top 10 Business Card Tips for House Cleaners will show you how to make business cards to leave with clients.

The #Top10 business card tips for house cleaners will also show...

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9 Secrets to Create a Cleaning Franchise from 2019-05-09T07:00

9 secrets to create a cleaning franchise include what nobody tells you when you start your #Cleaning business.

If you want to create a cleaning franchise to achieve financial freedom you ...

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9 Secrets to Create a Cleaning Franchise from 2019-05-09T07:00

9 secrets to create a cleaning franchise include what nobody tells you when you start your #Cleaning business.

If you want to create a cleaning franchise to achieve financial freedom you ...

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House Cleaner Can't Afford Insurance - But it's Okay, Right? from 2019-05-08T07:00

THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification.

COMPLETE SHOW NOTES for this episode found at https://ask...

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How to Do a Maintenance Clean on a Keurig Coffee Maker from 2019-05-07T07:00

Want to know how to do a maintenance clean on a Keurig coffee maker in under 5 Min? It's time to do a maintenance clean on a Keurig coffee maker if the Keurig is not working.

Single serve...

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Original Krud Kutter Cleaner Degreaser Product Review from 2019-05-06T07:00

Krud Kutter Cleaner Degreaser (as a concentrate) works wonders to remove grease, and remove stains. Did you know Krud Kutter Cleaner Degreaser is biodegradable and designed for the environment?<...

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House Cleaner Fired for Over Charging from 2019-05-02T07:00

The house cleaner got fired for overcharging and the homeowner feels cheated, gypped and ripped off. It was a sad case of overpromising when the house cleaner did the walkthrough. And the result...

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Questions to Ask When Hiring a House Cleaner for Your Airbnb from 2019-05-01T07:00

What are some questions to ask when hiring a house cleaner for your Airbnb? Angela Brown says Airbnb cleaning expectations can be part of the questions to ask when hiring a house cleaner for you...

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How to Clean Baseboards the Easy Way from 2019-04-30T07:00

How to clean baseboards the easy way is a favorite #cleaning question. Every house cleaner, Airbnb host, and homeowner want to know how to clean baseboards the easy way.

Angela Brown says...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Squeegees for House Cleaning from 2019-04-27T07:00

Angela Brown's Top 10 Squeegees cover the silicone squeegee, the rubber squeegee for glass and the One Pass Water Blade. Angela Brown's Top 10 Squeegees aren't just for house cleaners and maids....

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Broken Vacuum! Who Pays? You or the Homeowner? from 2019-04-25T07:00

Broken vacuum! So, who pays the house cleaner or the homeowner? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says we replace things we break while house cleaning. It's a cost of doing business.
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How to Do a Maintenance Clean on Showers - Tubs - Garden Tubs from 2019-04-23T07:00

How to do a maintenance clean on showers, tubs and garden tubs is a question from house cleaners. Homeowners and Airbnb hosts who do turnover service also wonder how to do a maintenance clean on...

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The Best Scrub Brush Ever for Seniors from 2019-04-22T07:00

The best scrub brush for seniors is the hot topic of today's #AskaHouseCleaner #ProductReview

Drill brush cleaning makes cleaning easy and the Homitt Electric Spin Scrubber is hands down ...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Cleaning Cloths from 2019-04-19T07:00

Angela Brown's Top 10 cleaning cloths range from disposable cloths for cleaning to the microfiber cloth. And in today's #Top10 cleaning cloths list you'll see leaders like the e cloth and the Sk...

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WHAT? Attitude Training for House Cleaners? from 2019-04-18T07:00

Is attitude training for house cleaners necessary? All cleaning employees have biorhythmic down days. This could be just a bad day or PMS, but attitude training for house cleaners? 

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Restocking Supplies for Your Airbnb or VRBO from 2019-04-17T07:00

Restocking supplies for your Airbnb or #VRBO are on everybody’s mind. What are the industry standards for what to leave for your guests?
And when restocking supplies for your Airbnb how ma...

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How to Do a Maintenance Clean on a Toilet from 2019-04-16T07:00

If you know how to do a maintenance clean on a toilet it will make your bathroom routine cleaning a breeze. Want to see the way maids clean a toilet?
Watch Angela Brown cleaning to learn t...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Cleaning Caddies for House Cleaners from 2019-04-12T07:00

Angela Brown's Top 10 Cleaning Caddies show us a softsided tool box and the Veto Pro Pac Cargo Tote. And when you think of cleaning caddies it's not DeWalt and Carhartt Legacy Tool bag that come...

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How to Turn Down a Job (House Cleaning) from 2019-04-11T07:00

How to turn down a job in house cleaning is a common question. Do you over price your service and hope the homeowner finds a new maid or maid service? Do you turn down a job because of difficult...

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House Cleaner Woes - Vacation Rental Mailbag from 2019-04-10T07:00

Got house cleaner woes? If you have a #VacationRental or an Airbnb and the house cleaner doesn't show, you have house cleaner woes. If the room is a mess and the guests arrive and you aren't abl...

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The Stickiest Place in Your Home - But Not for Long from 2019-04-09T07:00

The stickiest place in your home doesn't have to be for long. Hand sanitizer for messy kids can halt the stickiest place in your home. Angela Brown says a washing station near the door can encou...

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The Best, The Cheapest, The Most Expensive Toilet Bowl Cleaner from 2019-04-08T07:00

Do you want the works? The best, the cheapest and the most expensive toilet bowl cleaner? How to clean a toilet is important if you're trying to remove hard water stains, lime scale or rust and ...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Sponges for House Cleaning from 2019-04-05T07:00

Angela Brown's Top 10 sponges for house cleaning cover microfiber, magic erasers, and the Scrub Daddy. Sponges for house cleaning can be a non-scratch scrub sponge or a long pile microfiber spon...

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Fear of Cleaning Bathrooms Stops House Cleaner from 2019-04-04T01:57:28

Fear of cleaning bathrooms because of other people's germs is a real thing. Lots of house cleaners have fear of cleaning bathrooms for what they might find.

Angela Brown, The House Cleani...

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What Do You Do With Guest Items Left Behind - Vacation Rental Mailbag from 2019-04-03T07:00

What do you do with guest items left behind at an #Airbnb or VRBO? Does the Airbnb guest expect the host to ship stuff back? Or do the guest items left behind go in the #VacationRental lost and ...

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The High Cost of Trash That Sparks Joy from 2019-04-02T07:00

Ever wonder about the high cost of trash that sparks joy? The Marie Kondo #Tidyingup movement has us all decluttering. Organizing the stuff in our lives that spark joy and asking "What is trash?...

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How to Remove Hard Water Stains - Brite and Clean Product Review from 2019-04-01T07:00

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Do you want to know how to remove hard water stains? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks accumulation and etching and shows you how to remove hard wa...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Multi-Purpose Cleaners from 2019-03-29T07:00

Angela Brown's Top 10 multi purpose cleaners at your request. The multi purpose cleaners make inventory and storing cleaning chemicals a breeze.

Angela Brown says there is not one chemica...

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5 Easy Ways to Avoid Burnout in House Cleaning from 2019-03-28T07:00

5 easy ways to avoid burnout in house cleaning. That's what Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru is talking about today.

Want to revitalize, restore and regenerate your life? You can ant...

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Family&Friends and Your Airbnb or VRBO - Vacation Rental Mailbag from 2019-03-27T07:00

Family & Friends and Your Airbnb or VRBO - How involved should they be? Can they come to visit whenever? Or as a host should you offer a limited number of buddy passes for family and friends? Listen

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Bribes Don't Work - The Real Way to Get Kids to Clean Their Rooms from 2019-03-26T07:00

Bribes don't work. If you want to know the real way to get kids to clean their rooms it comes down to a community. Everybody wants to belong to a community. And kids love structure and schedules...

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How to Fix Gouges, Dents, Dings, Scratches and Scuffs in Hardwood Floors from 2019-03-25T07:00

Need to know how to fix gouges, dents, dings, scuffs, and scratches in hardwood floors and wood furniture?

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru show us in this Guardsman furniture repair...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Gloves for House Cleaners from 2019-03-22T07:00

Angela Brown's Top 10 gloves for house cleaners, maids and Airbnb hosts give you ultimate hand protection.

We cover AmerCare latex gloves and Ammex Corporation clear vinyl gloves. And Big...

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Do's and Don'ts of Guestbook Reviews - Vacation Rental Mailbag from 2019-03-20T07:00

Here are the do's and don'ts of guestbook reviews for your #vacationrental or Airbnb. Some housekeepers or house cleaners want to leave a tips envelope for turnover services.

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Pre-Walkthrough: THE SECRET to House Cleaning from 2019-03-19T07:00

Did you know that a pre-walkthrough is THE SECRET to house cleaning? Professional house cleaning and DIY cleaning both need a house cleaning walkthrough. This allows you to arrange your multi-ta...

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How to Make Money with a Drill Brush (Product Review - House Cleaning) from 2019-03-18T07:00

Do you want to know how to make money with a drill brush power scrubber? We'll show you how in today's #AskaHouseCleaner Drill bit brush set #ProductReview

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Can I Use IM to Grow My Cleaning Company? from 2019-03-14T07:00

"Can I use IM to grow my cleaning company?" House cleaners and maids are looking for inexpensive ways to drum up new business.
The problem is that instant messenger is not the place for a ...

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STR vs. AirBnB vs. VRBO - Vacation Rental Mailbag from 2019-03-13T07:00

What is the difference between STR vs. Airbnb vs. VRBO (Vacation Rental by Owner)?
Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru answers this on today's Vacation Rental Mailbag.

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5 Lies You've Been Told About Dog Poop from 2019-03-12T07:00

Here are 5 lies you've been told about Dog poop. Many pet owners get dogs because they are cute and don't have poop and scoop plan.


Many assume the house cleaner or maid will clean...

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How to Get the Icky, Sticky, Gunk off Kitchen Cupboards from 2019-03-11T07:00

How to get the icky, sticky, greasy gunk off kitchen cupboards is today's #AskaHouseCleaner. You'll see Angela Brown cleaning with Murphy's Oil Soap and the OXO Deep Clean Brush Set.

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Repair Creams, Hand Creams from 2019-03-08T08:00

Angela Brown's Top 10 repair creams or hand creams for house cleaners will give your cracked skin relief. If you have rough hands and need an itch defense or a formula with vitamin E, you're in ...

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Ageism - Age Discrimination for House Cleaners from 2019-03-07T08:00

KEYWORDS FOR THIS EPISODE: Ageism

Ageism  - Age discrimination for house cleaners is our topic of today's #AskaHouseCleaner.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says never assu...

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Maid Steals Clients Time - Homeowners in Uproar from 2019-03-05T08:00

Maid steals clients time - and homeowners in uproar speak out. If you're working from home you need rules and regulations and expectations in place for your house cleaners.

Time is a prec...

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How to Condition Your Leather Sofa - Meguiars Product Review from 2019-03-04T08:00

How to condition your leather sofa. This Meguiar's leather conditioner review will show you how to protect it.
You'll also see Angela Brown cleaning a leather recliner working drill brush ...

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How to Break Up With a Client (House Cleaners and Maids) from 2019-02-28T08:00

How to break up with a client - this cleaning advice is for house cleaners and maids. If you have difficult customers who are high maintenance it may be time to end the contract.

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Is it Wise to Have Your House Cleaner as a Cohost? from 2019-02-27T08:00

Is it wise to have your house cleaner as a cohost for your #VRBO or Airbnb? We look at that in today's #AskaHouseCleaner with Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru.

Turnover service can i...

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5 Things to Clean Before the House Cleaner Comes from 2019-02-26T08:00

These 5 things to clean before the house cleaner comes will save you money. If you pick up and file papers, wash dishes fast, and clean the bathroom vanities you won't be paying the maid to decl...

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Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover Product Review from 2019-02-25T08:00

Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover can remove blueberry stain out of carpet. It's true, it can get cranberry stain out of carpet too.

On today's #AskaHouseCleaner you'll see Angela Br...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Toilet Brushes from 2019-02-22T08:00

Angela Brown's Top 10 Toilet Brushes introduce you to some amazing bathroom products.

Toilet brushes to make the #Top10 are the Clorox ToiletWand, and the #SquattyPotty Invisibrush. Other...

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Can House Cleaners Wear Body Cams for Safety? from 2019-02-21T08:00

Can house cleaners wear body cams for safety? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says that body cameras will never replace workplace safety.

A body cam won't keep you safe. It will onl...

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How to Deal With Messy Guests - Vacation Rental Mailbag from 2019-02-20T08:00

How to deal with messy guests is our topic of today's Vacation Rental Mailbag. If you're a #VacationRental host or you run an #Airbnb you've probably had messy guests.

And where do you dr...

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How to Keep Your House Clean With Pets from 2019-02-19T08:00

How to keep your house clean with pets, pet hair, muddy paws, and dogs that shed is our #AskaHouseCleaner topic today. "How do I clean my space with a constant muddy dog? Got any pet life hacks ...

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Weiman Granite and Stone Cleaner and Polish (Product Review) from 2019-02-18T08:00

Weiman Granite and Stone Cleaner and Polish is today's #ProductReview. Ever wonder how to clean Onyx or how to clean quartz countertops? Whether you're a house cleaner or a doing DIY cleaning, W...

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Weiman Granite and Stone Cleaner and Polish (Product Review) from 2019-02-18T08:00

Weiman Granite and Stone Cleaner and Polish is today's #ProductReview. Ever wonder how to clean Onyx or how to clean quartz countertops? Whether you're a house cleaner or a doing DIY cleaning, W...

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Weiman Granite and Stone Cleaner and Polish (Product Review) from 2019-02-18T08:00

Weiman Granite and Stone Cleaner and Polish is today's #ProductReview. Ever wonder how to clean Onyx or how to clean quartz countertops? Whether you're a house cleaner or a doing DIY cleaning, W...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Dusters (House Cleaning) from 2019-02-15T08:00

Angela Brown's Top 10 Dusters for house cleaning will surprise you. Yes, you know about the Swiffer Duster with the disposable refill. But do you know about the OXO Microfiber duster with a wash...

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How Workers Compensation Works in House Cleaning from 2019-02-14T08:00

Ever wonder how workers compensation works in house cleaning? In today's #AskaHouseCleaner we look at workers compensation. Your company rules and regulations for on the job injuries - OJI must ...

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Broken Appliances - Vacation Rental Mailbag from 2019-02-13T08:00

Need fixes for broken appliances? We've got you covered in today's #AskaHouseCleaner Vacation Rental Mailbag. #Airbnb hosts ask about a broken dishwasher and alternate solutions.

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How to Clean a Shower with Greased Lightning (Product Review) from 2019-02-11T08:00

Want to know how to clean a moldy shower? You can with Greased Lightning Super Strength. This #ProductReview will show you how to get rid of the muckity muck in your icky shower.

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Mops for Hardwood Floors from 2019-02-08T08:00

Check out the brands that made Angela Brown's Top 10 Mops for Hardwood floors.
Today we look at different mops to clean the floor (hardwood floors, ceramic tile floors, laminate flooring e...

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Business Burnout - Need a Reboot Day? from 2019-02-07T08:00

"I've reached business burnout. Do I need a reboot day? I'm trying to grow my cleaning business but can't afford to take a day off. What house cleaning motivation can you give me? I need to take...

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Bonuses and Tips for Housekeepers - Vacation Rental Mailbag from 2019-02-06T08:00

Bonuses and Tips for housekeepers of #Vacation Rental and #Airbnb. Do they keep the bonuses and gifts given or does the entire turnover service team and co-hosts share?

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Clorox ToiletWand Product Review, Unboxing, Demonstration from 2019-02-04T08:00

The Clorox ToiletWand product review, unboxing, and demonstration is on tap today. Ever wonder the best way to clean a toilet? Or maybe you call it the loo, the latrine, a lavatory, the can, the...

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The Real Reason You Didn't Get the Job (House Cleaning Bids) from 2019-02-01T08:00

Want to know the real reason you didn't get the job? House cleaning bids or job estimates often come down to price.

The customer will say "You charge too much." Or, "I can't afford your s...

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3 Easy Ways to Scale Back Your Cleaning Business from 2019-01-31T08:00

Here are 3 easy ways to scale back your cleaning business when life changes. Cutting back is an option if you're not ready to retire but can't run at full throttle.

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No Smoking Rules VRBO, AirBnB - Vacation Rental Mailbag from 2019-01-30T08:00

No smoking rules apply to all VRBO, Airbnb and short-term rentals. Today's vacation rental mailbag answers house rules for a no smoking policy.

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Trash In Other People's Dumpsters - What Happens if You Get Caught? from 2019-01-29T08:00

Ever toss trash in other people's dumpsters? Here's what happens if you get caught. Illegal dumping comes with fees and the fines just went up.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru wants...

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How to Clean Many Ovens in a Day (Apartment Complexes) from 2019-01-28T08:00

How to clean many ovens in a day is a house cleaning FAQ. And if you're a solo house cleaner or maid you wonder if you should use the self-cleaning cycle.

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Compliments and Complaints for Your House Cleaning from 2019-01-25T08:00

Compliments and complaints for your house cleaning. Do you have jealous relatives who spout opinions about your clean house that leave you confused? Debbie Downer gives you veiled compliments wh...

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How to Charge by the Room for House Cleaning from 2019-01-24T08:00

How to charge by the room for house cleaning comes up when talking about how to price cleaning services.

If you charge by the room you can give a quick job estimate on the initial walkthr...

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Networking Sites, Groups to Get More Airbnb Cleaning Jobs from 2019-01-23T08:00

What networking sites or groups can you join to get more Airbnb cleaning jobs? We look at business marketing strategies in today’s Vacation Rental Mailbag. (VRM)

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Can Hoarders Be Cured? RE: Obsessive Compulsive Hoarding from 2019-01-22T08:00

Can hoarders be cured? We're talking compulsive hoarding. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru offers tips and strategies to end the OCD. (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.)

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Listen to This Before You Buy a Cleaning Car from 2019-01-21T08:00

Watch this before you buy a cleaning car. Angela Brown says your #cleaning car is a reflection of your company, your image and company branding.

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5 Things House Cleaners Dont Want You to Know from 2019-01-18T08:00

5 things house cleaners don't want you to know could keep you from hiring the wrong maid or maid service. Not all house cleaners are the same. Some are trained and some have a healthy job histor...

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7 Sure Fire Tactics to Fire Employees - House Cleaning from 2019-01-17T08:00

Here are 7 sure-fire tactics to fire employees because saying "you're fired" is never easy. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says employee termination can cause emotional meltdowns.

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Vacation Rental Mailbag - Q & A About Cleaning Supplies from 2019-01-16T08:00

Today’s vacation rental mailbag answers Q & A about cleaning supplies and turnover service. Airbnb, VRBO and STR hosts want to know if they should buy ready to use cleaning solutions or concentr...

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People Who Hire Maids - Are They Snooty? from 2019-01-15T08:00

People, who hire maids, are they snooty? Arrogant? Or do they just hate cleaning? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says it could be they just don't have time to clean so they hire a maid. Listen

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How to Rebuild Your Cleaning Business After a Move from 2019-01-14T08:00

How to rebuild your cleaning business after a move is a common question for the moving business owner. If you're moving to a new location you don't have to reinvent yourself - just establish new...

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Fragile Collections: The Do's and Don'ts of Cleaning Them from 2019-01-11T08:00

Fragile Collections - what are the do's and don'ts of cleaning them? Do you include cleaning fragile collections of knick-knacks as part of your regular cleaning? And how much should you charge ...

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How to Go From 9 to 5 to House Cleaning - Be Your Own Boss from 2019-01-10T08:00

Ever wonder how to go from 9 to 5 to house cleaning and be your own boss? Going full time can be tough even if you know how to start a cleaning business.

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How to Go From 9 to 5 to House Cleaning - Be Your Own Boss from 2019-01-10T08:00

Ever wonder how to go from 9 to 5 to house cleaning and be your own boss? Going full time can be tough even if you know how to start a cleaning business.

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How to Go From 9 to 5 to House Cleaning - Be Your Own Boss from 2019-01-10T08:00

Ever wonder how to go from 9 to 5 to house cleaning and be your own boss? Going full time can be tough even if you know how to start a cleaning business.

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How to Sell Cleaning Services to Airbnb Hosts from 2019-01-09T08:00

Ever wonder how to sell cleaning services to Airbnb Hosts? You're not alone. VRBO hosts wonder where to find a good house cleaner. And you're going "I want to grow my cleaning company how do I g...

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Easy Dish Cleaning Ideas When You Hate to Wash Dishes from 2019-01-08T08:00

What are some easy dish cleaning ideas when you hate to wash dishes? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares how to wash dishes fast with a bit of dish soap and a dish drain.

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How to Clean a Ceramic Stove Top - Cerama Bryte Product Review from 2019-01-07T08:00

How to clean a ceramic stove top when it's a mess is the topic of today's Cerama Bryte Product Review.

If you have a glass top cooktop and want to do it yourself, you can learn from Angel...

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Why on Earth Would You Want to Help Your Competition? House Cleaning from 2019-01-04T08:00

Why on earth would you want to help your competition? It's a house cleaning FAQ and its rooted in the fear of #competition. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru suggests there are reasons to he...

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I or We - How do You Refer to Your Cleaning Business? from 2019-01-03T08:00

I or We - how should I refer to my cleaning business? I want to grow my cleaning company but right now it's just me. I don't have any team members, employees, partners or anyone else in my maid ...

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Vacation Rental Mailbag (VRM) for AirBNB - VRBO - STR from 2019-01-02T08:00

What is Vacation Rental Mailbag (VRM)? It is answers to House Cleaning FAQ for AirBNB, VRBO, and STR (Short-term rentals).

Vacation Rental Mailbag answers questions from a turnover servic...

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Vacation Rental Mailbag (VRM) for AirBNB - VRBO - STR from 2019-01-02T08:00

What is Vacation Rental Mailbag (VRM)? It is answers to House Cleaning FAQ for AirBNB, VRBO, and STR (Short-term rentals).

Vacation Rental Mailbag answers questions from a turnover servic...

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Vacation Rental Mailbag (VRM) for AirBNB - VRBO - STR from 2019-01-02T08:00

What is Vacation Rental Mailbag (VRM)? It is answers to House Cleaning FAQ for AirBNB, VRBO, and STR (Short-term rentals).

Vacation Rental Mailbag answers questions from a turnover servic...

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Start to Get Organized - New Years Resolution for Health & Happiness from 2019-01-01T12:15:24

Start to get organized. It's the best new year’s resolution for a life of health and happiness. Setting goals will lead you to live your best life, but you start with new habits.

Start to...

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How to Remove Tarnish and Polish Silver Tarn-x Product Review from 2018-12-31T08:00

Ever wonder how to remove tarnish and polish silver? In today's #AskaHouseCleaner Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives you a Tarn-x product review. Complete with Angela Brown cleaning, an...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Odor Removal Machines Under $300 from 2018-12-28T08:00

Angela Brown's Top 10 odor removal machines under $300 will clean or purify your indoor air quality. This top 10 odor removal machines list includes favorite brands like:
Airthereal, and E...

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Is VRBO or Airbnb Cleaning the Right Niche for You? from 2018-12-26T08:00

Is #Airbnb or VRBO cleaning the right #niche for you? The Airbnb cleaning business is booming as more families jump into the hospitality and home-sharing arena. House cleaners become partners wi...

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Love to Clean and Proud to be a House Cleaner from 2018-12-25T08:00

"But you love to clean." I hear it all the time, people assume I love to clean.

Hi there, I'm Angela Brown and I'm proud to be a house cleaner. I clean my space and I'm good at cleaning. ...

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How to Use the House Cleaner Mulligan to Get More Referrals from 2018-12-24T08:00

How to use the house cleaner mulligan to get more referrals is a house cleaning FAQ. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says play the mulligan game every week. This is when you exceed custome...

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How to Create Your Own Line of Cleaning Products from 2018-12-20T08:00

Want to create your own line of cleaning products? Angela Brown says it's not as easy as it sounds. If you want to create your own line of cleaning products, you'll need to figure out the "why" ...

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Vacation Rental - What's Under Your Sink? from 2018-12-19T08:00

Vacation rental - what's under your kitchen sink? Vacation rental cleaning usually involves a turnover service. But if guests want to tidy up? Do they have the cleaning supplies they need under ...

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A Smokers Tale - What Happens to Your House from 2018-12-18T08:00

A smokers tale is the result of a recent cleaning video Angela Brown did on odor removal. And a guy writes in with a smokers tale of house damage and his struggle with odor and tar remediation.<...

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How to Bid a Cleaning Job for People Who Hate to Sell from 2018-12-17T08:00

https://compasswave.com to streamline the bidding process for your cleaning business.

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3 Easy Tricks to Get Kids to Clean Up - Cleaning Motivation from 2018-12-14T08:00

Here are 3 easy tricks to get kids to clean up. If you've been wondering how to get kids to pick up toys, and clean their bedroom this is for you.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru ha...

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Can You Call Out On a Snow Day and Cancel Your House Cleaning? from 2018-12-13T08:00

Can you call out on a snow day and cancel house cleaning? If you're snowed in and there is a blizzard or an ice storm is it alright to cancel work?

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Why Airbnb Hosts Complain About Guests - Is it Justified? from 2018-12-12T08:00

Why Airbnb hosts complain about guests is not a mystery. Any traveler can be an AirBnB guest and stay at a short-term rental or #VRBO.

But let's look at why AirBnB hosts complain about gu...

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5 Easy After the Holiday Clean-Up Tips - End of Year Cleaning from 2018-12-11T08:00

These 5 easy after the holiday clean-up tips will get your new year off to a clean start. While undecorating after the holidays it's a great time organize your space as you declutter and tidy up...

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How to Clean an Oven FAST with Easy-Off Fume Free Oven Cleaner from 2018-12-10T08:00

Ever wonder how to clean an oven fast with Easy-Off Fume Free oven cleaner (product review)? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner is an in-depth look at oven cleaning hacks with Easy-Off Fume Free Oven Cle...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Holiday Cleaning Tips from 2018-12-07T11:15:45

Angela Brown's Top 10 holiday cleaning tips will get you ready for relatives coming home.

"Help! My relatives are coming and they're judgmental and I need to clean my space. Do you have a...

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House Cleaning When Everybody's a Scrooge - Errgh! from 2018-12-06T08:00

"Don't you hate house cleaning when everybody's a Scrooge?" We're talking about holiday cleaning, family holiday requests, holiday decorating and holiday depression.

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House Cleaner or Property Management for Your Vacation Rental? from 2018-12-05T08:00

Is a house cleaner or property management better for your vacation rental? Today on #AskaHouseCleaner we look at the pros and cons of a house cleaner vs. property management.
If you run an...

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"My House is Such a Mess" And Other Excuses House Cleaners Hear from 2018-12-04T08:00

"My house is such a mess, I clean my space but the house cleaning has been crazy while we've been sick."

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a customer is ashamed when they say thi...

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Scotch Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge Product Review from 2018-12-03T08:00

This Scotch Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge product review will show you 9 useful ways to use the 3M sponge.

You'll also see Angela Brown cleaning in this Scotch Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sp...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Books for House Cleaners in 2019 from 2018-11-30T09:59:36

Angela Brown's top 10 books for house cleaners in 2019 is an update to last year’s list found on My Cleaning Connection. If you are thinking "Clean with me, I need help to clean my space," check...

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5 Tempting No-No's When Cleaning (House Cleaners Listen Up) from 2018-11-29T08:00

These 5 tempting no-no's when cleaning will completely derail your maid service. House cleaners listen up as we talk about #zoningout and #complacency. If you're bored and stop paying attention,...

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Do Airbnb or VRBOs Come with Cleaning or a Maid on Staff? from 2018-11-28T08:00

"Do most #Airbnb or #VRBO come with cleaning or have a maid on staff? If I need a laundry service is there a housekeeper that comes?"

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says "there is ...

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5 Easy Ways to Get Cash for Your Clutter from 2018-11-27T08:00

Want to know 5 easy ways to get cash for your clutter? If you're into home organizing or you've just decided to declutter your home, check this out.

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11 Startling Ways to Use the OXO Deep Clean Brush Set (Product Review) from 2018-11-26T02:07:08

In today's OXO Deep Clean Brush Set we cover 11 startling ways to use the OXO Deep Clean Brush set. It's true. From cleaning to detailing, we show you why every housekeeper needs the #OXO brushe...

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Questions to Ask When Hiring a House Cleaner in 2019 from 2018-11-23T08:00

KEYWORDS FOR THIS EPISODE: Questions to Ask When Hiring a House Cleaner

What are the best questions to ask when hiring a house cleaner? Angela Brown's Top 10 questions to ask when hirin...

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The Scariest Thing That Happened to Me While House Cleaning from 2018-11-22T08:00

"The scariest thing that happened to me while house cleaning was a time I was babysitting and cleaning..."

Angela Brown talks about the scariest thing is a turning point for preparedness....

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Airbnb Clean vs. Residential Clean - What is the Difference? from 2018-11-21T08:00

Airbnb clean vs. residential clean - what's the difference? Today on #AskaHouseCleaner we look at vacation rental #TurnoverService vs. a maintenance clean.

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Zep Stainless Steel Product Review - For that Shocking Expert Shine from 2018-11-19T08:00

Today's Zep stainless steel product review we reveal top 3 shocking secrets for that expert shine on your appliances.

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Cleaning Pet Peeves for 2019 from 2018-11-16T08:00

Angela Brown's Top 10 cleaning pet peeves can help you get along with your maid service.

If you don't want to make house cleaners squirm, these #Top10 cleaning pet peeves will show what n...

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Airbnb Host Pockets Cleaning Fee - Is That Legal? from 2018-11-14T08:00

 


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House Cleaning Technician vs. Cleaning Associate - Which is Best? from 2018-11-14T08:00

Is it better to hire a cleaning technician vs. cleaning associate? What are the pros and cons as I grow my cleaning company?

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Can I Fire the Maid By Text? Or Does the House Cleaner Need a Call? from 2018-11-13T08:00

Don't know about you, but if I'm getting fired, I want to know why. Not because I'm a glutton for punishment, but so I don't make the same mistake again. And don’t text me. Please call me or do ...

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OxiClean Product Review - America's #1 Versatile Stain Fighter from 2018-11-12T08:00

Today's OxiClean product review will show you why America's #1 Versatile Stain Fighter is great for laundry. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shows how to keep uniforms clean in this OxiCle...

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Cleaning Supplies Safe for Pregnant Women from 2018-11-09T08:00

Are there cleaning supplies safe for pregnant women? Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru suggests referencing the SDS (Safety Data Sheets.)

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Getting Started in the Cleaning Biz - Work Smart Not Hard from 2018-11-08T08:00

Getting started in the cleaning biz? We want you to work smart not hard. Please don't reinvent the wheel when getting started in the cleaning biz.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru wr...

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Airbnb Host Charged an Extra Cleaning Fee - Is That Legal? from 2018-11-07T08:00

The Airbnb host charged an extra cleaning fee after the Airbnb guest left. Can they do that? There is a cleaning fee collected at the time of the #VRBO or #Airbnb booking.

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Hoarding for Hope - How to Know What Stuff to Get Rid Of from 2018-11-06T08:00

Hoarding for hope is not a hoarding disorder. It's more like saving stuff you don't use for sentimental value.

"Hoarding for hope surfaced for me when I was organizing my closet. Does it ...

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Sprayway Glass Cleaner Product Review - FOAM VS. SPRAY? from 2018-11-05T08:00

In this Sprayway Glass Cleaner product review we look at foam vs. spray - which one won't drip? Won't run? Or streak?

This Sprayway Glass Cleaner product review will also show Angela Brow...

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Angela Brown's Top 10 Podcasts for 2019 from 2018-11-02T07:36:27

Angela Brown's Top 10 Podcasts for 2019 are:

GROW MY CLEANING COMPANY - Mike Campion - https://apple.co/2xJQXv9

CLUTTERBUG PODCAST - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home - Cassa...

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Is Niceness Killing Your Cleaning Business? Are you a Patsy or a Dupe? from 2018-11-01T07:00

Is niceness killing your cleaning business? Are you a pushover, a patsy or a dupe? Do clients sucker you into more work than they pay for? If niceness is killing your cleaning business and you'r...

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House Cleaner Won't Leave - Airbnb Guests Are Here - Help! from 2018-10-31T07:00

The house cleaner won't leave and Airbnb guests are here - how do I get rid of the housekeeper? Here are some turnover cleaning tips to give your #Airbnb or #VRBO the best first impression.

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Cleaning When Depressed - How to Clean Your Messy House from 2018-10-30T07:00

Is cleaning when depressed possible? Free cleaning tips on how to clean your messy house on today's #AskaHouseCleaner.

If you're feeling bad and the thought of cleaning when depressed is ...

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Swiffer Duster 360 Product Review - Does it Work? from 2018-10-29T07:00

This Swiffer Duster 360 product review covers the Swiffer Duster SDS. Also, in this Swiffer Duster 360 product review, you'll see Angela Brown cleaning and giving tips on how to dust.

Bef...

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Too Good to Use - Are You Hoarding Stuff You Never Use? from 2018-10-26T07:00

Too good to use - are you hoarding stuff you'll never use? Have you inherited family treasures that are too good to use so you're storing them for a rainy day? Do you have freeitis, even if you'...

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Tips for New Moms Starting a House Cleaning Business from 2018-10-25T07:00

What are some tips for new moms starting a house cleaning business? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says going back to work after a new baby needs special attention. One of the tips for ne...

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Mid Stay Cleans for Your Airbnb - VRBO - STR? from 2018-10-24T07:00

Should you offer mid-stay cleans at your Airbnb, VRBO or STR (short-term rental?) Some hosts offer mid-stay cleans to make their Airbnb guests feel like this is their HomeAway from home.

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How Much to Tip Your House Cleaner This Holiday? from 2018-10-23T07:00

Let's talk about how much to tip a house cleaner this holiday season. We know you're generous, but how much to tip a house cleaner or maid is about how much they already make.
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Dyson Animal Ball Vacuum Product Review (DC41) from 2018-10-22T07:00

In this Dyson Animal Ball vacuum product review, we look at the reasons we love the DC41 Dyson. The Dyson Animal Ball vacuum ranks at the top of J.D. Power ratings.
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Best Time for Spring Cleaning? Halloween? Christmas Break? from 2018-10-19T07:00

What if the best time for spring cleaning was Halloween? Or Christmas break, or when business is slow? What if the best time for spring cleaning links to your biorhythm when you clean like a cra...

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Snack and Smoking Breaks - Cleaning Employee Labor Laws from 2018-10-18T07:00

Snack and smoking breaks on the job. What are the cleaning employee labor laws and do you have to pay for snack and smoking breaks?

What does the Department of Labor say about snack and s...

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Blast a Messy Guest in a Review - Airbnb Rating and Review from 2018-10-17T07:30

Should you blast a messy guest on a VRBO - Airbnb rating and review? Or should you let it slide?
Every short-term rental has house rules that if broken make you want to blast a messy guest...

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Cleaning House For a New Baby - Tips for New Moms from 2018-10-16T07:00

Cleaning house for a new baby will never be easier than pregnant cleaning before the baby arrives. Want tips for new moms on cleaning house for a new baby?

Angela Brown offers a cleaning ...

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Bar Keepers Friend Product Review - Does it Live Up to the Hype? from 2018-10-15T07:00

This Bar Keepers Friend product review takes a look at the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) of the powdered cleanser. And Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru will tell you in this Bar Keepers Friend Pr...

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Downside of NOT Teaching Kids to Clean or Have Chores from 2018-10-12T07:00

Is there a downside of not teaching kids to clean or have chores? Do you fear turning into a nagging parent with the "clean your room" "make your bed speech"? Do you have entitled kids that don'...

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Open Foodstuff (VRBO, Airbnb, Short-Term Rental House Rules) from 2018-10-10T07:00

Open foodstuff. Does your VRBO, Airbnb or short-term rental have house rules about leaving open foodstuff? Something like "toss your open foodstuffs" or "throw away your leftovers"? "Don't leave...

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Cryptocurrency for House Cleaning Payment? from 2018-10-09T07:00

Cryptocurrency as a payment for house cleaning or maid service - are you there yet? Is bitcoin, Litecoin or some other altcoin cryptocurrency a replacement for credit cards?

We can alread...

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Lazy Susan Product Review - Space Savers from 2018-10-08T07:00

This Lazy Susan product review is one of my favorite household organization hacks. Now you don't need to see a Lazy Susan product review to know that cupboard organization and space saver ideas ...

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Employees Disrespect You - How Do You Regain Control? from 2018-10-05T07:00

"Employees disrespect you and how do you regain control? I want to grow my cleaning company but I have backstabbing employees who are hijacking my company. If employees disrespect you - do you f...

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Sick After Cleaning? What to Do if Housework Makes You ill from 2018-10-04T07:00

Are you sick after cleaning? Does housework make you ill? Do you have allergies or feel so sick when cleaning pet hair? If you're sick after cleaning you may suffer from sick house syndrome. Do ...

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How to Organize Your Closet - Closet Cleaning Tips from 2018-10-03T07:00

How to organize your closet and closet cleaning tips is today's Ask a House Cleaner focus. If you've ever thought "Help! I need you to come clean my space or clean with me and show me how to do ...

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Salary for Start-up in House Cleaning - How Much Do You Pay Yourself? from 2018-10-02T07:00

What's a good salary for start-up in house cleaning? I'm trying to grow my cleaning company and I wonder how much do you pay yourself? And how much should you pay cleaning technicians?

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Top 5 Household Cleaning Hacks from 2018-09-28T07:00

Household cleaning hacks are easy cleaning tips for the home. Household cleaning hacks are not shortcuts, but diy cleaning or tidying up on a regular basis.

Household cleaning hacks (a.k....

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Janitor Before House Cleaning? Or Jump Right In? from 2018-09-27T07:00

"Should I get a job as a janitor before house cleaning or should I get some sort of house cleaning training?"

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says being a janitor is fine. A janitor...

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Can Young Kids Have Chores? How Young is Too Young? from 2018-09-26T07:00

"Can young kids have chores? How young is too young to be Mom's big helper? I know parenting includes teaching kids to pick up after themselves. But should young kids have chores or is it wrong ...

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House Cleaner Hijinks - Unreliable Employees Need a Chat from 2018-09-25T07:00

"Hijinks? How do you know if the house cleaners that call out sick or don't show up on deep clean or move out cleans aren't pulling hijinks? I'm trying to grow my cleaning company but I have unr...

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Should Airbnb's Charge Extra for Cleaning? from 2018-09-24T07:00

Should Airbnb's charge extra for cleaning? They do offer turnover services for each guest. And should Airbnb's charge extra for cleaning if they don't hire a housekeeper or Airbnb cleaning servi...

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Behind Closed Doors - House Cleaners Squirm from 2018-09-21T07:00

Behind closed doors could be anything. House cleaners squirm when they arrive to clean and have to wonder "What's behind closed doors?" that are always open. Are the relatives in town? Is a fami...

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Emergency Clean (Airbnb, VRBO, STR) - Need a Pro House Cleaner Fast from 2018-09-20T07:00

"I've got an emergency clean for my Airbnb. The Airbnb guests wrecked my place and I've got a fast turn. How do you screen a professional house cleaner for an emergency clean in need of a quick ...

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Tips for Buying a Cleaning Business from 2018-09-19T07:00

"Should I consider buying a cleaning business? Or should I start a cleaning company from scratch? Buying a cleaning business could save years off the learning curve."

Angela Brown, The Ho...

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Why Don't All Airbnb Hosts Hire Cleaners? House Cleaning FAQ from 2018-09-18T07:00

Why don't all Airbnb hosts hire cleaners? I'm trying to grow my cleaning company and trying to break into the vacation rental business. But the host or superhost says not all Airbnb hosts hire c...

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Why Don't All Airbnb Hosts Hire Cleaners? House Cleaning FAQ from 2018-09-18T07:00

Why don't all Airbnb hosts hire cleaners? I'm trying to grow my cleaning company and trying to break into the vacation rental business. But the host or superhost says not all Airbnb hosts hire c...

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Do You Need a Facebook Business Page as a House Cleaner? from 2018-09-17T07:00

"Do I need a Facebook business page if I'm just a house cleaner? I want to grow my cleaning company but don't see how a Facebook Business Page fits into it all. I'm not on social media and don't...

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Why Cleaning Systems Don't Work - Are Coaches Overpromising? from 2018-09-14T07:00

"Cleaning systems don't work and consultants and coaches are overpromising. "

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru agrees business is hard. "But it's not because cleaning systems don't w...

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How to Rid an Airbnb of 420 Smell - Quick Turnover from 2018-09-13T07:00

How do you rid your Airbnb or VRBO of 420 smell when you have a quick turnover? Even if your short-term rental has a no smoking policy you may find you've got a 420 smell at some point.

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How to Rid an Airbnb of 420 Smell - Quick Turnover from 2018-09-13T07:00

How do you rid your Airbnb or VRBO of 420 smell when you have a quick turnover? Even if your short-term rental has a no smoking policy you may find you've got a 420 smell at some point.

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Help! I Am Being Sued by a Previous Boss (House Cleaning) from 2018-09-12T07:00

"Help, I'm being sued by a previous boss. I'm trying to grow my cleaning company and I'm being sued because they said I stole their clients. Do I have to have a lawsuit if I'm being sued or can ...

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No Business Plan - Can I Grow My Cleaning Company Without One? from 2018-09-11T07:00

"I've got no business plan - can I grow my cleaning company with no business plan? I've got bill collectors but can't pay them because I have outstanding collections. I need a band-aid for the b...

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When Customers Don't Pay - Theft of Services (House Cleaning) from 2018-09-10T07:00

What do you do when customers don't pay? You're there to do house cleaning, not bill collections. Do you charge late fees for a late pay or worse a no pay? And do you keep cleaning when customer...

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Botched Referral? What to Do a Referral Backfires on You from 2018-09-07T07:00

Botched referral. What do you do when a referral backfires on you? As a maid, you give a recommendation to another house cleaner if you can't do the cleaning yourself. And a botched referral is ...

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On the Business vs. In the Business - How to Streamline Your Workflow from 2018-09-06T07:00

ON the business vs. IN the business - how do I grow my cleaning company and when is it time to hire an assistant?

Angela Brown says a business plan will help you expand your cleaning busi...

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What is an Airbnb Superhost? House Cleaners Want to Know from 2018-09-05T07:00

What is an Airbnb superhost? And if I'm doing Airbnb cleaning or VRBO, STR (short-term rentals) what do I need to do to meet Airbnb cleaning expectations?

Once we learn "what is an Airbnb...

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What Do You Do When Customers Try to Get a Free Cleaning? from 2018-09-04T07:00

What do you do when customers try to get a free cleaning? I'm trying to grow my cleaning company, and I get complaints - and I have a satisfaction guarantee. I can't tell if this is a scam - cli...

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Join Associations to Market Your Cleaning Business? from 2018-09-03T07:00

Should you join associations to market your cleaning business? Networking to build industry partners is one reason to join associations like BNI or The Chamber of Commerce.

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Best Advice I Ever Got I Used for My Cleaning Business from 2018-08-31T07:00

"The best advice I ever got I used for my cleaning business. The counsel was accidental and the wisdom rare. The best advice I ever got came from a new car salesman whose questions got me thinki...

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Best Spray Bottles for Cleaning Solutions (House Cleaning, Airbnb, VRBO) from 2018-08-30T07:00

What are the best spray bottles for your cleaning solutions? As a house cleaner or maid, the best spray bottles are the ones that have a colored spray bottle trigger for speed cleaning.

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How to List Your Business on HouseCleaning360 from 2018-08-29T07:00

How to list your business on HouseCleaning360.com so you can get more leads. The chance to list your business on HouseCleaning360.com is free. There are also paid listings that have advertising ...

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Should Employees Know What You Charge for House Cleaning? from 2018-08-28T07:00

Should employees know what you charge house cleaning clients? It's a house cleaning FAQ that all cleaning employees have. Should employees know how you get paid, and the cost to run a cleaning b...

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How to Set Your Rates for Hoarding Cleanup from 2018-08-27T07:00

KEYWORDS FOR THIS EPISODE: Set Your Rates for Hoarding Cleanup

How to set your rates for hoarding cleanup, house cleaners wonder. Do you have a cleaning business that caters to hoarders...

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Maintenance Clean vs. a Turnover Clean for Airbnb & VRBO from 2018-08-24T07:00

What is the difference between a maintenance clean vs. a turnover clean? We are talking routine cleaning for single-family homes vs. an Airbnb or VRBO, short-term rentals flip.

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Mouse Infestation - Home, Airbnb, VRBO, Short-Term Rental Help from 2018-08-23T07:00

Mouse infestation is a nightmare for any home, Airbnb, VRBO or short-term rental. A mouse infestation starts with a hungry mouse looking for food and ends with a pack of mice living in your hous...

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Customer Insists You Use Their Cleaning Supplies from 2018-08-22T07:00

Your customer insists you use their cleaning supplies. They could be discount cleaning supplies or organic cleaning supplies. Or they could be from an MLM (Multi-level marketing) company. What d...

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How to Store Wet Cloths and Sponges in 100 degree Heat in a Car from 2018-08-21T07:00

"Wet cloths and sponges. What are you supposed to do with wet cloths and sponges in 100-degree heat in your car while you're cleaning the next client's house? Can the rags catch fire? What are t...

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How to Know When Fire an Employee (House Cleaning, Maid Service) from 2018-08-20T07:00

"We may have to fire an employee. But how to know when to fire an employee is the question. She's great at cleaning but she's hijacking the company with her antics."

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Industrial Cleaning Supplies, Best Places and Best Prices from 2018-08-17T07:00

Industrial cleaning supplies. Should a solo house cleaner just starting out worry about industrial cleaning supplies and buying in bulk?

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru recommends t...

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How to Track Business Expenses for Your Cleaning Company from 2018-08-16T07:00

How to track your business expenses for your cleaning company. It's all about simple tips that organize your stack of bills. If you do your own bookkeeping or payroll you need to know how to tra...

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House Cleaner Has No Class! WARNING - ANGELA BROWN RANT from 2018-08-15T07:00

"The house cleaner has no class!" Don't ever tell Angela Brown a house cleaner has no class. This sent her on a rant about entitled, mean, stuck up, snarky, bratty house cleaners. If a house cle...

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But it's Free - Hoarding and Clutter Habits&How to Stop Them from 2018-08-14T07:00

This is how hoarding and clutter habits start. "But it's Free" are words that trigger compulsive behavior and a disease we call Freeitis.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says the wo...

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Airbnb Host or House Cleaner - Who is in Charge? from 2018-08-13T07:00

Airbnb host or house cleaner who is in charge of the cleaning? And is it the Airbnb host or house cleaner who choose what's on the daily checklist? I get that Airbnb cleaning is daily and sporad...

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Family Competition in the Cleaning Business from 2018-08-10T07:00

"Help! There's family competition in the cleaning business. I am trying to grow my cleaning company and family competition is messing things up. She didn't ask to come clean my space or clean wi...

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How to Advertise a Cleaning Business with No Money from 2018-08-09T07:00

How do you advertise a cleaning business with no money? Did you know you can't advertise a cleaning business with no money? But you can start your own house cleaning company and grow it with fre...

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Shower Cleaning Safety for Maids, House Cleaners and Housekeepers from 2018-08-08T07:00

Shower cleaning safety is a must for all maids, house cleaners and housekeepers. Shower cleaning safety begins with awareness with bathroom cleaning. It's easy to zone out when cleaning houses f...

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How to Ask Do You Need a Housekeeper? from 2018-08-07T07:00

Do you need a housekeeper? How about a house cleaner or a maid? Are you nervous about asking the question do you need a housekeeper?

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you don't h...

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Who Does the Daily Chores? Maid or Homeowner? from 2018-08-06T07:00

Who does the daily chores? Does the maid do any daily chores or only weekly chores, bi-weekly chores and monthly chores? And what are those daily chores?

We Ask a House Cleaner about dail...

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SDS (Safety Data Sheets) for House Cleaners & Cleaning Chemicals from 2018-08-03T07:00

SDS (Safety Data Sheets) are great for house cleaners to understand the cleaning chemicals they use. Part of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) maids can see the chemical breakdown for every d...

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Cleaning Sad - How to Keep Your Cleaning Business From Falling Apart from 2018-07-31T07:00

Cleaning sad happens. It happens to every house cleaner or maid at some point. You have bad days, or your biorhythm is diving. You may be cleaning sad because you're heartbroken, lonely or hurti...

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Airbnb - Do You Clean it Yourself or Hire a Cleaning Service? from 2018-07-30T07:00

Airbnb: Do you clean it yourself or hire a cleaning service? Or should you charge an Airbnb cleaning fee? And if you do and you clean it yourself, do you pay yourself? Are there Airbnb clean...

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Should You Wear Shoes in the House? How About Indoor Shoes? from 2018-07-27T07:00

"Should you wear shoes in the house? And is it okay to wear shoes in the house if they are indoor shoes? Where is the best place to keep shoes in the house?"

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Dust Where Does it Come From - House Cleaning Secrets from 2018-07-26T07:00

"Dust. Where does dust come from? And is pollen residue the same as dust? What is the best duster for home use? And what are the best dusting techniques?"

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How Do You Know it's Junk? Decluttering and Organizing Tips from 2018-07-25T07:00

How do you know it's junk when you're decluttering and organizing your home? How do you know it's junk if the stuff still works or is useful?

Angela Brown, on today's, Ask a House Cleaner...

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The Right Time to Retire From House Cleaning from 2018-07-24T07:00

Are you ready to retire from house cleaning? It could be you want to close your cleaning business and try something new. Or maybe you just want to quit your cleaning job. The real question is wh...

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The Fear of Rejection - House Cleaners Fight Negativity from 2018-07-23T07:00

The fear of rejection is common. And house cleaners face negativity every day. But how do you overcome the fear of rejection? Is it possible to reprogram your mind for a more positive outlook on...

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Who Cleans the Light Bulbs? The House Cleaner or the Homeowner? from 2018-07-20T07:00

"Who cleans the light bulbs? If you're a maid and you're speed cleaning and you're the one that cleans the light bulbs what do you do if the light bulb breaks?"

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Vision Boards and House Cleaning - Vision Board Success Story from 2018-07-19T07:00

Vision boards and house cleaning. "How do I grow my cleaning company using vision boards?" Vision boards were popular in the 90's and house cleaners are using vision board ideas to create happy ...

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How Early Can I Clean? Maids and Cleaning Schedules from 2018-07-18T07:00

"How early can I clean? I need to set a cleaning schedule for my team and wonder how early can I clean without waking people? Cleaning early isn't for everyone, but if you don't plan your day it...

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Should You Call the Cops on your House Cleaner or Maid? from 2018-07-17T07:00

Should I call the cops on my house cleaner or maid? Our maid steals stuff and we don't tolerate theft but we don't want to call the cops. Should we get a new housecleaning company? I hate th...

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What is a Professional House Cleaner? from 2018-07-16T07:00

What is a professional house cleaner? And how is a professional house cleaner different from a maid or a DIY housekeeper? If you're housecleaning for money you're a professional house cleaner ri...

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House Cleaning Websites (Wordpress.org and Plugins) from 2018-07-13T07:00

House Cleaning Website old vs. new - which is best? The old way was building a free website and the new is a paid website. For a house cleaning website which is best to market your cleaning busi...

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Airbnb Cleaning - What to Clean Every Day from 2018-07-12T07:00

 "What Airbnb cleaning tips do I need to know if I do Airbnb cleaning as part of my cleaning service? And how do I know what to clean every day if there are no Airbnb guests?"

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Cancellation Charge for Maid Service - How Much? from 2018-07-11T07:00

"Should I have a cancellation charge for maid service? And if so how much? I'm trying to grow my cleaning company then a client suspends cleaning. And should I have a cancellation charge if they...

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What Are Cruelty-Free Cleaning Products? from 2018-07-10T07:00

What are cruelty-free cleaning products? A customer asks "Can you clean my space with cruelty-free cleaning products?" And I don't know the difference between Kosher cleaning products and vegan ...

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Hardwood Floor Secrets - Light Cleaning vs. Heavy Duty Cleaning from 2018-07-09T07:00

Hardwood floor secrets can make cleaning your hardwood floors a breeze. First of the hardwood floor secrets is using a dry mop or microfiber mop to sweep the floor.

Next in the hardwood f...

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Should Airbnb Guests Clean Up After Themselves? from 2018-07-06T07:00

"Should Airbnb guests clean up after themselves? Airbnb cleaning is so expensive and we have to charge an Airbnb guests clean up fee. Is it our job to clean up after them or should Airbnb guests...

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Cleaning Motivation - How to Get it Once it's Gone from 2018-07-05T07:00

"Cleaning motivation. Where do I find cleaning motivation to clean my space? I don't like housecleaning and I'm wasting time with distractions and dips in my biorhythms."

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Bad House Cleaner? 5 Ways to Tell Before You Hire Them from 2018-07-04T07:00

"Do I have a bad house cleaner? I called a maid service to come clean my space but I think I got a bad house cleaner. And I don't know how to verify house cleaner training or proper insurance."<...

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Moonlighting as a Maid While House Cleaning from 2018-07-03T07:00

Moonlighting as a maid while house cleaning is a sticky situation. I get that you are moonlighting while house cleaning because you want to earn more and need extra money.

If you're going...

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How Much to Clean 5 Rooms? Homeowners Price Shop House Cleaning from 2018-07-02T07:00

"How much to clean 5 rooms?" Don't you hate it when homeowners price shop house cleaning? How much to clean 5 rooms? Can you even give a fair price or a cleaning estimate without knowing more de...

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Cleaning Customers You Can't Please from 2018-06-29T07:00

Customers you can't please. Are they wrecking your business? When you have customers, you can't please sometimes it's just a gap in your work agreement.

There needs to be teamwork between...

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How Do Homeowners Delegate Housework? from 2018-06-28T07:00

Delegate housework. It's easier said than done. Lots of homeowners don't know how to delegate housework. So, they micromanage the house cleaner or maid and mismanage their own household chores.<...

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I Would Never Clean House! from 2018-06-27T07:00

"I would never clean house. I just want to grow my cleaning company behind a desk. I'm better than cleaning house. It's not that I'm snobby, anti-team or arrogant, it's just I would never clean ...

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I Would Never Clean House! from 2018-06-27T07:00

"I would never clean house. I just want to grow my cleaning company behind a desk. I'm better than cleaning house. It's not that I'm snobby, anti-team or arrogant, it's just I would never clean ...

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I Would Never Clean House! from 2018-06-27T07:00

"I would never clean house. I just want to grow my cleaning company behind a desk. I'm better than cleaning house. It's not that I'm snobby, anti-team or arrogant, it's just I would never clean ...

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Cracks in the Pavement and How it's Hurting Your Cleaning Business from 2018-06-26T07:00

Cracks in the pavement happen when there are extreme temperatures or when a sidewalk has settled. Our cleaning businesses can also have get cracks in the pavement. Stress, overwhelm, and neglect...

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Fine China Dishes - How Often Should You Clean? from 2018-06-25T07:00

Fine china. How often should you clean fine china dishes? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives pro cleaning tips for fine china in a closed china cabinet. "There's no speed cleaning when ...

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House Cleaners - Do You Tell the Parents? from 2018-06-22T07:00

Do you tell the parents when you're house cleaning and you stumble on candy wrappers or beer cans in the kid’s rooms? Do you tell the parents if it's needles, drugs or pornography? The dilemma i...

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Guest Room Clean-Up Hack (House Cleaning for Homes and Airbnb) from 2018-06-21T07:00

Guest room clean-up. How soon should I clean my space after family leaves? Airbnb guest room clean-up is different from a home with an extra bedroom.

You can put off guest room clean-up i...

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How Much Should You Pay a Cleaning Employee? from 2018-06-20T07:00

How much should you pay a cleaning employee? Every cleaning employee has different levels of skill and experience.

The price you pay a cleaning employee is a house cleaning FAQ and one we...

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House Cleaning is Not for You if... from 2018-06-19T07:00

House cleaning is not for you if you hate to clean. And house cleaning is not for you if you don't know how to budget money. And house cleaning is not for you if you are not willing to learn. Listen

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5 Success Traits of Cleaning Employees from 2018-06-18T07:00

5 success traits of cleaning employees keep coming up when hiring house cleaners or maids. These success traits are the hallmark of a savvy cleaner and taught in our house cleaner training.

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Area Wont Support Cleaning Services from 2018-06-15T07:00

The area won't support cleaning services. Should I travel to grow my cleaning company? There is not enough work to expand or maybe it's just a bad market. What do you do it your area won't suppo...

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Cleaning Scams - House Cleaners Beware from 2018-06-14T07:00

Cleaning scams you'll learn in house cleaner training tell house cleaners to beware. A scam artist pulls cleaning scams on a maid service looking for new clients.

"Come clean my space but...

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Who Pays for Parking During Cleaning? from 2018-06-13T07:00

Who pays for parking during cleaning jobs? The house cleaner, maid, the cleaning business owner or the homeowner? Fair question - who pays for parking during cleaning jobs if a parking pass is n...

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Cleaning through Pain - Homeowners Who Hurt from 2018-06-12T07:00

Cleaning through pain isn't a choice for some homeowners. They have housecleaning to do and haven't hired a house cleaner. If you are cleaning through pain and have backaches, or just feel bad, ...

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Tips for Teenagers Starting a Cleaning Business from 2018-06-11T07:00

Teenagers starting a cleaning business - is it possible? And how does being a teenage boss work? And how old do you have to be to be a house cleaner?

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How to Fire the Cleaning Lady from 2018-06-08T07:00

How to fire the cleaning lady without fallout. As the homeowner, you don't want a hostile confrontation where the maid copies your house key and returns later to damage your property. So how do ...

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Show Notes - More House Cleaning Resources from 2018-06-07T07:00

Show notes are just more house cleaning resources for you. But you have to know where to find them. We recently offered free downloads in the show notes. And people wrote in wondering where to f...

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Show Notes - More House Cleaning Resources from 2018-06-07T07:00

Show notes are just more house cleaning resources for you. But you have to know where to find them. We recently offered free downloads in the show notes. And people wrote in wondering where to f...

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Show Notes - More House Cleaning Resources from 2018-06-07T07:00

Show notes are just more house cleaning resources for you. But you have to know where to find them. We recently offered free downloads in the show notes. And people wrote in wondering where to f...

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Constructive Criticism How to Handle Client Complaints from 2018-06-06T07:00

Constructive Criticism is a skill you'll need if you have a house cleaning staff. The feedback you get from customers may offend you. But you get to reposition words into constructive criticism ...

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Questions to Ask on a Walkthrough (House Cleaning Job Estimate) from 2018-06-05T07:00

What are the questions to ask on a walkthrough or house cleaning job estimate?
The questions to ask on a walkthrough help you determine how long the job will take and how much to charge th...

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How to Start a Cleaning Business with No Money and No Car from 2018-06-04T07:00

How to start a cleaning business with no money, no car. If you've got no money, no car, you can start a maid service and the cleaning videos on this cleaning channel will help you do that.

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Same Day Walkthrough and House Cleaning? from 2018-06-01T07:00

Is it wise to do the same day walkthrough and house cleaning? Or should you give the job quote on a separate day?

"Same day walkthrough is possible when you charge by the hour," says Ange...

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House Cleaning - Where Does Stuff Go from 2018-05-31T07:00

"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...

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The Challenges of Hiring a Staff - House Cleaning from 2018-05-30T07:00

"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...

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House Keys, House Cleaners and Security Systems from 2018-05-29T07:00

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 f...

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How to Speed Up Slow Maids - House Cleaners Survival Guide from 2018-05-28T07:00

"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 slo...

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Should You Clean for Friends and Family? from 2018-05-25T07:00

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?"

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Rotating Teams of House Cleaners - How to Keep the Clients from 2018-05-24T07:00

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 clean...

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The Risks of Over-Delivering on House Cleaning from 2018-05-23T07:00

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 ...

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That Stinks - Cleaning Supplies That Smell Bad from 2018-05-22T07:00

"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 stink...

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"None Ya Business" House Cleaning Job Interview Goes Sour from 2018-05-21T07:00

"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...

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Clean or Paint First? (House Cleaner on a Move Out Cleaning) from 2018-05-18T07:00

"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...

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How Long Does it Take to Clean a House? from 2018-05-17T07:00

"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? I...

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Can a Customer Suspend House Cleaning Service? from 2018-05-16T07:00

“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."...

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Should You Put Your Face on Printed Ads? from 2018-05-15T07:00

"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 ...

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Do You Need a Car for House Cleaning? from 2018-05-14T07:00

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 t...

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Who Collects the Money for House Cleaning? from 2018-05-11T07:00

"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...

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Two Hour Minimum for House Cleaning from 2018-05-10T07:00

"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 w...

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Airbnb Cleaning Fee - How Much Should I Charge? from 2018-05-09T07:00

"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 ...

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How to Get Rid of Permanent Stains in Tubs, Showers and Sinks from 2018-05-08T07:00

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 sho...

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Domestic Dispute - Stop Fighting with Coworkers while Cleaning from 2018-05-07T07:00

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...

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How is a Credit Score Important to a House Cleaner? from 2018-05-04T07:00

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...

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Auditions for House Cleaning - What You Need to Know from 2018-05-03T07:00

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...

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Introducing Savvy Perks Employee Discount Network from 2018-05-02T07:00

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.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Cleaners&How to Cope with OCD from 2018-05-01T07:00

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?...

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What are the Qualifications for House Cleaning? from 2018-04-30T04:09:51

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 c...

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Obnoxious Customers Drive House Cleaner Mad from 2018-04-27T07:00

"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 mes...

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Social Media Presence for House Cleaners from 2018-04-26T07:00

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...

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How to End House Cleaning Startup Struggles from 2018-04-25T07:00

"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 whe...

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WHAT? No Male House Cleaners? from 2018-04-24T07:00

"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?"

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Who Pays When Stuff Breaks? Cleaning Employer or Maid? from 2018-04-23T07:00

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? 

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Sample Contract for House Cleaning from 2018-04-20T07:00

"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 regulation...

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How to Upsell Party Hosting from House Cleaning from 2018-04-19T07:00

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 c...

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House Cleaning without Religious Stereotypes from 2018-04-18T07:00

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 hon...

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What is the Annual Cost for Cleaning Supplies? from 2018-04-17T07:00

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 you...

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Entitlement- House Cleaning Customers Acting Entitled from 2018-04-16T07:00

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...

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How to Get a Teenager to Clean Up from 2018-04-13T07:00

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 Ho...

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Healthcare Benefits for House Cleaning Employees from 2018-04-12T07:00

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 Healthcar...

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Speed Cleaning Vacuum Style from 2018-04-11T07:00

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...

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How to Deal with Incompatible Coworkers while House Cleaning from 2018-04-10T07:00

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. 

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Sponges for House Cleaning or is That Gross? from 2018-04-09T07:00

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 s...

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What Do You Do When a Client Hits on You? from 2018-04-06T07:00

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 yo...

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Menopause and House Cleaning When You Just Don't Care from 2018-04-05T07:00

"What can you tell me about menopause and house cleaning when you just don't care? I know I should clean my space, but since menopause, I've got hot flashes, low energy and I'm always fatigued.<...

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How to Get Rid of a Mystery Smell in an Airbnb from 2018-04-04T07:00

"Help. There is a mystery smell in our Airbnb and a different mystery smell in another vacation rental. I'm wondering how to get rid of the stinky odor. I clean my space with eco-friendly en...

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11 Ways to Overcome a 1-Star Review for House Cleaning from 2018-04-03T07:00

"How do I overcome a 1-star review for house cleaning? I'm trying to grow my cleaning business with ratings and reviews but I got a 1-star review filled with hate and animosity."

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Tax Tips for House Cleaners and Maids from 2018-04-02T07:00

What tax tips for house cleaners and maids do I need to know to grow my cleaning business? Are taxes and spending part of a cleaning business plan? And are there tax tips or tax deductions that ...

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How to Keep Uniforms Looking Nice - House Cleaners and Maids from 2018-03-30T07:00

"How do we keep uniforms looking nice? I want to grow my cleaning company and brand my professional look."

We Ask a House Cleaner about stain resistant, non-fade, wrinkle-free clothes and...

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Cleaning Contract - Do Your Clients Need to Sign One? from 2018-03-29T07:00

A cleaning contract is a great way to create boundaries and solidify a deal. But do your house cleaning clients need to sign a contract or agreement?

We Ask a House Cleaner tips on rules ...

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Hoarding: How to Change Your Relationship With Stuff from 2018-03-28T07:00

Hoarding is real. And hoarding is a disease that affects all members of the family. Today we look at hoarding, compulsive spending, mental health and how to change your relationship with stuff.<...

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The Hardest Money I've Ever Earned - I Quit House Cleaning from 2018-03-27T07:00

The hardest money I ever earned came on the heels of business failure. The hardest money I thought was being in business for myself. I was so wrong.

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Shoe Covers or Shoes Off When Cleaning a Customers House? from 2018-03-26T07:00

Shoe covers? The customer says "clean my space but no shoes in the house." Am I supposed to clean in bare feet or stocking feet? Or do I wear shoe covers over my sneakers?

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Haters, Bullies, and Trolls. Oh My! from 2018-03-23T07:00

"Haters, bullies, and trolls are mean-spirited people trying to bloke block me so I can't grow my cleaning company."

We Ask a House Cleaner about haters and difficult people (i.e. the ann...

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Employee Records You Need For Your House Cleaning Business from 2018-03-22T07:00

“What employee records do I need to keep for my house cleaning business? Besides employee records are there legal documents I will later need to grow my cleaning business? And do the employee re...

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How to Price Your Service for House Cleaning from 2018-03-21T07:00

"How do you price your service for house cleaning? I mean I want to build my cleaning business but don't even know how to bid a house cleaning job. Is there a secret to price your service?"

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When to Go Full Time in House Cleaning from 2018-03-20T07:00

"When should I go full time in house cleaning? My coworkers say I should clean my space of the boss and office politics."
"How do I know when to go full time? If I quit my full-time job I ...

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Extra Charge for Extra People? House Cleaning Rate Increase from 2018-03-19T07:00

"Do you have an extra charge for extra people if you come clean my space? Or is there an extra fee for pets?”

We Ask a House Cleaner if you should have an extra charge for extra people. B...

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Employee Perks for House Cleaners and Maids from 2018-03-16T07:00

What employee perks can I give my house cleaners and maids to keep them loyal while I grow my cleaning business? Employee perks, bonuses, incentives, gifts and surprises do keep employees motiva...

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Daycare or House Cleaning - Can You Do Both? from 2018-03-15T07:00

Daycare to house cleaning side hustle how about it? "Neighbors are asking clean my space so I thought I'd build my cleaning business after my daycare nursery kids go home."

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How Biorhythms Affect House Cleaners and Maids from 2018-03-14T07:00

"How do biorhythms affect house cleaners? I want to grow my cleaning business but it's hard when I'm moody, thin-skinned, sensitive and clumsy." We Ask a House Cleaner "Could it be biorhythms?"<...

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Should You Offer Renovations and Repairs While House Cleaning? from 2018-03-13T07:00

Should you do renovations and repairs while house cleaning? Upselling renovations and repairs to fix broken stuff is great if you have handyman skills. You can remove fingernail polish from wood...

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Should You Buy a Cleaning Business? Start a house cleaning company or buy a franchise? from 2018-03-12T07:00

Should you buy a cleaning business or buy a cleaning franchise? Is this a business startup or do you want to buy a cleaning business to expand your existing maid service?

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The Customer is Always Right (House Cleaner Gets Caught in Client Drama) from 2018-03-09T08:00

The customer is always right claims the narcissistic customer. "And if you think the customer is always right it's time for us to talk about family drama and toxic people", says Angela Brown. Listen

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Top to Bottom Drag and Drop - Spring Cleaning from 2018-03-08T08:00

"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,...

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Furniture Polish? Should You Use it? (DIY&Professional Cleaning) from 2018-03-07T08:00

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 f...

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Ashamed to be a House Cleaner or Maid from 2018-03-06T08:00

"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 c...

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House Cleaning as a Sport - Business Performance Through Routine from 2018-03-05T08:00

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.

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Turn One Offs into Repeat Cleaning Customers from 2018-03-02T08:00

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.

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Pros and Cons of Backpack Vacuums from 2018-03-01T08:00

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.

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How to Teach Kids to Clean - Clean Your Room Its Fun from 2018-02-28T08:00

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.

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How to Clean with Pumice Stones from 2018-02-27T08:00

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?

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How Often Should You Change Air Filters? from 2018-02-26T08:00

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 wh...

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5 Top Tips to Clean Microfiber Cloths from 2018-02-23T08:00

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 i...

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Organic Cleaning Supplies - Trends for 2018 from 2018-02-22T02:54:33

Organic cleaning supplies are the rage in 2018. New trends show that eco-friendly, natural, biodegradable, organic cleaning supplies are the new norm. 

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3 Top Ways to Clean Dirty Dog Paws - Easy House Cleaning Tips from 2018-02-21T08:00

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.
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Concentrates vs. Ready to Use Cleaning Solutions from 2018-02-20T08:00

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...

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House Cleaning Employee Squabbles - How to Stop the Cat Fights from 2018-02-19T08:00

How to manage employee squabbles in your house cleaning business. It's a question that comes up a lot with maid service owners. 

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MLM's - House Cleaners with a Side Hustle from 2018-02-16T08:00

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 ...

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What To Do When a House Cleaning Client Dies from 2018-02-15T08:00

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 mai...

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#1 Secret to Advertising Your Cleaning Business from 2018-02-14T08:00

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.

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Audible vs. Podcasts vs. Kindle for House Cleaners from 2018-02-12T12:48:30

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...

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3 Unusual Things Professional Organizers Do from 2018-02-12T08:00

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 tip...

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What Are Cleaning Retainers? from 2018-02-09T08:00

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.

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How to Clean Computer Screens, Tablets,&Smartphones from 2018-02-08T08:00

How do you clean computer screens, tablet screens, TV and smartphones? This is stuff they don't teach you in-house cleaning training.

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Do You Need Insurance and Bonding for House Cleaning? from 2018-02-07T08:00

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?

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Unreliable Employees for House Cleaning from 2018-02-06T08:00

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 ...

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When is a Good Time to Quit a Cleaning Client? from 2018-02-05T08:00

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...

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#1 Survival Tool for House Cleaners from 2018-02-02T08:00

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 c...

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Spousal Support for House Cleaners from 2018-02-01T08:00

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 ...

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House Cleaning Forums to Grow Your Cleaning Business from 2018-01-31T08:00

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.

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Gift Certificates For House Cleaning? from 2018-01-30T08:00

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. 

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Batching Laundry or a Load a Day? from 2018-01-29T08:00

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.

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Comparing Yourself to Other Maids - Who Wins? from 2018-01-26T08:00

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 t...

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Accused of Theft While House Cleaning from 2018-01-25T08:00

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 an...

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Introductory Discounts for House Cleaning - Yes or No? from 2018-01-24T02:32:21

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.

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Specialize or Generalize Your House Cleaning Business? from 2018-01-23T08:00

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 si...

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Independent Contractor or Employee from 2018-01-22T08:00

 

Independent Contractor or employee when hiring for your new startup cleaning business? 

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They Only Want You - Not Your Cleaning Employees from 2018-01-19T08:00

They only want you not your cleaning employees. How do you have cleaning business growth if they only want you?

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Scams Targeting House Cleaners from 2018-01-18T08:00

Scams targeting house cleaners are everywhere. We Ask a House Cleaner about the popular house cleaning scams and what red flags to look for.

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No Soliciting - Where Do You Put House Cleaning Flyers? from 2018-01-17T08:00

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?

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3 Operating Capital Secrets for House Cleaners from 2018-01-16T08:00

3 top operating capital secrets for house cleaners will keep you in the business long term. 

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Parasites - House Cleaners at Risk from 2018-01-15T08:00

 

Parasites. House cleaners are at risk with allergies, watering eyes, fatigue,  itching, brain fog and a host of other things that come with parasites. 

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What is a Standard Satisfaction Guarantee? from 2018-01-12T08:00

What is a standard satisfaction guarantee for house cleaning? What does it mean? What should a standard satisfaction guarantee include?

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Bidding Variables for Cleaning Estimates from 2018-01-11T08:00

Bidding variables for house cleaning estimates are the hot topic of the day. Homeowners ask, "how much does house cleaning cost?" And the answer lies in bidding variables.

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Dog Poo and Mice Poo - Should Your Maid Clean it Up? from 2018-01-10T08:00

Dog poo and mice poo - should your maid clean it up? Or should you clean up the dog poo and dead mice before the house cleaner comes?

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Top 3 Places to Run Employment Ads for House Cleaners from 2018-01-09T08:00

Employment ads are everywhere. Today we Ask a House Cleaner the top 3 places for employment ads to find house cleaners and maids.

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Cleaning Employee Ad - What Should it Say? from 2018-01-08T08:00

Writing a cleaning employee ad? What should it say? Should you broadcast your cleaning employee ad online to grow your cleaning business?

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Don't Embarrass Me - Homeowners Demand Respect from 2018-01-05T08:00

"Don't embarrass me." Homeowners demand respect from the maid service coming to give an estimate. They want you to clean but they don't want harassment, or shame because their house is messy. "D...

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How to End a Job, Get Paid, and Leave from 2018-01-04T08:00

How to end a job, get paid and leave without the house cleaner and homeowner chatting forever. We Ask a House Cleaner tips to end a job after cleaning when you don't have anywhere else to go. Listen

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Mopping Floors - The Do's and Don'ts from 2018-01-03T08:00

Mopping floors - the do's and don'ts are part of your house cleaner training. Here are some tips and tutorials on mopping floors.
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Don't Have Enough Money to Run a Cleaning Business from 2018-01-02T08:00

Don't have enough money to run your cleaning business? We Ask a House Cleaner ways to make ends meet as a house cleaner without having a full-time job or a part-time job on the side. 

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Start to Get Organized - New Years Resolution for Health and Happiness from 2018-01-01T08:00

Start to get organized. It's the best new year’s resolution for a life of health and happiness. Setting goals will lead you to live your best life, but you start with new habits.

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Start to Get Organized - New Years Resolution for Health and Happiness from 2018-01-01T08:00

Start to get organized. It's the best new year’s resolution for a life of health and happiness. Setting goals will lead you to live your best life, but you start with new habits.

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Start to Get Organized - New Years Resolution for Health and Happiness from 2018-01-01T08:00

Start to get organized. It's the best new year’s resolution for a life of health and happiness. Setting goals will lead you to live your best life, but you start with new habits.

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Business License - Do You Need One to Clean? from 2018-01-01T02:54:51

Business license - do you need one for your house cleaning business? If you work for family no. But you may need a business license based on your jurisdiction and the rules for the city you live...

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Clients Who Work From Home vs. Chatty Maids from 2017-12-29T08:00

 

Clients who work from home vs. chatty maids is part 2 in our Ask a House Cleaner debate. Clients who work from home is the customers perspective. Homeowners feel they get a bad rap for ...

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Chatty Cathy: House Point of View (Part 1) from 2017-12-28T08:00

Chatty Cathy from the house cleaners point of view. This is the first of a two-part series on Chatty Cathy or Talking Tammy, Victim Vickie or Whining Wendy. What it boils down to is house cleane...

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When You Live in the Wrong Place to Clean Houses from 2017-12-27T08:00

If you live in the wrong place to clean houses should you commute or move? We Ask a House Cleaner how to create a cleaning hub if you live in the wrong place.

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How to Start a House Cleaning Company from 2017-12-26T08:00

How to start a cleaning company. Have you ever wondered how to start a cleaning company? What are the costs? How to be a boss? Should you do residential cleaning or go the commercial route? 

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Should I Have a Business Partner for My Cleaning Biz? from 2017-12-25T13:18:50

"Should I have a business partner for my cleaning biz?" We Ask a House Cleaner about startup business, legal documents, and a business partner.

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Rate Increase - House Cleaners Raise Prices for 2018 from 2017-12-22T08:00

A rate increase is inevitable and house cleaners raise prices for 2018. How much of a rate increase depends on the maid service or house cleaner, inflation and their cleaning schedules?

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Flyers for 2018 - Do They Still Work for Getting Business? from 2017-12-21T08:00

Flyers for 2018. Do flyers still work as a viable way to grow your cleaning business? We Ask a House Cleaner about advertising, marketing and ways to boost your visibility.

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Do I Need References for House Cleaning? from 2017-12-20T08:00

Do you need references for house cleaning? And what's the alternative form of credentials if you don't have any references?
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Separate Vacuums - Pets vs. No Pets? from 2017-12-19T08:00

Separate vacuums for households with pets vs. no pets? House Cleaners and maids want to know if one vacuum will do or is separate vacuums a must?

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Can You Leave Already? Maids and House Cleaners Want to Work Alone from 2017-12-18T08:00

"Can you leave while we clean your house? " Every maid service and house cleaner ask this question. "Can you leave?" We Ask a House Cleaner about boundaries and expectations of hovering clients....

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It's Official - Business Documents for House Cleaning from 2017-12-15T08:00

It's official you're in business and need documents for your house cleaning. It's official if you use verbal contracts to operate your maid service as well.

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Not Enough Time To Finish Cleaning The House from 2017-12-14T08:00

"There's not enough time to finish cleaning the house. I'm trying to grow my cleaning business and am paid by the hour vs. paid by the job.

I told my client there's not enough time to cle...

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Tips for House Cleaners and Maids from 2017-12-13T08:00

 

Tips for house cleaners and maids are always appreciated. But who gets to keep the tips? Does the company owner get to share in the thanks?

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Extra Work - Maid Service Chores Keep Changing from 2017-12-12T08:00

It's extra work for the maid service because the chores keep changing. You're paid by the job vs. paid by the hour and the client gives you extra work. You want to do a good job but you have lim...

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Price Shopping for House Cleaning Service from 2017-12-11T08:00

Price shopping, "I'm just price shopping." Every maid service has heard it. You go to bid a job and give a free estimate for house cleaning and the customer says: "I'm price shopping, and I'll l...

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How to Get Bubble Gum Out of Carpet and Hair from 2017-12-08T08:00

Bubble gum gets stuck in hair, clothes and tracked in on shoes when you have kids. If you have chewy, stringy, sticky bubble gum in your carpet, here's what to do.

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How to Get Out of the Cleaning Business from 2017-12-07T08:00

Get out of the cleaning business because the time is right. But what do you say to your cleaning clients? We Ask a House Cleaner reasons to get out of the cleaning business and how to retire or ...

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Coaching and Development for Cleaning Employees from 2017-12-06T08:00

Coaching and development for your house cleaning employees are crucial to your business success. We Ask a House Cleaner for tips and tutorials on employee coaching and development.

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Price Increase - How Do I Tell My Cleaning Clients? from 2017-12-05T08:00

A price increase for cleaning services is due. But how do you raise your fee for maid service? We Ask a House Cleaner about pricing structure and the inevitable price increase.

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Target Your Market When Starting a House Cleaning Business from 2017-12-04T08:00

Target your market when starting a house cleaning business. Decide on a territory and target your market by choosing the homes you want to clean. It will save you drive time on the commute, wear...

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Growth Disclosure - Solo House Cleaner or Big Company? from 2017-12-01T08:00

Growth disclosure. Should you confess you are a solo cleaner or paint the picture that you're a big company?

We Ask a House Cleaner tips to grow your cleaning business and protocol for ex...

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Expanding Your Cleaning Business Without Losing Customers from 2017-11-30T08:00

Expanding your cleaning business is part of business growth. And setting expectations with customers without losing them is the key to success.

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Basic Clean - What House Cleaning Chores Should I Include? from 2017-11-29T08:00

Basic clean - what should I include and what am I expected to do? We Ask a House Cleaner about a basic clean vs. a deep clean. Does a basic clean include dishes, linen service, ceiling fans or a...

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Stretch Bands - for Tendinitis, Bursitis, Joint Pain from 2017-11-28T08:00

 

Stretch bands help repair damaged shoulder muscles.  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks stretch bands for tendinitis, bursitis and joint pain. 

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Learn to Clean - House Cleaning 101 from 2017-11-27T08:00

Learn to clean. We're talking house cleaning 101 where you learn to clean beginner style. Everybody has their own cleaning tips, methods, favorite supplies, and solutions.

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Kicked Out of Facebook Group For Being a Jerk from 2017-11-24T08:00

Kicked out of a Facebook Group for being a jerk? You're not alone. Over twenty people got kicked out of my Facebook Group today alone for being volatile, mean, anger issues or cursing. It was th...

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Rude Customer - House Cleaner Freaks Out from 2017-11-23T08:00

A rude customer and a house cleaner freaks out. We Ask a House Cleaner why we have a rude customer and why they are negative and have a mean resting face.

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Brat Child vs. House Cleaner from 2017-11-22T08:00

 

A brat child or spoiled brat can wreak chaos on a house cleaners job. If your clients are the parents of a brat child you need to have a talk about the troubled teen. 

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House Cleaner Visits Family's Messy House from 2017-11-21T08:00

Messy House. You're going home for the holidays and your family has a messy house. Do you offer to help clean? We Ask a House Cleaner the protocol for relatives with a messy house when you are t...

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Will Robots Replace House Cleaners? from 2017-11-20T08:00

Will robots replace house cleaners? We Ask a House Cleaner today about technology and things like the robot vacuum.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says robots already automate many...

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8 Cleaning Mistakes You Might Be Making from 2017-11-17T08:00

Cleaning mistakes you might be making while doing household chores. These top 8 cleaning mistakes are common family and homeowner goofs.

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Judgments About House Cleaners from 2017-11-16T08:00

Judgments about house cleaners who chose to be a house cleaner are not helpful. Well-intending relatives make judgments like "you should go to college, get a degree, and get a real job. Be a res...

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Owning a Franchise - House Cleaning from 2017-11-15T08:00

 

Owning a franchise is a dream for some house cleaners and a reality to others. Some think owning a franchise is great because of name brand recognition, and national advertising. 

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Top 5 Reasons to Start a House Cleaning Business from 2017-11-14T08:00

Start a house cleaning business and be the boss. We Ask a House Cleaner the top 5 reasons to start a house cleaning business. 

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Skipping Chores - Too Much Housework from 2017-11-13T08:00

Skipping chores because you have too much housework depends on your priorities and schedule.

We Ask a House Cleaner about skipping chores or spending time cleaning exhausted and worn out....

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Ratings and Reviews for House Cleaners from 2017-11-10T08:00

Ratings and reviews for house cleaners are a legitimate way to drive business to your door. Ratings and reviews are the social proof and validation that backs up word of mouth referrals.

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Satisfaction Guarantee For House Cleaning Service from 2017-11-09T10:12:45

Satisfaction guarantee for house cleaners is one of your best marketing tools. Do you offer a satisfaction guarantee for your maid service or house cleaning business?

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Customer Survey for House Cleaning Clients from 2017-11-08T08:00

A customer survey for house cleaning clients is a great idea. It's a chance to provide customer satisfaction. And you can do a customer survey before you even start the job.

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Mom Syndrome and House Cleaners from 2017-11-07T08:00

KEYWORDS FOR THIS EPISODE: Mom Syndrome

Mom syndrome (could be dads too) is when mom meets the needs of others first. Mom syndrome is common among house cleaners and maids. 

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Legal Issues for House Cleaners from 2017-11-06T08:00

Legal issues for house cleaners and maids - this should be part of your house cleaner education. Legal issues are not a matter of if in a cleaning business, but a matter of when.

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Deodorant - Hygiene for House Cleaners and Maids from 2017-11-03T07:00

Deodorant for house cleaners and maids should be part of your house cleaner training. Nobody should have to tell you two wear deodorant with an antiperspirant.

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Home Security Cameras Watch House Cleaners from 2017-11-02T07:00

Home security cameras are part of a house cleaner education. #AskaHouseCleaner about home security cameras and they will say homeowners watch and observe. It's more about protection for their ho...

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Client Doesn't Pay - House Cleaning Training from 2017-11-01T07:00

The client doesn't pay for house cleaning and claims he forgot to pay. If your client doesn't pay for maid service, didn't leave a check, or has no credit card do you work for free or leave?

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Problematic Customer or Psychopath? from 2017-10-31T07:00

Problematic customer or psychopath? These mad, nutcase, house cleaning clients will make you wonder. 

A problematic customer is among the three types of customers a maid service will work...

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Problematic Customers Drive House Cleaners Insane from 2017-10-30T07:00

Problematic customers are among the three types of customers in house cleaning. The other two are difficult customers and high maintenance customers. But hands down, problematic customers are th...

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Three Types of Customers - House Cleaning from 2017-10-27T07:00

Three types of customers in house cleaning. 1: Difficult customers, 2: High maintenance customers and 3: Problematic.  You will always have one of these three types of customers. 

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Wasting Time - House Cleaning Employees Waste Time from 2017-10-26T07:00

Wasting time? Yes, house cleaning employees waste time and as the business owner, you pay. But what are the signs of your maid service wasting time or wasting company resources? 

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Waste Time - 15 Ways House Cleaning Employees Waste Time from 2017-10-25T07:00

Waste time - don't you hate it when your house cleaning employees waste time? Lots of maids kill time when they should be cleaning house, as Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shows.

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Killing Time House Cleaning Employees Waste Time from 2017-10-24T07:00

Killing time - house cleaning employees waste time 15 different ways. If killing time and ways to prevent it is not part of your maid service training it should be.

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Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for House Cleaning Supplies from 2017-10-23T07:00

Safety data sheets (SDS) for house cleaning supplies. What are safety data sheets? And why should we learn how to read safety data sheets? (This should be part of every house cleaner training an...

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Damage Control - House Cleaning Business Advice from 2017-10-20T07:00

Damage control prevention is the best DIY house cleaning business advice ever. Reputation management for damage control is expensive. And when you find yourself in an unlucky situation as a maid...

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Things You Need to Know Before Starting A House Cleaning Biz from 2017-10-19T07:00

Things you need to know before starting a house cleaning biz. We'll cover that today on Ask a House Cleaner. Sure, you'll want to market your cleaning business. But there are a few things you ne...

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Scam Artist Targets House Cleaners from 2017-10-18T07:00

Scam, spam, fraud or theft - house cleaners beware. Scam artist targets house cleaners to take your money. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says to look for clues to identify a scam.

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Crate That Animal Before House Cleaning from 2017-10-16T07:00

Crate that animal before house cleaning? The house cleaner wants to know if you can crate that animal because she says he's dangerous. Mad dogs and maids go way back. There are aggressive dogs, ...

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Putting Out Fires in Your House Cleaning Biz from 2017-10-13T07:00

Putting out fires in your house cleaning biz can consume all your energy. Sure, every business owner finds him or herself putting out fires until they have systems in place.

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Sunk Costs of Clutter - Housekeeper and Everyone Pay from 2017-10-12T07:00

The sunk costs of clutter lie in storing things and hoarding things nobody wants. Erroneous buys to impress somebody you don't like are the sunk costs of clutter.

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Animal Hoarders and House Cleaners from 2017-10-11T07:00

Animal hoarders are people with lots of pets and poor living conditions. Animal hoarders live in a toxic environment putting house cleaners at risk for infection and disease.

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People Pleasers - The Pros and Cons for Maids from 2017-10-10T07:00

People pleasers are common among house cleaner and maid service providers. Pleasing people is what we're paid to do.

As people pleasers, we strive to exceed customers’ expectations. But i...

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Follow Instructions Rule #1 for Maids from 2017-10-09T07:00

Follow instructions. It's a simple request every house cleaner should understand. Maid service training 101 gives tips on customer service and how to follow instructions. But clarification from ...

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Wait! Don't Close The Sale - House Cleaners Walk Away from 2017-10-06T07:00

Wait! Don't close the sale?

You’re a house cleaner ready to say no to a customer who wants to hire you. You have bills to pay.  But wait! Don't close the sale! 

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If My Life Depended On It... House Cleaners Resolve from 2017-10-05T07:00

If my life depended on it could I find a solution? Problem-solving comes in all shapes, especially when you're a house cleaner. 

"If my life depended on it" forces us to get creative in o...

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Scrubbing the Floor on Your Hands and Knees from 2017-10-04T07:00

Scrubbing floors on hands and knees is an old-fashioned way of cleaning. Yet some homeowners still request scrubbing floors on hands and knees by their maid. 

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Texting - House Cleaners Refuse to Call Clients from 2017-10-03T07:00

Texting is the new phone call. Or so house cleaners seem to think. House cleaners and maid service prefer texting rather than calling. (Per a recent poll by Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru...

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Self-Motivation for House Cleaners Who Have None from 2017-10-02T07:00

Self-motivation is tough for any business owner, especially those in house cleaning. Good scheduling and business strategies will override self-motivation.

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The Dark Side of Referrals in the House Cleaning Business from 2017-09-29T07:00

There's a dark side of referrals that nobody will teach you in-house cleaning training. The dark side of referrals is the covert contracts from clients who refer friends. 

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I Paid Good Money for That - Hoarding from 2017-09-28T07:00

"I paid good money for that so I can't get rid of it." An artist hoarding groups of crafts needs strategies to unclutter.

"I paid good money for that, and now I have a full storage unit a...

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How to Get Family Support (House Cleaning Biz Owners) from 2017-09-27T07:00

Family support is crucial to the success of any business.

But how do you get family support as a house cleaning business owner? We Ask a House Cleaner about moral support, communication, ...

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Vacations - Should House Cleaners Take Vacations? from 2017-09-26T07:00

Vacations are not just for the rich and famous. House cleaners need vacations too. If your maid service is in burnout mode, schedule some time off. 

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The Pain of a Client Firing You - House Cleaner Weeps from 2017-09-25T07:00

The pain of a client firing you is tough the first time it happens. A house cleaner feels rejected at today's firing on the heels of getting fired several times this week. 

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A Ghost in the House is Watching Me Clean from 2017-09-24T07:00

There's a ghost in the house watching me clean. Call it old-fashioned haunting. It's not a scary ghost but how to clean when you can feel the presence of a ghost while house cleaning?

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Covert Contracts When House Cleaning from 2017-09-23T07:00

Covert contracts when house cleaning can waste a lot of time. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at covert contracts instead of communication. What happens when you have no idea what the custo...

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Diversity for House Cleaning Staff? Diversity Trends for 2018 from 2017-09-22T07:00

Diversity for house cleaners is paramount to the success of your cleaning business. Why diversity? Because respect for cultural sensibilities is necessary for house cleaning employees and custom...

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Labor Laws - House Cleaners Push Back from 2017-09-21T07:00

Labor laws are tough when employees know how to rig the system. House cleaners push back in rebellion knowing which labor laws they can use for a free ride.

But it's the business owner an...

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Green Cleaning - Yes or No? House Cleaning Trends for 2017 from 2017-09-20T07:00

Green Cleaning - yes or no? Do you have a green cleaning preference? Should we all be using non-toxic, natural, eco-friendly cleaning solutions to clean our homes?

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Celebrity Hoarders - Keeping Up With The Joneses from 2017-09-19T07:00

Celebrity hoarders are real people. They start out like you and me, and then it's keeping up with the Joneses. The lavish living with the rich and famous turn ordinary folks into celebrity hoard...

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Hire Me! I Want to Be a House Cleaner from 2017-09-18T07:00

Hire me! I want to be a house cleaner. Hire me because I want to work for a cleaning company.
Where do I find a cleaning company who will hire me?

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Toilet Bowl Ring - 3 Different Types and How to Clean Them from 2017-09-10T07:00

Toilet bowl ring nastiness creeps upon us all. Did you know there are three types of toilet bowl rings? They mean different things and you need to clean each toilet bowl ring a different way. Listen

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How Often Should I Clean My House? from 2017-09-09T07:00

"How often should I clean my house?" A DIY house cleaning homeowner wants cleaning advice on a cleaning routine.

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Permission to Toss - House Cleaning Closure from 2017-09-08T07:00

Permission to toss my kids old toys? "Why do I need permission to toss? I paid for them." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says when you ask permission of your kids, it gives them closure. ...

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Shark Proof - Maid is a Cry Baby from 2017-09-07T07:00

Shark-proof! It's the easiest solution to the complaints "The maid is a crybaby." "The house cleaner is emotionally unstable." "The housekeeper is bent out of shape."

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Permission to Succeed in House Cleaning from 2017-09-06T07:00

Permission to succeed in house cleaning is all some business owners need. "I want to grow my cleaning business but people tell me I'm going to fail." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru is giv...

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Grief Hoarding - Organizing after the Death of a Loved One from 2017-09-05T07:00

Grief hoarding is when you bring home all the stuff of a loved one who has died. Grief hoarding is the sentimental value of trying to stretch your memories through stuff.

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Vanity - How to Clean a Bathroom Vanity from 2017-09-04T07:00

Vanity house cleaning questions today. A house cleaner - maid wants to know, "Do I clean all the stuff on the vanity, or do I clean around it?"

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Kitchen Cupboard Hacks (2017) from 2017-09-03T07:00

Kitchen cupboard hacks (2017). Just what you're looking for if you're a maid service and about to clean customers cupboards. 

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Being a Leader vs. Being in Charge from 2017-09-02T07:00

Being a leader vs. being in charge is an important distinction to make. Whether you're a cleaning franchisor, a house cleaner, parent, clergyman, teacher, coach or boss. 

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Should I Stay or Should I Go? House Cleaner is Confused from 2017-09-01T07:00

"Should I stay or should I go?" House cleaner has a confirmed appointment but finds the customer is sleeping. Maid service training doesn't tell you "should I stay or should I go?"

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Oversaturation in the House Cleaning Business from 2017-08-31T07:00

Oversaturation. "There are too many house cleaners. I want to grow my cleaning business but the house cleaning market is over saturated." Lots of house cleaners and maid services lament that "Th...

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How to Defrost a Freezer - DIY Hacks (2017 Tutorial) from 2017-08-30T07:00

Defrost a freezer. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at DIY hacks as well as those the house cleaner and maid service use.

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"Not That Bad" House Cleaners Pet Peeve from 2017-08-29T07:00

"Not that bad" It's a phrase customer’s use when describing their home. "Come clean my space. It's not that bad." And they want the house cleaner to give them a price quote over the phone. 

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Health or Wealth? Most Important for a House Cleaning Business Owner from 2017-08-28T07:00

Health or wealth? Which is most important for a house cleaning business owner? If you run a maid service, your health and wealth are paramount to the success of your survival in business.

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Chores - How to Get Kids to Do Chores from 2017-08-27T07:00

Chores - How to get kids to do chores?
Parenting skills 101 says parents should teach kids about chores to get them ready for jobs. So how do you determine your kid's ability to do the cho...

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Food Expiration Dates - What Do They Mean? from 2017-08-26T07:00

Food expiration dates - what do they mean? We see terms like "guaranteed fresh", "sell by". "Expires by", "packed on", "packed dates", "best if used by", and "born date". Are these food expirati...

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Spiderweb vs. Cobweb - What's the Difference? from 2017-08-25T07:00

Spider web vs. cobweb - what's the difference? How do you clean a spider web vs. cobweb? Is cleaning a spider web vs. cobweb different for a professional house cleaner than a DIY cleaner?

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The Law of Attraction for House Cleaners from 2017-08-24T07:00

The law of attraction is a business secret that will lead a savvy cleaner to success. Once you articulate your goals and identify what you want you can stake your claim.

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Photo Release? Can I Take Before and After Photos? from 2017-08-23T07:00

Photo release? Can't I just take before and after photos of the houses I've cleaned? Or do I need a photo release?

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Lazy Employees Can Kill Your Cleaning Business from 2017-08-22T07:00

Lazy employee can ruin your cleaning business. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at complacency. Are your maids or house cleaners stuck in a rut? Are they skipping stuff or do they zone out w...

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Credit Cards - Should You Accept Them? from 2017-08-21T07:00

Credit Cards. Should I take credit cards if I'm only one-person cleaning houses?

Today we Ask a House Cleaner do I need a merchant account to grow my cleaning business? Angela Brown, The ...

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Junk In Junk Out - A House Cleaners Lament from 2017-08-20T07:00

Junk in junk out is a business philosophy. Junk in junk out refers to your early days as a house cleaner. If you are too busy to exercise, too busy to eat right. Or too busy to sleep at night, y...

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Stack The Deck In Your Favor from 2017-08-19T07:00

Stack the deck is an American idiom encouraging you to get the most of your house cleaner. When you stack the deck in your favor it means doing everyday routine tasks.

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Close Out - End of Day Cleaning Biz "To Do"s from 2017-08-18T07:00

Close out is an end of day cleaning biz term that means you close out your accounts for the day and get paid for today.

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Broken Vacuum - What Should I Do? from 2017-08-17T07:00

Broken vacuum. "Nooooo." What should I do? This question comes from house cleaners with a broken vacuum and half a house left to clean.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at options for...

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Depression - Are You Helping or Enabling? from 2017-08-16T07:00

Depression. You know somebody whose house is a mess. They're filled with anxiety, gloom, sadness, misery, worry, and sorrow. The trouble with depression is you want to help, but you can't change...

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Prejudice and Bias Towards House Cleaners from 2017-08-15T07:00

Prejudice and bias towards house cleaners? If you are a cleaning service provider you're feeling the pinch from homeowner prejudice. Stuck in an old-fashioned mindset of chauvinism, racism, and ...

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Lock Out - Can't Get in to Clean from 2017-08-14T07:00

Lock out! You can't get in to clean and the customer is not responding when you call or text. And you don't have an alarm code or a hidden key. What do you do? Can you prevent the lock out?

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Part Time Expert - Should I Tell? from 2017-08-13T07:00

Part time expert or hack? A guy owns a business designing websites and moonlights as a house cleaner on the side. Can he bill himself as a part time expert or must he disclose to clients he's go...

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Pet Hair Removal - 7 Best Ways for 2017 from 2017-08-12T07:00

Pet hair removal is a constant struggle for homeowners as they leave the house covered in dog hair and cat fur. So how do you get rid of pet hair on furniture, clothing, and carpets?

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In the Moment - The Most Important Thing To Do When Cleaning from 2017-08-11T07:00

In the moment is different from zoning out. The most important thing you can do when cleaning a house is to be in the moment.

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Clean Countertops - What is Clean? from 2017-08-10T07:00

Clean countertops - is it even possible? And what is clean? Can you have clean countertops when you have a countertop microwave or a bread box? And what should you keep in your pantry rather tha...

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Odor Eliminator - Stop the Stink! from 2017-08-09T07:00

Odor eliminator request. How do you stop the stink? Whether your odor is a lingering cigarette smell, kitty litter or pet urine, you've got a stinky problem.

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Cancel On Your House Cleaner - Evelyn's Story from 2017-08-07T07:00

Cancel on your house cleaner? We've all had to do it once or twice. But before you cancel on your house cleaner listen to Evelyn's story. She is among the single parents relying on income from h...

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Dorm Room Cleaning Supplies from 2017-08-06T07:00

Dorm room cleaning supplies are on the minds of college students. What do you need to keep your life in order? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we get cleaning advice on the best dorm room cleaning ...

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Video Games - Rude to Play While Maid is Cleaning? from 2017-08-05T07:00

Video games are a great activity for kids out of school for the summer. But is it rude to play video games while the maid is cleaning?

Today on Ask a House Cleaner you'll find out what to...

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Communication Skills - House Cleaner Tips for 2017 from 2017-08-04T07:00

Communication skills are on the top of every house cleaning business owners list.

Dynamic communication skills will help you clarify and articulate customers expectations. Reconnect with ...

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Volunteer Hoarding Cleanup from 2017-08-03T07:00

Volunteer hoarding cleanup is a church members gift. And the cleaning business owner in charge of the project wants to Ask a House Cleaner about the legal issues.

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Why I Fired My House Cleaner from 2017-08-02T07:00

"Why I fired my house cleaner doesn't matter to anyone but my house cleaner." Today we Ask a House Cleaner, Should I tell my maid why I'm firing her?

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Organized Hoarders from 2017-08-01T07:00

Organized hoarders are hiding among us. They may even live in our own homes. People with too much stuff. Organized hoarders have private collections of Legos, four sets of dishes, and a few too ...

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How to Clean Hardwood Floors (2017) from 2017-07-31T07:00

How to clean hardwood floors? Every house cleaner has this question. Heck, anybody who has hardwood flooring has this question.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we ask what chemicals are safe...

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Habits of People With Clean Homes from 2017-07-30T07:00

Habits of people with clean homes are obtainable. We all have habits, good or bad. So why not choose habits that help you organize your home?

 

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Employees Who Love To Clean Houses from 2017-07-29T07:00

Employees who love to clean are on the wish list of every cleaning service provider. But where exactly do you find employees who love to clean? We hear it all the time, "I want to grow my cleani...

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Cleaning Gene - House Cleaners Special DNA from 2017-07-28T07:00

KEYWORDS FOR THIS EPISODE: Cleaning Gene

Cleaning gene - is it something special only professional house cleaners have? Or does everybody have the cleaning gene?

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Back to School Cleaning - Top Tips for Busy Students from 2017-07-27T07:00

Back to school cleaning is so much fun. It's a chance to pull everything out and reboot your life. So, before you go back to school shopping, here are 2017's top tips for back to school cleaning...

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Bed Bugs - How to Get Rid Of Bed Bugs from 2017-07-26T07:00

Bed Bugs. How to get rid of bed bugs? How do you tell if you have an infestation of bed bugs? Do you know the difference between a mosquito and a bed bug bite?

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Car Magnets - Do They Work? from 2017-07-25T07:00

Car magnets are on the cars of lots of house cleaners. Some will argue it's brought them new business and is great advertising. Car magnets are not a good solution for all cleaners though.

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Negative Nelly Bites The Dust - House Cleaners with Bad Attitudes from 2017-07-24T07:00

Negative Nelly works as a house cleaner. Her attitude is contrary and she is angry. Not about anything, in particular, she is just tired, and bored and frustrated.

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Protect Your Brand - A Guide for House Cleaners from 2017-07-23T07:00

Protect your brand. It's more than integrity, character, principle, and leadership. It's about longevity and reputation management.

Protect your brand. That's the advice Angela Brown, The...

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Spring Cleaning in July? Booyah! from 2017-07-22T07:00

Spring Cleaning - you're supposed to do it in the spring, right? Is it okay to do spring cleaning in July? Is spring cleaning the same as deep cleaning? Is a spring cleaning routine the same as ...

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Men and Housework - New Trends for 2018 from 2017-07-21T07:00

Men and housework the norm or a novel idea?

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at household chores, homemakers, men, and housework. New trends for 2018 include chores for kids and dads ...

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Who Would You Hire? from 2017-07-20T07:00

Who would you hire as your ideal employee? Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru chooses her Dad.

Who would you hire if you knew you needed an expert in creating systems? Would you hire a...

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Wash Dishes By Hand from 2017-07-19T07:00

Wash dishes by hand when you have no dishwasher? Or how about when your dishes are not dishwasher safe?

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we learn how to wash dishes by hand, and the art of so...

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Crime Scene Clean Up - Murder and Suicide from 2017-07-18T07:00

Crime scene clean up - how much does it cost? Who do you call when there is a homicide, suicide or unattended death?

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at crime scene clean up. The reme...

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Unclutter Your Life - Top Tips for 2018 from 2017-07-17T07:00

Unclutter, declutter, organizing, which is it?

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at ways to unclutter your life by creating a system for each item. It is minimalist living at its fines...

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Organizing - Why Is It So Important? from 2017-07-16T07:00

Organizing - Why is it So Important?

Organizing system to improve your productivity. Want one? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says organizing your life is a state of mind.

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Worst Housekeeping Chore from 2017-07-15T07:00

Worst housekeeping chore? We've all got one we hate, right?

Today we Ask a House Cleaner, Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares her worst housekeeping chore - cooking.
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My Wife Stopped Cleaning and Cooking from 2017-07-14T07:00

"My Wife stopped cleaning and cooking and I'm freaking out." This common complaint has husbands wondering "How do I help my wife?"

 

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Garage Cleaning - Best Tips of 2018 from 2017-07-13T07:00

Garage cleaning is necessary when you have lots of stuff in storage and there is no room for your vehicles.

But what do you do when your garage is full of crap and you don't have a system...

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Speed Cleaning - Top Tips for House Cleaners from 2017-07-12T07:00

Speed cleaning is the hallmark of a Savvy Cleaner. Time is a non-renewable resource. And when it comes to house cleaning speed cleaning will help you maximize your time so you can earn twice the...

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Post Construction Clean - Top Tips from 2017-07-11T07:00

A post construction clean is necessary after every new home is built and before the tenant can move in.

What cleaning supplies should you use in a post construction clean? Angela Brown, T...

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Clean Space = Clean Thoughts? from 2017-07-10T07:00

Clean space clean thoughts, right? Uplevel your living space by putting everything in its place. If you have a disorganized home maybe it's time to get organized and create a clean space.

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Who Provides the Supplies - Me or the Maid? from 2017-07-09T07:00

Who provides the supplies when I hire a maid? Does the maid bring a vacuum or use mine? Does the maid use my mop and does she bring cleaning chemicals? 

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Self-Cleaning Oven - How Does it Work? from 2017-07-08T07:00

Self-cleaning oven has been around since 1963 when General Electric released it on the market. But lots of people still use oven-cleaning spray over the self-cleaning oven.

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Mold - How to Prevent Mold and Mildew from 2017-07-07T07:00

Mold, Did you ever wonder how to prevent mold and mildew? Or what types of mold exist? Or why there are three colors of mold?

Angela Brown The House Cleaning Guru breaks it down to allerg...

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Grounded All Summer For Not Cleaning My Room from 2017-07-06T07:00

Grounded all summer - what a bummer for having a messy room.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner a kid writes in grounded for not "cleaning my room." The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown gives ...

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Kids to Work - Can I Bring Them With Me to Clean? from 2017-07-05T07:00

Kids to work - Bring them yes or no? Nursing mom wants to bring a baby to work and says cleaning with a baby is not a problem because the baby will sleep.

The problem with bringing kids t...

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Handyman - Can I Hire My House Cleaner? from 2017-07-04T07:00

Handyman help when you need an extra set of hands. Who do you know with a tool belt and a toolbox?

Hint: Your handyman may also own a cleaning caddy, along with a particular set of skills...

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Already Clean - Why Did You Hire Me? from 2017-07-03T07:00

Already clean! So why did you hire me? It's perplexing when you arrive to clean and there is no dust, no cobwebs, and no clutter. Everything is already clean. Now what?

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Poached! Hired by Another Cleaning Company from 2017-07-02T07:00

"Poached! I've been hired by another cleaning company." Not the words you want to tell your boss.

Maids being poached or raided is common in house cleaning. But what do you tell your empl...

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Clogged Toilet - How to Clean a Clogged Toilet Filled With Poop from 2017-07-01T07:00

Clogged toilet? Not again! When you have a clogged toilet do you call a plumber or do it yourself?

Having a sanitary bathroom means unclogging a toilet when it won't flush and is filled w...

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Nextdoor to Get More House Cleaning Leads from 2017-06-30T07:00

Nextdoor is a neighborhood referral app for your smartphone or desktop.

Nextdoor is a great way to get more house cleaning leads.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we talk about Nextdoo...

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Not My Fault The Customer Is Mad from 2017-06-29T07:00

Not my fault! We've all thought those thoughts. But how can you reach customer satisfaction if you insist "It's not my fault?"

As the business owner, you don't get to shift blame, or cop ...

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How to Clean a Shower Floor from 2017-06-28T07:00

How to clean a shower floor? Hire a house cleaner. Just kidding.

If you're a DIY housekeeper and you've ever wondered how to clean a shower floor, Today's tips and tutorial are for you. Listen

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High Maintenance Employee is Wrecking My Business from 2017-06-27T07:00

High maintenance employee is a frazzled employee, with personal commotion,
personal chaos and personal drama.

If you have a high maintenance employee it might be time for a wellness...

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How to Hire a Maid - Top Tips for Homeowners from 2017-06-26T07:00

Hire a maid. The simple solution to house cleaning challenges right? Hire a maid. Bam!

Did you ever wonder how to hire a maid? Or how does a maid service work? Or how to find a maid? And ...

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How to Make House Cleaning Fun For Kids from 2017-06-25T07:00

Fun for kids is not usually the norm when parents ask their children to clean their room.

So, How do you make house cleaning fun for kids? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we discuss the psyc...

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Gloves - What's The Big Deal? from 2017-06-24T07:00

Gloves - should you wear disposable gloves for house cleaning?

Some housekeepers and maids don't think they need to wear gloves because they don't clean with toxic chemicals.

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Topless House Cleaning - A Heart to Heart Chat from 2017-06-23T07:00

Topless house cleaning is a legitimate business but can be an unsafe one.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at the dangers of topless house cleaning. Kinky cleaning, sexy maid service,...

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Who is the Boss? 'Cause You're Making Me Crazy from 2017-06-22T07:00

Who is the boss? As a house cleaner or maid, it's easy to get confused. You do a free estimate. And then you show up to clean and there's somebody else in charge.

Leaves you wondering who...

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Skipped Some Chores - House Cleaner Big Goofs from 2017-06-21T07:00

I Skipped some chores is a house cleaner goof. But how many times will the customer keep you if the maid forgot to clean a room?

Today on Ask a House Cleaner a distracted cleaning technic...

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Podcasts - Learn While You Clean from 2017-06-20T07:00

Podcasts open a world of edutainment. Learn while you clean. Learn while you drive.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks about discovering podcasts on ...

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Party Help - Can I Hire My Maid? from 2017-06-19T07:00

Party help is as close as your housekeeper or maid. Lots of house cleaners moonlight planning parties and are a good extra pair of hands to help with a party.

Whether you're celebrating a...

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Maid Left Behind Cleaning Supplies from 2017-06-18T07:00

Left behind cleaning supplies? Forgot to do an inspection of your work?

A growing trend in house cleaner education is to teach house cleaners and housekeepers to use a house cleaning work...

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Too Young To Own A House Cleaning Business If... from 2017-06-17T07:00

Too young, too old to clean house. What's the perfect age? How Young is too young to own a house cleaning business?

The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown shares some advice on the wisdom....

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Yardwork - Upselling for House Cleaners from 2017-06-16T07:00

Yardwork is something everybody with a yard needs. But not everybody can afford a landscaper.

During slow times in the cleaning business, your housekeeper or maid may sell other services ...

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Customers Bathroom - Can I Use It? from 2017-06-15T07:00

Customers bathroom - house cleaners question "Can I use the customers' bathroom?"

Some people are funny about the cleaning lady using their loo. But if "I gotta go, I gotta go."

To...

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Education - Do I Need A Degree to Run A Cleaning Business? from 2017-06-14T07:00

Education is crucial to your success as a housekeeper. House Cleaners ask "Do I need a degree to run a cleaning business?"

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at education. From books to...

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Best Books for House Cleaners from 2017-06-13T07:00

Best books for house cleaners are books that promote your maid services. Or make you a better housekeeper.

Reading every day is great schooling for house cleaners and soon you'll have you...

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Haggling Over Price when bidding a House Cleaning Job from 2017-06-12T07:00

Haggling over price when you do a cleaning bid or job estimate? You're not alone. Lots of customers love bargaining and discounts. They don't want to pay "all that money" for house cleaning or m...

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RANT - Maid Uses Homeowners Makeup - WTH? from 2017-06-11T07:00

Rant away, Angela Brown. Tell us how you feel about maids loitering on the job. Or how disrespectful it is when a maid borrows makeup from a client without their knowledge.

Rant about how...

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Maid Stole a Vacuum Attachment From a Client from 2017-06-10T07:00

Maid stole a vacuum attachment from a client. Is it theft or an honest mistake?

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at what happens when the customer's stuff ends up in the house cleaner...

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Fire My Cleaning Employee For Being Late and Lazy from 2017-06-09T07:00

Fire, firing, fired. Not words you want to think about as a cleaning service provider.

Good help is so hard to find. So what happens when you have to fire your cleaning employee for being...

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Brand Your Cleaning Business With Your Uniform from 2017-06-06T07:00

Brand your cleaning business with a uniform that speaks to your clientele.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at tank tops as cleaning uniforms. Along with scrubs, tee shirts, polo and ...

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Social Media Presence Why Do I Need One - I'm Just a Maid? from 2017-06-05T10:21:19

Social media presence is important for everyone who wants to grow your business.

But is it necessary for maids and house cleaners to have a social media presence?

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Cleaning Triggers if You Hate To Clean from 2017-06-04T07:00

Cleaning triggers are an easy way to create a routine for your housework. If you hate to clean then cleaning triggers are for you.

They spark action for regular chores you need to do like...

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House Guests - Top Cleaning Tips for Guest Rooms from 2017-06-03T07:00

House guests light a cleaning and organizing fire in us. We've got to get the guest room ready.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at top cleaning tips when house guests are coming.

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Feel-Felt-Found Cleaning Employee Motivation from 2017-06-02T07:00

Feel-Felt-Found is a leadership strategy to inspire and motivate cleaning employees.

Management offers the chance to observe, listen, understand, relate to and track your employees. The F...

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Feel-Felt-Found Cleaning Employee Motivation from 2017-06-02T07:00

Feel-Felt-Found is a leadership strategy to inspire and motivate cleaning employees.

Management offers the chance to observe, listen, understand, relate to and track your employees. The F...

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Feel-Felt-Found Cleaning Employee Motivation from 2017-06-02T07:00

Feel-Felt-Found is a leadership strategy to inspire and motivate cleaning employees.

Management offers the chance to observe, listen, understand, relate to and track your employees. The F...

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I Should Have Said No from 2017-06-01T07:00

I should have said no to the weirdest cleaning requests.

As a house cleaner or maid, we aim for customer service and customer satisfaction. But the day will come when you'll have a cleani...

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No Money - How to Start a Cleaning Business When You're Broke from 2017-05-31T07:00

No money? Lots of house cleaners start a cleaning business with no money.

They have student loans, are in debt and need a job.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at business grow...

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Employee Birthday - How Should We Celebrate? from 2017-05-30T07:00

Employee birthday? Yikes! How should we celebrate?

Your maids birthday only comes once a year. And while it may be a time of personal reflection for them it is a time to celebrate that em...

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Time. My Hours Are My Own. Right? from 2017-05-29T07:00

Time - My hours are my own. Right? I'm the boss. I can make my own work schedule as a cleaning service provider.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at time management, cleaning schedule...

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Customers Trash - Can I Keep It? from 2017-05-27T07:00

Customers Trash should be treated with the same respect we treat all customers belongings.

But if they've tossed out stuff they no longer want, can we keep the customer's trash?

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Customers Trash - Can I Keep It? from 2017-05-27T07:00

Customers Trash should be treated with the same respect we treat all customers belongings.

But if they've tossed out stuff they no longer want, can we keep the customer's trash?

It...

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Customers Trash - Can I Keep It? from 2017-05-27T07:00

Customers Trash should be treated with the same respect we treat all customers belongings.

But if they've tossed out stuff they no longer want, can we keep the customer's trash?

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Percentage of Clean vs Messy Houses from 2017-05-26T07:00

Percentage of clean vs messy houses is a question that came up from one house cleaner. It's a fair question so she can plan enough time to clean a filthy mess. Not all homes will be spotless and...

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How to Clean Tall Ceiling Fans and Window Ledges from 2017-05-25T07:00

Tall ceiling fans and window ledges are a challenge for maids and homeowners alike. But how do you clean tall ceiling fans and window ledges?

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at a tel...

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Organizing vs. House Cleaning from 2017-05-24T07:00

Organizing vs House Cleaning - What is the difference?

The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown shares some chores of a professional organizer vs. those of a professional house cleaner.

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How To Clean A Dorm - Cleaning Systems for College Kids from 2017-05-23T07:00

How to Clean a Dorm? Lots of college kids are asking about cleaning systems to keep their dormitory neat, and tidy.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at the bedroom and bathroom. These...

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How To Clean A Dorm - Cleaning Systems for College Kids from 2017-05-23T07:00

How to Clean a Dorm? Lots of college kids are asking about cleaning systems to keep their dormitory neat, and tidy.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at the bedroom and bathroom. These...

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How To Clean A Dorm - Cleaning Systems for College Kids from 2017-05-23T07:00

How to Clean a Dorm? Lots of college kids are asking about cleaning systems to keep their dormitory neat, and tidy.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at the bedroom and bathroom. These...

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Allergic to Pets - House Cleaners Secrets to Survival from 2017-05-22T07:00

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 Hou...

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Should I Hire Family For My House Cleaning Business? from 2017-05-21T07:00

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...

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Drug Tests for House Cleaners from 2017-05-20T07:00

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, wh...

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Drug Tests for House Cleaners from 2017-05-20T07:00

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, wh...

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Mad Dogs and Maids - Aggressive Canine Behavior from 2017-05-19T07:00

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 t...

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Cleaning Lady? I'm a Cleaning Specialist from 2017-05-18T07:00

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? A...

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Cleaning Tests From a Rental Property Manager from 2017-05-17T07:00

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...

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Reviews - Should I Turn Them Off? #BadReview from 2017-05-16T07:00

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 yo...

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Excuses - House Cleaner Calls Out With Too Many Excuses from 2017-05-15T07:00

Excuses. House cleaning employee calls out again with another excuse. The reasons are creative enough, but that doesn...

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Barter - Should House Cleaners Barter, Trade and Swap? from 2017-05-14T07:00

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....

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Driving Rules for House Cleaners and Maids from 2017-05-13T07:00

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...

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Second Chances - Should You Give Rehabilitated Felons a Cleaning Job? from 2017-05-12T07:00

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 ...

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Tip The Owner of The Cleaning Company? from 2017-05-11T08:00

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 matt...

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Family? Your Cleaning Clients Are Not Your Family from 2017-05-10T07:00

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. Toda...

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Too Old to Clean? Should You Fire Your Old Maid? from 2017-05-09T07:00

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 ...

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Exercise - Easy Strength Building Tips for House Cleaners and Maids from 2017-05-08T07:00

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...

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Burnout - Best Tips For House Cleaners to Recover and Reboot from 2017-05-07T07:00

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 recharg...

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Move Out Cleaning Tips and Tricks for House Cleaners and Maids from 2017-05-06T07:00

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 ea...

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Gift Giving - Should House Cleaners Bring Gifts for Mothers Day? from 2017-05-05T07:00

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 opinio...

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Leave or Stay When The Maid Comes to Clean from 2017-05-04T07:00

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...

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Travel Time -House Cleaners and Maids Ask How Far Should You Go For A Job? from 2017-05-03T07:00

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 ...

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Employee to Employer - Maid Starts Her Own Cleaning Company from 2017-05-02T07:00

Employee to employer – Are you a Maid going on your own to start a cleaning business? The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown covers some tips to avoid a lawsuit. Learn ways to prevent competing w...

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Price by the Hour or by the Job for House Cleaning? from 2017-05-01T07:00

Price by the hour or by the job? Every maid who runs a maid service and every house cleaner asks this question. What is a fair price? How much should I charge to clean a house? If you bid by the...

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Bidding Residential Cleaning Jobs - What You Need to Know from 2017-04-30T07:00

Bidding residential cleaning jobs is not a mystery. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we cover some secrets and tips to prepare you for your initial walkthrough. Learn about the cleaning proposal, cl...

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Don't Feel Safe - Should House Cleaners and Maids Follow Their Gut? from 2017-04-29T07:00

Don’t feel safe? Should house cleaners and maids follow their gut? It’s a concern for new house cleaners entering a client’s home. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we discuss common sense solutions ...

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Too Comfortable - Cleaning Clients are Taking Advantage of Me from 2017-04-28T07:00

Too Comfortable? When house cleaning clients have known you for a long time, it’s easy for them to push boundaries and expect too much. This leads to them taking advantage of you. As a house cle...

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Late Absent Running Behind Schedule - My Maid is Late Again from 2017-04-27T07:00

Late. Absent. Running behind schedule. Cleaning customers lament that their house cleaners and maids are unreliable. What ever happened to punctuality, consistency, and dependability? Homeowners...

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Is the Customer Always Right? 5 Top Rules For House Cleaners from 2017-04-26T07:00

Is the Customer always right? 5 Top Rules for House Cleaners
In this episode of Ask a House Cleaner, the customer sets some buyer rules. Excellent customer service is about providing the b...

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Nagging Boss - Cleaning Client Nit-Picks and Complains from 2017-04-25T07:00

Nagging boss or client? There's nothing inspiring about cleaning for a homeowner who nit-picks or makes complaints about your work. If you're house cleaning but keep getting reminders, digs, and...

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Expectations - How to Manage Cleaning Clients Expectations and Wishes from 2017-04-24T07:00

Expectations are a tricky thing in house cleaning and maid service. Our clients hire us to clean their homes, but how do you manage their wishes, hopes and the projects they pay for? The House C...

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Cleaning Lady is Coming, Should I Clean First? from 2017-04-23T07:00

Cleaning Lady is coming. What should I do before she gets here? Today we look at secret housekeeper cleaning tips to show you how to get the most from your house cleaner or maid. Want to know ho...

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What Should I Wear To Bid A Cleaning Job? from 2017-04-22T07:00

What should you wear when bidding cleaning jobs? We know how important first impressions are, but does that mean wearing a suit? While It’s important to look your best, it’s more important to lo...

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I Hate My Job - Should I Follow My Passion? from 2017-04-21T07:00

I hate my job. Every house cleaner at some point during their career has felt these emotions. they are triggered by a difficult customer or depression or just stinking thinking. Ask a house clea...

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Talking While Cleaning - House Cleaners On Their Phones from 2017-04-20T07:00

Talking while cleaning – it’s a concern for everyone. House cleaners and maids need to keep their phones with them for emergencies from the boss and the client. And homeowners don’t want to pay ...

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Not a Good Fit - House Cleaner vs. Customer from 2017-04-19T07:00

“We’re not a good fit for each other. Should I jack up the price and hope the prospect hires another house cleaner?” We’ve all been there. During the interview process when bidding a job, we get...

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Imagine Yourself As a House Cleaner or Maid (Tricks for Success) from 2017-04-18T07:00

Imagine your way to house cleaning success. You can put in years of hard work, sweat, labor and emotions into growing your cleaning business. But if you don’t follow the basic rules of positive ...

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Cancellations - #6 Top Tips to Handle House Cleaning Cancellations from 2017-04-17T07:00

Cancellations - #6 Top Tips to Handle House Cleaning Cancellations. Last minute cancellations can mess up your finances and your schedule. Instead of ranting on the lack of human etiquette and w...

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Cleaning Client is Micromanaging Me and Bossing Me Around from 2017-04-16T07:00

Micromanaging and bossing around the house cleaner are narcissistic tendencies. The house Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown shares insider secrets to end the chaos. Learn how to deliver excellent cust...

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How Do I Get More House Cleaning Referrals? from 2017-04-15T07:00

Referrals. Want more? The name of the game is referral marketing if you want to get more house cleaning customers. Grow your cleaning company with these easy to apply tips from The House Cleanin...

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Questions to Ask When Hiring a Maid or House Cleaner from 2017-04-14T07:00

Questions to ask when hiring a maid or house cleaner depend on your specific needs. Here are 4 top things you want to cover in your interview to keep everyone on the same page and eliminate surp...

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Should I Re Clean After Teenager? from 2017-04-13T07:00

Ask a House Cleaner what to do when A teenager comes in and opens the fridge, pulls a bunch of stuff out, strings it all over the kitchen and you've already cleaned. Re-clean or move on? The Hou...

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Who is Responsible When a House Cleaner or Maid Breaks Things? from 2017-04-12T07:00

House Cleaners break stuff. It's never intentional, but how you handle breakage and damage at a client's home is paramount to the success of your business. Some clients feel weird about asking t...

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How to Stop A House Cleaner or Maid Who Talks Too Much from 2017-04-11T07:00

“The house cleaning lady talks too much when cleaning my home.” Clients #AskaHouseCleaner if there are rules about chatting in the cleaning training manual. “I paid the maid service to come clea...

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House Cleaning Client Won't Give Me a Key from 2017-04-10T07:00

Key, alarm code, personal entry. What does it mean when my cleaning client won't give me access? If they trust me enough to have me clean, what's the big deal? The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Br...

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What Your Cleaning Car Says About Your Company Image from 2017-04-09T07:00

Did you know the type of car you use for your house cleaning business can determine whether or not you get the job? Ask a House Cleaner what to do if you have a crappy automobile. The House Clea...

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You Charge Too Much For House Cleaning from 2017-04-08T08:00

Ask a House Cleaner what to say when a prospect says "You charge too much for house cleaning" or "I don't make that much money per hour". Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares tips to ove...

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Do I Need a Uniform for to Clean House? from 2017-04-07T08:00

Ask a House Cleaner if you need a uniform for house cleaning? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru discusses the pros and cons of wearing a uniform to clean houses in. Do you need embroidered l...

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Should Maids, House Cleaners and Housekeepers Help Clients Move? from 2017-04-06T08:00

Ask a House Cleaner Should maids or house cleaners help clients move? Do you charge the same money or more for a move? Do you bring anything else besides cleaning supplies? The House Cleaning Gu...

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What is a Mulligan in House Cleaning or Maid Service? from 2017-04-05T08:00

Ask a house cleaner what a mulligan is and how to you get referrals from them? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru explains all about the Mulligan and where to get ideas for Mulligans to grow ...

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I or We? When Promoting My House Cleaning Biz or Maid Service from 2017-04-04T08:00

Ask a House Cleaner Should I use the term "I" or "We" when talking about my business? Right now, it's just me, but will people think I'm weird or that my company is too small if I don't use the ...

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Do Professional House Cleaners Do Laundry? from 2017-04-03T08:00

Ask a House Cleaner about chores. Who is supposed to do what? Is the client or the housekeeper supposed to wash dishes and do laundry? Are they paying you for a deep clean, or a surface clean? W...

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Do Flyers Work For Getting House Cleaning Jobs? from 2017-04-02T08:00

Ask a house cleaner Are Flyers Effective for Getting Cleaning Jobs? Angela Brown, the house cleaning guru, shares best practices for flyers and current updates on what works and what doesn't. Listen

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Declined from Professional House Cleaning Facebook Group Why? from 2017-04-01T08:00

Ask a House Cleaner why you got declined from the Professional House Cleaners Facebook Group. There is a series of criteria you must meet in order to provide a better user experience for all mem...

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How to Choose a Company Name for Your Cleaning Business from 2017-03-31T08:00

Need help choosing a company name for your house cleaning business? Before you get creative, Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru has a few tips to keep in mind that will save you a bunch of mo...

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Should I Call Out Sick or Show Up to Clean? from 2017-03-30T08:00

Should you call out sick? Nobody wants a sick house cleaner reverse speed cleaning through their house. And you don't have to be a clean guru to know when a maid should call out sick.

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Do I Need a Business Card for My Cleaning Company? from 2017-03-29T08:00

Do I need a business card for my cleaning company? House cleaners and maids want to know. When do you give them out, who do you give them to? Are they even necessary? The house cleaning guru Ang...

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Late Fee for Slow Pays? House Cleaners Collecting Money from 2017-03-28T08:00

Late fee for slow pays? Angela Brown - the house cleaning guru, shares what to do when cleaning clients are slow to pay their house cleaners, housekeepers, and maids. How to set your business bo...

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How to Manage Housekeepers Having a Bad Day from 2017-03-28T03:49:23

Having a Bad Day? House cleaners and housekeepers want to know how to cope when having PMS. How do you manage your employees when two co-workers decide to both choose to have the same bad day? A...

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Should House Cleaners Take a Lunch Break While Cleaning? from 2017-03-27T09:30

Ask a House Cleaner Should House Cleaners Take a Lunch Break While Cleaning? What are the rules and who is supposed to buy the house cleaner lunch? The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown, shares ...

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Cleaning Employee Stole My Clients from 2017-03-27T09:00

Ask a House Cleaner why my cleaning employee stole my clients. Angela Brown - The House Cleaning Guru, explains why it happens to house cleaners, housekeepers and maids. What are your legal righ...

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Why Did I Get Fired From House Cleaning? from 2017-03-27T08:30

Fired from house cleaning? You're not alone. At some point in your cleaning career, a customer will fire you. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares some easy tips to find out what the cus...

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Why Did I Get Fired From House Cleaning? from 2017-03-27T08:30

Fired from house cleaning? You're not alone. At some point in your cleaning career, a customer will fire you. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares some easy tips to find out what the cus...

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