Ask a House Cleaner | Angela Brown: Recent Episodes
Angela Brown
Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you get to ask your house cleaning questions and we provide answers. Learn how to clean. How to start a cleaning business. Marketing and Advertising tips for your cleaning service. How to find top quality house cleaners, housekeepers, and maids. Employee motivation tactics. Strategies to boost your cleaning clientele. Cleaning company expansion help. Time-saving Hacks for DIY cleaners and more. Hosted by Angela Brown, 25-year house cleaning expert and founder of Savvy Cleaner Training for House Cleaners and Maids.
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 span. Some are too tired to clean after being at work all day and it feels overwhelming to clean up when you could be relaxing now that you're "off the clock." If your messy house goes beyond the normal "don't like to clean" you might consider switching tasks with a pal.
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, you can still be wildly successful with a simple formula that you can leverage if you are a good honest person with a few business skills and a pinch of savvy.
Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids.
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 employees? Where do you get supplies and do you need a business plan?
Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown
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 businesses millions of dollars each year by showing up to the job under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Here is what you need to know to protect your residential cleaning service business.
Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids.
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 while on a cleaning job? And how would you market yourself if you do?
Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown
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, and more. Your muscles will thank you.
Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown
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, others are specialists to the industry - and all are here to help you grow your cleaning company.
Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown
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 diversification a good idea or is it confusing to customers?
Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown
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 really? It doesn't pass.
Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown
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.
Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown
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 this 30-day challenge. You can do it!
Today's #Askahousecleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training for house cleaners and maids. Your show host is #AngelaBrown.
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 house cleaners alike.
Oh, and it also happens to be Savvy Cleaner Approved.
Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown
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 #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. And your host is #AngelaBrown
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 routine task by trained professional cleaners. Get the help you need starting today, you deserve it.
Today's #AskaHouseCleaner show sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. https://savvycleaner.com/join
Your host today is #AngelaBrown
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 your marketing.)
Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown
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.
Make sure you are in these places and ready for the calls or texts when they come in.
Today's #AskaHouseCleaner show is sponsored by #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. And your show host is #AngelaBrown
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.
Social distancing while cleaning is the new norm and the sooner we figure this out, the easier it will be on the homeowners and the cleaners as well.
AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner #SocialDistancing
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 clean their rooms or put their stuff away? You're in the right place.
AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner #KidsCleaning
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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 in their homes. Here’s what you need to know about recycling disposable Swiffer Dusters.
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First clean vs. deep clean, is there a difference? Should you start your first visit with a maintenance clean, instead?
Take the guesswork out of admin tasks and automate them with HousecallPro.com/Angela
How do you manage client expectations to avoid underselling your cleaning services?
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 until you master this one technique.
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!
Can I start my own business as an IC on the side? What is the role of an independent contractor in house cleaning?
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.
Save hours of time on your daily business admin tasks with HousecallPro.com/Angela
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 business?
Chad Phillis, founder and owner of Checkmate Rentals, has the solution.
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.
Have you heard about the cleaner who gave his power away? How do you avoid giving away your power in client relationships?
Take control of your business and learn from the story of this one house cleaner, Ed.
You will fail at house cleaning if... how do you get over past failures and stay competitive?
How does your attitude affect success? What's the secret to being successful in the house cleaning industry?
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 hold the iPhone 12.
They also have a quick-release adjustable belt and quick-release tool clips that fit hanging tools for easy access.
Angela Brown gives us a #SupplyMaid apron tutorial to show you how to use it. You’ll learn why teachers, artists, salon owners, and waitstaff are wearing these.
Do house cleaners charge sales tax for service? What are the rules for taxing customers? And is house cleaning taxable for business owners?
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 with HousecallPro.com/Angela
If you struggle to let go of material possessions while decluttering, this is for you.
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?
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?
It's a conversation house cleaners need to have, let's talk about it.
Do you know how to clean stairs with different types of carpet? And how do you clean hardwood steps?
Save time at work every day and automate your admin tasks with HousecallPro.com/Angela
Today we'll show you all the things you need to clean stairways with ease.
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.
Is there a special diet to maintain good health that will sustain you while house cleaning?
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?
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.
How do you explain being fired in an interview without shooting yourself in the foot?
Sit tight and we'll show how to impress a potential customer the next time you answer this trick question.