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Ask a House Cleaner

Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guruaskahousecleaner.com
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.

Episodes

The Art of Giving | Find Your Life's Purpose and Leave a Legacy

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. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown The House Cleaning Guru 0:33 - If you arrive at wealth accidentally you won't k...

May 27, 20219 minEp. 1143

The Attitude of Gratitude | How Giving Thanks is a Magnet for Riches

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 attitude of gratitude wherever you go. Live a life that is rich with this step in the #AbundanceSeries. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW...

May 26, 20219 minEp. 1142

Receive and You Shall Receive | How to Start the Flow of Money In Your Life

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 #AbundanceSeries to start the flow of money in your life. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown The House Clean...

May 25, 20217 minEp. 1141

Ask and You Shall Receive

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 willing to ask for what you want! Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** The Holy Bible: https://amzn.to/2S90M2s The Game of Li...

May 24, 20219 minEp. 1140

How to Live a Life of Abundance When You're Broke

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 not going to jump out and force itself upon you, you must welcome it into your life and embrace it. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW *** ...

May 21, 20218 minEp. 1138

100 Dollar Wallet Hack | How to Get Money If You're Broke

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 the reason we've included it in the #AbundanceSeries. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown The House C...

May 20, 20218 minEp. 1137

Trusted Advisors Can Prevent Your Bad Money Mistakes

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 cleaning business or create a cleaning empire you'll need trusted advisors in your corner to guide you. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW **...

May 19, 20219 minEp. 1136

Responsibility is the Key to Abundance

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, solutions and wealth. This is the 3rd#AbundanceSeries and today's sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown ***CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW *** 0:00 - Intro Meet Angela Brown The House Cleaning Guru 0:16 -...

May 18, 20216 minEp. 1135

Extreme Closet Cleanout - Declutter Your Closet with this 30 Day Challenge

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 minutes at a time and as I clean my space you'll see how easy it is for you to do the same. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO *** 0:00 - In...

May 17, 20217 minEp. 1134

Faith or Fear? Which Fuel Runs Your Cleaning Biz?

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 plant faith, anything is possible. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown The House Cleaning Guru 0:14 - F...

May 14, 20216 minEp. 1133

I Am Rich and You Can Be Too! | How to Manifest What You Want

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 cleaners will show you how to manifest what you want in real time. Be rich right now. This #AbundanceSeries in today's #AskaHouseCleaner is sponsored by #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF TODA...

May 13, 20216 minEp. 1132

Is Your Cleaning Business Smartphone Ready?

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 that you're user-friendly for smartphone users; here are the reasons why. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Savvy C...

May 12, 202111 minEp. 1131

House Cleaners Amazing Surprise Ruins Business

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 cover exactly why this happens and how to prevent it! Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown The House Clean...

May 11, 20218 minEp. 1129

Throwing Out Half My Shoes | Massive Declutter Your Closet

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 wear, don't want and don't need. Declutter your shoes with me for a cleaner closet and more room to breathe. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS SH...

May 10, 202110 minEp. 1120

Before You Give a Rough Estimate for Cleaning Services

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 you quote a cleaning job without doing your homework. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown the House Cl...

May 07, 20217 minEp. 1128

Creating My Own Cleaning Software (Maid Service)

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 your invoices and one click credit card processing all in one place. Send reminder texts to clients for service and get them to rate and review you all from the same app. Does such an app or scheduling software exist? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house c...

May 06, 20217 minEp. 1126

Your Accountability Partner is Your Competition

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, your employees and your boss keep you committed to success. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Worksheets You Can Edit ...

May 05, 20218 minEp. 1127

Service Agreements and Cleaning Contracts - You've Got it All Wrong

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 your 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 *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Worksheets for You - https://savvycleaner.com/worksheets How to St...

May 04, 20218 minEp. 1125

Declutter Your Closet - One for Me

"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 this 30 day challenge, you'll be able to get your closet free of clutter! Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Clear 41 Q...

May 03, 20217 minEp. 1118

House Cleaner Breaks Client's Stuff

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, but when accidents happen, you have to forgive yourself and move on. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Google Images...

Apr 30, 20218 minEp. 1124

Things You Should Know about Mold & Mildew

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 if you think you have CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). Here's how to clean with no harsh chemicals. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED LIN...

Apr 29, 202111 minEp. 1122

Linen Service and Laundry Hacks that actually work for Airbnb, VRBO and STR

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 & organization routines are game changers. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru 0:13 ...

Apr 28, 20219 minEp. 1123

Becoming a Boss - Be a Girl Boss Starting Now!

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 for myself? Today we're going to talk about being a girl boss starting right now! Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** ...

Apr 27, 20219 minEp. 1119

Declutter Your Closet - Panties and Socks

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 all organized? That's exactly what we're talking about today! Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Clear 41 Qt Stackable...

Apr 26, 202112 minEp. 1117

Hack for Soap Scum Removal - Remove Soap Scum Like a Pro!

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 what is the best time to do it? In this show, we'll talk about the best hacks for removing soap scum in your shower. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED ...

Apr 23, 202111 minEp. 1115

Find Someone Else - What to Do When A Customer Tries to Dump You

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 better? Learn to set boundaries from the start so everyone wins. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** 4 Essential Keys to ...

Apr 22, 20217 minEp. 1116

Dissatisfied Customer - Should You Reclean or Give Their Money Back?

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 make a profit) while managing unhappy 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 *** CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown, The House Cleanin...

Apr 21, 20217 minEp. 1112

How I Got Unstuck. My Big Problem Solved in 20 Minutes for Less than $20.

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 minutes for less than $20 bucks. I wish I knew this months ago. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown, ...

Apr 20, 20219 minEp. 1114

Hoarding Cleanup A New Way to Help - Strategies for Hoarding Removal

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 really work. Take the steps you need today to get your life back on track and the clean and orderly living space you truly deserve. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown **...

Apr 19, 20217 minEp. 1103

Baking Soda Hacks or Hype? 24 Room-by-Room Uses To Help You Decide

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 are for you. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW - SKIP AHEAD *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru 0:29 - What is ...

Apr 16, 202117 minEp. 1110