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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

How to Clean a Bidet | What is a Bidet | Why You'll Want One

When you know how to clean a bidet and how easy they are to use you're going to want one. Veken Non-Electric Bidet, Self-Cleaning Dual Nozzle Bidet - https://amzn.to/3hnPmSz Luxe Bidet Neo 320 - Self Cleaning Dual Nozzle - Hot and Cold Water https://amzn.to/3dTaJZX Other Things Shown in this #productreview Force of Nature - Machine - https://amzn.to/2UxOodn Force of Nature Product Review - https://youtu.be/16zH6YKzm48 Toilet Rim Toilet Brush - https://amzn.to/36ikEUL Bon Ami Powdered Cleanser - ...

Jul 08, 202114 minEp. 1160

Total Wreck Airbnb Madness | How to Not Get Charged an Extra Cleaning Fee

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 thought you were covered right? Well, don't worry, Airbnb cleaning expectations are easy to manage if you follow the house rules. Who knows, maybe the superhost even has a print-on-demand book for your Airbnb that shows Airbnb guests how to leave the place. Today's #VRBO and #Airbnb show is brought to you b...

Jul 07, 202111 minEp. 1176

What is it Going to Take to Completely Overhaul a lifetime of Hoarding Habits?

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 lifetime of hoarding habits? Don't worry, you're not alone. Today's show is brought to you by #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Bro...

Jul 06, 20216 minEp. 1169

Good Cleaning At a Cheap Price | What Everybody Ought to Know About The Price of Cleaning

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 clients don’t know what type of services your cleaning business offers or what they need. Your job estimate needs to solve the customers cleaning challenges - and they will pay good money if you can provide that value. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house...

Jul 05, 202110 minEp. 1175

Ask a House Cleaner Rabbit Hole - Mailbag (Rapid Fire Answers You Can Use Today)

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 "What if it's too hot in a home to clean?" "Should I go to the ISSA conference this year?" And, the favorite of everybody "How much do I charge for a home this size with these specifications?" and more. Got a question call into the show at https://AskaHouseCleaner.com and click on the blue button. Today'...

Jul 02, 202110 minEp. 1174

How to Get Reviews When You Are New | The Ultimate Guide to Starting Social Proof

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 customers. This ultimate guide to starting social proof will help you build a reputation in house cleaning. Get more business reviews for your #cleaningbusiness today. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And...

Jul 01, 20218 minEp. 1173

Are You a Hoarder? | 6 Generations of Inheriting Is Causing A Mess

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 together we will declutter with intent. Today's #HoardingWorld show is sponsored by Savvy Cleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** ARE YOU A HOARDER CONTENTS *** 0:00 - Are you a hoarder? Do you have hoarding tend...

Jun 30, 20217 minEp. 1168

Things to Declutter Today

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 declutter and how to do 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 *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Beware of Dishes Funny Cleaning Shirt - https://amzn.to/3cpW...

Jun 29, 20217 minEp. 1167

7 Things I Wish I Knew in My 20's | Now That I'm in My 50's

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 not born with self development training. Self development for young people doesn't even start till our late teens. So, now that I have learned a few self development skills here's a few things I wish I knew back then. Today's #ThingsIWishIKnew sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house ...

Jun 28, 202111 minEp. 1166

Exit Strategy

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 why you need an exit strategy in your business partnership, and how to go about creating one. 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 RESO...

Jun 25, 20216 minEp. 1164

Business Partner Meetings

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 same page with your partner, no matter who it is. 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 *** Business Partnership Essentials...

Jun 24, 20219 minEp. 1163

I Thought That Was Your Job | Learn This Trick And Never Screw Up a Job Again!

"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. This simple method will have your #cleaningbusiness thriving in no time. 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 FROM THIS SHOW *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown the ...

Jun 23, 202110 minEp. 1162

No Such Thing as a 50/50 Partnership

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 House Cleaner we look at business partnerships explained through the eyes of expertise and predetermined tie breakers. Our 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 -...

Jun 22, 20219 minEp. 1159

Why 50/50 Partnerships Don't Work

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 partnerships don't work, why business partnerships fail, and if you insist on going this route, how to make business partnerships work to the best advantage of you, your employees, and your customers. Today we'll cover the 50//50 business partnership. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training ...

Jun 21, 202110 minEp. 1158

What Are Your Weaknesses - Sample Answer for Detailed House Cleaners

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 being thorough, and here's how to overcome #weaknesses with focus. 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 Brow...

Jun 17, 202111 minEp. 1165

Can I Keep All the Money? (AirBNB, VRBO, STR)

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 supposed to pay for linen service and restocking fees or am I supposed to keep all the money? 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...

Jun 16, 20215 minEp. 1155

The Most Powerful Word in Business

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 guarantee, so choose your words carefully. Be clear about the strongest word you use on your walkthrough. 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 ...

Jun 15, 20219 minEp. 1157

How Does the Mentor Program Work at Savvy Cleaner?

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 ongoing network support with resources. We've got team trained in maid service operations to help you at every phase of your #cleaningbusiness. 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 ...

Jun 14, 20217 minEp. 1153

Dear Collette | The Biggest Cleaning Project Ever

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 affirmations that will replace the tape you've been playing in your head for the last 50 years. But it doesn't come without a price. I need something from you. I need you to listen to it every day while you're out walking. And I need you to contact me every day in the comments of this video until you get up to 60...

Jun 13, 202111 minEp. 1161

How Soon Can I Hire for My Cleaning Business?

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 in your business, and in life! 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 *** Auphonic for Sound Balancing - https://auphonic.com ...

Jun 11, 20218 minEp. 1156

What Should I Charge for Light Housekeeping?

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, so making sure you're both clear on what the job is and how much is being paid is super important. This is how that process works! Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBro...

Jun 10, 20214 minEp. 1154

How Do I Stop Shopping?

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 consuming, but how do you get that same feeling from creating and completing projects? That's what we'll cover 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 ...

Jun 09, 20219 minEp. 1152

Customer Won't Pay

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 about what it is you do so you don't have customers that won't pay 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 *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Maintenanc...

Jun 08, 20219 minEp. 1151

Housekeeping House Cleaning and Maid Service

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 today we're talking about how to tell the difference between them! 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 *** Decluttering at t...

Jun 07, 20217 minEp. 1145

We Screwed Up A Job | Should We Give The Cleaning Client's Money Back?

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 #cleaningbusiness owner lose face? 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 The House Cleaning Guru 0:13 - How ...

Jun 04, 20219 minEp. 1149

Tips to Organize Your Cleaning Car | Secret House Cleaner Tips and Tricks

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 they are ready for every #cleaning job. These house cleaner tips and tricks will add professionalism to your brand and bottom line. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. #CleaningBusiness (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host ...

Jun 03, 20219 minEp. 1148

How Much Notice to Raise Rates Do You Need to Give Clients?

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 should your rate increase be? All this and more in today's #cleaning show. 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...

Jun 02, 20216 minEp. 1147

Cleaning Time Management | How to Manage Your Time More Effectively

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? If you're not sure, watch this. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. #CleaningBusiness (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown The House Cleani...

Jun 01, 20215 minEp. 1146

Need More Customers | Stop Paying for House Cleaning Ads

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 #worksheets and excellent customer service. If you need more #cleaningbusiness customers here's how to get them the easy way. *** CONTENTS OF THIS SHOW *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown The House Cleaning Guru 0:25 - Help, I need more customers - Best places to advertise? 1:13 - Advertising in Facebook groups...

May 31, 20219 minEp. 1150

Living a Life of Wealth | How to Choose a Life That's Rich

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. #AbundanceSeries finale. 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 TODAY'S SHOW *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown The House Cleaning Guru 0:24 - Why ...

May 28, 20218 minEp. 1144