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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 Do You Sound Experienced? - For New House Cleaners

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? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https://SavvyCleaner.com/Calendar-of-...

Oct 29, 20208 minEp. 984

Cleaning Cloths - Who Provides Them (House Cleaners)

Who provides cleaning cloths, the homeowner or the house cleaning company? Save yourself some time and automate your admin tasks with HouscallPro.com/Angela House cleaners use different types of microfiber cloths every day. Should house cleaners have their own cleaning supplies? Or should the company provide cleaning equipment? #Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Housecall Pro. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW...

Oct 28, 20206 minEp. 983

Should You Have Set Business Hours - What is Your Time Worth?

Should your house cleaning company have set business hours? How do you stop thinking about work after you've left for the day? And what about the disrespectful clients that are demanding of your time? Working all day every day is a disastrous mistake. #AngelaBrown is here to fill in you in on how your business hours affect your success. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaner and maids. #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r...

Oct 27, 20209 minEp. 982

Do You Need a Business License to Run Ads? (House Cleaners)

Do you need a business license to run ads? The rules and regulations for advertising can seem confusing, at first. You can automate admin tasks to focus on what matters for your biz by using HousecallPro.com/Angela In an era dominated by online marketing and e-commerce, is it still possible to run a newspaper ad? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Housecall Pro. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sot...

Oct 26, 202011 minEp. 993

Franchising - Is it Possible for a New Cleaning Biz

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 from the start. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maid. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCESS *** https:...

Oct 23, 20208 minEp. 980

No One is Hiring Me for Cleaning - Am I Doing Something Wrong?

"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? How do new business owners gain clients when they enter the house cleaning industry? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethisp...

Oct 22, 20209 minEp. 978

Business Burnout and Emotional Collapse - How to Avoid It

Business burnout and emotional collapse come with symptoms you can't ignore. Give yourself time to breathe, streamline daily admin tasks with HousecallPro.com/Angela It's okay to take a small break, so listen to today's show and try out these self-care tips to avoid stress overload. Now more than ever, it's important to manage your stress at work before it manages you. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Housecall Pro. #Ang...

Oct 21, 202010 minEp. 979

How to Clean Linen Closets - A Step by Step Cleaning Tutorial

Today's show is all about how to clean linen closets and upsell your services. Keep track of your special projects, dispatches, and scheduling with HousecallPro.com/Angela #AngelaBrown gives you the step by step of how to declutter, organize, and clean out a linen closet. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Housecall Pro. #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** htt...

Oct 20, 202015 minEp. 974

The Ultimate To-Do List for House Cleaners - Is There Such a Thing?

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're drowning in work, how do you manage your responsibilities? Today we'll show you the most effective and easy to follow checklist for your business. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Funny Cleaning Shirts. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner ***...

Oct 19, 20207 minEp. 991

Will the Same Person Be Cleaning My House? - How to Respond

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 change? How do you soothe your client's concerns while you grow and scale your cleaning business? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST ***...

Oct 16, 20206 minEp. 981

Domain Authority and Why it Matters to House Cleaners

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? Listen to learn how to improve the rank of your house cleaning company. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** PROMISED LINKS *** Get Cleaning Clicks, Ray Malaski: https://getcleaningclicks.com Moz Domain Authority Checker: https://moz.com/domain-anal...

Oct 15, 20208 minEp. 976

Picked On While Cleaning - Flipping the Script on Mean Coworkers

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 turning the tables on mean coworkers is easier than you think. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Funny Cleaning Shirts. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://rat...

Oct 14, 20209 minEp. 975

Employees That Dont Last 2 Weeks - Hiring the Right People

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. And right now, we're seeing growing interest in house cleaning as a new source of income after COVID. Are you hiring the right people? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *...

Oct 13, 20208 minEp. 973

Are You Running Any Specials - Should You Be Offering Discounts?

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? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Funny Cleaning Shirts. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAST TRACK TO CLEANING SUCCES...

Oct 12, 20208 minEp. 985

Safety First On the Job - These Ordinary Tools Can Save Your Life

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 yourself and that requires situational awareness. Make sure you're safe at all times and take a look at these tips for improvised self-defense. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-c...

Oct 09, 202010 minEp. 972

I Know it All But I'm Broke - Is This You and Your Business?

"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.com/Angela Are you doing everything right but you're still struggling to make ends meet? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids. And Funny Cleaning Shirts. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE TH...

Oct 07, 20206 minEp. 971

What Do YOU Want? Have You Put Your Desires into Words Yet?

What do you want, and will you recognize it when you get it? Have you put what you want into words? You can focus on what matters by automating admin tasks with HousecallPro.com/Angela It's possible that you already have what you've been wishing for. If you haven't identified what you want, the time to start is now. Sometimes, the things we need are right in front of us. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Housecall Pro. #A...

Oct 06, 20207 minEp. 959

Angela Brown's Top 10 Books for 2020 - Reinvent Your Business

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. If you're ready to take the next step moving forward, this is the book list for you. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** FAS...

Oct 05, 202011 minEp. 977

WHAT? I Have 341 Cups in My House? That's Too Many

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. But, if you take inventory of everything you own, do you know what to throw away and what to keep? If you struggle with hoarding things you never use, today's episode is for you! There will never be a better time to get rid of stuff you don't need anymore than today. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy...

Oct 02, 20208 minEp. 958

For Those Who Hate to Clean - Ways to Form a Cleaning Routine

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 all. Simple tasks are a chore when you hate cleaning with a burning passion. We want you to know that you don't have to dread housework anymore. Here are some tips to end your struggle with cleaning and build a routine once and for all. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional...

Oct 01, 20209 minEp. 970

Airbnb Supplies Madness - Does the Bnb Host Buy the Wrong Things?

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 you do for remote Airbnb hosts when your cleaning supplies runs out? If vacation rentals are your thing, we'll show you how you can transform your cleaning business. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Turnover Cleaning Tips. #AngelaBrown #SavvyC...

Sep 30, 20208 minEp. 968

Interrupted While Cleaning - Catching Up After Major Distractions

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, getting your life back on track is hard, and cleaning a neglected house can be harder. Today, we'll show you how to catch up on cleaning when life gets in the way of tidying up your home. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner ...

Sep 29, 20209 minEp. 967

Angela Browns Top 10 Podcasts 2020 (House Cleaners)

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 your cleaning company. If you're a house cleaner or house cleaning business owner, check it out. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST ***...

Sep 28, 202013 minEp. 966

How COVID Changed House Cleaning Forever - What to Expect

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 back to how things were, so what is the new norm in the house cleaning industry? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.c...

Sep 25, 202010 minEp. 965

Problems Throwing Out Moms Stuff - Downsizing with Seniors

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. How do you help your parents declutter when faced with an emotional attachment to stuff? Is it there a way to convince seniors to get rid of their belongings when they struggle to let go of things? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And HouseClean...

Sep 24, 202012 minEp. 964

Choose to NOT Be Offended in Your House Cleaning Business

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. Save your time and energy and automate your admin tasks with HousecallPro.com/Angela Are you frustrated with difficult clients? Are you having frequent arguments with another house cleaner? Communication in relationships is important, especially within your house cleaning business. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for profession...

Sep 23, 202010 minEp. 963

Be the Company House Cleaners Want to Work For

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 Good Witch Cleaning Services, returns to share her secrets. Today, we'll talk about how to keep your business afloat in a global crisis situation. Today’s #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And Funny Cleaning Shirts. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** CONNECT W...

Sep 22, 202014 minEp. 962

Angela Browns Top 10 Cleaning Pet Peeves 2020 (House Cleaners)

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 not too late for you to improve your relationship with your maid. This list will help you avoid the ten biggest no-noes when hiring a house cleaner. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://s...

Sep 21, 202013 minEp. 960

Are You Discoloring Bronze Faucets with Cleaning Chemicals?

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 products, how do you restore bronze fixtures in your home? Is it possible to clean discolored metals without removing patina? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maids. And My Cleaning Connection. #AngelaBrown #SavvyCleaner *** HOW DID WE DO? (Help us improve...

Sep 18, 20207 minEp. 961

Are You Facebook Friends With Your Clients? (House Cleaners)

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 a friend request from a customer? Is it a bad idea for a house cleaner to be friends with the homeowner on social media? Or can connecting with clients on Facebook be a good way to grow your cleaning business? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for professional house cleaners and maid...

Sep 17, 202012 minEp. 957