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"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? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru suggests communication rather than confrontation. This conversation between you and your cleaner can help them know why they were let go or fired. "Why I fired my house cleaner" are issues you can prevent if you communicate your needs upfront.

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 many books. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we ask The House Cleaning Guru about organized hoarders. Angela Brown says eliminate items you haven't used in a year. Join buy, swap and sell sites to get rid of stuff like trinkets and knick-knacks.

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 for hardwood floors? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives us cleaning advice on cleaning hardwood floors. Tips on how to choose a mop for hardwood floors. And even the type of vacuum for hardwood floors. Recent developments showcase new cleaning items including a steam mop for hardwood floors.

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? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says "come clean with me." She walks you through some organizing and decluttering tips. "Have a place for your paper, get rid of excess stuff, get rid of dust collectors." Basic cleaning advice with a twist of easy. Today on Ask a House Cleaner you're the savvy cleaner and the house cleaner training is stuff the whole

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 cleaning business with joyful employees." Want some cleaning advice? Today on Ask a House Cleaner Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives us a mantra of "Show joy. Spark joy. Bring joy." Do this and you will have employees who love to clean. Lead by example and attract the employees with positive energy. Maid service

Cleaning gene - is it something special only professional house cleaners have? Or does everybody have the cleaning gene? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at what separates the DIY cleaner who hates to clean from maids who love to clean. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks about cleaning DNA and the cleaning gene. Why some people clean and can't stop, and those who love to clean. It's not just maids and housekeepers. Today's tips will show you how to get the cleaning "it" factor.

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. Back to school cleaning first so you can take inventory of your stuff. Then replace, repair, recycle or toss old items. Come clean with me on #AskaHouseCleaner where we list the organization tips of DIY cleaning.

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? Did you know that bedbugs live in mattresses, couches, fabric, carpet, clothing, and wood? Spooky huh? Today on #AskaHouseCleaner, Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru does a quick DIY tutorial on how to kill bed bugs. She covers things like steam, wintergreen alcohol, Diatomaceous Earth, bulb dusters and more.

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. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we ask Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru about car magnets and do they work? Are they a great broadcasting tool to grow your cleaning business? We want you promoting and marketing your cleaning business. But the publicity works best when focused.

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. When you ask Negative Nelly why she is complaining and antagonistic she turns into a drama addict. First, it's Chicken Little crying "The sky is falling" she's the victim. Before you know it, Negative Nelly is arguing with, and opposing everybody.

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 House Cleaning Guru gave. The question was how does a house cleaner stand out in a competitive marketplace? Sure, we've heard "you can do better", and tips for reliability, authority, and honor. But protect your brand?

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 having a deep cleaning routine? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says that there is no wrong way to do spring cleaning. You can clean whenever you like. Come clean with me she says, or hire someone to do that random, occasional clean as a one-off clean.

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 as housekeepers. The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown shares advice to get kids involved. DIY cleaning tips can make jobs easy for men and housework. And don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. You may not have a maid or a house cleaner. But you can ace housekeeping with shared responsibilities.

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