Ask a House Cleaner

https://HousecallPro.com/Angela (Service software for House Cleaners and Maids.) Do you wear a face mask while cleaning? Are you worried if you do wear a face mask you will offend cleaning customers? House cleaners have tough jobs that sometimes need face protection. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a face mask is good personal protective equipment (PPE). Work smart not hard when #cleaning things with dust, mold and harsh chemicals. Not just because OSHA recommends it...

Keep track of all your cleaning appointments with #HousecallPro https://housecallpro.com/angela Guests left luggage after late Airbnb checkout - what now? Are there standard house rules for left luggage? Is the house cleaner or maid in charge of it? Do you suspend Airbnb cleaning or turnover service until the guest is gone, gone? Should you move the left luggage before the next guests arrive or should you contact the #VacationRental host?

It's my word against hers so what now? If you've ever been in a homeowner vs. house cleaner "my word against hers" it can feel pretty helpless. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says it's best to clarify expectations up front on the walkthrough. Set boundaries and guidelines and get agreements in writing. Before you get to the "my word against hers" mismanagement of communication ask questions. Ask what to do if something malfunctions. Do you call? Text?

"Stop smoking because everything is harder to clean." A house cleaner wants to know how to ask a customer to stop smoking while you are cleaning. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says as the maid you can stop smoking but you can't tell your customers to quit smoking. It's overstepping professional boundaries. Homeowners who smoke don't want to hear health advice while paying you to clean. As a maid service you can move on to a non-smoking home without shaming the client.

Housecall Pro to automate your cleaning business - https://HousecallPro.com/Angela Logos. Logos that promote your Airbnb, vacation rental (VRBO) or cleaning business are part of your company brand. Logos are one of the oldest marketing elements that help others recognize you. The secret to great logos is the colors in the logo design. Create a logo for your maid service, or hire someone on Fiverr to do it for you - the perfect logo will have colors that make people want to buy.

Got a rundown apartment? Are you thinking "The place is falling apart and with no investment, I want to clean my space?" Here are some renters’ tips for cleaning a rundown apartment. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you need a cleaning routine that includes bi-annual deep cleaning. You also need maintenance cleaning even if you do it yourself. You deserve a clean place to live even if you're a tenant and you live in a rundown apartment.

In today's DampRid #ProductReview we learn how to remove odors and prevent mold with a moisture absorber. DampRid is moisture absorption first and odor eliminator second. DampRid is a solution for those wondering how to remove musty odors and Angela Brown says even school lockers can benefit.

Do you need a tax id number for your house cleaning business? How about if you are a solo operator? And if you have a DBA (doing business as) rather than an LLC (limited liability corporation) do you still need a tax id? Can you use your SSN (Social Security number) instead of a tax id? Can you start a cleaning business without an EIN? Angela Brown covers the ways you can still pay taxes as a small #cleaning business owner.

Ever wonder how to clean your blinds? Did you know there is little difference between deep cleaning and maintenance clean methods? You can clean your blinds using the same 4 tools - even if they are faux wood blinds, mini blinds, plantation shutters or Venetian blinds. Watch Angela Brown cleaning in this easy #HowtoClean tutorial using Original Krud Kutter a Swiffer Duster and if needed, an OXO Deep Cleaning Brush. Oh, and a cotton terry cloth.

Angela Brown's top 10 trade show tips for house cleaners will boost your marketing. It will also save you money from attending random home shows, conferences, expos, fairs, and trade shows. These #Top10 trade show tips will help you grow your maid service if you apply lead generation and follow up to the expo. Sure, you will do other marketing like having giveaways, ad gimmicks or a stretch fabric display. But if you apply these trade show tips to all the #Tradeshows you attend from here out...

Can you run a house cleaning business flying solo? Without growth and employees, can you run a house cleaning business with success? Can you run a house cleaning business flying solo? Without growth and employees, can you run a house cleaning business with success?  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you can run a house cleaning business with proper cleaning business training. You don't even need a lot of money. House cleaner education is available everywhere.

What do you do when you overhear and oversee stuff while house cleaning? It might be a weird or awkward situation you find yourself in. Every #cleaning company needs a privacy policy for things you overhear and oversee while house cleaning. Client confidentiality is paramount out of respect for your customers and clients. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a closed-mouth policy will promote your cleaning business. Keeping private information private is what clients want.

What your neighbor’s house cleaning says about you is not what you think. Many people worry about their neighbor’s house cleaning habits and then they feel inferior. "They must have a maid, or a house cleaner or a professional cleaning service." "Maybe they hurry and clean before we visit." Your neighbor’s house cleaning has nothing to do with you. Many people play keeping up with the Joneses or they clean before company comes.

Do you use twitter for business? A house cleaner asks: Should I use twitter to grow my cleaning company? In today’s #AskaHouseCleaner we look at twitter for business and how the social media strategy fits in with house cleaners and maids. Having a social media presence builds credibility with the search engines and helps boost your ranking. A Savvy Cleaner will lock in the social media and twitter for business handles just so someone else doesn’t use them.

Angela Brown's Top 10 Business Card Tips for House Cleaners will show you how to make business cards to leave with clients. The #Top10 business card tips for house cleaners will also show you how to use top-notch and free graphic design tools. Use Canva, ColorZilla and QR Code Generator along with a licensed image from Shutterstock. Once your marketing materials are ready, print your Vistaprint business cards. Housekeepers need business cards as do cleaning business owners and maids.