Ask a House Cleaner

Covert contracts when house cleaning can waste a lot of time. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at covert contracts instead of communication. What happens when you have no idea what the customer wants and you second guess their intentions?  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru on covert contracts: "You don't read minds. So, if something is not apparent, why would you make assumptions?" Don't assume you know the hidden meanings you might guess wrong. 

Diversity for house cleaners is paramount to the success of your cleaning business. Why diversity? Because respect for cultural sensibilities is necessary for house cleaning employees and customer service.  Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at the benefits of the diversity of opinions, and diversity of work ethics.  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru has news for your maid service. "If you want to grow your cleaning business, be a savvy cleaner and embrace the differences."

Labor laws are tough when employees know how to rig the system. House cleaners push back in rebellion knowing which labor laws they can use for a free ride. But it's the business owner and customers that suffer when there is an abuse of labor laws. Clients pay for maid service and housekeepers take advantage as rule breakers. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru suggests setting boundaries with rules, tips, and tutorials.

Green Cleaning - yes or no? Do you have a green cleaning preference? Should we all be using non-toxic, natural, eco-friendly cleaning solutions to clean our homes? Today on #AskaHouseCleaner we learn cleaning advice from Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru. What do you do when you need a stronger chemical and your green cleaning product isn’t cutting it? Do you use toxic chemicals or just make the healthiest choice?

Celebrity hoarders are real people. They start out like you and me, and then it's keeping up with the Joneses. The lavish living with the rich and famous turn ordinary folks into celebrity hoarders. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at how to end the cycle of celebrity hoarders. And what happens when you're stuck with the most toys? Compulsive hoarding can range from famous collections to downright addiction.

Hire me! I want to be a house cleaner. Hire me because I want to work for a cleaning company. Where do I find a cleaning company who will hire me? Truth is not every house cleaner, housekeeper or maid is cut out to be a business owner. Some are content to just show up and do the work. Today on #AskaHouseCleaner we dig into house cleaner training. Learn tips on landing a job with a house cleaning company.

Toilet bowl ring nastiness creeps upon us all. Did you know there are three types of toilet bowl rings? They mean different things and you need to clean each toilet bowl ring a different way. Today on #AskaHouseCleaner we cover some DIY house cleaning secrets for 2017. Learn how to rid your loo of the toilet bowl ring. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru walks us through non-toxic toilet bowl cleaners. And we'll talk about hydrochloric acid, SDS (Safety Data Sheets) Green cleaning and more.

"How often should I clean my house?" A DIY house cleaning homeowner wants cleaning advice on a cleaning routine. "How often should I clean my house if I have a house cleaner?" "Do they clean my space or do we break it up by daily chores and weekly chores?" Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at tips like habit stacking and having a whole house cleaning routine. "How often should I clean my house if I'm a savvy cleaner?"

Permission to toss my kids old toys? "Why do I need permission to toss? I paid for them." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says when you ask permission of your kids, it gives them closure. In today's Ask a House Cleaner hoarding prevention tips we make it okay to recycle. Give kids their own "donate bucket" and let them get rid of old toys. Give them permission to toss. Once the bucket is full, take the stuff to Goodwill.

Shark proof! It's the easiest solution to the complaints "The maid is a cry baby." "The house cleaner is emotionally unstable." "The housekeeper is bent out of shape." What is the shark proof concept? And what does it have to do with a teary-eyed house cleaner and customer feedback? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares tips today on Ask a House Cleaner for the people pleasers. If you're a maid living on the edge of your emotions you need a shark proof box.

Permission to succeed in house cleaning is all some business owners need. "I want to grow my cleaning business but people tell me I'm going to fail." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru is giving you permission to succeed. There will be Negative Nellies, but "this too shall pass." As we learn today on Ask a House Cleaner. You want permission to succeed? You need new friends, supportive friends and you need to create new habits. You are the example for your employees.

Grief hoarding is when you bring home all the stuff of a loved one who has died. Grief hoarding is the sentimental value of trying to stretch your memories through stuff. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives hoarding advice. Learn how to celebrate their life without grief hoarding. Your memories are with the person, not their stuff. A savvy cleaner knows how to savor the sentiments in remembrance without creating more housework.

Vanity house cleaning questions today. A house cleaner - maid wants to know, "Do I clean all the stuff on the vanity, or do I clean around it?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says the vanity is among the most used spaces in a house. The vanity is the home for shaving, brushing teeth, and putting makeup on. A savvy cleaner will use speed cleaning techniques and work from the top. Wiping the mirror, basin, and cupboards as they go. Ask a House Cleaner all your maid service training questions.

Kitchen cupboard hacks (2017). Just what you're looking for if you're a maid service and about to clean customers cupboards. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks cupboard organization on Ask a House Cleaner. Tips include the lazy Susan, cupboard use, and get rid of duplicates. Extra sets of dishes are a curse, not a blessing. Listen up house cleaners, maids, and those DIY house cleaning experts.

Being a leader vs. being in charge is an important distinction to make. Whether you're a cleaning franchisor, a house cleaner, parent, clergyman, teacher, coach or boss. Being a leader isn't about giving special treatment and special favors. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says being a leader is about leading with love. Tough love and earning respect along the way. "The golden rule has become tarnished with entitlement."