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Clear bag policy for house cleaners and maids is hitting America by a storm. Clear bag use reduces larceny, looting, robbery and stealing from clients and coworkers. The clear bag policy may meet some resistance at first. But in the end protects the business owner, the housekeeper or maid, and the client. It's a win-win. Clear bags, clear purses, clear totes and clear backpacks come in all shapes and sizes. The best time to issue them to employees is at the time of hire. Clear backpacks, totes, purses http://amzn.to/2s6x2VO  This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/UL0F3kVNUD0 Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/show Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: htt

Air conditioning is a must for house cleaning. House cleaners and maids need air conditioning because they move so much they get warm and often hot. Maids cleaning without air conditioning not only run the risk of heat stroke, but they get grumpy, lethargic and sleepy when there's no air. You'll get more work from your housekeeper if you turn the air down when they come to clean. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/air-conditioning-while-cleaning/ Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips You can watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/tUy4KiT-RIk Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner https://Pinter

Brand your cleaning business with a uniform that speaks to your clientele. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at tank tops as cleaning uniforms. Along with scrubs, tee shirts, polo and collared shirts, to promote your cleaning brand. Do you go with casual, comfortable uniform tops? Or do you go for professional uniforms? It's your brand, it's your business. But here's a proven business strategy that works. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/brand-uniform-top/ Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. ------------------------------------------------------ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW https://www.helpscout.net/blog/psychology-of-color/  Paragon Microfiber Wrinkle Resistant Polo Shirts http://amzn.to/2sdNTWh  Discounted Scrubs: http://shrsl.com/?iboy ------------------------------------------------------- House Clea

Social media presence is important for everyone who wants to grow your business. But is it necessary for maids and house cleaners to have a social media presence? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at your online marketing, and business strategy. See why a social media presence might be a crucial step for your digital branding. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/show You can watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/0JV7VNqqIWk Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner Ask a House Cleaner

Cleaning triggers are an easy way to create a routine for your housework. If you hate to clean then cleaning triggers are for you. They spark action for regular chores you need to do like laundry, dusting, and running errands. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at non-emotional cleaning triggers. Learn how to connect something you love with a job that's not among your favorite tasks. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/show Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips You can watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/7v9vOiRTPiA Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner

House guests light a cleaning and organizing fire in us. We've got to get the guest room ready. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at top cleaning tips when house guests are coming. Home organization can make your family feel at home. Hosting ideas and instructional how to. House guests are going to love coming to your home. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/show Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips You can watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/bzueM255rhA  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner Ask a House Cleaner is

Feel-Felt-Found is a leadership strategy to inspire and motivate cleaning employees. Management offers the chance to observe, listen, understand, relate to and track your employees. The Feel-Felt-Found method provides guidance to housekeepers in need of an attitude boost. When you take notice of your housecleaners and hold them accountable they become loyal, reliable workers. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at using the feel-felt-found way to influence others. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/show Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips You can watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/V_CFwLuq_54  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twitter.com/S

I should have said no to the weirdest cleaning requests. As a house cleaner or maid, we aim for customer service and customer satisfaction. But the day will come when you'll have a cleaning mistake that will leave you saying "I should have said no." Today on Ask a House Cleaner tips include a house cleaning waiver and knowing when to walk away. Housework Twilight Zone style will leave you with regret, lessons learned and saying "I should have said no." This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/i-should-have-said-no/ Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner https://Pinterest

No money? Lots of house cleaners start a cleaning business with no money. They have student loans, are in debt and need a job. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at business growth and development that starts with no money plus action. Relying on business strategy, business marketing and paying your dues you can build an empire. 63 Questions: https://savvycleaner.com/63-questions How to Start Your Own House Cleaning Company http://amzn.to/2rmnxkd This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/show Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips You can watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/3MjZ0DyzvIs Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner https:

Employee birthday? Yikes! How should we celebrate? Your maids birthday only comes once a year. And while it may be a time of personal reflection for them it is a time to celebrate that employee birthday. Should you give a money gift? Cash? Gift card or a paid day off? What is the appropriate gesture for your housekeepers birthday? Today on Ask a House cleaner we look at your cleaning employee birthday. And whether you should throw a party, have birthday cake or a happy birthday banner. The house cleaner loyalty and appreciation. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/employee-birthday/ Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twi

Time - My hours are my own. Right? I'm the boss. I can make my own work schedule as a cleaning service provider. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at time management, cleaning schedules, and time as a limited resource. Having a work schedule or regular business hours may be constricting. But if you get fired for not being a reliable housekeeper then you'll have all the time in the world. Here's what you need to know to be a Savvy Cleaner and keep the accounts you have. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/show You can watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/maxtjyUVcmw  Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show  click on the blue button and record. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twi

Hoarders are creative and artistic people often with obsessive compulsive behavior. As collectors of stuff, hoarders often become disorganized, overwhelmed and depressed. Hoarders are generally people who spend all their time helping others, but neglect to help themselves. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at hoarding and some insightful tips when hired to help a hoarder. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification.  Did you know you can watch this episode on YouTube? https://youtu.be/G-Rwh5Xpsoo  Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show  click on the blue button and record. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner  Ask a House Cleaner is a da

Customers Trash should be treated with the same respect we treat all customers belongings. But if they've tossed out stuff they no longer want, can we keep the customer's trash? It's junk to them, pure rubbish, used property, possessions they'll never use again. But customers trash takes on a whole new meaning when clients think the housekeeper stole their stuff, or they turn it into a barter deal. Today on Ask a House Cleaner, we look at best practices for clients discards. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/show  Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: You can watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ArycI1Om57k  https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitt

Percentage of clean vs messy houses is a question that came up from one house cleaner. It's a fair question so she can plan enough time to clean a filthy mess. Not all homes will be spotless and need a quick wipe down. Is there a way to gauge the percentage of tidy homes against the number of cluttered homes in any area? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at the percentage question along with questions to ask your prospects so everybody is playing on the same page. This will give you enough time to do a great job every time. On time. This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at http://askahousecleaner.com/percentage-clean-vs-messy-houses/ Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: You can watch this epi

Tall ceiling fans and window ledges are a challenge for maids and homeowners alike. But how do you clean tall ceiling fans and window ledges? Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at a telescoping extension pole that adjusts to a 45-90 degree angle. Never again will you wonder about carting around step ladders. We've rigged the extendable wand in today's episode to work with a regular Swiffer Duster. It reaches tall ceiling fans and high window ledges as well as the corners of 2 story great rooms. It's also great for dusting those high chandeliers you find in sprawling entry ways. In editing the audio version of this show we realized you may want to watch it so you can see what we're talking about. Here's the link to the YouTube version of this show https://youtu.be/1pivpnjD92c  And we've added a couple of links to Amazon for the product recommended. Note: If not available worldwide; check with the Amazon in your country for this or a similar item. 7 Piece Cleaning and Dusting Kit, Microfiber All Purpose Duste

Organizing vs House Cleaning - What is the difference? The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown shares some chores of a professional organizer vs. those of a professional house cleaner. It's not a matter of organizing vs house cleaning because both are part of a cleaning routine. Together they cut clutter from your home and keep your place neat and tidy. Organizing is all about an emotional cleansing process. It's an alignment of your needs, wants and stuff to create harmony in your house. And when you vacuum, dust, sweep and mop you're talking more about a cleaning routine. Should you focus on organizing vs house cleaning? Let's Ask a House Cleaner This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. Complete show notes for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/show  Got a Question for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/ti

How to Clean a Dorm? Lots of college kids are asking about cleaning systems to keep their dormitory neat, and tidy. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at the bedroom and bathroom. These three simple hacks will teach you how to clean a dorm and organize your personal space. Of course, systems cost money for organizational supplies. But these two cheap items are all you need. In a minute you'll know how to clean a dorm and you'll have habits you can use for the rest of your life. Over the Door Shoe Rack - http://amzn.to/2qP863o   Toothbrush/Razor Suction Holder - http://amzn.to/2qPli8x  This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. You can ask your question for the show at https://askahousecleaner.com/show  House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner  https://Pinterest

Are you allergic to pets? I know how you feel. I was the cleaning lady allergic to dogs and would get a headache. But you still have to clean even if you're allergic to pets. We Ask a House Cleaner about maids and pet allergies, airborne allergens and what to do if your nose itches. Or is it watery eyes and a hypersensitivity to pet dander? House cleaning is no fun when you're allergic to pets. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares tips on apple cider vinegar and lemon juice. End that sneeze, wheeze, cough and flu-like symptoms. Your air filters, (lungs) and immune system will thank you. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training (for house cleaners and maids.) My Cleaning Connection (a hub for really cool cleaning stuff.) And HouseCleaning360.com (a hub where you can list your house cleaning business and customers can find you.   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/allergic-to-pets/   *** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Stretch Bands for Tendinitis, Bursitis and Joint

Hire family yes or no? Quick. Don't think about it. If you think about it, you'll think about the nepotism or perceived bias that comes when you hire family. Often when you hire family it's because you're in a bind and need a quick fix. Or, your family member is in a quandary and needs you to rescue them. Hiring family includes possible fights, anxiety, tension, and disagreements. Not to mention insider information now at the front of your company. Along with other weird issues like competition and sibling rivalry. When you hire family, there are always emotions involved. And it makes firing family next to impossible. Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at all these to create personal and professional boundaries. Today's show sponsor is https://HouseCleaning360.com HouseCleaning360 is a business referral network for house cleaners and maids and housekeepers. *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** Family Support - https://youtu.be/4VlkOVhFeiY Should House Cleaners Take Vacations - https://youtu.be/Mh_ct6lvd7A La

Drug test and background checks are commonplace these days as more homeowners hire house cleaners and maids. You may not want to take a drug test - but if the client is willing to pay for it, why not? Too many homeowners have had a previous bad experience with a druggie, a junkie, or a thief and they lose confidence in the hiring process. There are other ways to build reassurance with clients through a trial period, evaluation, satisfaction guarantee, quality assurance program, and yes, a drug test. The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown shares tips on how to get to the heart of employee trust so you can grow your cleaning business. You can find complete show notes for this episode at: http://askahousecleaner.com/drug-test/  This show was sponsored by Savvy Cleaner - House Cleaner Training and Certification. House Cleaning Tips Vault (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips  Follow Savvy Cleaner for tips and training on social media: Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/_5xwzfPSgtY  ht