Ask a House Cleaner

Maid steals clients time - and homeowners in uproar speak out. If you're working from home you need rules and regulations and expectations in place for your house cleaners. Time is a precious commodity. You've outsourced your #Cleaning and you're not a free therapist. A maid is paid to work, not paid to chat. A maid is stealing when she plays #dramaqueen on the clock. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you both should be working and following the sixty-second rule.

Don't ruin your leather sofa. This Meguiar's leather conditioner review will show you how to protect it. You'll also see Angela Brown cleaning a leather recliner working drill brush magic. How to clean a leather sofa is different from using a leather conditioner but for both, you can use a leather drill brush. You'll also need a microfiber cloth and some Meguiars Gold Class Leather Conditioner.

Angela Brown's top 10 scrub brushes make every house cleaning chore easier. From the Unger 2-in-1 bath and tile brush to the Homitt spin scrub brush. The HDX Iron handle scrub brush is a must for every professional house cleaner. And recommended for pros is the Drill Brush with a variety of brushes for different household surfaces. We also look at a pet hair brush and silicone bottle brushes and the favorite OXO Deep Clean Brush Set.

How to break up with a client - this cleaning advice is for house cleaners and maids. If you have difficult customers who are high maintenance it may be time to end the contract. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says write a break up script. You know that old "it's not you it's me" line? Make it about you when you drop the customer. End the working relationship with customer service and a smile. When you learn how to break up the homeowner will say goodbye with their blessing.

Is it wise to have your house cleaner as a cohost for your #VRBO or Airbnb? We look at that in today's #AskaHouseCleaner with Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru. Turnover service can include cohosting duties that range from staging to managing bookings. It is restocking supplies, dealing with the customer service from the online listing and explaining house rules. The house cleaner as a cohost has more investment in ratings and reviews as a business partner.

These 5 things to clean before the house cleaner comes will save you money. If you pick up and file papers, wash dishes fast, and clean the bathroom vanities you won't be paying the maid to declutter. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says family cleaning projects can be part of a house cleaning routine. Tidy up and put stuff away as part of daily #cleaning. House cleaning is part of every day, even if you have a house cleaner or maid service.

Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover can remove blueberry stain out of carpet. It's true, it can get cranberry stain out of carpet too. On today's #AskaHouseCleaner you'll see Angela Brown cleaning coffee stains out of carpet. Woohoo! If you've ever wondered how to get cat puke out of carpet or crayons or makeup this Spot Shot #ProductReview is for you. Not everybody knows how to clean carpet and if you don't have a carpet cleaning schedule, at least you can keep carpet stains at bay.

Angela Brown's Top 10 Toilet Brushes introduce you to some amazing bathroom products. Toilet brushes to make the #Top10 are the Clorox ToiletWand, and the #SquattyPotty Invisibrush. Other toilet cleaning system favorites are: Libman toilet brush and Peppy Brush. And the simplehuman toilet brush and eco toilet brush are also in the mix. If you have a commode, you will at some time buy a toilet brush. Now you're informed. Yay!

Can house cleaners wear body cams for safety? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says that body cameras will never replace workplace safety. A body cam won't keep you safe. It will only document what happened. Safety while housecleaning is part of house cleaner training. Every maid service needs to learn to stay alert, work safe and be aware of your surroundings. Body cams can only do so much. Clean with confidence by learning to work safely.

How to deal with messy guests is our topic of today's Vacation Rental Mailbag. If you're a #VacationRental host or you run an #Airbnb you've probably had messy guests. And where do you draw the line with messy guests? Do you invoke an extra cleaning charge if they leave dirty dishes or break your house rules about cleaning? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru suggests silicone baking sheets and a silicone oven liner to prevent extra work.

How to keep your house clean with pets, pet hair, muddy paws, and dogs that shed is our #AskaHouseCleaner topic today. "How do I clean my space with a constant muddy dog? Got any pet life hacks for dog hair, cat hair and pet beds? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru along with correspondent Britt Greenwood tackle the get rid of pet hair in home dilemma. It's not easy to clean up after pets but if you want to keep your home clean, you need more than pet hacks, you need pet care.

Weiman Granite and Stone Cleaner and Polish is today's #ProductReview. Ever wonder how to clean Onyx or how to clean quartz countertops? Whether you're a house cleaner or a doing DIY cleaning, Weiman Granite and Stone Cleaner does the trick. Watch Angela Brown cleaning in today's #AskaHouseCleaner as she shows you how to clean granite. (Same process in how to clean travertine countertops.) You'll also learn other #Cleaning tips on how to care for stone and how to clean marble countertops.

Angela Brown's Top 10 Dusters for house cleaning will surprise you. Yes, you know about the Swiffer Duster with the disposable refill. But do you know about the OXO Microfiber duster with a washable head? Watch Angela Brown cleaning and speed cleaning with an electrostatic duster. "Clean with me while I use this polystatic duster to remove dust." And don't forget the e-cloth that maid services drool over.

Ever wonder how workers compensation works in house cleaning? In today's #AskaHouseCleaner we look at workers compensation. Your company rules and regulations for on the job injuries - OJI must be set in stone. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says prevention comes from teaching workplace safety. And having rules for reporting on the job injuries. Consider a mandatory drug test for employees. Teach disability awareness, disability documentation and how to avoid getting hurt on the job.

Need fixes for broken appliances? We've got you covered in today's #AskaHouseCleaner Vacation Rental Mailbag. #Airbnb hosts ask about a broken dishwasher and alternate solutions. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru suggests a meal credit or paper plates. Prepare for the worst-case scenario and provide a list of What Ifs. What if we have a broken washing machine? And then provide the number for a laundry service. And if you have a broken oven, suggest a toaster oven in the cupboard.