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Can hoarders be cured? We're talking compulsive hoarding. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru offers tips and strategies to end the OCD. (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.) #Hoarders wonder "Can hoarders be cured? Is there help for creative, messy, cluttered, artistic, disorganized people?" You can hire a housekeeper to get rid of your stuff and show you how to clean. But until you address the mental health behind the hoarding disorder, you'll have a vicious cycle of purging and collecting.

Watch this before you buy a cleaning car. Angela Brown says your #cleaning car is a reflection of your company, your image and company branding. I'm asked a lot "What car should I drive for my maid service?" It comes down to the type of car payment you can afford and the psychology of selling. Look at the car’s maids drive and then don't compete with your client’s vehicle or SUV. A car for house cleaning should be clean. The #CleaningCar is part of your company image.

5 things house cleaners don't want you to know could keep you from hiring the wrong maid or maid service. Not all house cleaners are the same. Some are trained and some have a healthy job history, others don't. Among the 5 things house cleaners don't want you to know is that some aren't really bonded or insured. They lie. And some will eat your food. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru wants you to screen your house cleaner and ask qualifying questions.

Here are 7 sure-fire tactics to fire employees because saying "you're fired" is never easy. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says employee termination can cause emotional meltdowns. Which day of the week is best to fire an employee? Any maid service will say Monday. Staff performance reviews would hint at firing an employee over firable things. But how to fire someone while managing social media is quite another. "Fired employee speaks out" hits the press when employee outbursts occur

Today’s vacation rental mailbag answers Q & A about cleaning supplies and turnover service. Airbnb, VRBO and STR hosts want to know if they should buy ready to use cleaning solutions or concentrates. Angela Brown says #VacationRental properties can save money on cleaning supplies if you clean a lot. Visit a janitorial supply. And pick up some degreasers, glass cleaner, and all-purpose #cleaning supplies.

People, who hire maids, are they snooty? Arrogant? Or do they just hate cleaning? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says it could be they just don't have time to clean so they hire a maid. Some homeowners do hate cleaning but most have daily chores or a daily cleaning routine. They tidy up but they outsource cleaning - the bigger #cleaning to a house cleaner. It doesn't mean you're entitled if you need help to get organized or clean your house. Lots of people hire maids to do their

How to rebuild your cleaning business after a move is a common question for the moving business owner. If you're moving to a new location you don't have to reinvent yourself - just establish new clients. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru notes you have transferrable skills. The secret of starting over is to realize the struggles of being in a new place are mostly in your head. You're not starting over from scratch with house cleaning. You're just starting over again.

Fragile Collections - what are the do's and don'ts of cleaning them? Do you include cleaning fragile collections of knick-knacks as part of your regular cleaning? And how much should you charge to clean fragile items like ceramic figurines? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says cleaning collections need risk assessment. Dusting fragile items, porcelain or glass figurines needs safety and handling training. If you're handling and moving delicate objects...

Ever wonder how to go from 9 to 5 to house cleaning and be your own boss? Going full time can be tough even if you know how to start a cleaning business. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru suggests free house cleaning training in cleaning videos like this. Also, read the book How to Start Your Own House Cleaning Company for diy tips to start your maid service. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner (training and certification for house cleaners and maids.)

Ever wonder how to sell cleaning services to Airbnb Hosts? You're not alone. VRBO hosts wonder where to find a good house cleaner. And you're going "I want to grow my cleaning company how do I get more AirBNB accounts?" Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru answers your questions from the Vacation Rental Mailbag. (VRM) Airbnb hosting and the vacation rental business is hard without cleaning help. Here are ways to offer your cleaning service and book more cleaning jobs.

What are some easy dish cleaning ideas when you hate to wash dishes? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares how to wash dishes fast with a bit of dish soap and a dish drain. Washing dishes by hand is way faster than using a dishwasher and one of many speed cleaning hacks to keep your dishes clean. Easy household cleaning hacks like these will take the chore out of housework.

How to clean a ceramic stove top when it's a mess is the topic of today's Cerama Bryte Product Review. If you have a glass top cooktop and want to do it yourself, you can learn from Angela Brown cleaning one and showing you how in this tutorial. It's easy to clean a ceramic cooktop with the Cerama Bryte DIY Kit. If you're looking for a cook top cleaner for your dirty stove try Cerama Bryte. It will make your glass top like new. #AskaHouseCleaner #ProductReview #StoveTop

Why on earth would you want to help your competition? It's a house cleaning FAQ and its rooted in the fear of #competition. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru suggests there are reasons to help your competition. "I'm trying to grow my cleaning company and my employee wants to start a cleaning business..." or "My co-worker is leaving to start her own maid service." Relax, there is enough work for us all. You can help your competition and collaborate not compete.

I or We - how should I refer to my cleaning business? I want to grow my cleaning company but right now it's just me. I don't have any team members, employees, partners or anyone else in my maid service. So, should I say I or We? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a maid service is never one person. In the beginning, it can be I or We but there are mentors and counsel. The collective We is bigger than the I in your #cleaning.

What is Vacation Rental Mailbag (VRM)? It is answers to House Cleaning FAQ for AirBNB, VRBO, and STR (Short-term rentals). Vacation Rental Mailbag answers questions from a turnover service view. Professional house cleaners and property managers are the ones who clean when you violate a no smoking policy. And they are the ones with the turnover cleaning tips. And they are the ones who charge the host an extra cleaning fee if you trash the place. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru in tand