Ask a House Cleaner

It's official you're in business and need documents for your house cleaning. It's official if you use verbal contracts to operate your maid service as well. We #AskaHousCleaner what binding agreement paperwork will reinforce the working relationship. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says it's official when you do your initial walkthrough with the homeowner. Agree to operate as client and maid and discuss rules and regulations.

"There's not enough time to finish cleaning the house. I'm trying to grow my cleaning business and am paid by the hour vs. paid by the job. I told my client there's not enough time to clean everything and we had a confrontation and I lost the customer. " We Ask a House Cleaner tips to combat not enough time without sacrificing quality for quantity. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says limited time is an issue in housekeeping, house cleaning, and maid service.

Tips for house cleaners and maids are always appreciated. But who gets to keep the tips? Does the company owner get to share in the thanks? We Ask a House Cleaner about year-end bonuses and tips from clients and what are the expectations for gift giving? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you've got to clarify during the hiring process. Usually, something extra given to the house cleaner is theirs as a thank you from the client. 

It's extra work for the maid service because the chores keep changing. You're paid by the job vs. paid by the hour and the client gives you extra work. You want to do a good job but you have limited time. We Ask a House Cleaner how to ask the client to pick up after yourself. Put the toys away, and don't give us extra work. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a savvy cleaner will ask better questions. This and more house cleaning tips in today's house cleaner training.

Price shopping, "I'm just price shopping." Every maid service has heard it. You go to bid a job and give a free estimate for house cleaning and the customer says: "I'm price shopping, and I'll let you know." We Ask a House Cleaner what to do when your prospect is shopping around and should you bid by the hour vs. the job. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says people do price shop, and they are on a budget. But she says they call your service because they need a house cleaner.

Bubble gum gets stuck in hair, clothes and tracked in on shoes when you have kids. If you have chewy, stringy, sticky bubble gum in your carpet, here's what to do. Today on Ask a House Cleaner, Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru taps into bubble gum removal tips from a daycare provider. Cut it out as a last resort, but try first peanut butter. House Cleaner Training approved technique. Today's sponsor is https://HouseCleaning360.com

Get out of the cleaning business because the time is right. But what do you say to your cleaning clients? We Ask a House Cleaner reasons to get out of the cleaning business and how to retire or "graduate." Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives word tracks on how to say goodbye when you get out of the cleaning business. Whether you're bored, have new interests to pursue, or you're worn out, have aged out or have family situations. Today's sponsor is https://HouseCleaning360.com

Coaching and development for your house cleaning employees are crucial to your business success. We Ask a House Cleaner for tips and tutorials on employee coaching and development. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says training is a daily process. Coaching and development include team exercises that inspire, motivate and boost morale. House Cleaning training and maid service training are benchmarks of a good manager. Lead by example and be the inspiration your employees need.

A price increase for cleaning services is due. But how do you raise your fee for maid service? We Ask a House Cleaner about pricing structure and the inevitable price increase. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you've got to make money to stay in business. The cost for maid service goes up just like everything else, which means a price increase and a change to your cleaning contract. Learn what to do if clients won't pay when you raise your prices.

Target your market when starting a house cleaning business. Decide on a territory and target your market by choosing the homes you want to clean. It will save you drive time on the commute, wear and tear on your car and gasoline. We Ask a House Cleaner tips and tutorials to target your market through business growth and expansion. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a savvy cleaner can grow your cleaning business by working smart not hard.

Growth disclosure. Should you confess you are a solo cleaner or paint the picture that you're a big company? We Ask a House Cleaner tips to grow your cleaning business and protocol for expansion and growth disclosure. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says growth disclosure is a personal preference. A savvy cleaner has plans of expanding, hiring employees and staff. Whether you market your cleaning business as a maid or a maid service is insignificant.

Expanding your cleaning business is part of business growth. And setting expectations with customers without losing them is the key to success. We Ask a House Cleaner about business growth, expanding your cleaning business, and how to train employees. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says expanding your cleaning business is a science. You build confidence when you set boundaries on your initial walkthrough. She gives tips for expanding from just you through the transition to employees.

Basic clean - what should I include and what am I expected to do? We Ask a House Cleaner about a basic clean vs. a deep clean. Does a basic clean include dishes, linen service, ceiling fans or are those an upsell? It's a great house cleaning question for a maid service. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a savvy cleaner sets guidelines with the client upfront. Today's sponsor is https://HouseCleaning360.com

Stretch bands help repair damaged shoulder muscles.  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru talks stretch bands for tendinitis, bursitis and joint pain.  House cleaners use sweeping movements to clean which left unmonitored can cause shoulder pain. Stretch bands strengthen arm movement and help prevent rotator cuff surgery.  We Ask a House Cleaner for tips on healthy shoulder movement and house cleaner education. 

Learn to clean. We're talking house cleaning 101 where you learn to clean beginner style. Everybody has their own cleaning tips, methods, favorite supplies, and solutions. We Ask a House Cleaner if maid service training is a good place to learn to clean. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says yes. There are a variety of basic cleaning techniques, methods, and systems you will learn. But in the end, it comes down to practice and preference.