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Kicked out of a Facebook Group for being a jerk? You're not alone. Over twenty people got kicked out of my Facebook Group today alone for being volatile, mean, anger issues or cursing. It was the last straw. We #AskaHouseCleaner if expletives come with a warning. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says this is your warning. If you've attacked someone in the group that's grounds to be kicked out.

A rude customer and a house cleaner freaks out. We Ask a House Cleaner why we have a rude customer and why they are negative and have a mean resting face. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says the behavior is subjective. You might have a rude customer who wants to make your life miserable. There may be name calling and other problematic customer issues. Or they may be a difficult customer who just doesn't know how to communicate.

A brat child or spoiled brat can wreak chaos on a house cleaners job. If your clients are the parents of a brat child you need to have a talk about the troubled teen.  We Ask a House Cleaner cleaning advice for dealing with a destructive, violent and volatile brat child. If they are yelling expletives and you see a white flash you may be in danger. Remember they are just words.  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a maid reacting without a plan will lose control.  

Messy House. You're going home for the holidays and your family has a messy house. Do you offer to help clean? We Ask a House Cleaner the protocol for relatives with a messy house when you are the house guest. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares an opinion and a few tips instead of cleaning advice. "Show up as a guest, not a maid or a house cleaner. If you try to one-up them they will feel bad and become defensive. There will be animosity, competition, and anger.

Will robots replace house cleaners? We #AskaHouseCleaner today about technology and things like the robot vacuum. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says robots already automate many of our household chores. Think about the dishwasher, dryer, and washing machines - all robots. Sure, they do the jobs quicker, faster and easier than humans, but you still need a human to finish chores. Automatic or not, there are all tasks that still need a maid to clean. House cleaning is not going away.

Cleaning mistakes you might be making while doing household chores. These top 8 cleaning mistakes are common family and homeowner goofs. Today we #AskaHouseCleaner professional household tips and tutorials on how to avoid cleaning mistakes. Angela Brown, #TheHouseCleaningGuru says anyone can be a savvy cleaner with a little cleaning advice. Today's sponsor is https://HouseCleaning360.com HC360 is a referral database of the best in home service providers

Judgments about house cleaners who chose to be a house cleaner are not helpful. Well-intending relatives make judgments like "you should go to college, get a degree, and get a real job. Be a responsible adult." We Ask a House Cleaner about judgments and opinions cleaning business owners face. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says running a maid service is just that. It's providing house cleaning services - not a tool to win parental approval.

Owning a franchise is a dream for some house cleaners and a reality to others. Some think owning a franchise is great because of name brand recognition, and national advertising.  We Ask a House Cleaner about franchise pros and cons and upfront costs. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says no business startup is easy. But owning a franchise gives you access to tutorials and existing training.  Franchise vs. start your own maid service? We've got tips.

Start a house cleaning business and be the boss. We Ask a House Cleaner the top 5 reasons to start a house cleaning business. House cleaners and maids start a house cleaning business because they need money now. They want flexible scheduling. The time is right to be a savvy cleaner. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares business owner tips and tutorials for running a maid service. Small business and the business startup has never been easier.

Skipping chores because you have too much housework depends on your priorities and schedule. We Ask a House Cleaner about skipping chores or spending time cleaning exhausted and worn out. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says skipping chores is a matter of saying yes to this and no to that. A savvy cleaner even a DIY house cleaner needs habits that support not stress your life. Today's show sponsor is https://HouseCleaning360.com

Ratings and reviews for house cleaners are a legitimate way to drive business to your door. Ratings and reviews are the social proof and validation that backs up word of mouth referrals. Today we Ask a House Cleaner how to get use a QR code to get ratings and reviews. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a savvy cleaner can get customer feedback to market your cleaning business. Today's sponsor HouseCleaning360.com specializes in DIY referral marketing through online likes and reviews.

Satisfaction guarantee for house cleaners is one of your best marketing tools. Do you offer a satisfaction guarantee for your maid service or house cleaning business? Today we Ask a House Cleaner is it the responsibility of maids to offer a satisfaction guarantee and if so what does it involve? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives tips in this house cleaning training on customer service.

A customer survey for house cleaning clients is a great idea. It's a chance to provide customer satisfaction. And you can do a customer survey before you even start the job. Today we Ask a House Cleaner about the best way to get a customer survey and feedback. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru teaches in maid service training how to be a savvy cleaner and create a happy customer.

Mom syndrome (could be dads too) is when mom meets the needs of others first. Mom syndrome is common among house cleaners and maids.  #Askahousecleaner cleaning advice for maids who come home to a messy house. What about Mom? Mom needs a break too.  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru addresses Mom Syndrome. It's not okay to take care of everyone else first. Moms priorities for self-care prevent overwhelm and make her a savvy cleaner.  Today's show sponsor is https://HouseCleaning360.com

Legal issues for house cleaners and maids - this should be part of your house cleaner education. Legal issues are not a matter of if in a cleaning business, but a matter of when. Ask a House Cleaner about lawsuits and who can sue for harassment? Or emotional damage, and other torts that you don't expect. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives tips on having a legal budget for legal issues. And it's great cleaning advice.