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Airbnb Cleaning Fee - How Much Should I Charge? May 09, 2018

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"Airbnb cleaning fee - how much should I charge? I'm trying to grow my cleaning company and wonder if being an Airbnb housekeeper is a good idea. The Airbnb cleaning fee would have to cover the days they don't need me."

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru discusses the Airbnb cleaning fee along with Airbnb guest prep. Every Airbnb needs speed cleaning between checkout and check-in and your basic maid service training will guide you through the tasks.

Your Airbnb cleaning service can rotate chores on the days when there are no guests so you still get paid. There is money in Airbnb cleaning jobs - you just have to package your offer right.

Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (house cleaning training.) HouseCleaning360 (a hub connecting Airbnb owners with Airbnb cleaners.) Savvy Perks (A program that adds perks to your Airbnb housekeeper or host's income.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for cleaning products and supplies.)

*** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/airbnb-cleaning-fee

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*** WHAT IS ASK A HOUSE CLEANER? *** Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you get to ask your house cleaning questions and we provide answers. Learn how to clean. How to start a cleaning business. Marketing and Advertising tips for your cleaning service. How to find top quality house cleaners, housekeepers, and maids. Employee motivation tactics. Strategies to boost your cleaning clientele. Cleaning company expansion help. Time-saving Hacks for DIY cleaners and more. Hosted by Angela Brown, 25-year house cleaning expert and founder of Savvy Cleaner Training for House Cleaners and Maids.

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*** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com

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How to Get Rid of Permanent Stains in Tubs, Showers and Sinks May 08, 2018

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Permanent stains are driving me crazy. I want to know how to get rid of permanent stains on sinks and vanities. I'm trying to clean my space but the discoloration and tint in the toilets and showers won't budge.

We Ask a House Cleaner pro cleaning tips for permanent stains. What to do about a blemish or burn mark, and when to walk away.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives expert cleaning tips and cleaning advice to help you keep the job and please the customer.

Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (house cleaning training.) HouseCleaning360 (a hub connecting homeowners with home service providers.) Savvy Perks (an employee benefits program for house cleaners and maids.) And My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for cool cleaning stuff.)

*** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/permanent-stains

*** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** How to Clean a Bathroom Vanity - https://youtu.be/3EkQJVbZYeg How to Clean Toilet Bowl Rings - Three Types - https://youtu.be/iqCOZyV1R40 How to Defrost a Freezer - https://youtu.be/YGYfZegc_xA How to Clean Countertops - https://youtu.be/upEjnCtXc3A How to Clean Hardwood Floors - https://youtu.be/0KAIVQkVwPE How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs - https://youtu.be/hQfHcGD9WB8 How to Clean a Shower Floor - https://youtu.be/qrjL17pU3bQ

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*** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com

MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning – https://mycleaningconnection.com

HOUSECLEANING360.COM - Connecting House Cleaners with Homeowners – https://housecleaning360.com

SAVVY PERKS - Employee perks for small business owners - https://savvyperks.com

Domestic Dispute - Stop Fighting with Coworkers while Cleaning May 07, 2018

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Domestic dispute? Errgh! Please stop fighting with coworkers while cleaning. Your customers hate to see house cleaners arguing or maids screaming. And it's not their job to resolve your domestic dispute.

If you've got maids yelling at you some other sort of domestic dispute, separate. One of you upstairs, one of you downstairs.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says an irritable coworker or nit-picky house cleaners slow the job down. Pro cleaning tips say you're there to clean. Keep your personal chaos out of it.

Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (training for house cleaners and maids.) HouseCleaning360 (connecting house cleaners with homeowners.) My Cleaning Connection (a resource hub for all things house cleaning.) And Savvy Perks - Rock bottom restaurant and retail discounts for hardworking maids.

*** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/domestic-dispute

*** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Customer's Trash - Can I Keep it? - https://youtu.be/ArycI1Om57k Cleaning Tests from a Rental Property Manager - https://youtu.be/YQYdtjmhTxw Driving Rules for House Cleaners and Maids - https://youtu.be/ElxlAhM3H8o Burnout - Best Tips for House Cleaners to Recover and Reboot - https://youtu.be/SV4PdnITG-Y

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*** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com

*** HOUSE CLEANING TIPS VAULT *** (DELIVERED VIA EMAIL) - https://savvycleaner.com/tips

*** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z

*** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/

*** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning – https://mycleaningconnection.com HOUSECLEANING360.COM – Connecting House Cleaners with Homeowners – https://housecleaning360.com

SAVVY PERKS – Employee Benefits for Small Business Owners – https://savvyperks.com

How is a Credit Score Important to a House Cleaner? May 04, 2018

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How is a credit score important to a house cleaner? We Ask a House Cleaner if you accept cash payments will it affect your credit score?

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says even if you pay your bills on time, cash is hard to trace. Your credit score is a financial resume that shows your creditworthiness.

Your Fico score tells the banks about money choices you've made. This includes bills, payments, loans, whether you pay your bills with a credit card and if you're responsible for a new loan. Your financial choices also show if you're a risk. If you are, you can't borrow, and they won't lend you more money.

Today's sponsor is Savvy Perks - a new way to motivate employees to be loyal and keep working for you. https://savvyperks.com

*** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/credit-score/

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*** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com

*** HOUSE CLEANING TIPS VAULT *** (DELIVERED VIA EMAIL) - https://savvycleaner.com/tips

*** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z

*** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/

*** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com

MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning – https://mycleaningconnection.com

HOUSECLEANING360.COM – Connecting House Cleaners with Homeowners – https://housecleaning360.com

SAVVY PERKS – Employee Benefits for Small Business Owners – http://savvyperks.com

Auditions for House Cleaning - What You Need to Know May 03, 2018

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Auditions for house cleaning are not a new thing. Turns out that all cleanings are auditions.

A customer wants to know "When you come clean my space should I mention I'm holding auditions?"

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru in today's Ask a House Cleaner says even your job estimate is a showcase. Always put forth your best effort and do your best work.

Don't audition for the job and once get it, slack off or get lazy. You should try harder to win and keep every job.

Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (Training and certification for house cleaners and maids.) My Cleaning Connection (a hub for cool cleaning stuff.) HouseCleaning360 (connecting homeowners with house cleaners.) And Savvy Perks (Your new employee benefits program for small business owners.

*** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/auditions

*** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Yardwork - Upselling for House Cleaners - https://youtu.be/gk8RbxWK-Ic Move Out Cleaning Tips - House Cleaner Training (2017) - https://youtu.be/SjkjReCuXKI Should Maids, House Cleaners and Housekeepers Help Clients Move? - https://youtu.be/tLMS2B1Upj4 Do Professional House Cleaners or Maids Do Laundry? - https://youtu.be/9axFBWMXln0 Gift Certificates for House Cleaning – Yes or No? https://youtu.be/GGxRYfkoP-4

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We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

*** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com

*** HOUSE CLEANING TIPS VAULT *** (DELIVERED VIA EMAIL) - https://savvycleaner.com/tips

*** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z

*** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/

*** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com

MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning – https://mycleaningconnection.com

HOUSECLEANING360.COM – Connecting House Cleaners with Homeowners – https://housecleaning360.com

SAVVY PERKS – Employee benefits for small business owners – https://savvyperks.com

Introducing Savvy Perks Employee Discount Network May 02, 2018

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Introducing Savvy Perks Employee Discount Program. It's employee benefits for small business owners. And came about by you asking for loyalty rewards for your house cleaners and maids.

Savvy Perks is a division of Savvy Cleaner owned by Angela Brown and host of Ask a House Cleaner. You asked for an employee rewards program for your team and here it is.

Savvy Perks just partnered with America's largest employee discount network. With over 250,000 restaurants and retailers, the deals and discounts take loyalty perks to a whole new level. Your monthly memberships include an app that gives you instant access to buy-one-get-one deals. There are "member only" discounts, and freebies. Sign up today at https://SavvyPerks.com

*** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** http://askahousecleaner.com/savvy-perks/

*** MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS *** Savvy Perks Employee Discount Program - https://youtu.be/ffLNTDbHRoI Employee Perks, Benefits and Reasons to Stay - https://youtu.be/WeAyLRLIYVc Healthcare Benefits for House Cleaning Employees - https://youtu.be/zg1Hkwnn8wM Savvy Perks Employee Benefits for Small Business - https://youtu.be/KMHmsCzTYWo

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*** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com

*** HOUSE CLEANING TIPS VAULT *** (DELIVERED VIA EMAIL) - https://savvycleaner.com/tips

*** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z

*** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/

*** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com

MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning – https://mycleaningconnection.com

HOUSECLEANING360.COM – Connecting House Cleaners with Homeowners – https://housecleaning360.com

Obsessive-Compulsive Cleaners & How to Cope with OCD May 01, 2018

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Obsessive-Compulsive Cleaners are among us. They clean our homes with OCD counting rituals and approval addiction. But are obsessive-compulsive cleaners able to do the same job as regular maids?

On this cleaning channel, we Ask a House Cleaner about obsessive-compulsive cleaners. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives expert cleaning tips for OCD housekeepers. Your worksheets allow you to keep your counting in check. And inspecting your work as you go keeps you on task.

Also recommended for obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms is CBT. (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner (House cleaner training and certification.) Savvy Perks (Employee benefits for small business owners.) My Cleaning Connection (a hub for cleaning resources.) And HouseCleaning360 (a referral hub connecting home service providers with homeowners.)

*** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/obsessive-compulsive-cleaners

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