Savvy Cleaner - Training for House Cleaners and Maids

Appointment reminders for house cleaners are to confirm appointments. But what do you do if there is no response? You can follow up with clients with https://HousecallPro.com/Angela And some message appointment reminders will ask the customer for a C to Confirm or a D to Decline. But if the clients don't call back are you a no call no show or do you show up? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says an automated SMS reminder is great but sometimes you need to just drop by. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids. And Housecall Pro.

The rules do apply to you. You're not special enough that you don't have to obey the laws or follow the rules. House cleaners listen up, the rules do apply to you and you will get referrals through dependability. It's not entitlement, but your work ethic clients are hiring.  Customers hire maids and they expect reliability, compliance, consistency and teamwork. They want a satisfaction guaranteed and they want you to show up on time. The rules do apply to you and if you follow rules you will never lack for work. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids. https://savvycleaner.com #SavvyCleaner #Cleaning You can check out our cleaning channel and other videos on YouTube at https://goo.gl/UCs92v

Cleaning with disabilities comes up from time to time. People wonder can those with Down syndrome clean?  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says yes. Those with Down syndrome want to be a contributing member of society. They want to give something back and help others in spite of their disabilities.  Development delays shouldn't stop anyone who wants to clean from house cleaning.  Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids.  You can check out our cleaning channel and other videos on YouTube at https://goo.gl/UCs92v

Mother-in-law cleaning is that aggression #cleaning you do when you know your in-laws are coming. Whether its manipulation or jealousy, the condescending comments can drive you mad.  Mother-in-law cleaning doesn't have to be about distant, cold or bullying emotions. It can be about enjoying the relationship and letting go of the arrogant mental illness games.  Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids. And HouseCleaning360 a hub connecting house cleaners and homeowners. You can check out our cleaning channel and other videos on YouTube at https://goo.gl/UCs92v

When furniture polish goes bad - do you use more? Or do you remove the build-up from the last use? Should you use furniture polish at all?  https://HousecallPro.com/Angela can keep track of your customer scheduling while we answer these questions. There are so many furniture polish uses and only a few furniture polish problems. Many DIY house cleaners use #furniturepolish while many don't. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are #SavvyCleaner training for house cleaners and maids. And Housecall Pro. You can check out our cleaning channel and other videos on YouTube at https://goo.gl/UCs92v

"Teach your kids about your cleaning business if you want them to have a work ethic." Ken Carfagno of Carfagno Cleaning and host of the Solo Cleaning School podcast drops by the #AskaHouseCleaner show today. Family values start with you leading by example. You can host family cleaning projects that teach kids to clean. As a homeschooling parent, this dadpreneur says to include a "clean up" time every day.  Today’s sponsors are #SavvyCleaner - training for house cleaners and maids. And My Cleaning Connection - a hub with tips for family cleaning and other fun #cleaning stuff.  You can check out our cleaning channel and other videos on YouTube at https://goo.gl/UCs92v

How to bid apartment complexes for house cleaning is our topic on today's #Askahousecleaner.  Pricing apartment complexes is not as simple as doing walkthroughs and leaving a bid packet.  Cleaning job proposals depend on a variety of factors. Are you doing building maintenance or move-in move-out cleanings? And are they condominium cleanings or is this a high-rise apartment cleaning? Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for House Cleaners and Maids. And we recommend Clean Bid from Clean Guru. You can check out our cleaning channel and other videos on YouTube at https://goo.gl/UCs92v

"Stack the deck" is an American idiom referring to the practice of slipping a few extra aces in your card deck so you'll have a better chance of winning.   So how do you stack the deck in your favor to get the most from your house cleaner?  Today on Ask a House Cleaner - you're the savvy cleaner when you stack the deck before your maid arrives. Expect problems, take necessary precautions and help them help you.  Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says you can stack the deck when you clarify expectations. Pick up the house, find out how much cleaning will cost, and be prepared. THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification. You can check out our cleaning channel on YouTube at https://goo.gl/UCs92v

How and when to say no to hoarding jobs is a fair question. In today's #AskaHouseCleaner we cover that as part of the care series.  Streamline your daily admin tasks with https://HousecallPro.com/Angela Compassionate cleaning includes some psychology training. Hoarding is a mental health issue and it comes in all forms. Compulsive hoarding, organized hoarding, itemized hoarding, extreme hoarding and often needs junk removal.  There is an emotional attachment to hoarders and their stuff.  Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids. And Housecall Pro.

House cleaners love Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds because there are so many Sal Suds uses. And on today's #AskaHouseCleaner we're going green with Lisa Bronner.  Lisa Bronner is the author of Going Green with a Bronner Mom. She's also the granddaughter of Emanuel Bronner the creator of Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 pure castile soap.  If you've ever wondered how to clean with natural cleaning products this is for you. You can also use Dr. Bronners for shampoo, #DrBronners body wash, heck there's even a Dr. Bronners  All-One toothpaste. And it's not just for professional house cleaners, it's for everyone who is #GoingGreen Today's sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids.  You can check out our cleaning channel on YouTube at  https://goo.gl/UCs92v

How do you find the SDS or Safety Data Sheet? It's a great question because as house cleaners and maids we need it for workplace safety.  Another way to work smart not hard is to use https://HousecallPro.com/Angela to streamline your admin and scheduling tasks. Now back to the SDS. The globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals mandates one. On every chemical product sold. (Including shampoo, deodorant and of course, cleaning solutions.)   Airbnb Hosts learn about them in OSHA training and homeowners are now going online to find them.  So how do you find the SDS? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares 3 sources. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids. And Housecall Pro. #SafetyDataSheets, #Cleaning, #AngelaBrown

The ISSA Tradeshow and Convention is the world’s largest cleaning conference. It's a cleaning tradeshow with exhibitors, booths, educational sessions, and parties.  Check out HousecallPro.com/Angela to streamline your cleaning jobs, scheduling, invoices, and appointments. Come network with attendees or hang out at the round table discussions at Bally's.  Marlo Kanipe Owner of Deserved Comfort House Cleaning gives us cleaning expo tips. The ISSA tradeshow and convention is HUGE. Learn what to wear, eat, carry, when to sleep, how to network and hotel and transportation know-how. If you're a cleaning business owner this #cleaningconference is for you.  This #AskaHouseCleaner show paid for by Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids. And HousecallPro. #ISSAShow

Wanna know the ugly truth about move-in move-out cleans? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru joins us on #AskaHouseCleaner to tell us today.  Many new house cleaners think working with realtors will give them leverage when bidding a cleaning job. They assume since the homeowner is moving, they HAVE to have a cleaning service. The challenge with move-in move-out cleaning is determining who pays. And bidding a cleaning job is every time occurrence. So, you're always starting the sales cycle over. Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids. And HouseCleaning360 - a resource hub that partners house cleaners and homeowners.

Should you do charity cleaning when starting a cleaning biz? Charity cleaning is a noble cause any domestic cleaning service can be proud of.   Let https://HousecallPro.com/Angela do your repetitive scheduling and CRM tasks.  Cleaning for a reason like cancer patients, surgery patients, disabled veterans or the elderly is saintlike. But Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru will tell you that your bills come first. As a cleaning business owner turning a profit and supporting your employees is higher on the scale than volunteer cleaning.  Today's sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids. And Housecall Pro.

The hardest thing about being a cleaning boss is trying to do everything by yourself. Carrie Knight, owner of The Cleaning Boss University drops by #AskaHouseCleaner to share some advice. Delegate your admin tasks to Housecall Pro. The #1 service app for residential cleaning service owners. https://housecallpro.com/Angela

How do I know if I did a good job cleaning without customer approval? If you're a cleaning technician asking this question this #AskaHouseCleaner is for you.   #AngelaBrown The House Cleaning Guru says you don't need client approval. If you run a domestic cleaning service use a worksheet. Inspect your work after #cleaning and give yourself a thumbs up.  The cleaning checklist will keep you on task and activate your satisfaction guarantee. Clean with confidence and take pride in your work. All you need is self-approval and that comes from knowing your house cleaning. 

Do you know about the ISSA Show North America Cleaning Conference? It's the biggest cleaning convention in the world and they are having round table discussions with industry experts. It's happening at Bally's in Las Vegas Nevada on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. You must have an all-access pass to attend. Angela Brown, will be moderating the hashtag # ISSASHOW Employee Handbook round table discussion. So if you're attending ISSA and want to hang out, come on down - we'll save you a seat. https://ISSA.com/show hashtag # SavvyCleaner hashtag # AngelaBrown

Cleanerpreneur systems will save your domestic cleaning service.  Danny Partida founder of Cleanerpreneur and host of The House Cleaning Podcast is here to share tips.   As cleaning business owners, you can streamline your business by having the right business tools and techniques. Don’t just be a cleaner. Be a  #Cleanerpreneur . Today’s  #AskaHouseCleaner  sponsors are Savvy Cleaner Training for house cleaners and maids.