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Close Out – End of Day Cleaning Biz “To Do’s”

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Close out is an end of day cleaning biz term that means you close out your accounts for the day and get paid for today.

Ask a House Cleaner if a close out includes inventory of cleaning supplies. And do you have a clean uniform for tomorrow?

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says closing out your day covers everything. Close out today. Empty your vacuum. Check your equipment. Make sure your car has gas for tomorrow’s cleaning. Make sure you have properly inflated tires.

If you have business organization, you can keep your cleaning operation running smoothly.

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Lock Out – Can’t Get in to Clean

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Lock out! You can’t get in to clean and the customer is not responding when you call or text. And you don’t have an alarm code or a hidden key. What do you do? Can you prevent the lock out?

As a maid service, a lock out means you’re wasting time you could be earning money.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we cover tips you’ll find in your maid service training, and house cleaner training.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives tutorials on giving the homeowner a reminder of your cleaning. Charge a lock out fee, have them hide a key. And market your cleaning business in a way that prevents lockouts from happening.

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Part Time Expert – Should I Tell?

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Part time expert or hack? A guy owns a business designing websites and moonlights as a house cleaner on the side. Can he bill himself as a part time expert or must he disclose to clients he’s got two jobs?

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at entrepreneurs who wear lots of hats. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says “Yes, be a part time expert. Clients hire you for solutions for a clean home. They don’t want to know that you have another job.”

Divulging too much dilutes your authority and reduces your expertise. Be a Savvy Cleaner and be the expert of that window of your life.

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In The Moment – The Most Important Thing

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In the moment is different from zoning out. The most important thing you can do when cleaning a house is to be in the moment.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we cover awareness vs. routine. Sequence vs. mental checklist. Being present and asking permission to shift gears when needed.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says being in the moment gives you choices. Be alert, pay attention, be flexible, and be a savvy cleaner.

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Clean Countertops – What is Clean?

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Clean countertops – is it even possible? And what is clean? Can you have clean countertops when you have a countertop microwave or a breadbox? And what should you keep in your pantry rather than on your countertops?
Today on Ask a House Cleaner we look at cleaning advice from The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown. She says you can have clean countertops even if you have a dish drainer, or a countertop coffee maker. Some items are best out of sight out of mind. And of course, get rid of stuff that does not need to be there.
You can be a savvy cleaner by following these tips to keep your kitchen clean.

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