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Communication Skills – House Cleaner Tips 2017

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Communication skills are on the top of every house cleaning business owners list.

Dynamic communication skills will help you clarify and articulate customers expectations. Reconnect with clients in a way that helps you understand, and be understood. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru gives tips on joining a Toastmaster club. Hone your communication skills with eye contact, vocal variety, hand gestures, speaking in sincerity.

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we discuss when to text a client and when to use the phone. Communication is more than speaking with clarity, it’s about reconnecting and memorable interaction. Don’t just be a house cleaner, be a savvy cleaner.

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Volunteer Hoarding Cleanup

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Volunteer hoarding cleanup is a church members gift. And the cleaning business owner in charge of the project wants to Ask a House Cleaner about the legal issues.

Volunteer hoarding cleanup is a lovely gesture if delivered with tough love. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru warns about the comfort zone of the homeowner. Yes, this is a church project. And while you’ve made commitments, there are a lifetime of issues buried in stuff.

Create a start time, and an end time for the volunteer hoarding cleanup. Remember this is a charitable project, helping hoarders. And your object is to clear clutter, not try to cure or rescue the family.

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Why I Fired My House Cleaner

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“Why I fired my house cleaner doesn’t matter to anyone but my house cleaner.” Today we Ask a House Cleaner, Should I tell my maid why I’m firing her?

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru suggests communication rather than confrontation. This conversation between you and your cleaner can help them know why they were let go or fired. “Why I fired my house cleaner” are issues you can prevent if you communicate your needs upfront.

Don’t say “Why I fired my house cleaner” rather say “Why I hired my house cleaner.”

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Wash Dishes By Hand – Easy Peasy

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Wash dishes by hand when you have no dishwasher? Or how about when your dishes are not dishwasher safe?

Today on Ask a House Cleaner we learn how to wash dishes by hand, and the art of soaking pots and pans.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru answers questions on housekeeping. Should you wash dishes with running water? What kind of Dish soap or non-scratch scrub sponge should you use? Should you dry your dishes by hand and with what? What kind of dish drainer should you use?

When you wash dishes by hand does it consume more water? Or is there a better way to hand wash dishes? All these tips and more. Right here, right now.

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Who Would You Hire? My Ideal Employee

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Who would you hire as your ideal employee? Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru chooses her Dad.

Who would you hire if you knew you needed an expert in creating systems? Would you hire a lot of people or just those who are efficient, consistent and show a strong work ethic?

Who would you hire if you need someone you can count on? Or if you need work well done? How about an “I Can Do” attitude? Would you hire a reasonable person who charges a fair price and provides quality service?

Today on #AskaHouseCleaner we learn lessons from Dad.

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