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Lol... I used to "hire" myself and have been meaning to "re-hire" myself this past year. I also am more focused if I pretend I am cleaning for someone else! I like to keep track of hours and paid myself $2 an hour to put in "fun" account. Btw, I am not a house cleaner just a gal who needs to clean her house. Oh, and I would set hours, dress and walk around the block before and after (my "customer" supplied the cleaning equipment 😉), announce that I was there to clean and when I was leaving. It was actually kind of fun 🙂. Thanks for this video, Angela, and the motivation to get back to this cleaning strategy. PS It also works for getting paperwork done if I "hire" myself as a secretary. I need to rehire myself for that job also!
Christine, I love this strategy but $2 an hour - girlfriend you need to give yourself a raise. House cleaning (and being a secretary) are tough jobs. LOL. I also LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the part about walking around the block first - which gets blood and oxygen flow going and sets the body in action mode needed for cleaning. Awesome stuff. Thanks for sharing this. 💛💛💛
Oh wow! I didn't know that other people have the same problem i do. Getting distracted from your work is so easy, when you have pets, laundry, cooking, so many things going on. I haven't tried this yet, but if you set a timer for each room, it could keep you more focused. I'm not sure where i heard this from but it could keep you motivated to beat the clock. Thanks Angela for the video.
LOL. I live by a timer. Even in clients' homes, I've got a timer going at all times. It does help focus attention and deadlines. Thanks for sharing this. 👍👍👍
Angela, I wonder if you realize how inspiring you are for those of us in various situations. I am unable to work due to covid and have a small child and a dog and am often overwhelmed by the mess, since we are here 24x7. While you'd think that would give me more time to clean, it really just gives me more time to make a mess. I cannot afford a housecleaner, nor would I want anyone else in my house during covid. However, one thing which really inspires me is watching your videos, right before I clean, especially your gratitude video. I would encourage others to pick several of your videos to watch, right before cleaning, then just get up and do it. Our floors seem to be one of the biggest problem but once they are picked up and clean, it just transforms the room. Thanks for helping all of us, not just housecleaners.
Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that you're down with covid. I pray for your health and speedy recovery. Thanks also for watching and for your kind words. 🙏💛
This was my question! And you're so right, I spend a lot of time thinking about how to get the MOST stuff done at once because doing all of my chores at the same time is the most efficient. Except it's not efficient at all because the more things I try to fit into the "cleaning" category, the more overwhelming it is because I'm doing a lot of work but none of the tasks are getting completely finished. I'm going to make a list of exactly what counts as "cleaning" in every room, and only allow myself to do the things on the list during cleaning time instead of trying to do 10 other chores at the same time. Thank you so much for answering my question!
I'm not a house cleaner, but I have felt the same thing helping people pack for moving. I've helped several friends pack boxes in advance of their moves. They putter, while I just pack like a robot. I understand why they putter when they're moving -- I do the same thing. But if I'm not moving, having to say goodbye to a house, a life, I can just wrap items nicely and stack full boxes on the truck. They're always amazed how much I get done, but I never flip through their books and think, "Oh yeah, what a great class that was...how's the classmate doing this decade...?"
It's interesting how people have different approaches when it comes to packing for a move. Your efficient and focused style impresses your friends, while you prioritize getting the job done. Your friends are fortunate to have someone like you who can provide practical support during this transitional period. And it's great to hear how you've been able to help them and others. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Hi Angela, This concept works in a lot of different services. I am a web designer and I am constantly making sure my customers' sites are done, current and accurate. My own site not so much. This will remind me to work on mine as well as theirs. Your housecleaning scheduling reminds me the day before to make sure the beds are made, the dishes are done, the clutter is picked up, and the laundry is in the laundry room because "the maid is coming". Hope this makes sense.
I'm a housekeeper and had the same problem. I have developed the Sneaky method. Everything I do while I'm at home, I add a cleaning job to it. By the end of the day my house is clean. This is my gift to myself after 20 years of housecleaning. Granted, I have done major decluttering so there's a lot less to clean. I finally have the house I wanted.
Thanks for checking in with me here today. You're on the right track - you're looking for or open to solutions and I love that you reached out and connected with me here. Keep me posted on your progress. I'm here rooting for you. 🤗
@@janeliseerickson1594 thank you for the kind words and the support! It seems like the smallest life event can take us from the top of the world to living in the shadows. I am ready to make my return to the light! ♡
I think the group she is talking about, I am a part of it and it's a wonderful resource. It's good to know other people share struggles as well as some people suffering more than I do where I can help them. We just think differently and approach things differently and it's a great place where other people understand. I am sure there are several of these groups, I highly recommend anyone to search for them. The thing I see is like me, so much creativity in that group and I just love it. People don't judge and the before and afters are really awesome!
The multi-tasking is a survival skill we rely on to help us manage our hectic schedules and there is nothing wrong with being efficient and effective while at home. We also need pockets of laser focus which is where the "add yourself to your cleaning schedule" comes in. I do multi-task the rest of the days when I'm "not on the clock."
You are soooo cool Angela. You make so much sense. I have been swamped by my tiny house since the beginning of COVID. I get distracted, but I’m getting better….but the thing I really don’t know how to handle is when I get derailed. I get derailed when I come across (almost immediately) piles of things that need dealing with…a box of stuff, something that needs fixing…I try to keep cleaning….vacuum all around them etc…..but usually I get immobilized and then derailed by shame. I feel ashamed just typing that. It sure is painful. Thank you for all your help
Oh wow, I never knew someone could be emotionally attached to a messy house. Maybe that's my problem. I'm going to try your advise about acting like my house is someone elses house. I'm not a professional cleaner though. Just someone with depression that just can't get motivated to clean. Your new tape is starting to help a tiny bit. I actually threw away some of my trash one day. I got a long ways to go to get my house clean though. I'll keep listening to your new tape.
Oddly enough everything we own in our home links back to our emotions. We buy things because we think they make us look cool, make us comfortable, will give us added convenience, will improve our quality of life, raise our social status, or something like that. The reasons we keep things are for all the same reasons - but when those reasons fade we have the added emotions of "I paid too much money for this to toss it, it meant something to my friend/relative, I'm going to use it one day..." And cleaning (lifting stuff up to wipe it down and dust under it) dredges up all those emotions. PLUS, the added emotions of guilt because we haven't used the item in a while. When we cleaning someone eles'e home - we don't carry any of those emotions with us to the job. We clean and go home. So if you are cleaning your own home with the same detachment - you can get more done much faster. Does that make sense?
Wasn't that an excellent question! I keep a clean house, but would much rather go clean, or help clean, someone else's house. It's just more fun, for some odd reason.
I just stumbled across your videos today, and I’ve been binge watching all afternoon. I was raised by a borderline hoarder, and while I’ve tried to keep a reasonably clean house, it’s a learned skill. I watch my friends to see how it should be done, but that’s a slow process. Finally!!! Here you are to walk me through the finer points! Thank you so much. ( I’ve avoided the one “Use it or lose it”. But here goes.)
+Vic Baker Hi Vic. Welcome to the channel and thanks for your kind words. Keep me posted, I am eager to hear what you will use and what you will lose. 👏👏👏
LOL. I love that you do this unconsciously. That is awesomesauce to me. The most helpful part of putting myself on the schedule was learning to respect and value my own cleaning spot as I would that of a client. And it gave me the wiggle room of one cancellation per week. If I had a customer cancel on me during the week - I knew I easily reschedule them to my time slot and I'd take theirs.
Such great advice. My problem - BIG TIME! I have a job today. Gonna come home and pretend I'm working on my RV for pay. I'm in Texas and have plans to take a vacation trip out West by mid month. I'll focus on this special treat to ensure all is in order before I leave. SO MUCH TO DO!!! Angela, all your vids are full of valuable information that speak volumes of your gifts, generosity, hard-work ethic, and personal integrity. You should have a million subscribers! Cheers from Bandera, the "Cowboy Capital of the World."
Thanks, TigerLily for your vote of confidence and kind words. I'm excited about your vacation out west. Do you have family there or is it just a fun vacation? I have family both in Texas (San Antonio) and out West. (Utah, Oregon, Arizona) 😍
@@AskAngelaBrown Just a fun trip to get away from it all for a bit since I love to travel. Was a traveling nurse for 9 years so gonna visit friends in the Bay area and a dear gunsmith friend in Vegas. I hear it's another world out West since "the change." Wanna see it for myself. And I also have a LOT of relatives with a high concentration in San Antonio, the Texas "Valley," and Houston. Hubby and I raised the kids in the Heart of the Texas Hill Country and now he and I reside in Bandera on a little homestead where I raise chickens and help my son with his second business, a Hill Country cleaning service that is thriving so I've been consuming all your vids to help us through some growing sprees. He's got a few nice commercial cleaning contracts and has been offering "covid foggings" that are bringing in the $. As soon as I get back I'll use my credentials to market those foggings to nursing homes and other facilities and see what cleaning needs they may have. I consume lots of economic information while I work on my homestead and the way I see things, if the economy doesn't turn around, residential cleanings will be more of a luxury, like going out to eat. So I think I'll focus my marketing energy to commercial cleaning. We just landed a contract and I did what you suggested on a vid of yours and asked a lot of questions. Found out she had to fire the previous cleaning service because of lack of responsiveness. It was difficult to even find the previous service rep to pay them. So I think good communication, dependability, and response time will be critical to dominating this market. So glad I found you as I have a clear plan to grow the biz just as soon as I get back. Thanks for the personal acknowledgement. (p.s. I last lived in Central, Utah - a mile high in the mountains just north of Saint George.)
I would just like to tell you that I very much enjoy your videos, and thank you! I love the common sense and calming suggestions. One of the first videos that caught my eye was about your it-ain’t--Pinterest pantry, and I knew your channel was going to be a keeper! Thanks for making life easier, Angela… bless you! 🧹
This problem has consumed my life. Its easy to think emotional attachment means sentimental, but i have no problem tossing stuff. You described the issue perfectly. I'm going to do what you suggest and post an update. Lol im already motivated from the silliness. Angela you are such a blessing in my life. Thank you!
Thanks. Keep me posted and let me know if you try this. I'm eager to hear your experience and how it works for you. Also, let me know if you find any shortcuts I don't know about in the process. I like learning new stuff too. 💛
Looking for this video for ages. I don't mind cleaning heavy duty for other people. But att my place I usually give up due to all voices in my mind saying it's not good enough. Exhausting. Thanks 💕
Warching this video again. Sitting in the waiting room while my elderly mom has an MRI, and a mess in my house. No place I'd rather spend my time. When I get home, I will be ready to tackle it all. Thank you, again! ♡
I'm so glad the video could be of help to you. Thank you for the support. Thoughts and prayers to your mother 🙏 And good luck with tackling the mess. I'll be rooting for you 💛
I like to set a timer and then pretend someone I don't care for and doesn't care for me, (e.g., my MIL), is coming for a visit. This usually gives me all the motivation I need!! 😂😂🧼🧹
@.AccessoryAddict - good one about MIL. I doubt though that she dons white cotton gloves and fingers along your mantel for dust. Now that would be funny. 🤭
The key is to be aware and then to take appropriate action for the best outcome. Thanks for watching and for dropping me a line. I'm glad you're here. 😄
Wow Eureaka! That was a real eye opener. It never occured to me to schedule my own house on my calender after a customers house cleaning. That totally makes sense to do. Im gonna start doing this. Its the only way my house will get the attention it needs. My house has gotten so out of hand and doesnt get the attention it deserves because I work alot. I can do an amazing job for my customers. So why not do that for myself 🤔 Im worth It 😄
I have ADHD so cleaning can be a whole event of strange happenings. The other day I went to empty the indoor recycling bin in the outside recycling bin, while out there I noticed the dead dry stalks of the peonie and new shoots coming up from the plant (Note: not a gardener! My other half does that) so after dumping the recycling I got to work on cutting away all the dead stalks with kitchen scissors because I have know idea where the cutter things are. I casually mentioned that I'd done some gardening to my other half as we did dinner he looked at me like is just landed from Mars.
The cool thing about ADHD is the rabbit trails that can spin you in one direction or the next. The key to making it work is to make a list of "Rabbit hole activities." So if you find yourself near the peonies, you've already laid the scissors out so you can execute the task with expediency and move on to the next task you've planned after that." I love your story. Thanks for sharing. 😍
@@AskAngelaBrown I am binge watching all your videos and taking notes so I can be better with my time, your knowledge and the way you deliver it, is genius and you are helping so many people, myself included 😊
I just canceled my house cleaner who I never felt did a good job… Only had them for a few months. I have significant back issues and that is mostly why I have had cleaning people in recent years. Anyway, please please, can you recommend a telescoping cleaning brush that could be used inside of a bathtub that would not harm the surface… sort of like a mop but one that could be used to scrub the sides and bottom of a bathtub and a shower as well. Everything I seem to have been able to find has an odd shape or exposed edges. I am still looking for a cleaning service and hope to find one. Thank you for all your ideas. I enjoy watching your videos and learning.
Check out the video for the Homitt scrub brush: czcams.com/video/wFVsUmTMjWk/video.html This brush is great for tubs. I appreciate you watching the show and taking the time to leave a comment.
You hit the nail on the head - it resonates for your own home whether you clean for a living or not. I've been catching up on your videos and worked my way up to tackling more than one room in a day. Now not every detail works for me, I have an aversion to microfiber towels and I find a Swiller barely does one room never mind a whole house.... Still, I've picked up tips and even bought the microfiber drying cloths you used as I wanted to try your method on my huge mirrors (found that if there's no loopy surface, it doesn't feel so icky.). I think it takes me about as long to clean a room as it takes you to clean a house, but I managed three rooms in a day. The trick for me was to time myself - not because its a race, but because I won't indulge in distractions if I'm finding out how long it takes me to do something. Next time I'll see if I can beat my time ;o).
This sounds a very good idea for cleaning. My problem is I am untidy, worse at the moment as I am in pain with a bad back. What approach do you take with messy things cluttering a room you are paid to clean? Do. you just straighten them and neatly pile for the owner to sort? Being basically disabled I cannot face getting a cleaner in with my mess as I am embarrased. I am dealing with piles of paper at the moment one by one but it is all very daunting. I actually like cleaning and am good at it, particularly with all your tips. I just cannot get to it for the mess! Help, anyone!!
What a brilliant idea! I have always treated my house as a test house. By that I mean whatever technique I wanted to do in a customer's house I trialled it in my own first. I had everything down to a science and I knew exactly how much time things would take. But honestly, I have never done the whole house like I would do a customer's I'm going to have to try that. I have two obstacles in my way... one is named Holly, and one is named Al!🐶🐶
LOL. Not sure if Holly and Al are the pets or your family - but it works the same way as a client. We give them a heads up and say "I'm headed in there in 10 minutes, get your stuff and clear out" (but in more diplomatic terms, of course) and we hold fast to the 60 second chit-chat rule. "If you talk to me longer than 60 seconds you're part of the job and I'm going to expect you to help clean." It's amazing how quickly family and pets get the hint. NOTE: In my house I clean in my work uniform. And when I'm in my uniform that means I'm working - don't interrupt. When I've had my shower and I'm in a crazy t-shirt and my hair is down, I'm just me again, come hang out. :-)
I CANNOT find a decent cleaner in Kalamazoo MI. Cannot. Cannot. I’ve been looking for years, and have found only people who know how to push dirt around, or young folks hired by organizations that just extort their labor for pennies and they HATE their jobs. I’d pay decent money, fifteen to 20 an hour, for a decent CLEANER. WHERE ARE YOU??!?!
Hi Dorothy, it is tough to find good cleaners because the really good ones are booked solid and not available. Even I'm having a tough time right now - I get 30-40 people a day asking me for referrals from cleaners who have been through my Savvy Cleaner Training and certification program and it's like crickets. Nobody has any openings right now and their waitlists are a mile long.
If you only plan to pay 15 or 20 per hour, you're not going to find anybody. You don't set the rate. The market sets the rate. Want someone good? Accept that you're going to pay in excess of 50 to 100 an hour. This is a small business. If you pay $20/hr gross, after the business owner pay only taxes at a 30%, the net per hour is $14. Now, if the only other thing the business owner does is save 15% of the $20 for retirement, the net per hour after taxes and retirement is $11. Now she has to pay food, clothing, shelter, transportation and utilities with that. Businesses must be profitable in order to survive and be successful. I would suggest resigning yourself to paying more to get better value.
@@leneeanderson4848 that’s fine too! I was using that rate for a general run-through at their own pace. I’ve paid as much as 100 an hour for truly mediocre work. Just….so odd, it’s like the trades. We’re desperate all over the US for electricians, builders, plumbers, tile layers…and nobody is going into this work, despite the good money you could make.
I hear what you are saying, however, in my home it takes just as long to put things away as it does to clean. It's very difficult to do in my own home. In other words, the clutter must be put away first, then clean. It's just not as simple as walking into your house and treating it like it was a clients home. JMHO Now, if you can tackle the question of how to clear all the surfaces, etc. without being distracted, then I want to hear it. Thanks!
@@MJ-cc4uf Not clutter. Everyday items, e.g., dishes, laundry, kids things, doggie paraphernalia, etc. In addition, I cook twice a day, everyday so cleaning, straightening, putting things away is an ongoing daily task. That's life. I'm happy to be able to have a home and family so no complaints.
You’re right sometimes it takes just as long to move stuff as it does to clean. Adopting the “One Touch” method may help. When you have something in your hand, put it away right then and there. For example, when done showering instead of dropping the towel on the floor (with plans to come back later to hang up) just hang it up. I hope this helps. 😊
Hi sweet Angela! Happy Wednesday! My question is this, lately I have only been able to clean when I’m angry. My husband and I both seem to do this. When we bicker or get upset, we both start grabbing stuff to clean and get it done. We rarely argue- so this is becoming a problem ironically 😂 Why does it have to be this way? Why does that emotion have to be the driving force lately? When we’re happy, we go baby shopping (bringing more crap into the house and not taking things out is piling up!), or we go spend money when we could spend that on a cleaning service even to help get started. Why is this? Why can’t we clean when we’re happy? Is it because we don’t enjoy it right now? I used to love to clean and take pride in every nook and cranny of my home. Now I can only seem to focus on things that do not matter (like being on CZcams right now) and things that do matter like my first baby- my son who’s going to be born any day now. People talk about nesting... I haven’t got there yet! I’m on week 38 nearly... what is wrong with me? Thank you! ♥️♥️♥️ PS- my house isn’t a total disaster or gross, just chaotic, nothing has a home for itself, clothes are piling up and then I just purchase new clothes instead of washing the old ones at times, my sink is clean but we’ve been eating take out more with me being pregnant (so not feeling healthy physically right now either). I need to clean and deep clean everything. Is it the feeling of being overwhelmed and not knowing where to start? Therefor I just don’t start at all? I wish I knew the key to fix this instantly.
Nicky, I am so sorry for all you are going through right now. Check out the Clutter Corner live on Thursdays. Shows are recorded in case you miss it. And be sure to join the Facebook Group Hoarding World.
ADHD is so much fun….not. Oh lQQk! A red car just drove by. I just remembered I’ve got to throw in a load of red and orange clothes in the washer. Which reminds me, I’ve been craving oranges, let me check the fridge. Sits down on the couch with a few oranges in a bowl and notices “The Hunt for RED October” is on TV. Husband comes home and asks if his bowling team shirt has been washed. He’s got a match tonight. Guess the color of his shirt.
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lol 😂 You couldn’t have made this at a better timing ⏱I asked myself the other day why is it so easy for me to clean other ppl home and I can’t find my motivation to clean my home to the point that I may want to hire a cleaner 🤦♀️ I told myself even cleaners need cleaners 😩 thanks A.B . Was very helpful.
The same old, same old! Boring! My apartement cleaning becomes this! Thats why its more fun to clean others homes! The funnest are homes that you make a real difference in!
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Lol... I used to "hire" myself and have been meaning to "re-hire" myself this past year. I also am more focused if I pretend I am cleaning for someone else! I like to keep track of hours and paid myself $2 an hour to put in "fun" account. Btw, I am not a house cleaner just a gal who needs to clean her house. Oh, and I would set hours, dress and walk around the block before and after (my "customer" supplied the cleaning equipment 😉), announce that I was there to clean and when I was leaving. It was actually kind of fun 🙂. Thanks for this video, Angela, and the motivation to get back to this cleaning strategy. PS It also works for getting paperwork done if I "hire" myself as a secretary. I need to rehire myself for that job also!
Just a girl here that needs to clean her house too. I'm going to add the Fun Money idea to the ones I got from this video! Thanks! 💋
Christine, I love this strategy but $2 an hour - girlfriend you need to give yourself a raise. House cleaning (and being a secretary) are tough jobs. LOL. I also LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the part about walking around the block first - which gets blood and oxygen flow going and sets the body in action mode needed for cleaning. Awesome stuff. Thanks for sharing this. 💛💛💛
I'm going to add the fun money to my process as well. And maybe I'll give myself a tip if I do a really great job. 😍
What a great idea!
Fabulous idea!!!! 💡 👌 👏 😀 👍 ❤
Oh wow! I didn't know that other people have the same problem i do. Getting distracted from your work is so easy, when you have pets, laundry, cooking, so many things going on. I haven't tried this yet, but if you set a timer for each room, it could keep you more focused. I'm not sure where i heard this from but it could keep you motivated to beat the clock. Thanks Angela for the video.
LOL. I live by a timer. Even in clients' homes, I've got a timer going at all times. It does help focus attention and deadlines. Thanks for sharing this. 👍👍👍
Angela, I wonder if you realize how inspiring you are for those of us in various situations. I am unable to work due to covid and have a small child and a dog and am often overwhelmed by the mess, since we are here 24x7. While you'd think that would give me more time to clean, it really just gives me more time to make a mess. I cannot afford a housecleaner, nor would I want anyone else in my house during covid. However, one thing which really inspires me is watching your videos, right before I clean, especially your gratitude video. I would encourage others to pick several of your videos to watch, right before cleaning, then just get up and do it. Our floors seem to be one of the biggest problem but once they are picked up and clean, it just transforms the room. Thanks for helping all of us, not just housecleaners.
Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that you're down with covid. I pray for your health and speedy recovery. Thanks also for watching and for your kind words. 🙏💛
Exactly
Thanks for watching!
This was my question! And you're so right, I spend a lot of time thinking about how to get the MOST stuff done at once because doing all of my chores at the same time is the most efficient. Except it's not efficient at all because the more things I try to fit into the "cleaning" category, the more overwhelming it is because I'm doing a lot of work but none of the tasks are getting completely finished. I'm going to make a list of exactly what counts as "cleaning" in every room, and only allow myself to do the things on the list during cleaning time instead of trying to do 10 other chores at the same time. Thank you so much for answering my question!
Sure. Thanks for the question and for helping me leave the world a cleaner place. 🙏
I'm not a house cleaner, but I have felt the same thing helping people pack for moving. I've helped several friends pack boxes in advance of their moves. They putter, while I just pack like a robot. I understand why they putter when they're moving -- I do the same thing. But if I'm not moving, having to say goodbye to a house, a life, I can just wrap items nicely and stack full boxes on the truck. They're always amazed how much I get done, but I never flip through their books and think, "Oh yeah, what a great class that was...how's the classmate doing this decade...?"
It's interesting how people have different approaches when it comes to packing for a move. Your efficient and focused style impresses your friends, while you prioritize getting the job done. Your friends are fortunate to have someone like you who can provide practical support during this transitional period. And it's great to hear how you've been able to help them and others. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Hi Angela, This concept works in a lot of different services. I am a web designer and I am constantly making sure my customers' sites are done, current and accurate. My own site not so much. This will remind me to work on mine as well as theirs.
Your housecleaning scheduling reminds me the day before to make sure the beds are made, the dishes are done, the clutter is picked up, and the laundry is in the laundry room because "the maid is coming". Hope this makes sense.
Karen, Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing : )
I'm a housekeeper and had the same problem. I have developed the Sneaky method. Everything I do while I'm at home, I add a cleaning job to it. By the end of the day my house is clean. This is my gift to myself after 20 years of housecleaning. Granted, I have done major decluttering so there's a lot less to clean. I finally have the house I wanted.
Nice! Thank you for sharing your method with the community!😊
Wow this is my issue.
Thanks for watching. It's my issue too - which is why I had to set such strict boundaries for myself - otherwise my house would never get clean. LOL.
You speak to my soul.
I am struggling with a mess / redecorating clutter. It has been a challenge to clean. You are a Godsend!
Thanks for checking in with me here today. You're on the right track - you're looking for or open to solutions and I love that you reached out and connected with me here. Keep me posted on your progress. I'm here rooting for you. 🤗
You're not alone Kelly. I am struggling as well. Best of luck to you and God bless. 🙏 P.S I subscribed to your channel.
@@janeliseerickson1594 thank you for the
@@janeliseerickson1594 thank you for the kind words and the support!
It seems like the smallest life event can take us from the top of the world to living in the shadows. I am ready to make my return to the light! ♡
@@AskAngelaBrown you are a genuine soul, indeed!
I think the group she is talking about, I am a part of it and it's a wonderful resource. It's good to know other people share struggles as well as some people suffering more than I do where I can help them. We just think differently and approach things differently and it's a great place where other people understand. I am sure there are several of these groups, I highly recommend anyone to search for them. The thing I see is like me, so much creativity in that group and I just love it. People don't judge and the before and afters are really awesome!
Yes, it's a very welcoming and supportive group! I'm so happy to hear you're a part of it. I appreciate you sharing this. 💛
I am working as a housekeeper and this is the PERFECT answer to dealing with cleaning my house! Thank you, thank you thank you Angela Brown!!!!!
Thanks Steven for watching. Let me know how it goes. I'm always thrilled to hear what is working in areas like this. :-)
Goodinformation.I have that problem that you are talking about.
The multi-tasking is a survival skill we rely on to help us manage our hectic schedules and there is nothing wrong with being efficient and effective while at home. We also need pockets of laser focus which is where the "add yourself to your cleaning schedule" comes in. I do multi-task the rest of the days when I'm "not on the clock."
You are soooo cool Angela. You make so much sense.
I have been swamped by my tiny house since the beginning of COVID. I get distracted, but I’m getting better….but the thing I really don’t know how to handle is when I get derailed. I get derailed when I come across (almost immediately) piles of things that need dealing with…a box of stuff, something that needs fixing…I try to keep cleaning….vacuum all around them etc…..but usually I get immobilized and then derailed by shame. I feel ashamed just typing that.
It sure is painful.
Thank you for all your help
Don't feel ashamed. It happens to the best of us. You got this!
I cant stop watching the ADORABLE CHIHUAHUAS at the beginning of the video!! Love your videos and love listening to how you get right to it!😀💜👍
Glad you like them! And thanks for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗
That’s Awesome advice 😊
Thanks! 😊 Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh wow, I never knew someone could be emotionally attached to a messy house. Maybe that's my problem. I'm going to try your advise about acting like my house is someone elses house. I'm not a professional cleaner though. Just someone with depression that just can't get motivated to clean. Your new tape is starting to help a tiny bit. I actually threw away some of my trash one day. I got a long ways to go to get my house clean though. I'll keep listening to your new tape.
Oddly enough everything we own in our home links back to our emotions. We buy things because we think they make us look cool, make us comfortable, will give us added convenience, will improve our quality of life, raise our social status, or something like that. The reasons we keep things are for all the same reasons - but when those reasons fade we have the added emotions of "I paid too much money for this to toss it, it meant something to my friend/relative, I'm going to use it one day..." And cleaning (lifting stuff up to wipe it down and dust under it) dredges up all those emotions. PLUS, the added emotions of guilt because we haven't used the item in a while.
When we cleaning someone eles'e home - we don't carry any of those emotions with us to the job. We clean and go home. So if you are cleaning your own home with the same detachment - you can get more done much faster. Does that make sense?
@@AskAngelaBrown Yes that makes lots of sense. Thank you.
Wasn't that an excellent question!
I keep a clean house, but would much rather go clean, or help clean, someone else's house.
It's just more fun, for some odd reason.
Thank you for sharing your input and thanks for watching. 🙂
I feel like you just jumped in my head 😏 I start 35 projects…all unfinished and I’m exhausted and go to bed with a bigger mess than when I started 😢
Oh no! I hope you found some helpful tips in the video.
Great advise!
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!
You're so wise Angela, you give such great tips I'm glad I watch your videos. Thank you.
Well Esther, you just made my day. Thank you for spending a few minutes here with me today and then dropping me a note. 💛
I just stumbled across your videos today, and I’ve been binge watching all afternoon. I was raised by a borderline hoarder, and while I’ve tried to keep a reasonably clean house, it’s a learned skill. I watch my friends to see how it should be done, but that’s a slow process. Finally!!! Here you are to walk me through the finer points! Thank you so much. ( I’ve avoided the one “Use it or lose it”. But here goes.)
+Vic Baker Hi Vic. Welcome to the channel and thanks for your kind words. Keep me posted, I am eager to hear what you will use and what you will lose. 👏👏👏
I love this advice, thank you!! It makes perfect sense and I cant believe I've never realized that I do this but I totally do! 😅😁
LOL. I love that you do this unconsciously. That is awesomesauce to me. The most helpful part of putting myself on the schedule was learning to respect and value my own cleaning spot as I would that of a client. And it gave me the wiggle room of one cancellation per week. If I had a customer cancel on me during the week - I knew I easily reschedule them to my time slot and I'd take theirs.
Such great advice. My problem - BIG TIME!
I have a job today. Gonna come home and pretend I'm working on my RV for pay.
I'm in Texas and have plans to take a vacation trip out West by mid month. I'll focus on this special treat to ensure all is in order before I leave. SO MUCH TO DO!!!
Angela, all your vids are full of valuable information that speak volumes of your gifts, generosity, hard-work ethic, and personal integrity. You should have a million subscribers!
Cheers from Bandera, the "Cowboy Capital of the World."
Thanks, TigerLily for your vote of confidence and kind words. I'm excited about your vacation out west. Do you have family there or is it just a fun vacation? I have family both in Texas (San Antonio) and out West. (Utah, Oregon, Arizona) 😍
@@AskAngelaBrown Just a fun trip to get away from it all for a bit since I love to travel.
Was a traveling nurse for 9 years so gonna visit friends in the Bay area and a dear gunsmith friend in Vegas. I hear it's another world out West since "the change." Wanna see it for myself.
And I also have a LOT of relatives with a high concentration in San Antonio, the Texas "Valley," and Houston. Hubby and I raised the kids in the Heart of the Texas Hill Country and now he and I reside in Bandera on a little homestead where I raise chickens and help my son with his second business, a Hill Country cleaning service that is thriving so I've been consuming all your vids to help us through some growing sprees.
He's got a few nice commercial cleaning contracts and has been offering "covid foggings" that are bringing in the $. As soon as I get back I'll use my credentials to market those foggings to nursing homes and other facilities and see what cleaning needs they may have.
I consume lots of economic information while I work on my homestead and the way I see things, if the economy doesn't turn around, residential cleanings will be more of a luxury, like going out to eat. So I think I'll focus my marketing energy to commercial cleaning. We just landed a contract and I did what you suggested on a vid of yours and asked a lot of questions. Found out she had to fire the previous cleaning service because of lack of responsiveness. It was difficult to even find the previous service rep to pay them. So I think good communication, dependability, and response time will be critical to dominating this market.
So glad I found you as I have a clear plan to grow the biz just as soon as I get back. Thanks for the personal acknowledgement.
(p.s. I last lived in Central, Utah - a mile high in the mountains just north of Saint George.)
Love the idea of switching home cleaning with someone else.
Right?! If it helps to get the task done, then why not give it a try.
Great advice!!
Thanks, glad you think so!
I would just like to tell you that I very much enjoy your videos, and thank you! I love the common sense and calming suggestions. One of the first videos that caught my eye was about your it-ain’t--Pinterest pantry, and I knew your channel was going to be a keeper! Thanks for making life easier, Angela… bless you! 🧹
Thanks so much for sticking around and keeping up with the videos. I so appreciate you. Bless you as well. 💛
This problem has consumed my life. Its easy to think emotional attachment means sentimental, but i have no problem tossing stuff. You described the issue perfectly. I'm going to do what you suggest and post an update. Lol im already motivated from the silliness. Angela you are such a blessing in my life. Thank you!
Thanks so much Amy, I appreciate it. 😊
This is just about the best advice I ever got - and the reason why. Thank you!
I’m so glad you liked the video and the message. 👍
Great video
Thanks, Francine. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and drop me a note. 😊
What a great video! I so needed this!
Hooray! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to drop me a line. It's good to hear from you. :-)
OMG! What great insights! I never thought of it that way! You're the BEST!!❤❤❤
Thanks. Keep me posted and let me know if you try this. I'm eager to hear your experience and how it works for you. Also, let me know if you find any shortcuts I don't know about in the process. I like learning new stuff too. 💛
Such good advice Angela, like always. And it's easier to clean when you have donated, purged, and organized every room.
Yes, totally agree, it is so much easier when you purge!
Fantastic video!! Thank you!
My pleasure, glad you liked it!
Nailed it! 👏
Thanks Laura, I appreciate your vote of confidence. 😊
Looking for this video for ages. I don't mind cleaning heavy duty for other people. But att my place I usually give up due to all voices in my mind saying it's not good enough. Exhausting. Thanks 💕
Glad I could help, you got this Rodrigo!
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Hooray! I earned a medal today. This makes my day. Thanks. 😍
What a smart idea !!
I can see this approach making a big difference !
ThankYou
Keep me posted and let me know how it goes. I'm here rooting for you and would love to follow up and hear how it goes.
Warching this video again. Sitting in the waiting room while my elderly mom has an MRI, and a mess in my house. No place I'd rather spend my time.
When I get home, I will be ready to tackle it all. Thank you, again! ♡
I'm so glad the video could be of help to you. Thank you for the support. Thoughts and prayers to your mother 🙏 And good luck with tackling the mess. I'll be rooting for you 💛
@@AskAngelaBrown you are such a beautiful soul!
I know in my heart, everything will be OK. Life is finite, energy is forever ♡
Thankyou angela, helpful as always 👍🏻💖💖
You're welcome! And thank you for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗
I like to set a timer and then pretend someone I don't care for and doesn't care for me, (e.g., my MIL), is coming for a visit. This usually gives me all the motivation I need!!
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Too funny - BIG GIGGLE!!
LOL. Yes we call that a Deep Clean! All out massive action, no stones unturned. 😰
@.AccessoryAddict - good one about MIL. I doubt though that she dons white cotton gloves and fingers along your mantel for dust. Now that would be funny. 🤭
Terrific tips Angela
Glad you think so, thanks for watching!
Wow that is a great question at the beginning! “Are you emotionally attached to your messy house” 🥺 that’s amazing and accurate!
The key is to be aware and then to take appropriate action for the best outcome. Thanks for watching and for dropping me a line. I'm glad you're here. 😄
Wow Eureaka! That was a real eye opener. It never occured to me to schedule my own house on my calender after a customers house cleaning. That totally makes sense to do. Im gonna start doing this. Its the only way my house will get the attention it needs. My house has gotten so out of hand and doesnt get the attention it deserves because I work alot. I can do an amazing job for my customers. So why not do that for myself 🤔 Im worth It 😄
This is a great attitude!! You got this in the bag!!
I have ADHD so cleaning can be a whole event of strange happenings. The other day I went to empty the indoor recycling bin in the outside recycling bin, while out there I noticed the dead dry stalks of the peonie and new shoots coming up from the plant (Note: not a gardener! My other half does that) so after dumping the recycling I got to work on cutting away all the dead stalks with kitchen scissors because I have know idea where the cutter things are. I casually mentioned that I'd done some gardening to my other half as we did dinner he looked at me like is just landed from Mars.
The cool thing about ADHD is the rabbit trails that can spin you in one direction or the next. The key to making it work is to make a list of "Rabbit hole activities." So if you find yourself near the peonies, you've already laid the scissors out so you can execute the task with expediency and move on to the next task you've planned after that." I love your story. Thanks for sharing. 😍
@@AskAngelaBrown I am binge watching all your videos and taking notes so I can be better with my time, your knowledge and the way you deliver it, is genius and you are helping so many people, myself included 😊
Amazon boxes! 🤣 so true
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I just canceled my house cleaner who I never felt did a good job… Only had them for a few months. I have significant back issues and that is mostly why I have had cleaning people in recent years. Anyway, please please, can you recommend a telescoping cleaning brush that could be used inside of a bathtub that would not harm the surface… sort of like a mop but one that could be used to scrub the sides and bottom of a bathtub and a shower as well. Everything I seem to have been able to find has an odd shape or exposed edges. I am still looking for a cleaning service and hope to find one. Thank you for all your ideas. I enjoy watching your videos and learning.
Check out the video for the Homitt scrub brush: czcams.com/video/wFVsUmTMjWk/video.html
This brush is great for tubs. I appreciate you watching the show and taking the time to leave a comment.
Thank you for this video!
You are so welcome! I hope it was helpful, thanks for watching!
Great video. 👍🏼
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 👍
OMG, this is so me!
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Thank you : )
You're welcome! And thank you for watching the video. 🙂
That "I'll watch just one Hallmark movie" hit too close to home for me! Hahahaha!!
LOL. That's Kristin, she's our editor and has a wicked sense of humor. It cracked me up when I saw it too. 😂
You hit the nail on the head - it resonates for your own home whether you clean for a living or not. I've been catching up on your videos and worked my way up to tackling more than one room in a day. Now not every detail works for me, I have an aversion to microfiber towels and I find a Swiller barely does one room never mind a whole house.... Still, I've picked up tips and even bought the microfiber drying cloths you used as I wanted to try your method on my huge mirrors (found that if there's no loopy surface, it doesn't feel so icky.). I think it takes me about as long to clean a room as it takes you to clean a house, but I managed three rooms in a day. The trick for me was to time myself - not because its a race, but because I won't indulge in distractions if I'm finding out how long it takes me to do something. Next time I'll see if I can beat my time ;o).
I love this! Keep me posted on how you are doing with cleaning and timing yourself.
It's "the cobbler's wife has no shoes " syndrome maybe.
Thanks for your work.
You're welcome! And thank you for watching the video. 🙂
@@AskAngelaBrown my pleasure and I'm honored.
@@AskAngelaBrown 🙂
This sounds a very good idea for cleaning. My problem is I am untidy, worse at the moment as I am in pain with a bad back. What approach do you take with messy things cluttering a room you are paid to clean? Do. you just straighten them and neatly pile for the owner to sort? Being basically disabled I cannot face getting a cleaner in with my mess as I am embarrased. I am dealing with piles of paper at the moment one by one but it is all very daunting. I actually like cleaning and am good at it, particularly with all your tips. I just cannot get to it for the mess! Help, anyone!!
Check out the Clutter Corner live on Thursdays. Shows are recorded in case you miss it. And be sure to join the Facebook Group Hoarding World.
What a brilliant idea! I have always treated my house as a test house. By that I mean whatever technique I wanted to do in a customer's house I trialled it in my own first. I had everything down to a science and I knew exactly how much time things would take. But honestly, I have never done the whole house like I would do a customer's I'm going to have to try that. I have two obstacles in my way... one is named Holly, and one is named Al!🐶🐶
LOL. Not sure if Holly and Al are the pets or your family - but it works the same way as a client. We give them a heads up and say "I'm headed in there in 10 minutes, get your stuff and clear out" (but in more diplomatic terms, of course) and we hold fast to the 60 second chit-chat rule. "If you talk to me longer than 60 seconds you're part of the job and I'm going to expect you to help clean." It's amazing how quickly family and pets get the hint. NOTE: In my house I clean in my work uniform. And when I'm in my uniform that means I'm working - don't interrupt. When I've had my shower and I'm in a crazy t-shirt and my hair is down, I'm just me again, come hang out. :-)
@@AskAngelaBrown hahaha that's hilarious! Holly and LR my dogs and whenever I get the vacuum out they want to go in and out of the house 50 times.
I CANNOT find a decent cleaner in Kalamazoo MI. Cannot. Cannot. I’ve been looking for years, and have found only people who know how to push dirt around, or young folks hired by organizations that just extort their labor for pennies and they HATE their jobs.
I’d pay decent money, fifteen to 20 an hour, for a decent CLEANER. WHERE ARE YOU??!?!
Hi Dorothy, it is tough to find good cleaners because the really good ones are booked solid and not available. Even I'm having a tough time right now - I get 30-40 people a day asking me for referrals from cleaners who have been through my Savvy Cleaner Training and certification program and it's like crickets. Nobody has any openings right now and their waitlists are a mile long.
If you only plan to pay 15 or 20 per hour, you're not going to find anybody. You don't set the rate. The market sets the rate. Want someone good? Accept that you're going to pay in excess of 50 to 100 an hour.
This is a small business. If you pay $20/hr gross, after the business owner pay only taxes at a 30%, the net per hour is $14. Now, if the only other thing the business owner does is save 15% of the $20 for retirement, the net per hour after taxes and retirement is $11. Now she has to pay food, clothing, shelter, transportation and utilities with that.
Businesses must be profitable in order to survive and be successful. I would suggest resigning yourself to paying more to get better value.
Decent cleaners are cleaning where they can make 30 to 40! Anything less isn't worth a spot in their schedule
@@leneeanderson4848 that’s fine too! I was using that rate for a general run-through at their own pace. I’ve paid as much as 100 an hour for truly mediocre work.
Just….so odd, it’s like the trades. We’re desperate all over the US for electricians, builders, plumbers, tile layers…and nobody is going into this work, despite the good money you could make.
@@leneeanderson4848 I’ve paid 50-100 for mediocre work. I just want someone who can truly clean.
Cool Q & A - creative as well.
Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂
Have you seen excessive compulsive cleaners Angela-ita a UK Tv show about people with OCD- you can get it on youtube
Thank you for the suggestion!
I hear what you are saying, however, in my home it takes just as long to put things away as it does to clean. It's very difficult to do in my own home. In other words, the clutter must be put away first, then clean. It's just not as simple as walking into your house and treating it like it was a clients home. JMHO Now, if you can tackle the question of how to clear all the surfaces, etc. without being distracted, then I want to hear it. Thanks!
Maybe get rid of the clutter?
@@MJ-cc4uf Not clutter. Everyday items, e.g., dishes, laundry, kids things, doggie paraphernalia, etc. In addition, I cook twice a day, everyday so cleaning, straightening, putting things away is an ongoing daily task. That's life. I'm happy to be able to have a home and family so no complaints.
You’re right sometimes it takes just as long to move stuff as it does to clean. Adopting the “One Touch” method may help. When you have something in your hand, put it away right then and there. For example, when done showering instead of dropping the towel on the floor (with plans to come back later to hang up) just hang it up. I hope this helps. 😊
Hi sweet Angela! Happy Wednesday!
My question is this, lately I have only been able to clean when I’m angry. My husband and I both seem to do this. When we bicker or get upset, we both start grabbing stuff to clean and get it done. We rarely argue- so this is becoming a problem ironically 😂
Why does it have to be this way? Why does that emotion have to be the driving force lately? When we’re happy, we go baby shopping (bringing more crap into the house and not taking things out is piling up!), or we go spend money when we could spend that on a cleaning service even to help get started. Why is this? Why can’t we clean when we’re happy? Is it because we don’t enjoy it right now? I used to love to clean and take pride in every nook and cranny of my home. Now I can only seem to focus on things that do not matter (like being on CZcams right now) and things that do matter like my first baby- my son who’s going to be born any day now. People talk about nesting... I haven’t got there yet! I’m on week 38 nearly... what is wrong with me? Thank you! ♥️♥️♥️ PS- my house isn’t a total disaster or gross, just chaotic, nothing has a home for itself, clothes are piling up and then I just purchase new clothes instead of washing the old ones at times, my sink is clean but we’ve been eating take out more with me being pregnant (so not feeling healthy physically right now either). I need to clean and deep clean everything. Is it the feeling of being overwhelmed and not knowing where to start? Therefor I just don’t start at all? I wish I knew the key to fix this instantly.
Nicky, I am so sorry for all you are going through right now. Check out the Clutter Corner live on Thursdays. Shows are recorded in case you miss it. And be sure to join the Facebook Group Hoarding World.
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Thank you and thanks for dropping by. It's good to see you here. 😄
Wow this is such a good idea, thank you for sharing :)
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching. 🙂
Are you a mind reader?!?! You couldn’t have posted this video at a better time!
Yes, I started reading minds to supplement my cleaning income. For $5. I'll tell you what you're thinking now. 😂😂😂
ADHD is so much fun….not.
Oh lQQk! A red car just drove by. I just remembered I’ve got to throw in a load of red and orange clothes in the washer. Which reminds me, I’ve been craving oranges, let me check the fridge.
Sits down on the couch with a few oranges in a bowl and notices “The Hunt for RED October” is on TV.
Husband comes home and asks if his bowling team shirt has been washed. He’s got a match tonight.
Guess the color of his shirt.
😆 I get the point, lol!
I've got a velvet chair I want to restore, but I need a spot cleaner/upholstery machine to do the job. Can you recommend one?
Yes Blue Magic amzn.to/3DVnBu4 is the best I've ever used. It gets out wine, blood, coffee, slobber, sweat, you name it. This is the link to Amazon so you can see what it looks like but they often sell it at stores like AutoZone for about $6.00 a can
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Thanks for watching!
hey I need job of cleaner because I have a experience of cleaning services 8 years
Here are some popular places that cleaners find cleaning jobs - and where people who have cleaning jobs post looking for cleaning techs. savvycleaner.com/resources/job-recruiting/
lol 😂 You couldn’t have made this at a better timing ⏱I asked myself the other day why is it so easy for me to clean other ppl home and I can’t find my motivation to clean my home to the point that I may want to hire a cleaner 🤦♀️ I told myself even cleaners need cleaners 😩 thanks A.B . Was very helpful.
I am bad! I feel no one could do it as well as myself. I am meticulous. People would call me some names. I am just being honest!
The same old, same old! Boring! My apartement cleaning becomes this! Thats why its more fun to clean others homes! The funnest are homes that you make a real difference in!
Glad I could help! And thanks for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 🤗