Things you wish you knew before hiring a house cleaner

[@walterargueta6623]

Your work is amazing… your amazing🤩

[@MoreThanCleaning]

Why thank you ☺️☺️☺️

[@shemeciahaskell322]

* you're

[@agbabon]

@@shemeciahaskell322 👍

[@suzymoroka297]

How?🤷🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️

[@nikkineartheelms]

Actually, I can easily see several mistakes. But happy your doing well for your type of clients.

[@phillygirl5957]

I started my own cleaning business about 6 years ago. I provide all my own tools, & products because I'm very picky about what I use. Unless the customer wants something specific used. I am also the best priced cleaning lady around. I have OCD, & love to clean. Cleaning for other people has helped manage my OCD so much. I thoroughly enjoy cleaning my clients homes. I only do thorough cleanings, cause my compulsive nature needs to complete the task perfectly. Most of my clients are regularly scheduled houses, so it mostly ends up being up keep, not deep diving to be done. I make a good living doing this, but have no desire to rob people of their money when we're all struggling out there one way or another by this crazy world we're in. 💜 Much love from Philadelphia

[@nickalicious76]

Wow. I was reading your comment and thought you must be my cleaning twin. Lol. I am all of those things also. The only thing I ask for from the client is the use of their vacuum as I have found that I go through them fast esp when there are pets or kids and I also feel icky about it even if I super clean out the whole vacuum everytime. I just think that the vacuum that goes with the house and can stay at the house is best. Some clients are the same way. They don’t really want a vacuum used somewhere else coming into their home. Even when I tell them I always change the bag or clean the canister (whichever one I have with me) and always clean the suction/bristles etc out each time. It’s way easier and since I use all my own supplies unless the client wants their own used it’s so much easier to not have to lug a sweeper too. I always ask when I have a new client if they have a sweeper (with attachments!!!) that I can use and if that is okay. All of them have agreed but I’ve met with some ancient vacuums too. Lol. Esp with the bachelors I’ve cleaned for. They sometimes don’t even know how to use it so they don’t. Lol. Having OCD is hard. A lot of things are stressful and anxiety inducing for me but cleaning houses for people is something I enjoy doing (most of the time, I’m getting older and I run out of steam a little quicker than I used to) and I’m damn good at it. But like you said I am very through, I don’t half ass anything esp because I can’t leave anything not done and not done right. It takes me more time than what people think because of that. But do you want it clean? Well that takes time people! After the first couple deep cleans I can just be doing upkeep and that’s so much faster. I bust my ass though and they all know it. And that’s why I keep my new clients as a regular after that initial clean. They know they are being taken care of and not screwed over. I have become friends with them and their families and I feel proud of my work. They appreciate me more knowing I care. Sounds like you are the same. Keep up the badassery mama!

[@phillygirl5957]

@@nickalicious76 I completely agree with you about the vacuum. That's the one thing I always ask new people, if they have a vacuum for me to use. I usually keep my powerful mini vac in my car, as well as my swiffers & a broom, just in case their tools are not going to cut it for me to clean correctly. I've had a couple older clients, usually with pets, that have some dank butt smell coming out of their vacuum. Even if I clean their vacuum, that smell still comes out while running it 🤢! I have also found it nasty when people have those old sponge mops that grow mold in them. I use my swiffers for an initial dry dirt, dust pick up. Then a quick wash. I then do the floors by hand so I can get every corner & all the floor trims clean. Then a quick once over with a wet mop followed by a dry mop buffing. People love my commitment to thoroughly cleaning their house, but it's really about when I'm all done I get to step back & look at the masterpiece I have left them with. It really is almost like a high to me 👍. Thank you for commenting, I'm so glad their are people out there like myself trying to give folks an awesome service without trying to just take their money for a half assed job done. Keep doing you, & keeping it real. 💜Much love to you from Philadelphia

[@juliedavis9659]

I would love to have someone like u here in Chicago.

[@phillygirl5957]

@@juliedavis9659 Thank you, but I am a tad bit far from Chicago. Hopefully someone will see your comment & point you in the direction of a worthy cleaner that you deserve. Best of luck👍. 💜 Much love from Philadelphia

[@juliedavis9659]

@@phillygirl5957 I was wondering if u have a website or just call/msg option for contact. There are a ton of places here that offer the svcs you do but I can never be sure who's legit. Nowadays ppl are paid to leave high ratings and reviews. Any warning signs?

[@god563616]

My sister has been cleaning homes for 19 years now and she is only 40. She has customers she's been cleaning for 10 years , she is placed in most upscale areas and is highly requested. I am so proud of her🙏😊

[@candyclemens4432]

I am retired from my cleaning business. I always provided all supplies n tools. And my price was low , so I found out afterwards. 😉 but that is over . Happy to be only cleaning my own place now as my back has suffered from years of cleaning homes . Be careful of your health cleaning people. 😉👍🙏

[@carolking1502]

Lucky lady! I'm dreaming of the day I can retire. My knees are shot!

[@youtubesucks898]

I've been cleaning for over 20 years and it's much easier when you request the clients to provide everything. It's difficult enough on your back just cleaning the homes, let alone having to lug all the supplies in and out of your vehicle over and over again. It is even tiring when you're young, but the older you get and the longer you do that type of work, the worse it is on your body.

[@carolking1502]

@@youtubesucks898 I prefer bringing all the supplies, because getting to a job where they forgot to buy cleaning products, wash rags, or their vacuum was busted became a problem. Even during a period when I had to ride a bus to work, I lugged my supplies!😒

[@youtubesucks898]

@@carolking1502 , I guess I've never had those type of clients. They almost always make sure that I have everything I need and if not, I tell them that I wasn't able to clean something as well as normal because of it and they fix it as soon as possible. I don't think any of their vacuums have ever been busted, but if so, they certainly wouldn't blame me. I've cleaned for over 20 years and I weed out all the clients that treat me badly. The rest of my clients are all amazing and make sure I'm taken care of! 🙂

[@sherirottweilersforever7772]

I had carpal tunnel surgery on both hand 6 years ago. I don’t think I slept for the 10 years that my hands felt dead constantly. I’ve been cleaning for 27 years so I’m glad everything is good on my body now but it’s still hard work.

[@marunekochannel]

I supply everything, my house cleaner is amazing, she has my house keys and knows my dog, really trustworthy, also she lets me know when we are running out of something she needs, usually i do something heavy like fixing stuff on the house or organizing some mess when she comes around, she is so energetic that inspires me to match that energy and we chit chat while she is here. When she is done i prepare some coffee and pastries or sweets, i usually bake something cause she doesn't come so often nor eat sweets cause her husband is diabetic, she doesn't want to tempt him. And then we chit chat some more, sometimes i accompany her to the bus stop with my dog, and when she arrives her house she lets me know 💕 so she is more like a friend/aunty that helps me get my shit together lol

[@MrsLyds]

That’s adorable! I’m not gonna lie! 💖

[@dianagarza7412]

Nice ☺️

[@angv2997]

@@thesoundofonefupaslappin-zc5bj you're mean. Go have a pastry lol

[@victorialander]

@Sassy Superspeader you are 100% correct. I used to clean houses and to have the client in your space while trying to do your best work is very exhausting! I always preferred to clean while listening to music (earbuds), doing a thorough job and going home. Cleaning houses is not an easy job, conversation is a hindrance imo.

[@icu3869]

Most people are good, but Be careful about giving keys , trust and friendship to someone when it’s so one sided. Anytime someone has full access to all parts of your living space, thoughts, schedule , etc and it’s not mutual, you have a significant blind spot. People have all kinds of motivations, resentments and other issues that are hard to imagine when you’re living so comfortably.
We thought of our maid as family, and hired her brothers for handyman jobs. It’s probable that a drug problem in that family made our house a target- the evidence is all circumstantial, nothing concrete enough to hold up in court, and moms in denial, so it’s been devastating.
I’d recommend cameras, to protect your property and everyone involved.

[@humongousfungusamongus3871]

I used to clean homes for a living & I always supplied all the cleaning supplies & all tools. Since I mostly worked with the elderly that were living on a small pension...I always charged the lowest amount possible. The way I saw it, they have lived on this earth longer than me & were blessed with a lot more life experience & wisdom so I went out of my way for them out of my deepest respect. I also LOVED listening to their life stories as I cleaned. I miss them so!

[@ann-retired]

Blessings on you. There are angels among us. ✝️

[@habibaroyees]

Awww that’s is so thoughtful of you.❤

[@njk9989]

Never let anyone bring a possible bed bug infested vacuum into your home

[@nickalicious76]

Exactly. That’s the one thing I don’t want to have to maybe bring into my vehicle or home either. The vacuum that is at the job stays at the job. And most clients want it that way too.

[@anadventure1298]

Or mold. Mold can be hidden in homes and spread into your home with the use of cleaning tools if not cleaned properly. Cleaning mold off can’t always be done if the item is porous and you have to use something that kills the mycotoxins for cleaning the tools. You don’t want a mold problem it’s very expensive to fix and very dangerous for your health.

[@64___]

I do cleaning and I made the decision early on not to use vacs in multiple peoples houses. What if someone had a dog allergy and I drag a vacuum on your carpet that I just dragged across a fur infested carpet?? I simply ask show me where you keep your vacuum 😊

[@Cash4Fruit]

Good point

[@stormyflores6496]

Vacuum's are generally unique to each home.

[@laurenharris9832]

I need someone to do the works deluxe package. I wanna leave my keys and come home to magic

[@MoreThanCleaning]

That can totally be done. I actually have so many clients that I have keys for and are never home I come clean and leave. They come home to a clean home ☺️☺️

[@LaurenOliviArt]

I do that with my clients they think I’m a magic fairy haha

[@professorjphillips]

I love this! It is definitely a magic feeling!

[@Awnfire4God]

These are the best clients to have!!

[@laraoneal7284]

Where do we find these ppl who cleans like this?

[@brandyyolidio4213]

I did know this, my mum started her own cleaning business years ago and worked for a few high profile lawyers in Michigan who paid for the cleaners/tools and still paid her and tipped her very well...She was fortunate and now retired 😊😎🍹

[@ForGoodnesSake]

As a cleaner I provide everything, I know what works, I take everything with me and it's right where I need it when I need it.
I don't like looking for cleaners or going through cabinets or drawers. I found when I was running low on cleaners they would forget to buy things...it just makes it easier for everyone.
I have multiple cleaning tools and clothes so everything gets cleaned and sanitized daily. My clients text me their favorite day is cleaning day lol, coming home to a beautiful, clean, sparkling house is such a joy 😊.
I have keys and garage codes for my clients homes, I let their dogs out before I leave and make sure they have clean water.

[@valerieking5265]

@ForGoodnesSake, is there a vacuum cleaner you recommend for carpets, cats and 3 litter boxes?

[@djlivvy46]

​@@valerieking5265- Shark vacuums seem to be the most popular.

[@jellytribe1493]

my mom has been a cleaning lady since we came to this country(all of us except my brother who is 10 yrs younger were born in EU) but she never taught me how to clean anything, but expectedme to be good at it. I know how hard the job is.....I've seen my mom word very hard and im very proud of her despite everything. But i need people like you, videos like yours to helpme figure some of this stuff out. Thank you for your vids

[@mrsducky3428]

Aurikatariina has some great tutorials on cleaning as well

[@rainingonyourcharade]

I was looking for someone to come in and help clean my home using the products and tools I owned. This was because I was picky about the products I used and because I already owned all the cleaning tools. Let’s be honest, even if you don’t do your own cleaning, you probably have a vacuum and/or floor steamer, etc. I thought it would be a shame to just have those tools available and pay someone else to use theirs. It works perfectly because our helper leaves us with a huge bag of rags that we wash immediately when she leaves, then have them laundered and waiting for her when she comes back. She tells me what products I’m running low on, too, so I never have to worry about running out of anything for her. 💜

[@catherinedonnelly1025]

These people are Hero’s to me 😘😍🥰
I’m Disabled & can’t do it any more
Thank you to anyone who’s ever cleaned a home of someone else leaving it smelling great & looking shiny ✨
Being Dust free is a definite plus !!!

[@KiKiQuiQuiKiKi]

Just remember, if the housecleaners are “saving you the hassle” of supplying the tools &/or products, you will have no control of how clean, safe, eco friendly the things used in your house are. I’ve read firsthand accounts of “chain” cleaning crews who use the same dirty rags, towels, mops, etc. from one house to the other, day after day. Also, vacuums can spread all manner of pestilence.

[@NormieNeko]

I also refuse to use bleaching products because there are other forms of disinfectants, and there are cleaners that are not toxic if accidently ingested, but I learned that working at a pre-school.

[@catbread4801]

Yes we have a lovely lady named Mary we have a special cart under the stairs with all the cleaning supplies we bought just for her and her preferred brands She does excellent work for an amazing price And accepts tips and gifts which we really appreciate Because some find it unprofessional which I respect

[@Helloskyyt321]

I have OCD and it can be crippling cleaning and organizing is like therapy for me 😆 I have organized things for my mother & family members since I was a kid. I love going into something chaotic and bringing structure & order to the space. I also remodel homes, create more storage and overall make them more efficient for a family.

[@user-wk4yt9kd7x]

Please tell me you live in Georgia

[@OmANnIe]

I've gotta try this with my blinds! Never thought about that. I hate trying to clean them. I feel like they're never clean enough. Thank you!

[@jod6984]

I supply everything. She tells me when we are running short, or she wants to be something different. As long as it's not lavender, that's fine. When she does my grocery shopping and pharmacy pickup, she buys whatever supplies are needed.

[@hellobyehi176]

That is fine. It’s either way if you think about it. A lot of them or not professionals which is why they don’t supply that nor should they

[@leaganelle2962]

I've literally never met anyone that I knew hated Lavendar besides myself. Lol. I think it's a beautiful plant and the color superb but the herbs smell. No. Just shoot me.

[@Godwillcome]

So you use your homecare health aid as maid? We are only supposed to tidy up, if a patient cannot. Or to maintain safety. But by no means are we supposed to clean your home from top to bottom. I've had Medicaid patients actually try to demand thing's of me. Nope, I'm so very sorry. I had my own cleaning service for year's, then switched over to healthcare. No way I'm doing a $100 job for $14.00 .. may go back into cleaning.... the audacity, and lack of boundaries for some folks are non-existent anymore. When they buy furniture, and expect me to put it together is the worst. I Definitely set boundaries there as well.

[@briannab5296]

Omgosh! I have found my tribe! 🤗
I thought i was the only person in the world who doesn't like the smell of lavender!
A lady came to my house to mop the floors and clean the kitchen. It took her so long to mop that she ran out of time and the kitchen didn't get done. . . But what was so nasty for me is she used lavender Fabulosa to mop my entire house. I was sick for a week after smelling that stuff.
And truth be told i dont like microfiber cloths either, the texture makes my skin crawl.

[@deandrag2148]

@@Godwillcome she could be private pay and has specified that she needs assistance with cleaning prior to hiring her HCA…

[@michellevandernest1488]

Having your own cleaning products and cleaning tools is not only more hygienic but your choice of what you want to be used in your home eg less chemicals etc. I live in Botswana where we have a cleaner come in as much is required but we supply everything including eats and sometimes even accommodation. But yes it's a totally different setup. My suggestion to your side of the world is use your own rags, mop etc. You don't want someone else's mould and bacteria in your home

[@maryanna395]

Your awesome!! I'm surprised how many people hire a"housekeeper or maid" and expect them to do the work of 10 people and supply EVERYTHING themselves, for pennies on the dollar! They expect all sorts of stuff, but only want to pay the least amount. I'm sure we all have our stories!!!

[@naturalise2039]

In Nebraska it’s the norm …1000 + sq ft each home wanting to pay $40-$60 😅 whoa…

[@tonyalake6793]

I always tell potential clients you get what you pay for. You can pay me what I'm worth to not only get a clean but an experience, or you can pay someone else and get a mediocre clean.

[@MichelMawon4982]

Finding a great cleaner is like going to a speakeasy during prohibition, you have to know someone who knows someone.

[@sherryshirley3179]

@@MichelMawon4982 lol 😆 😂 🤣 hysterical

[@lalopez1221]

@@thesoundofonefupaslappin-zc5bj FUNNIEST FREAKIN COMMENT I HAVE COME ACROSS ON TH-cam YET!!!
😆🤣😂🤣😆😂
She said "Crackhead cleaning prices!" Omgoodness you have me DYING over here.. 6 in the morning and my roommates are wondering wth am I doing in the bathroom cause I'm laughing so hard I woke them all up!
Thank you! lol

[@iowa7693]

I did housekeeping for several years. I learned to ask the customer what chemicals, and I never ever ever cleaned a man's desk.
Beware of the person who collects, in my case ladybugs and wants them cleaned twice a week. You're doing a great job sweetheart, we need more people like you.

[@janieisahernandez659]

I supply everything and you don't have to worry about any cleaning what so ever. I just love leaving everything sparkling clean. San Antonio Texas❤

[@backwoodsbaby9729]

Me supplying everything sounds like the best way to not get roaches or fleas "on accident"

[@nickalicious76]

Bedbugs are my biggest fear. I put any rag used at the job into a sealed plastic bag and put it into my washer with sanitizer and bleach to wash. I don’t mess around. I take my shoes off at the door in my garage which is the door leading to my basement laundry room which is where I go next to change clothes before I do anything else. Always hair up too. I am not playing. You don’t have to be dirty to have bedbugs. They can be brought to your home and you don’t even know it. They are evil evil things.

[@m31sprincesa62]

This makes me happy for the ppl doing small cleaning businesses . It makes me sad for my mother bc she was always providing the supplies and towels.. she would make less than $100 per house and these weren’t one story homes.
My summers were awful bc I would have to go with her to clean but now I wish I could have helped her more. Anyway, she doesn’t do that anymore but I know a lot of immigrant mothers ( and not just Hispanic) do this for dirt cheap so that they can help carry the household ♥️

[@annielowe7894]

I did, my mom worked as a house cleaner when we first moved to Arizona and I used to go work with her. He did all 3 but her favorite was the one that supplies everything because she could use everything she was used to working with when deep cleaning our own home. It was fun, I did enjoy working with her as a house cleaner.

[@josiemcfarlands]

I factor in my gas, time, and all supplies.. Know your worth/ value! Never deal w ppl that think your prices are too high

[@nativebeautymakeup6830]

I’ve had my cleaning business since 2011. I clean residential, commercial & I used to do a lot of construction clean-ups. Now that fewer homes and apts are being built here, I’ve been mainly doing move-out cleanings or I get calls from realtors to go and spruce up places for showings or postings. I supply everything.

[@Karenforcompassion]

Damn I grew up poor and I'm still poor even after working full time. I would give anything to be able to choose which cleaning lady I needed for just one day out of my life. Your truly lucky. Be very grateful for your life.

[@jujubee7351]

You do a fantastic job ! I’m a custodian , so I enjoy learning new tricks . Never heard of the krud cleaner .

[@lesliejones873]

Love your videos... thank you for sharing your gifts because some of us have no freakin clue... until you came along. ❣️ blessings Queen

[@phoenixrising5856]

I am a private duty CNA.
House cleaning is my bread and butter between jobs. Most times, my cleaning jobs are for the elderly, which gradually transitions into private duty care.
The product I use the most is Fabuloso from the dollar store.
The purple one in particular. I love it!
At 1st, the scent can be over powering. So I pour about 2 "inches" of Fabuloso into a standard sized spray bottle and fill the rest with water so then it's not so strong. I love how it cleans just about anything! Counters, floors, painted wood, bathrooms, windows, mirrors, I add a few sprays to the laundry cycle, and I even use it each time I clean my shoes, rags, and vaccum. I also spray alcohol into my beater brush and canister of my vaccum (I love my Shark) to kill any possible bed bugs, fleas, etc. Fabuloso leaves a beautiful shine and the light lavender is my signature. Of course, I have a back up formula (windex or alcohol, 3 drops of dish soap, and water in a spray bottle) in case a client doesn't like the lavender scent. So far everyone I have now loves it.
Ppl look forward to me coming. Not only for the job I do, but for the clean, and relaxing scent I leave behind.

[@dianthis]

I’ve had my little cleaning business for 25 years. I always have my own equipment but sometimes a client wants a specific product which either they or I will provide. Went back to school for IT and medical transcription but I LOVE to clean. A lot of my clients are friends too as I’ve had them since I started. We go through stages of life together. Their kids are born, go to college, marriage then their own children.
I discovered later in my profession that I didn’t charge enough. Now I charge what I’m worth. I never felt I was worthy before but my clients praise me constantly and seeing how inflation is here I’ve raised my rates. Don’t be afraid to charge accordingly! Sometimes it does take experience and I have plenty of that now. Did learn a lot from my clients about cleaning too.

[@gracesalinas4890]

Hi everyone I have been doing housekeeping for some time now and everyone I have cleaned many home's and they always Love how I cleaned there home's because I do detailed cleaning do the laundry mop and clean the floors move furniture and things on the countertops and clean under them and behind them find out what particular product they like and show them some of mine that I have mixed and they seem to love my mix in the way I do things how I fold up clothes and blankets and sheets and all straightening out things and making more space and spray down the bathroom and let it sit then clean it Windows all around window sills frames inside and outside ceiling fans walls tops of the furniture , mirrors and they were truly pleased with my work , and I can make space where there is no space and fit stuff into to places when it looked like it couldn't fit and they just Truly Love it and cleaning the washer and dryer inside and outside and the dust collector trays stoves and refrigerators and take out the trash making the bed wiping down furniture and chairs tables stairs just about everything and organizing your clothes closet in the kitchen cabinets that's what you call detail clean and not just surface cleaning that's what some people do it's when they just wipe stuff off and don't move anything like tables and countertops but I just never get the right pay for all the work that I do and can do and will do and I just Truly Love and care about all the people that I worked for and they Truly Love and care about me because they always invited me to different events that they were having weddings baby showers christenings picnics and cookouts all kinds of nice stuff like that and one of the ladies that I have been cleaning for, for 20 years who I called my Sister just recently passed away and it was so very sad , and what was even sadder was that no one could come and get me so I could go to the funeral , so I prayed to GOD to make a way for me to go and he did so I rented a u haul truck and went to the viewing, the funeral in the burial and I use the truck to block the traffic so the other drivers in the funeral could go through the lights and I already saw this before it had happened made it safely there and safely back in Jesus Mighty powerful name Amen and Amen Hallelujah Amen 💌💝💖💌💝💖💌 Rest in Sweet Heavenly Peace my Dear Sweet Sister GOD BLESS us all everyone everywhere everyday in Jesus Mighty powerful name Amen and Amen Hallelujah Amen 💌💝💖💌💝 💖💌💝💖💌💝💖💌💝💖💌💝💖💌💝💖💌💝💖💌💝💖💌

[@lynnodonnell4764]

Excuse me for what you think will be rude, but do you know what a SENTENCE is?
I tried reading your comment thru 3x and failed. It was overwhelming to read ONE HUGE RUN-ON sentence.
I'm not an English teacher. You had lots of good & positive things to say but try writing in sentences. Much, much easier to understand.

[@ksy4747]

@@lynnodonnell4764 it's not a run on sentence lol it's a stream of consciousness 🤣🤣🤣

[@lynnodonnell4764]

@@ksy4747 HUMMMM 🤔 whatever it is it's a LOOOOOOOONG ONE 🤯 lol

[@ksy4747]

@@lynnodonnell4764 hahah exactly. Some people just need to let it all out and they don't care where

[@joshallison2983]

I am on my boyfriends youtube.. I just want to say I agree with Lyn, I really wanted to read your comment but I couldn't. Use periods please. I noticed some commas but they don't help stop and start a sentence. I would have loved to read what you wrote but physically I can't!

[@barbaraweber3084]

I'm so glad there are people like you. I never even knew cleaning people actually deep clean things. So there's that......

[@mrsducky3428]

When I was 7 months pregnant, I bought a brand new house. About 6 months postpartum, I tried to hire someone to come in and clean things like the ceiling fan and the top of the fridge, the things that would have required climbing a ladder, but were not yet gross.
Called at least 15 places and each said they only dust, vacuum and mop. It was so frustrating!

[@justhere5037]

I'm glad you inform ppl of this many don't know nor understand the price difference I own a cleaning business as well and I find myself have to explain something similar to this sometimes.

[@lynnodonnell4764]

I like the idea of the customer supplying everything. Then it is truly a custom job.
I know men who do lawn care.for the WELL TO DO. They show up and get to work Everything they need is in THAT customer's garage/ shed.
It is a win-win whether it's property care or housekeeping. I do agree it DOES require a great amount of MUTUAL TRUST/ RESPECT/ HONESTY.
I'm 68. I cleaned for rich people in my college years(1970's). Usually took 2 hrs. They paid me a generous $20 whether it took longer or a shorter amount of time. No one looked down on me. Some fed me lunch. Some provided transportation as I didn't have a car. Some even stepped in and helped me if I was staying longer to help them get ready to entertain.
I've talked to women who work for Merry Maids. NEVER have heard anything pleasant about the company. And the RICH MEN'S wives are condescending and belittling. MERRY MAIDS is even a demeaning name for a company. At hotels a male housekeeper has the dignified named of being called a HOUSEMAN. Go figure!

[@roxanne5077]

I've been a housewife for 20 yrs, so cleaning is sort of my thing lol I love cleaning so much that I've even thought about cleaning other people's homes for money but as a cleaner that has used probably close to every cleaning product on the market, there are some huge differences in different products, if I do ever do it as a business, I would have to bring my own cleaning products before I'd trust just showing up & using some unknown random products. The only reason I wouldn't would be if the client happened to be allergic or something like that to certain cleaners/chemicals/ingredients etc.

[@64___]

I’m a housewife most of the time but I do some cleaning part time. My advice is be picky with your clients! Life is so much easier when you have good clients versus clients that stress you out.

[@youtubesucks898]

@@64___ , exactly! I've been cleaning homes for over 20 years and that's one thing that took me too long to learn. One very good way of deciding how respectful future customers will be, is to have them supply everything and then see whether they ask you what you like to use to clean or whether they order you to use only their products. Like the commenters noted, unless allergies are involved, etc, you can usually decipher pretty well whether you'll like clients based on whether they care about what towels, mops, vacuums and cleaning supplies you as the cleaner like using the best and how willing they are to supply you with those. For me, so far, that has literally been one of the best ways to weed out the disagreeable clients.

[@youtubesucks898]

Roxanne, what are your favorite cleaners? I might learn something 🙂 The ones that I like the best are Scrub Free to remove soap scum, Clorox cleaner with bleach for tubs and certain tub walls and especially white sinks, barkeeper's friend for some sinks, especially stainless sinks and sparkle window cleaner. I hate those new oil rubbed bronze faucets, etc though. You can't really clean them with ANY cleaners without ruining them ☹️

[@paulahughes3108]

The only thing that our housekeeper does is mop. I am physically unable to and I supply the 3 different mops and all of the cleaners. She mops 3 days a week.

[@crybebebunny]

WoW, that's alot of mopping. Or you are blessed to have alot of floors to mop and dance. 💃 🕺 💃

[@MichelMawon4982]

I'll be happy to find one that cleans. I've hired so many who have no problem charging you as much as an accountant and leave the house unfinished (running off to another job) and whatever they "cleaned" is not thorough enough that you don't have to go over it again. What I wish I knew before hiring a cleaner is that:
1. Many really don't know how to clean
2. Some will rearrange your things to feign work
3. Most cleaners only expect to maintain a tidy home and will upcharge you for the slightest bit of work, like windexing the windows.
4. If I hire your professional service, I don't want to have to inspect your work and who has the time to wait on you to redo things that you'll just rush through anyway?
5. If you have 5 bathrooms and only need them to clean 2 or have 4 bedrooms and only need them to dust and vacuum 1, they'll up charge you for "organizing" if they have to place clothes on hangers.
6. When they come into your house and it's already well maintained, they won't use that time to clean things that don't get touched as often, instead, they'll lock themselves in an immaculate bathroom for an hour claiming they were cleaning the while time.
7. If you're providing a subjective service like cleaning someone's home, you should be able to understand their needs. It's not the client's job to play pictionary yo communicate with you.
8. Some cleaners can be super rude and their fingers along surfaces of your home when you're hiring them so you think they'll be thorough, but then you see what they actually touched and it's neither thorough nor clean.
9. They'll use the same rag to clean everything and dust your wood without actually cleaning it, just re-situate the dust.
My pressure is up...

[@manhattanmama4192]

My housekeeper supplies everything and doesn’t use any toxic products and will use certain green products that I ask her to use. Perfect!

[@janwig9347]

Do you have a video of your favorite cleaning products? I'd love to see that

[@KoYaMiLeS08]

Funny but serious question: how do you keep from sweating half to death while cleaning someone else's house? Lol, I sweat so much just from cleaning my own apartment! Makes me think, I would be so icky everyday if I ever went into the housecleaning business!

[@BrassyBrunette]

You get in shape. Don't sweat as much then.

[@DivineLightPaladin]

Some of us have AC?

[@BrassyBrunette]

@@DivineLightPaladin lol!!

[@briannab5296]

I used to work as caregiver/housekeeper and many of the homes were so non-ventilated or overheated that i would nearly pass out. The client would be sitting still watching tv or reading so naturally they would always be cold while i was running around burning up & unable to breathe.

[@youtubesucks898]

I won't clean homes that don't allow you to regulate the temperature when you're working. It's a very good way of weeding out the disrespectful and uncaring clients. I have one client who doesn't have any air conditioning, and I just don't clean for them in the summer when the temperatures are the highest.

[@Dr.JudeAEMasonMD]

I’m a fan of having my housekeeper bringing everything. Not only is it more convenient , but then they end up doing a better job because they are using the products and tools that they are comfortable with.

[@jessicabaldwin9553]

Owned a cleaning business almost 25 years now I supply everything, and do everything from deep clean to a organizing , I leave it up to the individual hiring me, and prices vary greatly depending on what the client wants done!

[@Jaydecochran54]

Yes I had all my own supplies my favorite part is my customers smiling face 🌝

[@tellinit4real87]

My only tid bit I can offer is years ago I worked fr Molly Maids as a second income and worked in teams of 3-4 . It was appalling how these girls riffled through personal belongings ie: dresser drawers etc . I knew then i would never trust anyone in my own home unless I was there with them .

[@rrmosley1]

THIS was my introduction to your channel‼️ I have since subscribed and watched all of the videos. I have learned so many tips and tricks! Whew! I am exhausted watching you clean. Yet I am motivated! ☺️😆 Keep them coming‼️

[@stormyflores6496]

I supply all my own cleaners and cloths as I am choosy about the products I use. Some clients have certain preferences, so I use some things they want used, but for the most part I bring my cleaners.

[@lisapmedrano82]

I did commercial cleaning and house cleaning for 15yrs .I supplied everything and would charge by square feet of house as well as what they wanted to clean. Some want deep cleaning and some just wants basic stuff. It varies depending on how offend they wanted their house cleaned and if they have special requests every cleaning supplies I use is safe.I would charge more for commercials cleaning of course because it came in units.I tell all my clients it's not how fast it gets done its the quality of my work because I take pride in what I do.

[@nickalicious76]

Same. People really have no clue how long it takes to actually clean anyplace. I mean I clean things they don’t clean or even notice. I always tell them before I even commit that the first clean is always the longest. Always. I clean everything. And if I have to move a bunch of stuff to be able to clean things that takes a lot of my time too. I mean you have to move every appliance to clean the things under them. And you don’t put back a dirty appliance on a clean countertop. Every single thing gets throughly cleaned. I can’t not do that. Being a real OCD person (actually diagnosed not just saying that) I know I can’t not half ass clean anything and the clients I have always understand that after I do the job. It is a hard physical job and it beats your body up but I am so damn proud of my work when I’m done. :)

[@lisapmedrano82]

@@nickalicious76 actually I understand your point and you totally understand me thanks 😊

[@alishafontaine4830]

Wow your work is amazing!! I wish my professional house cleaner was as good as you!! I'm like in shock

[@MoreThanCleaning]

Thank you ☺️ that really 🥲

[@f.l3450]

Purchase the deep cleaning package and not the basic.

[@mycatiswaysmarterthanmosto8500]

I supply everything. My customers love it. My prices are comparable to others in my area. I'm constantly busy. House cleaning can be lucrative if you do it right.

[@sukihoelter4726]

Everyday I learn something new from you 😁🥰 THANK YOU for sharing your priceless knowledge 🙏 😊 🙌 I truly wish I could hire you!!

[@jacquelinejordan1588]

I would never allow another vacuum in my house.

[@TiffanySotolife]

Ok so what about the toiled or shower brush

[@almareyes2192]

Can you show any cleaning products you recommend most? Or rate from best products to the products you least recommend ??((: much appreciated for this info!!!❤💯

[@deerose3746]

Yes please.

[@cjcamino4920]

Yes. Hope she reads this.

[@mrsducky3428]

Aurikatariina says it's more about time than products. Any acid based cleaner will clean lime scale, but it has to sit on the limes scale wet for possibly hours to break it down, so after applying the product cover it in plastic wrap.
She also recommends dish soap for greasy areas like bathroom sinks, again, apply soap, let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then scrub. She's on TH-cam if you want more info.

[@almareyes2192]

@@mrsducky3428 interesting, the only thing is what if you are in a tight schedule?? There has gotta be some products that work fast, not all cleaners have that type of time😅😅

[@almareyes2192]

I'm hoping she does read it😭😭😂💯

[@DanielleLegacy]

Personally, I wouldn't want a house cleaner to use the same tools she/he used in everyone else's homes. I'm very sensitive to smells and pets, so I'm actually glad to know there are professionals out there who let the home owner provide the materials.

[@realtalktina]

Good info! I don't want someone bringing in tools they need on another home I want them to use my own tools and natural products 🥰🥰🥰

[@oddlie-small]

I supply everything but the vacuum. I charge 25 -30 an hour depending on what’s needed. That is the going rate in my town at the moment.

[@nickalicious76]

Same. The vacuum that goes with the house stays with the house. And it’s so much harder to have to lug it around along with all my other supplies. Every client I’ve had is completely in agreement with that. Most don’t want a vacuum being brought in unless they don’t have one. Which of course I always know before hand as I have a checklist to go over with them. 25-30 an hour is right but man they don’t understand that after we pay for all of our supplies. Clean our rags and such. Drive and use gas and our pure hard work cost a lot. Therefore we barely make much at all. But most of my clients have been older people that can’t do it anymore and I would never be able to overcharge anyone. I’m honest. Hard working and kind. That is worth a lot in my eyes. And I have some great friends because of how I am towards my clients. You get to know your client pretty well when you are the cleaning lady. It’s impossible not to. You see things. And people kinda forget you are there in another room and just say whatever. Makes me laugh and it doesn’t bother me one bit. Keeps things interesting. :). Keep up your badassery fellow cleaning warrior :)

[@molliemae6855]

Holy Cow!!! I was asked to clean for someone and said $12 an hour and I bring my own supplies and they balked at that! Never heard from them again!

[@seadragon1456]

@@molliemae6855 as a jr in high school I was requested to clean for super rich folks by my mother. She said I’d do it for $15 an hour. 😰
The place was like a resort but only 2 people lived there!
Their mansion was being built so they were staying in their guest house (3 stories- 5bd, 3ba, massive kitchen, 2 huge living room, and man cave/game room basement.) One of the bedrooms had grand kid bunks that were set up summer camp style. The stairs were narrow and made out of butchered logs. I almost fell down them multiple times. Anyway, $15 an hour to clean/refresh all those rooms every week. One of my 4 hour days I spent the whole time removing grapes from vines and washing them.
And then they wanted me to babysit all their grandkids while they went out on the boat for the 4th of July for $15 hour. $15 an hour to watch 5 little kids. I was a house cleaner who was treated like a maid/nanny and they didn’t want to pay accordingly. When I started saying no they fired me. Lol

[@tonyalake6793]

@@seadragon1456 people will take advantage of you if they think they can.

[@tonyalake6793]

@@molliemae6855 I had a woman with a 3800 sqft house tell me 200 to clean was too much. She said the cleaning person she has only charged 75. I said I suggest you stay with who you have then because I'm not breaking my back to clean your house for 75 dollars. Go straight to hell. 😂😂😂😂

[@Diniecita]

I just need a home organizer

[@snowygirl131]

I need that too!

[@holliebarrett4469]

I need a home declutter, organizer and cleaner. Since I got sick I can’t do much of anything. I had/have OCD and this mess gets me overwhelmed and frustrated 24/7.

[@user-no7or5tf9v]

I need both.

[@funmilayo0yejide596]

I will be glad to help out.what is your location.

[@funmilayo0yejide596]

I will be glad to help out.what is your location?

[@LackingRationality]

My mom has been cleaning basically my whole life and she will supply her own tools (except bigger things like vacuums but still does sometimes) and supplies but will also use the some of the clients’ if asked to do so. I don’t know how she does her pricing in those cases but she does charge extra if it’s a multi story home since she has a hernia and a bad knee.

[@barbrishaw6883]

Krud Kutter, yes!! That stuff is amazing. It'll clean up pretty much anything.

[@keedybaby9243]

I hate doing inside my windows and blinds… but it’s gotta be done. But great tips and great cleaning

[@eringsgrace3560]

Also worth mentioning - sometimes out of convenience for the client or for safety of the cleaner, a cleaner will suggest a client provide one or two items. For instance, a cleaner I know suggested that a client allows her to use their own vacuum so that the cleaner doesn’t injure herself or the vacuum hauling it back and forth. This particular example shouldn’t change the pricing.

[@nickalicious76]

And I don’t want to bring anything into my vehicle or home from someone’s house. Even though I change the bag each job and clean the vacuum inside each time you can’t get it all clean. All it takes is one bug. Just one. Ugh I haven’t had a new client yet not agree that is what should be. I’ll bring everything else. :)

[@wanderingangelstudio1359]

Krud Kutter is my go to cleaner. Love it.

[@deliciaford4343]

Thanks for all of this wealth of information that I never knew or thought of!

[@23695angel]

Woaooo I'm impressed, I would definitely hire your services. Beautiful job, detail every single thing. 😍💃

[@lovingthelessloved3679]

If you pay a house keeper less than $25 hour, you are ripping them off. It is VERY physically demanding.

[@sheld1324]

THANK YOU!
I was a house cleaner for years. I was the one that usually supplied everything. Unless they wanted a special cleaning solution used.
I undercharged but constantly got asked : "why so much? All your doing is cleaning." Like alot of them seriously just did not believe it was a "real job". 😒
With that said I also worked for a few really generous people who allways paid more than I had quoted stating it was a tip for the great job I did.

[@EOrtiz-mr3tv]

I love watching things get cleaned!

[@jessetaylor7951]

THE FACT THAT SHE'S DOING ALL THAT WORK AND HER MANICURE IS STILL SO PERFECT.... **CHEF'S* *KISS** 🙀😵💅👏

[@MoreThanCleaning]

🤗🤗🤗🤗 press ons 😅😅🤫🤫

[@robertfish6617]

Very informative videos. But please ditch that distracting music or whatever is playing in the background.

[@lesleyhogg2495]

I'm a professional housekeeper for a large house. My boss supplies EVERYTHING. I am paid handsomely for my time. There's a difference between a standatd cleaner and one that knows about antiques and precious items. Definitely difference between cleaners.

[@song8777]

I don't change my price. Cleaning supplies don't cost me much, at all. If I did charge them extra for me using my supplies instead of theirs, it'd probably be a dollar's worth. I carry my supplies in, in my little basket and if the job needs a broom and dust pan or whatever, I carry them in, too. Most clients don't want me using a "community" vacuum. Its totally not true "they're all different pricing."

[@Better2Care]

Make sure to have contracts so your not stiffed on payments also

[@ruthadejesus7838]

If one arrived with no supplies …, I’d have them leave. The fully equipped cleaner has my vote … no matter the $

[@arelytorres9762]

You should ask before they waste gas

[@KarenLeos91]

I was one that didn’t provide anything for most of my houses. Certain people were just so picky or had things that required very specific tools/cleaning products. It made life so much easier

[@KarenLeos91]

And it lessened the possibility of me messing something up or them just not liking something. With less income houses the people were nicer and less picky, but higher income houses…ohhh buddy, they wanted something done specifically. No if anda or buts

[@l-train7876]

I feel better after watching your cleaning videos🙌🏼

[@brookespencer6212]

Looks like you're doing an incredible job on that first time/deep clean as well as your explaining. Great job!!! 🖤........if OP sees this, Do you do commercial as well as residential cleaning?

[@nemonobody9063]

Thanks for information. I need to hire a housekeeper 🖤

[@rebeccastora8398]

Due to our extreme allergies, we cannot share tools, rags, vacuums with households that have pets. Being said, because I asked my housekeepers to use unfamiliar tools and liquids, I paid them as though they brought their own equipment and liquids. I felt like that was the best practice as it took extra time to get used to our products.

[@FAMEBangBang]

Same Broom!🤣💯 Annnnnd I HATE sweeping the daaamn DOOR😫 I hate it! I hate it! There's spider webs EVERYWHERE!!!😥

[@zeliaferreira8668]

Yes I do the same thing I have clients that do Supply with everything I charge them less I have clients they just want the rags and the cleaning supplies and I charge them in between and then I have clients that don't Supply with anything and that's when I charge them a lot more

[@MoreThanCleaning]

I think people don’t realize that cleaning rags and material takes time and time is money. 😗

[@MoreThanCleaning]

I think people don’t realize that cleaning rags and material takes time and time is money. 😗

[@zeliaferreira8668]

@@MoreThanCleaning I think what people fail to realize is that we go into these houses and we do a very damn good work and people just want everything for 30 40 bucks that's just insane and like my grandmother would say cleaning is a luxury not a necessity

[@genstrong8575]

Should we ask cleaners who bring nothing if there are tools or cleaners they prefer? Such as that fancy duster cleaner in the beginning. Or do we just give what we have and they work with it?

[@jn9850]

Have a conversation with them, talk about your expectations and what they may need or want to make that happen.

[@deerogatory]

As a customer, I want the person that has it all, and is experienced with knowing what works. It's well worth premium pricing. When you think about good intent to clean on your own and how often you really do, the cleaners and tools just laying around...the one that has everything is the value and probably will take less time and get the job done better.Love your channel.

[@me124]

Maybe use natural lemon and bicarbonate soda which works great.
Tip- to clean dirt microwave simply cut up a few lemons and put into a microwaveable dish with a small amount of water and microwave for 4 min or as long as it needs.
This cuts through grime and softens dried food stuck on, also rids smells leaving lemon fresh smell. Lemons are cheaper than chemicals. Even use lemon cut in half to clean cookers.

[@ruthie1967]

I had a cleaning service once! They supplied everything. When I got home my house smelled like old sour rags.

[@zeeechanged5352]

Did you have carpet

[@TiffanySotolife]

Yep and they use the same tools at every house. Toilet brushes house to house shower brushes house to house. It's so gross and you pay all that money... NOPE!

[@zeeechanged5352]

@@TiffanySotolife eewww

[@ruthie1967]

@@TiffanySotolife I wondered and asked them and they said clean products. That was laughable as bad as my house smelled. I've never used one again.

[@sonyagonsalves3807]

Wow you get down girl but they have to pay me extra extra to do all that I don’t be doing all that lol

[@lunababy1991]

My mama is a house cleaner,she supplies everything. She has clients from the 70s.

[@moeamos]

When I was house cleaning, I preferred to bring my own cleaning tools except using their vacuum , use their cleaning supplies because a lot of my clients used particular things

[@turnkeyservicepros3884]

What did you clean the windows with

[@judithomas5814]

Vinegar and water no streaks

[@elizabethgomez4993]

What do you use on the outdoor glass? Thanks

[@marlengarcia3650]

What ever package your giving your client right now.... that’s exactly what I need!

[@kristinmoreno9203]

I would like to hire the young lady in this video. She's doing an AWESOME very thorough job of Cleaning. EXCELLENT WORK!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@brooke8888]

I wouldn’t want anyone to come with their own tools and stuff to my home. That’s really bad for allergic asthma. I almost ended up in ER bc they put their dirty duster next to my clean bedsheet and I had terrible reaction and ended up washing everything at 3am.

[@havefunwithme9451]

Why dose it have to be a female

[@briannab5296]

@Funny animals ... i used to know a guy who cleaned houses as a side hustle from his regular job. . He cleaned while the owners weren't home and did it in the nude!! 🤢🤮

[@hautemama85]

My house cleaner brings all her own tools and supplies but she uses my vacuum bc it’s really nice and then some of my cleaning products. I bought her a bottle of Bar Keepers Friend bc she kept using mine. 😂 She loved it for glass, porcelain, and stainless steel. The three ladies who clean my house are magic, I swear.

[@delmyvillanueva7669]

I love this video. Thank you. It will people understand why the prices.

[@mariaalexander427]

Where I live, cleaning crews go from house to house. I watch them dump everything in their cars. No way to ensure everyone uses clean rags & their's really NO way to properly disinfect vacuum brushes between homes. No thanks!🤮 I supply it ALL!
😁👍🏼

[@TiffanySotolife]

Yep I worked for two companies and they're basically the same we used the same tools for every house we basically washed it off and moved on to the next house. I'm like dang these people are that rich and lazy they cant clean their own house to be sanitary... Just gross

[@alyssahenderson3729]

"Aaannnd rags"... 🤣 oh this made me laugh! I've had a cleaning business for about 6 years now and I FEEL this. What people don't think about is the actual laundering process of the cleaning rags (I only use microfiber cloth). I literally have a washing machine solely dedicated to this purpose alone because who wants to wash chemical laden rags followed by baby clothes? No thanks. First, they were used to clean so I ALWAYS hand rinse any that look to be a bit more dirty than the others and/or throw away any that are just too dirty or gross me out. Next, I will run a SUPER HOT "rinse and spin cycle" to remove as much dirt, chemicals, etc out as possible at least once but sometimes twice (and I ALWAYS add a laundry sanitizer during this step- laundry sanitizer runs all through my laundering cycle lol). THEN run a SUPER HOT "extra heavy-duty" cycle with pre-soak and extra rinse option- with a HEALTHY does of stain removers/boosters and laundry sanitizers. It's a whole thing.
Speaking for myself here.. however, I would HOPE that if you are a responsible, respectable, HYGENIC business owner/ cleaner, you would also take all these steps.

[@sandrafrazier1200]

I owned my own Commercial & Residential cleaning Business for 10 years. I had a waiting list of over 100 businesses and homes. I did all 3 the least Expensive is the one where, I over it all and even Taylor it to your health. What you should worry about are people with no experience.

[@samanthafreeman4315]

I would absolutely hire you if I could.