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As we settle into the dog days of summer, it's the perfect moment to crank the AC and turn up the heat on your customer service skills. While summer can be a quiet season for cleaning companies, it's the calm...

There's no denying that summer brings many delights, from sun-soaked days at the beach to stunning fields of fragrant flowers. But for some of us, summer also ushers in less-than-pleasant companions: pollen and mold. These tiny particles, seemingly harmless, can...

Let’s say the quiet part out loud! Every worker, from the newest recruit all the way up to the business owner, struggles to keep their focus and motivation in the Summer. It’s hot, everyone’s routine is thrown off, it feels...

Cut Cleaning Times with the Contour! Whether you clean in office buildings, educational facilities, hotels, hospitals, or your own home, almost every cleaner has to contend with some sort of bathing facility. Be it a huge communal gym shower, a...

Ah, Summer! Time for suntans, cookouts, sprinklers, and for those in the cleaning industry, a rats nest of scheduling conflicts to untangle. Changing seasons always bring new challenges for cleaning companies, from springtime mud to Winter Holiday Chaos. Summer, though,...

When looking for ways to make more money, all entrepreneurs, but especially those in the cleaning industry, have an unhealthy obsession with the allure of newness! New services, new upsells, and new add-ons all sing out to business owners like...

As warmer weather sets in, ceiling fan use is going into heavy rotation, turning cleaning them from a nicety to a necessity, especially if you’re a professional housekeeper. This seemingly simple task, however, has been muddied by unsafe cleaning hacks...

Just like with computers, cell phones, and so many other pieces of modern technology, most people use microfiber without the slightest clue of how it actually works. My name is Melissa Homer, and as a professional cleaning expert, I have...

Waffle Weave Microfiber Towels are the unsung heroes of the cleaning world, and it's time they step into the spotlight. These versatile and powerful cleaning tools deserve more recognition for their unmatched scrubbing power, especially when it comes to the...

Starting a cleaning business is like a NASCAR race, with thrilling twists and turns on the road to success. With most companies starting on tight budgets, learning quickly is essential before you run out of gas. As a professional cleaning...

In the world of professional cleaning, online reputation management is the number one indicator of your potential business growth. No matter how well you hire, train, market, or sell your business, customers are now trained to reflexively Google any service...

While residential cleaning is an impressive $12 Billion industry, a shocking 75% of that business is being serviced by independent cleaners or small cleaning companies with five or fewer employees. If your business has cleared the 200-customer mark, you are...

We’re at the dawning of the age of A.I., but unlike Aquarius, many are greeting it with anxiety instead of daisies! For many people, ChatGPT’s ability to write with superhuman speed and creativity feels like a direct threat to their...

If you clean professionally, you probably learned pretty quickly that cleaning hard floors isn’t nearly as easy as your customers think! Sweep and mop, how hard can it be, right?! A rookie cleaner will agree with this misconception, but their...

Whether you clean for yourself, or as a cleaning professional, or you own a cleaning company, everyone likes to believe they manage their money wisely and spend the appropriate amount on cleaning supplies while still getting beautiful results. Unfortunately, for...

Bathroom cleaning seems like something everyone should know how to do. After all, it’s one of the most frequently used spaces in any home. But the truth is, most people were never actually taught how to clean properly, especially when...

Your cleaning company is keeping secrets from you… and I should know because I worked for over 18 years at one of the largest residential cleaning franchises in North America. Now that I’m finally free to dish the dirt, here...

Everyone loves a good underdog story! From Apple pushing out IBM to Netflix unseating Blockbuster, it feels like a win for all of us when the little guy, through pluck and innovation, triumphs over a corporate behemoth. Sadly, in the...

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. No one ever intends to clutter their car space into an unusable eyesore, yet so many arrive at the same embarrassing destination, never recognizing the wrong turns they’re making until it is too...

Are you tired of feeling like you're just winging it when it comes to cleaning your kitchen appliances? Do you suspect that the "right way" to clean things was never really taught to you… or maybe you just weren’t paying...

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OK, let’s be honest, right below flying cars and food replicators, the top thing sci-fi shows promised us that we all wish were real, is Rosie the robot maid, hardwired to do all the hard scrubbing for us. Sadly, fiction...

Melissa Homer & Brett Haney This is the maiden voyage of our new interview series, Cleaning Up the Profits, where we put the spotlight on successful cleaning business owners and industry experts so they can share their real world advice...

Hello… I’m Melissa, your new favorite cleaning expert and secret weapon against all your toughest cleaning and cleaning business challenges!  It’s a bold statement for sure, but according to the data, I only have 15 seconds to make my case...

Spring Cleaning is the one time a year where even the messiest among us feel the primal urge to throw open the windows, let the fresh air in, and go into hardcore nesting mode preparing their home for the promise...

We know what you’re thinking: “It can’t possibly be time for Spring Cleaning already, can it?!" "Didn’t we just take down the last of the Christmas decorations a few weeks ago?” “Aren’t some parts of the country still getting SNOW?!”......

If you’re one of those magical humans that love cleaning, have tons of energy to spare, and find scrubbing your slimy shower super satisfying, this list is not for you, but please feel free to enjoy our library of cleaning...

Breaking the glass ceiling of 10+ employees is a huge feat any cleaning business owner should be incredibly proud of, but with all the accolades and revenue opportunities comes an entirely new set of challenges. Managing a large team of...

Why Do So Many Cleaning Companies Stay Small? In the world of professional residential cleaning, the majority of cleaning companies remain trapped under the glass ceiling of around 5 to 10 cleaners, never breaking through into the realm of truly...

So you’ve picked out a catchy cleaning company name, doodled a cool logo, maybe you’ve got a short list of clients you’ve been cleaning on your own and a list of referrals you can’t squeeze in any more, so you’re...