Learn to Clean - House Cleaning 101

Learn to clean. We're talking house cleaning 101. Learn to clean beginner style. Everybody has their own cleaning tips, methods, favorite supplies, and solutions.

We Ask a House Cleaner if maid service training is a good place to learn to clean.

Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru, says yes. There are a variety of basic cleaning techniques, methods, and systems you will learn. But in the end, it comes down to practice and preference.

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[AskAngelaBrown]

Take a peek at this playlist of similar videos we made on maintenance cleaning. More expert info.

[EmilyYanek]

My mom was super tidy growing up. I rebelled and was a slob. When I moved out I realized how much she did for me (every kids story right? Haha thanks Mom!!) and I knew I’d need to learn to keep house, the right way. Teaching myself to clean was a long process for me. It did not come naturally. I would leave scum behind in showers and I couldn’t figure out why my kitchen window was so dirty even after wiping and wiping. I spent some time researching the idea of housekeeping in the 1950s. Yes things were different then but I feel like my grandparents generation certainly knew how to keep things clean! From there I kept researching online and finding YouTube videos like these. After that I just learned by doing! Nowadays my house is spotless and my mom is shocked ;)

[WhiteXXdog]

My wife and I have a small business doing house cleaning, handy man work and overall maintenance for people at their homes or places of work. We come from a house cleaning business background and have more experience than most people. 30 years worth.
Word of advice reguarding money in this line of work. Don't always go for the extremely rich people. The more rich a client is the more weary you should be. (Not all rich people are bad, there's a few golden ones out there, I'm just generally speaking).
The only clients that roll their eyes/debate/make a fuss over the price are the extremely rich ones.
The smaller fish clients value our work, pay what we charge them with no complaints and call us back again if by chance we don't already have them down in our schedule before leaving.
The track record doesn't lie, extremely rich people are greedy and just about always have a hard time valuing what you do for them.
Work hard, work smart, know your worth and keep clean folks! 👍

[sierraseidel]

I was house sitting for my friend, and I decided to practice cleaning on her house. I got a little discouraged because I didn’t feel like I was making a difference, but when she got home she noticed and thanked me for leaving the house cleaner than she left it. 😃

[Sistergirl]

"We both get there differently. Is my way better than his? Yes." 😆 I love it when you add humor! ☺️

[catinahawkins]

I had an adopted mom that taught me and had me cleaning from the age of 4 and she was an awesome cleaner like you. I hated it as growing up but I thank the Lord for it now...it has truly came in handy in many different ways. Your way is more advanced and up to date. Thanks Angela for everything!!!

[Lily-ufjl]

I started cleaning since I was 5. I love my parents so much and feel like I can help them as much too. Because my family and us farm. So I decided to clean the house so my mom dont have to clean the house. And I cook so when they come they can just eat and go shower and rest for bed. And in the weekends I would go help my parents with farm. Then on Monday and all those 5 days I clean. And I would go water my plants. I feel proud of myself. Now I'm 11 and I am still cleaning my house. Although my hands are dying from those clean. But still going for my helpful parents.

[afeatherinthewind]

I love your videos. My mom has multiple sclerosis, but due to having a strict upbringing she always wanted to do the cleaning instead of us to save us from it... so the house was always messy (adding my dads hoarding tendencies and 3 kids didn't help) and i had no one to learn from. I struggle with mental illness and trauma which makes keeping my house clean feel impossible. Your kind yet direct approach to videos is so helpful and it really means a lot. It helps thinking of it like learning to drive. Thank you! ❤

[kb]

I love that you understand that your way may not be the best way for someone else with bad knees. I am retired and looked into cleaning houses, something more active than sitting at a desk all day like I did for years. When I found a company hiring I was excited until I read their requirements. They said you have to able to be on your knees most of the day scrubbing floors because they only do them by hand. There was no way I could do that with my knees, but I am able to work in the garden and heat all day so I know I could do the job just not their way.

[ashleyjackson]

My best learning tip was vinegar and baking soda clean also. I grew up with a mom that use those. The house would sparkle. I now use them myself cuz they work great. They're cheaper than buying the other chemicals when you're on a budget.

[lynnepaulocsak]

Angela, you're amazing and I'm so encouraged by you. My house needs so much and watching you gives me that shot in the arm I so desperately need!

[merhaylamlee]

Came across your channel due to a search. I was never taught how to properly clean as a kid (my mother did -everything- and wouldn't allow us to do nothing. ) I have struggled over the years, and finally wanted to crack down and properly learn. I appreciate your channel. I struggle with house cleaning (it's not laziness, I just struggle.) I am a single mom to multiple kids, and it
s rough. Thank you for having this out here.

[careykurtz]

"Is my way better than his? ...Yes."
I don't often LOL, but you made me chuckle with that one, Sister! Thanks!

[lauriecalzaretta]

I totally agree. My parents always said, 'practice makes perfect'! I look back at how I cleaned when I started, and can see definite improvements with my cleaning. Thanks!

[Slpy-sdwx]

I generally want to help around the house but whenever I ask how to do something they say if I helped out more I’d know this really helped thank you so much

[brennanarmacost]

I think the video made a good point about how people pick favorite brands and techniques to clean.

[ThabangSeleke-kp]

All the way from south Africa ive got my first house client a 68 yr old woman with a big house..everytime i clean it doesn't look as neat and as tidy so this channel is helping me quite a bit

[shadrach]

I have a “back saving” tip that I found by accident. I had what I thought was uncleanable tile grout. I wet a Magic Eraser and applied Soft Scrub the grout. The filth practically wiped up! The grout was placed in 1993 and was practically black. Now it is the original tan color. Try it!

[nickiandres]

Thank you for your videos. I love to watch them all. Thumbs up.
In Germany we have two types of jobs for people who cleaning houses. We believe in learning for two and a half year to do a very professional job. They learn a lot chemistry and about using cleaning machines and on and on.
First the "Gebäudereiniger". It's a person who does nothing else than cleaning houses. If you want a specialist in cleaning floors, carpets, windows, furnitures... you will choose a Gebäudereiniger.
The next is a "Hauswirtschafter". This is a kind of a person who takes care of people and their living spaces. They can clean, cook, doing the laundry and so on in a professional way. Like a professional housewife.
Are there similar jobs in the USA?

[highlandragdoll]

Grew up with a control freak (not quite free of their grasp yet) who would never let me do a single chore because I'd 'mess it up'... I legitimately have to SNEAK around emptying the dishwasher or brushing because if they hear, they BARGE in. Going to Uni in September and I'm way too old (I'm a mature student :( ) not to know how to clean things properly, really grateful that there are videos out there like this!