Cleaning and Caregiving - Simple Solutions to Make Both Your Lives Easier

Cleaning and caregiving are both draining tasks by themselves. And wanting to "do right" by the loved one caregivers often put their own needs last and end up with what is known as compassion fatigue. To clean and care for another, self-care for caregivers is paramount. Here are a few tips and a few resources to make the cleaning part of caregiving easier. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** The Apartment - https://alzfdn.org/theapartment/ 24/7 Support Hotline - https://www.alz.org/norcal/helping_you/24_7_helpline Respite (Temporary Care) https://www.alz.org/norcal/helping_you/additional_resources Dementia Support Groups in Your Area - https://www.alz.org/norcal/helping_you/support_groups Self-Care for Caregivers - https://amzn.to/3ET2Yyx These good karma links connect you to affiliated sites that offer products or services that relate to today’s show. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Your support pays our production costs to bring you these free daily tips. THANK YOU. *** CLEANING AND CAREGIVING CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - The cleaning caregiving connection is not something you prepare for. 0:20 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:57 - How do you clean up after adults who have lost coordination? 1:35 - How do you navigate the varying stages of dementia as a caregiver? 2:03 - Where do you find support groups for dementia caregivers? 3:03 - What changes do you need to make to your living space? 3:26 - What kind of enzyme spray do you use to remove odors and body protein stains? UR-in-Control https://amzn.to/3dLr7Lz 3:43 - Self-care for caregivers so you can continue loving others. 4:16 - Minimize your stuff to avoid confusion and trip hazards 5:09 - Put pictures on everything to promote independence as long as possible 5:44 - #Cleaning and #caregiving are moment-by-moment tasks 6:25 - Give yourself grace as a caregiver of a dementia patient 6:38 - God Bless you for loving this way *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** TRAINING & CLEANING CERTIFICATION*** https://savvycleaner.com/join *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown ***FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – THANK YOU GIFTS FOR MAIDS*** Daily Giveaway - https://funnycleaningshirts.com *** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** Facebook: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner Twitter: https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner Instagram: https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/SavvyCleaner TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvycleaner? *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com *** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/ *** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/ *** LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS *** https://housecleaning360.com *** WHAT IS ASK A HOUSE CLEANER? *** Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you get to ask your house cleaning questions and we provide answers. Learn how to clean, how to declutter, and how to create a space to live in that makes your heart sing. Our host, Angela Brown, a professional house cleaner for 25 years, ran and managed one of the largest independently owned cleaning companies in the Southeast United States. She is the CEO and founder of Savvy Cleaner Training for House Cleaners and Maids. *** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS *** We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that is cohesive to the cleaning industry here's how to work with us -https://savvycleaner.com/brand-deals *** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning – https://mycleaningconnection.com SAVVY PERKS – Employee Pricing for Small Business Owners – https://savvyperks.com VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – Incentive and thank you gifts for house cleaners and maids. https://FunnyCleaningShirts.com *** VIDEO CREDITS *** VIDEO/AUDIO EDITING: Kristin O https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/kristin-o HOST: Angela Brown https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/angela-brown PRODUCER: Savvy Cleaner https://savvycleaner.com

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Welcome to Ask a House Cleaner, the daily podcast hosted by Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru. Get practical advice on cleaning surfaces, removing stains, handling clients, cleaning tips and techniques, and marketing your services. Submit your cleaning questions and get actionable tips to improve your skills and grow your business. With Angela's unmatched expertise, whether you're a pro or just starting out, tune in every day to take your cleaning skills to the next level. On Ask a House Cleaner, you'll get practical advice on everything from how to clean specific surfaces and remove tough stains to how to handle difficult clients and market your cleaning services effectively. Angela's expertise is unmatched, and she's authored countless books and courses on house cleaning that have been translated into 191 languages and used in 37 countries. Listeners are invited to submit their cleaning questions, and Angela will provide detailed answers and actionable tips to help you achieve the best possible results. Whether you're a seasoned cleaning professional or just starting out, Ask a House Cleaner is the go-to podcast for all your house cleaning needs. Tune in every day to learn something new and take your cleaning skills to the next level.