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Why This Matters Right Now

Context for the whole team

Every cancellation costs us roughly $120–$180/month in recurring revenue — plus the time it takes to replace that client. Retention is easier and cheaper than acquisition. When we catch a struggling client early, we can almost always fix it.

2×

Cheaper to retain than acquire

48h

Window to save a cancellation

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Measure monthly cancellations

What to Watch For

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At-Risk Client Signals

Cleaners & Admin: flag these immediately

If you see any of these, don't wait — flag it to admin the same day.

😤 Client seems unhappy at drop-off 📝 Left a critical note on the app 💬 Said "I'll think about it" when asked about next booking 📅 Rescheduled twice in a row 🧹 Complained about a specific area 📞 Called to ask a question about quality ⏸ Asked to pause service

Role-by-Role Responsibilities

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Who Does What

Cleaner vs. Admin responsibilities

🧹 Cleaner

Note any client mood or complaints during the clean
Text admin same-day if a client seems unhappy
Don't try to solve it yourself — just report it
If asked why you're asking, say: "We just want to make sure everything was perfect"

📋 Admin / Office

Log every flag in the client tracker
Call at-risk clients within 24 hours
Use the save script (below) on cancellation calls
Track: how many at-risk flags → how many saved
Report cancellation count weekly to owner

Script: When a Client Calls to Cancel

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Cancellation Save Script

Admin use — word for word if needed

Acknowledge — don't panic

Say this

"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that! Can I ask — is there something specific that happened, or has something changed on your end?"

Listen & identify the real reason

Is it a quality issue? Budget? Life change? Don't assume — let them tell you. Take a breath, take notes.

Offer a solution based on their reason

If quality issue

"I completely understand, and I'm really glad you told us. We'd love the chance to make it right — could we send someone back out at no charge to redo anything that wasn't up to standard?"

If budget / financial

"That makes total sense. We do have some flexible frequency options — some clients switch to every 6 or 8 weeks to stay within budget. Would something like that work for you?"

If life change (moving, busy, etc.)

"Of course, life gets busy! We can pause your account and pick back up whenever you're ready — no need to cancel completely."

If they still cancel — end with warmth

Always close this way

"We completely understand, and we've loved serving you. If anything changes, we'd be so happy to have you back — I'll keep your info on file."

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Why Reviews Matter So Much

Context for the whole team

Most new clients read reviews before booking. A 1-star review without a response looks like we don't care. A 1-star review with a professional, warm response shows we do — and often flips how potential clients see us. Speed and tone are everything.

Who Does What

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Role Responsibilities

🧹 Cleaner

If a client mentions dissatisfaction at checkout, text admin right away
Do NOT debate the client or get defensive
Say: "I want to make sure we make this right — my manager will follow up with you today"

📋 Admin / Owner

Check Google & Facebook reviews daily (set an alert)
Respond to any negative review within 24 hours
Call the client before responding if possible
Log every bad review, date, and outcome
Share patterns with cleaners monthly ("we keep hearing about X")

Response Flow

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Bad Review Response Process

Admin / Owner — act within 24 hours

Read & take a breath — don't react instantly

Read the review twice. Is this a valid complaint or a misunderstanding? Either way, our response is professional and warm.

Call the client first (if you know who it is)

Open the call with

"Hi [Name], this is [Your Name] from Saturday Morning Clean. I saw your review and I'm calling personally because your experience genuinely matters to us. Can you tell me more about what happened?"

Offer a real resolution

If valid: offer a re-clean or partial refund. If it's a misunderstanding: still empathize, then clarify gently. Never tell them they're wrong on the call.

Respond publicly on the review

Public response template

"Hi [Name], thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're truly sorry to hear it fell short — this is not the standard we hold ourselves to. We've reached out directly and would love the chance to make it right. Please feel free to contact us at tanya@getsaturdaymorningclean.com anytime."

Ask a happy client to leave a review this week

One bad review matters less when there are 10 great ones. After every great clean, admin can send a quick follow-up text asking for a review.

Review request text

"Hi [Name]! We're so glad you loved today's clean 🧹✨ If you have a moment, we'd really appreciate a Google review — it means the world to our small team. Here's the link: [link]"

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Why Extras = Win-Win

Context for the whole team

Extras (add-on services) increase our revenue per visit without requiring a new client. More importantly, clients who get more value from us are less likely to cancel. This isn't upselling — it's genuinely helping them get more out of their clean.

What Counts as an Extra

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Our Add-On Menu

Services we offer beyond a standard clean

🧺 Inside oven cleaning ❄️ Inside fridge cleaning 🪟 Interior windows 🛏 Laundry (wash & fold) 🗂 Cabinet interiors 🛁 Deep scrub bathrooms 🌿 Organizing a space 📦 Move-in/move-out deep clean

Add or adjust this list based on what SMC currently offers.

Who Does What

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Role Responsibilities

🧹 Cleaner

Notice things that could use extra attention (grimy oven, messy pantry)
Do NOT quote prices — say "I can let our office know, they can get you set up"
After the clean, text admin: "Mrs. Jones — oven looked like it could use a deep clean"

📋 Admin / Office

Follow up on every cleaner-flagged extra opportunity
Reach out within 24 hours with a friendly offer
Include extras in booking confirmation emails as options
Track: how many extras offered → booked → revenue added

Scripts

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Extra Offer Scripts

Admin — friendly, never pushy

Cleaner spots an opportunity → texts admin

Cleaner text to admin

"Hey — just finished at [Client Name]. Their oven/fridge/[area] looked like it could really use some attention. Might be worth mentioning to them."

Admin follows up — warm text or call

Text option

"Hi [Name]! Hope your home is feeling fresh 🌿 Our team noticed your oven could use some love — we offer a deep oven clean as an add-on for just $[price]. Want us to include it next time?"

At booking (general)

"We also offer a few popular add-ons — inside oven, inside fridge, or interior windows. Would any of those be helpful to include this visit?"

Log it — booked or not

Track every offer made. Over time you'll see which extras get accepted most, which clients are most receptive, and which cleaners spot the most opportunities.

Not just a goal —a plan everyone can follow

Not just a goal —
a plan everyone can follow