October 16, 2026
Your WhatsApp Is Not an Invoicing System
Every invoice our cleaner ever sent us is somewhere in a WhatsApp thread. It worked fine, right up until the moment we needed to find something.
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October 1, 2026
A Venmo Notification Is Not a Record
Getting paid is half the job. The other half is being able to show what the money was for. Here is what to keep, and how.
Read postSeptember 15, 2026
Our Light Bulb Moment: Cleaning Rates and Rate Sheets
We assumed every cleaner charged a flat fee, because we did. Building CleanSlate taught us otherwise. Here's what belongs in your rate, and how to set it once.
Read postSeptember 1, 2026
CleanSlate Is Now on the App Store
Apple approved CleanSlate, and it’s live on the App Store now. It joins Android, your desktop browser, and four languages we shipped without ever making a big deal of it.
Read postAugust 21, 2026
Confirmed Clean: One Tap and Everyone Knows
We have largely been operating under faith and trust. Which is fine until it is not, and you get the dreaded call. That moment now has a name.
Read postAugust 1, 2026
CleanSlate Isn't Just for Airbnb: Invoicing for Regular House Cleaning Clients
CleanSlate started with Airbnb turnovers, but most of what it does was never about Airbnb. Here is how it works for the regular clients on your route too.
Read postJuly 17, 2026
The Friction We've Learned to Live With
Scheduling by text, "all done" messages, and the awkward "did you pay me?" nudge. We have quietly accepted a lot of friction. It does not have to be there.
Read postJuly 1, 2026
How to Invoice Airbnb Turnovers Without Spreadsheets
The spreadsheet feels free. It costs you time every month and money every year. Here is the simpler way to bill turnovers and keep records that hold up at tax time.
Read postJune 1, 2026
How to Turn Your Airbnb / Vrbo / Booking.com Calendar Into an Invoice
Your booking calendar already lists every checkout, and every checkout is a clean. Here is how to turn those dates into a professional invoice, automatically.
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