45: Bad Beth and Beyond

Behold: The Ice Genie.

Andrew has recently had some good luck on the As Seen On TV front recently. Angry Mama, the Microwave Voodoo Doll, for example, has become a verifiable member of his family. But what about the Ice Genie, a much-lauded device that promises to make all of his cold drink wishes come true?

You’ll have to listen to find out:

And now, back to the actual subject of the podcast, which is cleaning: Why has Hanna settled for a sub-par toilet brush all these years? Did everyone know that there were a variety of devices that could have made the care and keeping of her commode so much cleaner and they just didn’t share?

Some are utilitarian and look a lot like a melted toothbrush.

While others look…um…a little more interesting.

Who knew?

• A couple of other show notes:

• Rain-X says you can totally use their product on your shower door. But as always: VENTILATE.

• Carpet rakes! What a handy device.

If you’ve got a stanky vacuum, maybe these tips from the Merry Maids will be of some use.

Do you have any ice tips for Andrew? Or favorite unusual cleaning tools we totally need to hear about? Call the Spotline: 508-HOW-WASH. We love to hear from you, especially when you sing camp songs!