Do you have a special Cleaning Outfit you wear when you’re doing chores? Hanna and Andrew do, but they’re not sure if that’s normal. Plus, Hanna stumbles on the compelling world of Swedish Death Cleaning. And her mom has beef with Andrew’s favorite cleaning product. Will they recover?
Read MoreWhich smells worse: neem oil or fish oil? Hanna’s taking on powdery mildew in the garden and it’s made her sacred space smell like low-tide. Oh, and Andrew’s house almost burned down, so this is a cautionary tale.
Read MoreHow do you get rid of bed bugs? Are bed bugs a sign of being gross?
Read MoreTurns out, the Scrub Jockeys have a lot of opinions on how to clean out peanut butter jars! Plus, Hanna stumbles on some helpful, timely advice on how to clean tower fans. And Andrew uses his cleaning powers to fix a device that was headed to the dumpster!
Read MoreHow, exactly, do you clean bricks? And does a toothbrush cap really protect you from a close encounter with an insect? These answers and more on today’s episode of Spotless.
Read MoreSpecial Spotless Ice-Making Correspondent Anna Urband joins Hanna and Andrew to demonstrate the new whiz-bang ice ball maker that’s been all over Instagram lately. Plus, Hanna plays a little game of “Bone, Marry, Kill” with some of America’s classic cleaning icons.
Read MoreIs it ok to clean your friend’s house? Also, is it OK that the heat wave made me take a few days off cleaning and I hated it?
Read MoreWhat’s the best way to clean your toothbrush? Our listeners have OPINIONS — and you, Toothbrush Owner, have options.
Read MoreWhere do you put you “half-cleans”? And do you think maybe there’s a better way, like, say, hooks? Hanna and Andrew talk about The Clothes Chair aka The Chair aka Not Quiet The Dresser. Plus: How to clean dog barf, what to do about spilled scented oil, and why our toothbrushes should all have protective coverings.
Read MoreHanna and Andrew are intrigued by a Scrub Jockey’s theory about “The Chair” that everyone has in their home. Plus, Andrew goes absolutely bonkers when he remembers a recent cleaning victory.
Read MoreWhat’s the perfect number of worms? Depends. If you’re trying to create a thriving worm farm that will create rich fertilizer for your little garden, you’re going to need a non-zero number of worms. But if you’re trying to feed your cat in the shower (because…reasons), ideally “none” is the optimal value.
Read MoreHanna and Andrew help a listener with her VERY DIRTY air conditioning unit. Plus, when you ask Andrew about digital cleanliness, please be aware that you are in for a very long response involving, somehow, answering machine tapes from the 1990s.
Read MoreLet’s talk about “resting house smell” aka Nose Blindness.
Read MoreSome people just want to watch the world burn - like the person who built this radiator in between two walls. Or the person who made a toilet brush with a screw-off top.
Read MoreListen, sometimes DIY cleaning pursuits go wrong. Today, listeners tell some tales about what they hate to clean, and what they clean in a rage.
Read MoreHanna reveals her least favorite household chore, which involves horrific, slimy blobs of grossness that Andrew surprisingly doesn’t find to be so bad. They also help a listener avoid the dreaded title of “Ms. Bacteria Butt 2021.”
Read MoreAndrew tries using tire cleaner -- at the advice of a listener -- to remove the waxy buildup on his t-shirts underarms. He reports back with results. Hanna has more information on the cleaning supplies teachers should (and should NOT!) use. And a Scrub Jockey calls with a delightful vacuuming hot tip. We love her.
Read MoreA listener calls the Spotline with something she called a “Cleaning Horror Story.” She was NOT exaggerating. Hanna and Andrew try to help her out, and they hear from someone with some pretty strong opinions about mattress covers.
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