Ask A Clean Person

Spring is in the air, which means that it's time to throw the windows open, beat the mattresses and detail the baseboards! Yup, Spring Cleaning season has come back 'round the mountain once again. Throughout April and May, Jolie & Dave are tackling some common Spring Cleaning tasks. In this episode, Jolie rounds out this little series by talking about the messes our beauty routines make, from washing makeup and hair brushes to removing makeup stains from washcloths and other textiles.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spring is in the air, which means that it's time to throw the windows open, beat the mattresses and detail the baseboards! Yup, Spring Cleaning season has come back 'round the mountain once again. Throughout April and May, Jolie & Dave are tackling some common Spring Cleaning tasks. In this episode, they're tackling laundry. But not just any laundry … special laundry, like shower curtain liners, window hangings, and pillows.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spring is in the air, which means that it's time to throw the windows open, beat the mattresses and detail the baseboards! Yup, Spring Cleaning season has come back 'round the mountain once again. Throughout April and May, Jolie & Dave are tackling some common Spring Cleaning tasks. In this episode, they're in the bathroom, talking about moldy caulk, scummy tubs and what to do about a bathroom that's never been cleaned.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spring is in the air, which means that it's time to throw the windows open, beat the mattresses and detail the baseboards! Yup, Spring Cleaning season has come back 'round the mountain once again. Throughout April and May, Jolie & Dave are tackling some common Spring Cleaning tasks. In this episode, they're in the kitchen, talking about how to deep clean a refrigerator and scrub sticky cabinets and walls.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spring is in the air, which means that it's time to throw the windows open, beat the mattresses and detail the baseboards! Yup, Spring Cleaning season has come back 'round the mountain once again. In this episode, Jolie & Dave are joined by Kristen Lee of Jalopnik, who will lend her expertise to a whole bunch of listener questions about cars, and the messes within.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spring is in the air, which means that it's time to throw the windows open, beat the mattresses and detail the baseboards! Yup, Spring Cleaning season has come back 'round the mountain once again. In this episode, and throughout April and May, Jolie & Dave will tackle some common Spring Cleaning tasks, starting with deep cleaning upholstered furniture and major appliances like ovens and refrigerators.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the end of March, which means that LAMOB is drawing to a close, and in this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are wrapping up a month of bed-making fun. They discuss what to do when an attack of the nightsweats hits, and alternative ways to arrange and make the bed.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's another solo-Jolie episode! While Dave is away, Jolie reaches into her grabbag of questions and pulls out queries about removing ink and tea stains from bedding, and what to do when your head discolors the wall behind your bed. To round out the episode, Jolie talks about managing underbed storage so that the space beneath your mattress doesn't turn into a dust bunny-ridden wasteland.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Believe it or not, Jolie did not spring fully formed from an exceedingly tidy cabbage patch, and on this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, her parents join her and Dave in the studio to answer the question, "What did you people do to her?" They also share some of their own cleaning tips, from shoe shining to taking white water rings out of wood furniture. And, because it's still LAMOB, Jolie shares some testimonials from some of her bed-making converts.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's All Make Our Beds! It's March, which means it's time for Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, LAMOB. In this episode, Jolie gives her spiel about why she thinks that making your bed is such a great thing to do, and answers some listener questions about dusty bed frames and grimy-looking sheets. Dave grouses.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hair! We love it so much when it's attached to our heads, or to the heads of those we love or merely lust after. But we hate it when it's all over our floors, covering our furniture, and making our clothing look like we might be overly interested in the furry community. In this episode, Jolie and Dave are talking hair, and what to do when it gets all over things you'd prefer not wear fur.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this super sexy two-part episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are joined by New York Magazine's sex columnist and host of the Sex Lives podcast, Maureen O'Connor. They're talking sex messes — from sexual fluids on the decorative pillows, to lube stains on the dining room walls. They also engage in a rousing debate, as Jolie poses the question, "What is the messiest fetish?"  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this super sexy two-part episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are joined by New York Magazine's sex columnist and host of the Sex Lives podcast, Maureen O'Connor. They're talking sex messes — from sexual fluids on the decorative pillows, to lube stains on the dining room walls. They also engage in a rousing debate, as Jolie poses the question, "What is the messiest fetish?"  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie reaches into her folder full of queries and pulls out a whole bunch of listener questions. There are some common problems, like old handbags that have taken on a funky smell or a pair of suede slippers that have a big old honking grease stain on them. Another listener asks how, and how often, bath mats and kitchen rugs need to be washed. And then there's the mold. Oh, the mold. Jolie rounds out the episode by talking about why persistent mold overtakes your bathroom, and what can be done about it.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There comes a time when we all must admit something to ourselves: Our slippers are disgusting, and we have no idea how to salvage them. Whether it's grime or foot odor or both, on this episode, Jolie and Dave are talking about your houseshoes, and how to keep them clean. From L.L. Bean mocs and shearling-lined suede slippers to UGGs, this episode will cover all of your plush footwear care needs.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Baby it's cold outside, and in this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are talking hats. Yes, you should clean your head coverings! You probably know that, at least in some abstract way. But how? Jolie explains how to clean all kinds of headgear, from woolen winter hats to dingy ballcaps.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's another potpourri of cleaning conundrums! In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave reach into Jolie's folder full of questions and pull out three totally unrelated listener queries. Are you plagued by a cat pee-smelling vacuum? Help is here! Did a surprise party guest keep the surprises coming by dribbling red wine along your brand new hallway carpet? Fret not, your carpet can be saved. And are you grappling with whether or not to use the deodorizing vinegar solution you use to keep your hockey pads from smelling to mist a brisket? Jolie and Dave do their best with that one.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's not the sexiest topic in the world, but it's one that people ask about all the time: Seriously, what's the best way to get the floors cleaned? In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave start with a disaster story from a listener who smashed a glass bottle of olive oil on her floor and who wants to know, What Would Jolie Do? Then, they take on a listener question about cleaning tile floors, and Jolie talks generally about different approaches to floor care.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a new year (and thank God for that!), which means a fresh start for many people. In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie is answering questions about freshening up towels that have gone musty-smelling and cleaning out a washing machine that's developed a mold problem. And then, since a new year is a time when many people commit to new or improved habits, Jolie takes on a listener question about establishing cleaning routines and sticking to a schedule.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Year's Eve is upon us, and all its attendant messes! In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave take on listener stories about the twin scourges of parties the world 'round — red wine, and barf — and what to do when they happen to, on or around you.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.