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Clean With Me

Cleaning motivation and entertainment as you trudge through those mundane household chores. Get productive as an understanding host talks you through cleaning each area of your home, keeping you focused and on task. Whether you’re tackling deep cleaning chores, speed-cleaning in preparation for guests, or getting caught up on dishes, we have episodes to guide you through virtually every situation. Free episodes are released on Mondays. Learn about unlocking longer cleaning sessions by supporting the show: https://cleanwithmepodcast.com

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Episodes

Stay Organized this Holiday Season (Talk Through)

Clean your whole house and get ideas for staying organized during this busy time of year. Did you know there’s an app that can text you every day at the same time? Do you have a wrapping station set up? Need a unique gift idea? Order nail polish strips here, and it will help support the show: https://colorstreet.com/clean Or join Raani’s Facebook group, “Radiant Nails with Raani” to learn more. Merry Christmas!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporte...

Dec 11, 201954 min

Tools for Making Things Easier

Thanks for being one of our 1800 listeners! The show is really growing! In this whole-house cleaning talk through, the host discusses investing in what she calls “personal tools” that may be different for everybody. One of her tools she discusses is a second Instant Pot liner. Another theme of the episode is getting ready for a short notice visit. And yes, the host does talk a little bit about a way to make money from home by optimizing downtime already spent on a smart phone or computer. For mo...

Nov 20, 201953 min

Cleaning and Decluttering Talk Through

House cleaning talk through with an emphasis on decluttering. Other topics discussed include pressure cooking, meal planning, and donating to thrift stores. I forgot to spend time talking specifically about living areas so maybe clean your living room toward the end of the episode after the master bedroom is done. If your living areas are already tidy, use that time to do pet chores or declutter, which is stuff I talk about at the end. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/su...

Oct 30, 201951 min

Tips for Cleaning and Organization (interview)

Interview with seasoned homemaker, Ronni Walsh (Yes our first names are pronounced the same way!) Hear about how this remarkable lady stays organized and keeps an immaculate house! Hint: She despises clutter! This is one of those general episodes that you could listen to while working on a deep cleaning project. I really enjoyed talking to this dear lady! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-w...

Oct 16, 201921 min

How to Lose Weight (Cleaning Talk Through)

The host talks you through cleaning your entire house while discussing her current weight loss success. Are you doing edge work when you clean your floors? Get challenged to do this and a plethora of other “bonus chores” as you clean along with this motivational talk through. *There’s an easy dinner idea somewhere in this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-with-me--4574793/support ....

Oct 14, 201958 min

Have Your Cleaning Supplies Handy: Time to Clean!

The host talks you through cleaning your home and goes on a few rabbit trails along the way. Some topics covered include her top pet peeve in the kitchen, the ingredients to her easy homemade Alfredo sauce, and encouragement to move around at home and get more daily steps in in addition to working out. Clean along with this motivational episode right now! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-w...

Oct 01, 201952 min

I’m NOT Planning to Slow Down: Let’s Clean your House

The host talks you through cleaning your entire house, providing cleaning tips along the way. Here are some of the links mentioned in this episode: My Interview with Angela Brown: https://youtu.be/uEv4bv-AJhc NeedleBent Sewing to get unsponges: https://www.facebook.com/needlebentsewing/ Prairie Village Candles https://www.facebook.com/PrairieVillageCandles/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean...

Sep 24, 201953 min

What’s hanging over your head?

Whole house cleaning talk through: As the host talks you through cleaning each area of your house, she touches on to do lists and feeling at peace while cleaning. She talks about how she solved a dirty dish dilemma and also how she found a temporary home for a box of books. Let go of perfectionism and clean in order of priority with this motivational episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cle...

Sep 13, 201959 min

I’m Back! Let’s Clean your House!

The host talks you through cleaning your entire house. Doing dishes as you go is emphasized during the kitchen segment. Here is the link to buy the “unpaper towels” and unsponges” That were mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/needlebentsewing/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-with-me--4574793/support ....

Aug 27, 201957 min

Don’t Underestimate the Mess!

In this hour speed cleaning session, you should be able to at least get your dishes done, pick up your living areas, and straighten up one bathroom. You might also get some decluttering done by throwing away obvious trash. Listen all the way to the end to find out what bonus chores you should do this weekend! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-with-me--4574793/support ....

Jul 23, 201931 min

You CAN Have Nice Nails and a Clean House

The host, Raani, talks you through cleaning your house and discusses the fact that sometimes people are depressed or have a lot on their plate. Find out another way to use an olive oil dispenser in your kitchen. Question of the day: Should you wait for the dishwasher cycle to end or wash the rest of your dishes by hand? Raani also talks about the new be-all-end -all way of keeping your nails looking their best for ten days or more—even if you wash dishes by hand! As promised, here is the link to...

Jul 17, 201958 min

Cleaning Room by Room Keeps You Focused

This is another episode where the host talks you through cleaning your entire house. There’s a reminder about having a launch pad to get you out the door faster, and you will be assigned a special bonus chore involving cleaning wipes. Does your linen closet or coat closet need an overhaul? Now is the time to fix that! Cleaning your house room by room with some “bonus chores” thrown will have it looking it’s best in no time! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become...

Jul 10, 201959 min

Single Room: The Kitchen

The host talks you through cleaning your kitchen and gives you a quick and easy shortcut for washing a sink full of dishes. Another topic covered is weight loss. Find out why the host eats so much and what she plans to do about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-with-me--4574793/support ....

Jul 05, 201926 min

Solutions to Everyday Cleaning Dilemmas

I am “Nana” aka Grandma Raani, depending on who you ask, but I’m the MOTHER of my own children! In this whole-house cleaning talk through, I discuss again the rudeness of people assuming that I’m my kids’ grandma. Yes, I’ve ranted about this subject before. Special thanks to long-time listener, Anne O, for understanding how I feel when people automatically make that assumption! I also share an idea submitted by Anne about how to leave out your ingredients for tonight’s dinner without making your...

Jun 26, 20191 hr 4 min

Single Room: Clean a Messy Bedroom

How to clean your room step by step: This episode is geared toward either a child cleaning his or her room or a parent cleaning a child’s room, but any adult with a messy room would also benefit from cleaning along with this special episode. The host’s youngest son is a guest! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-with-me--4574793/support ....

Jun 19, 201925 min

Figure Out What Works for You

Clean your home room by room along with this motivational podcast. This episode focuses heavily on keeping up on dishes, which is something a lot of us struggle with. The host talks about the fact that your kitchen is the main priority and explains how you can minimize time spent on living areas by implementing practical storage solutions. By the end of the episode your kitchen should be clean, your living areas at least picked up, and you should also get at least one bathroom fully detailed. Th...

Jun 12, 20191 hr 2 min

Cleaning When You’re Depressed

The hosts talks you through cleaning your entire house while offering a few tips for dealing with depression. This advice is in the context of maintaining a clean home when you are feeling a little down and does not take the place of professional help. I realize there are different levels of depression. Even if you aren’t depressed at all, you will get your house clean with the practical advice offered in this motivational episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/suppor...

Jun 05, 20191 hr 1 min

The Minimum Plus a Little Extra

The host talks you through cleaning your entire house. Although she suggests several possible bonus chores, she encourages you to do at least the minimums plus a little something extra. Affiliate Link: audibletrial.com/cleanwithme --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-with-me--4574793/support ....

May 29, 20191 hr 1 min

Single Task: Pick One

In this episode, the host encourages you to tackle the cleaning project of your choice, and do it while listening. This is the episode you’ve been waiting for where you can wash all your windows or doors, scrub your kitchen floor by hand, clean out your cabinets, or perhaps declutter your wardrobe. You decide what you want to accomplish today! Topics discussed include: “cleaning in layers,” husband and wife relationships, decluttering and donating to thrift stores, and a trick in the kitchen you...

May 22, 201933 min

Thorough Cleaning Session

The host talks you through cleaning your home, while giving you cleaning tips along the way. No judgment here! Affiliate link: audibletrial.com/cleanwithme --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-with-me--4574793/support ....

May 15, 201957 min

“Future You” Will Thank You

The host talks you through another routine home cleaning session and reminds you that your future self will appreciate a clean kitchen. As usual, there are some rabbit trails about housekeeping, like why she didn’t used to wash walls. She also gives her best tip for keeping the hand towel on the rack in your kids’ bathroom. Affiliate link: audibletrial.com/cleanwithme --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

May 10, 201955 min

Critiquing a Cleaning Video!

The host talks you through cleaning your entire house, while explaining what NOT to do. As promised, here is the link to the shocking YouTube video she discusses throughout this episode: https://youtu.be/RwzwH2IDz3g She also gives a shoutout to a listener named Misty, which leads to a discussion about other helpful cleaning podcasts. There is also a lot of advice given about keeping your house clean when you have toddlers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become ...

May 08, 20191 hr 5 min

Walk into Every Room and Clean it!

Clean your whole house in just over an hour! You won’t have time for every deep cleaning task, but you should be able to knock out a few of them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-with-me--4574793/support ....

May 01, 20191 hr 6 min

Do Everyday Chores Come Naturally?

In this whole-house cleaning talk through, the host explores a cleaning question raised in the book, My Sweet Audrina by V.C. Andrews. My Sweet Audrina is kind of racy, but it’s a real page turner if you can handle the gothic horror genre. While on the subject of V.C. Andrews novels, the host laments the fact that the sequel, Whitefern, was a lot more predictable and not as good as My Sweet Audrina. As usual, the episode is mostly about cleaning though. We are now available on the Podcoin app! -...

Apr 24, 201955 min

Is Your House Company Ready?

The host talks you through cleaning your whole house for guests and encourages you to be more observant when it comes to seeing your home through someone else’s eyes. The main focus of this episode is deep cleaning your kitchen, but as usual, there are lots of tips and tricks mentioned throughout the episode. Even if you aren’t expecting guests for Easter, it’s a good idea to deep clean once in awhile as if you really were having company over. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-st...

Apr 20, 20191 hr 2 min

The Importance of the Whole-House Approach

The host explains her approach to having the whole house clean at the same time as she talks you through cleaning each area of your home. Cleaning by example is also discussed in this motivational episode, which is all about “the whole-house approach.” Questions or comments: feedback@cleanwithmepodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-with-me--4574793/support ....

Apr 15, 20191 hr 1 min

Simplify your Life

The host talks you through cleaning your whole house while touching on ways she is trying to simplify her life. She also talks about which jars make the best drinking glasses and the benefits of having a “launch pad” near the front door. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-with-me--4574793/support ....

Apr 10, 201949 min

Single Task: Clean the Fridge

The host talks you through cleaning your refrigerator. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-with-me--4574793/support .

Apr 09, 201911 min

It’s Not That Hard to Clean

In this routine whole-house cleaning talk through, the host provides cleaning motivation and warns against “coasting.” Reading fictional novels to relieve stress and cleaning out cat litter boxes are some of the topics covered in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-with-me--4574793/support ....

Apr 05, 201955 min

Stick With the Routine

The host talks you through cleaning your house and touches on spring cleaning as well as just sticking to the routine. She includes a short rant where she laments the fact that someone assumed she was the grandma of a TWELVE year old. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raani-starnes/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clean-with-me--4574793/support ....

Apr 05, 201949 min
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