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Spotless

Hanna Brooks Olsen and Andrew Walshspotlesspod.com
Spotless is a podcast about cleaning, hosted by Hanna Brooks Olsen and Andrew Walsh. They help listeners with cleaning-related questions, test drive new scrubbing techniques, and complain about the way people vacuum in the movies.
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Episodes

173: Taking The Cake

Hanna and Andrew hear some more stories of wonderful roadside finds, and they get an important follow-up to a story about a huge mess on a white couch.

Jul 07, 202555 minEp. 173

171: Curb Appeal

Hanna and Andrew talk about the fine line between leaving free stuff on the curb and illegal dumping. And the Scrub Jockeys weigh-in with some of their best streetside finds!

Jun 09, 20251 hr 33 minEp. 171

170: For The Smell Of It

Andrew reveals a big twist in his ongoing air freshener saga. Hanna’s got some solid seasonal advice regarding coolers. And they are excited to talk about curbside treasures and curbside trash with the Scrub Jockeys.

May 26, 202542 minEp. 170

169: Break Time

Andrew’s been dealing with a significant case of the dropsies lately, which is leading to more, shall we say, cleaning opportunities. He and Hanna also learn about some of the wonderful tools used by car detailers, and now they’re going to buy them all.

May 12, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 169

168: Duvet Or Don’t They?

Hanna and Andrew find a handy-dandy guide explaining the differences between various bed linens. They also each completed two big cleaning projects that were affecting their mental health. And a Scrub Jockey on YouTube offers some brilliant insights on why it can be more fun to clean other people’s spaces.

Apr 29, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 168

167: Rolllin’ With The Lomis

Andrew finally gets to tell Hanna all about his latest adventures with his Lomi composter. Hanna just finished a big painting project that included a big cleaning project. And a Scrub Jockey has a keen idea to help Andrew get his drawers organized.

Apr 14, 20251 hr 22 minEp. 167

166: It’s Curtains For You!

The Scrub Jockeys have a lot to say about shower curtains after hearing about Hanna and Andrew’s search for replacements. Plus, Andrew enlisted Genevieve to help keep his socks organized. And Hanna stumbled on a great cleaning tip for when you’re expecting houseguests.

Mar 31, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 166

165: Would You Lather

Hanna brings a fun game to the pod based on a real-life bathroom nightmare that she’s living through. Andrew admits to the most horrifically embarrassing cleaning story of his life. And the Scrub Jockeys have lots of feelings and ideas about laundry soap vessels!

Mar 17, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 165

164: Lint Condition

Andrew is dealing with a smell-related situation that might be health related or might just be karma. Plus, “False Spring” is hampering Hanna’s real Spring cleaning plans. And the Scrub Jockey’s have more examples of joy through deferred cleaning.

Mar 03, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 164

162: 2 Soap Queens

Hanna and Andrew both belong to divided houses when it comes to laundry detergent choices. Can they find a middle ground? Plus, they introduce a new, snappy segment called “Things That You Purposely Don't Clean A Lot So That They're Super Dirty When You Finally Clean Them And It's Super Satisfying.”

Feb 03, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 162

161: Vacuum Attachment Disorder

Andrew has a eureka moment during a drug-induced cleaning frenzy, leading Hanna to quiz him on the proper use of vacuum attachments. Plus, a Scrub Jockey shares a cleaning scene from a Virginia Woolf novel with a dramatic reading fit for Audible.com.

Jan 20, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 161

160: What Goes Around Crumbs Around

A new appliance in Andrew’s kitchen forces him to face the crud that accumulated under the old one…and it’s not pretty. He and Hanna also discuss the urge to clean other people’s messes. And a new paper towel commercial says a lot about America’s changing attitudes in the kitchen.

Jan 06, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 160

159: All’s Fair In Oven War

Hanna discovers a cleaning-related catastrophe (or dog-tastrophe?) while decorating her Christmas tree. Plus, a Scrub Jockey unearths some amazing footage of Don Aslett, the Patron Saint Of Spotless Pod.

Dec 16, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 159

158: Bin Around The Block

Hanna and Andrew learn about an ultra-local service related to trash-day pickup that has their undivided attention. Hanna also helps Andrew with a post-Thanksgiving tradition that he’s struggling with this year.

Dec 02, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 158

157: I Can Hardly Container Myself

Hanna offers a refresher course on How To Be Spotless This Thanksgiving. She and Andrew also discuss towels -- both cleaning them and using them to clean ourselves. And a Scrub Jockey has some shocking advice regarding Brillo pads.

Nov 19, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 157

156: Scour Thoughts

Hanna and Andrew BOTH have Brillo Pads on the mind today, along with Scrub Daddies, Scrub Mommies and other members of the Scrub Family. Plus, Andrew accidentally invented something while showering.

Nov 04, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 156

155: Stain Alive

Hanna teaches Andrew something very surprising (and messy) about dogs. Andrew tells Hanna how he got duck poop in his hair. And a Scrub Jockey offers some shocking advice on cleaning fireplace glass.

Oct 21, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 155

154: Common Scents

Andrew has entered into a world of cleaning-related psy/ops that he’s not entirely comfortable with. Hanna has some important advice regarding retractable dog leashes. And a Scrub Jockey needs help with his box fans.

Oct 07, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 154

153: Sheet Just Got Real

Andrew takes a big step back in his evolution toward earth-friendly cleaning supplies…and he’s LOVING IT. Hanna has her own cleaning confession to make, and the Scrub Jockeys with college dorm showers and the aftermath of a kitchen disaster.

Sep 23, 20241 hrEp. 153

152: Be Steel My Heart

Hanna and Andrew cautiously tread into the dubious world of Buzzfeed listicles to take a look at a possible solution to their stainless steel appliance woes. They also hear from a listener who has some interesting info about our pets food bowls.

Sep 09, 202437 minEp. 152

151: Shower Tools

Hanna and Andrew pay tribute to Don Aslett, the spiritual godfather of the Spotless Pod, who passed away recently. Plus, Andrew has a new bathroom-cleaning tool that he’s quite excited about.

Aug 26, 202448 minEp. 151

150: Counter Point

After a trip to the East Coast, Hanna has some important questions about cleaning luggage. She and Andrew also discuss stinky kitchen counters, mattress cleaning hacks, and a special moment Andrew shared with his mop and his vacuum.

Aug 12, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 150

149: Been There, Dawn That

Andrew isn’t as excited about his new vacuum as he should be. Maybe it’s hormonal? Hanna’s dealing with a cleaning disappointment of her own. And the Scrub Jockeys have conundrums involving dish soap, old VHS tapes, and a movie from the 1930s.

Jul 30, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 149

148: Hot Button Issue

Hanna was very excited -- possibly too excited -- when she learned how cleaning factors into her new job at the state lotto. We also get an update on the family power washer and how Hanna’s dad is using it to make ladies swoon.

Jul 16, 202458 minEp. 148

147: Where The Dread Fern Grows

Andrew has some dirty velcro, Hanna has some spooky neighbors, and a Scrub Jockey has problems with procrastination.

Jul 02, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 147

146: Agitator? I Hardly Know Her!

Andrew’s out here talking suction cups again, while Hanna’s in the market for every Scrub Jockey’s dream product. They also check the phone line to find out that people have VERY STRONG OPINIONS about impeller-style washers.

Jun 18, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 146

145: Vlad The Impeller

Andrew has an important philosophical question about pet food dishes. Hanna’s got a clutch of some fancy lookin’ floor cleaners. And Scrub Jockeys have questions about washing machines and stories about dog grooming gone wrong.

Jun 03, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 145

144: Electron Avenue

An honest-to-gosh physicist calls in with some laundry advice, and a Scrub Jockey shares how she survived the worst cleaning nightmare she could imagine.

May 21, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 144
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