Stay ConnectedIn this 45-minute show, cleaning expert and advice columnist Jolie Kerr shares cleaning tips, answers reader questions and gets really real with a rotating cast of guests about the messes life throws our way. If you’re plagued by ‘pit stains, not entirely clear on how often to wash your sheets, or just morbidly curious about how clean restaurant kitchens really are, this is the show for you.
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Menorahs, and dreidels, and latkes, oh my! It's Chanukkah, and in this episode, Jolie is joined by Last Week Tonight's Josh Gondelman as they talk all about the messes that come along with the festival of lights. From the chocolate stains made by that delicious Chanukkah gelt, to the oily messes latkes cause, to a whole bunch of techniques for getting wax off your menorah, Jolie's got all of your Chanukkah concerns covered.
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Holiday season means good food, fancy parties, breaking out the good wine glasses … and dishes. So many dishes. In this episode, Jolie is joined by the New York Times's Alan Henry as they talk about how to make doing the dishes a little less hideous, and whether it's best to hand or machine wash. They also cover the dos and don'ts of polishing silver.
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Thanksgiving is coming, which means that many people will be driving their delicious gravy and famous cranberry sauce to the holiday meal … and that means disastrous spills. In this episode, Jolie is joined by Jalopnik's Kristen Lee and the stars of Jalopnik's new TV show, Car vs. America, Michael Ballaban and Raphael Orlove, as they discuss how to clean your car after a food disaster strikes.
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The holidays are approaching, and Jolie is kicking off a spate of festively-themed episodes! To get things started, she's joined by The Wirecutter's Lesley Stockton and the New York Times' Tim Herrera, as they discuss the common stains that happen during holiday meals, from red wine and cranberry sauce, to gravy and other greases, to lipstick on everything from glasses to napkins. They close the episode out with some tips for removing sticky, oily buildup from kitchen surfaces after preparing the big meal.
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In this episode, Jolie is joined by Tina Horn, the host of the podcast Why Are People Into That? which explores sex, kink, gender, and love. Together, they're talking all about the intersection of sex and cleaning — from run-of-the-mill sexual fluid stains, to watersport prep, and what to do when accidents happen — and how we feel about the messes that we make, intentionally and otherwise, when we're getting it on.
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It's Hallowe'en, and once again, Jolie is joined by friend of the Cleancast and fellow spooOOoky person, Jaya Saxena. And this time, she's brought her husband, Matt Lubchansky, along for the fun! In this spirited episode (get it???), they're tackling all kinds of Hallowe'en messes, from wax spills and pumpkin ooze, to colored hairspray and greasepaint disasters, to the keeping of a tidy spellcasting altar.
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In this episode, Jolie is joined by James Del, her old friend and guest from way back on Episode 8: Party Foul! This time, they're tackling all kinds of messes that our fun-times make, starting with how to clean Playa dust-coated sneakers post-Burning Man. Then, they take on listener questions about an intense makeout sesh that left a wall covered in indigo dye, and how to clean a treasure trove of costumes.
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In this episode, Jolie is joined by Jezebel's Madeleine Davies, and they're getting into the Fall spirit with a rousing discussion of boot care! From specific problems like paint splatters, bacon grease and dog poo on boots to general care tips for Hunter and other rubber rain boots, suede and leather, if you love your boots, you need to hear this episode.
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In this episode, Jolie is joined by Deadspin's resident artist Sam Woolley, and they're paying tribute to Deadspin by sticking to sports. They cover how to launder bowling towels, the best practices for cleaning golf clubs, and eliminating odors in football gloves. They round out the episode by talking about how to clean a crockpot after it's been used to make delicious game day queso.
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Man's best friend sure can make a huge mess of things, and on this episode, Jolie is joined by author Jami Attenberg to discuss cleaning up after your beloved pooch! They're tackling cleaning dog toys, eliminating that pettish smell, and how to keep carpets and upholstery clear of fur and grime.
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