Ask a Clean Person

Programming note!

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:00:31 GMT

"Programming note! Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast is on hiatus, and will return in January 2020. Bonus episodes will be available on Patreon during the break; to subscribe, go to patreon.com/askacleanperson.

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Ep181 — BRAUGUST: The Grab Bag Ep

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 11:00:07 GMT

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In the final episode of the series, they're sharing reader tips, offering help for keeping white bras white and talking about what to do when a skin infection comes in contact with a bra.

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Ep180 — BRAUGUST: The Fancy Bra Ep

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this episode, they're talking about caring for fancy bras and other lingerie.

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Ep179 — BRAUGUST: The Sports Bra Ep

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this episode, they're talking about sports bras.

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Ep178 — BRAUGUST RETURNS

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this kickoff episode, they're talking about the best products to use when machine washing bras, and the basics of how, and why, to hand wash instead.

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Ep177 — The Astrology of Love & Cleaning

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Ever wonder how best to communicate with your Scorpio about keeping his whips & chains clean, or how to soothe your Virgo when the laundry piles up, or the best ways to manage your Leo's hair? Annabel Gat, author of the book "The Astrology of Love & Sex" and senior astrologer at Vice’s Astro Guide, joins Jolie to advise people on the best communication strategies for their partners, based on their astrological sign.

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Ep176 — Car Wash

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 11:00:00 GMT

It's summer road trip season! On this episode, Jolie is joined by Friends of the Cleancast, Jalopnik's Kristen Lee, to talk all things car care. In this follow-up to Episode 172, Kristen returns to talk about cleaning a car's interior, covering the safe way to clean a steering wheel, and what to do when food spills on car seats and starts to smell.

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Ep175 — Bathing Beloved Stuffed Animals

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Blankies and Teddys and Velveteen Rabbits unfortunately aren't self-cleaning. On this episode, Jolie is joined by Mike Toole, who has questions about washing stuffed animals and other precious and drool-covered children's items.

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Ep174 — Working Your Nerves

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Having to go to work is already a bummer for most people, but when work involves colleagues who clip their nails at their desk, pee on the bathroom floor or … pick their scabs and eat them?!? … work can become a nightmare. On this episode, Jolie is joined by Jen Doll, who writes a workplace advice column, to share her thoughts on what to do about very gross coworker behavior.

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Ep173 — Bathing Costumes

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 11:00:00 GMT

You know what nobody likes? Swimsuit shopping! In this episode, Jolie tells you everything you need to know about caring for bathing suits, so you can make them last a long, long time. Because if you take good care of them, you won't have to buy new ones!

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Ep172 — Hot Wheels

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 11:00:00 GMT

It's summer road trip season! On this episode, Jolie is joined by Friends of the Cleancast, Jalopnik's Kristen Lee and Justin Westbrook, to talk all things car care. From why you need to wash a car, to what to do when a professional car wash leaves your car with weird sludge in the door panels, to how to safely remove sticky residue from the exterior of a car, Kristen, Justin and Jolie have got all your car problems covered.

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Ep171 — Hat Trick

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Your baseball caps are filthy! Sweat, hair grease, makeup stains, and oh God, the smell … it's time to wash those things. On this episode, Jolie is joined by Mike Toole, who has a truly vile and legendary Mets cap in need of cleaning. Together they tackle the various ways to clean a ballcap depending on its type and importance to you.

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Ep170 — We're Here, We're Queer, We're Covered in Glitter

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:05:47 GMT

It's Pride Month, and on this very queer episode, Jolie is joined by Michael Gold and Tim Herrera to discuss all the glorious messes from your Pride celebrations! Glitter! Feathers! *whispers* silicone lube!

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Ep169 — Michael, It's Shoe Time

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Well! We talked about your feet, and how to keep them looking good all summer long (and beyond) so now it's time to talk about your summer shoes — your birkenstocks, your flip flops, your athletic slides, your fancy sandals … all of them are gross and they need to be cleaned. On this episode, Jolie is joined by Michael Gold, who has some updates to share on his Shoe Year's Resolutions!

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Ep168 — Get Rid of Your Feet, Seriously, They Are Revolting

Tue, 28 May 2019 13:27:23 GMT

FEET! ARE!! GROSS!!! But they don't have to be that way, and on this episode, Jolie is joined by Friend of the Cleancast, Lizzie O'Leary, to talk all about proper foot hygiene — from just the literal washing of feet to dealing with common problems like ingrown toenails, athlete's foot and overly sweaty feet — just in time for summer.

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Ep167 — The Bag of Bags

Tue, 21 May 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Are you a tote bag hanger-on-er? Do you have a bag of bags? Have you ever washed that tote bag you, well, tote around every single day? If you answered 'yes,' 'yes,' and 'ummm no comment' this episode is for you! Jolie is joined by Friend of the Cleancast Tim Herrera and very special guest Ann Lightfoot, a professional organizer and co-founder of Done & Done Home, to talk all about your tote bags: How many is too many, what to do with the totes you're not using and, of course, how to clean the ones you use regularly.

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Ep166 — Suits & Sneaks with Your StyleGF

Tue, 14 May 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Your style girlfriend Megan Collins is BACK to help you decode all those inscrutable wedding dress codes, (what does "festive dress" mean, anyway?!?) and talk about when and how you can wear sneakers with your suit … and Jolie tells you how to keep your sneakers looking good enough to wear with a suit.

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Ep165 — Do Not Dry Clean!

Tue, 07 May 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Ever wonder the best way to clean a suit? Do you dread going to the dry cleaner? In this episode, Jolie breaks down the four steps you need to clean a suit at home, no dry cleaner required! She also explains why and when to take a garment of any sort to the dry cleaner and when to skip it in favor of other cleaning methods.

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Ep164 — April Fools: Cats Stink

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 11:56:44 GMT

It's April and Jolie is rolling out a new theme month: April Fools! In this monthlong arc, Jolie will be hosting freewheeling roundtable discussions with some favorite Friends of the Cleancast! In this episode, she's joined by Caroline Moss and Dan Nosowitz, who have come bearing questions about their very smelly cat, Kevin.

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FLASHBACK - Ep1 — A Hairy Situation

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 11:00:25 GMT

Welcome to Ask A Clean Person, The Podcast! Host Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert and advice columnist whose weekly column, Ask a Clean Person, appears on Deadspin.com. In this half hour show, Jolie will share cleaning tips, answer reader questions and get really real with a rotating cast of guests about the messes life throws our way. On the debut episode, she is joined by Choire Sicha, co-proprietor of The Awl – a media outlet and website that proudly carries the motto “Be Less Stupid.” Together they join forces to teach cat-owning listeners how to properly manage the messes their cats create!

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FLASHBACK - Ep114 — Wash What Happens: Big Appliance

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:00:00 GMT

It's time to wrap up Wash What Happens, the annual Spring Cleaning arc of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast! On this final episode, Jolie and co-host-in-residency Jon Tayler are going deep on deep cleaning the kitchen, with a focus on the major appliances — the fridge, oven and dishwasher.

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Ep163 — April Fools: S**t Happens

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 11:00:57 GMT

It's April and Jolie is rolling out a new theme month: April Fools! In this monthlong arc, Jolie will be hosting freewheeling roundtable discussions with some favorite Friends of the Cleancast! In this episode, Jen Doll, Maureen O'Connor and Lizzie O'Leary (O'My!) stuck around for a second episode in which they discuss what to do when you poop your pants.

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Ep162 — April Fools: The Jizzie Ep

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 19:07:54 GMT

It's April and Jolie is rolling out a new theme month: April Fools! In this monthlong arc, Jolie will be hosting freewheeling roundtable discussions with some favorite Friends of the Cleancast! To kick off the fun, she's joined by Jen Doll, Maureen O'Connor and Lizzie O'Leary (O'My!) in an episode inspired by their group text they call Jizzie. They are, of course, discussing jizz (and lube! O'My!)

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Ep161 — LAMOB 2019: The Mental Health Ep (Part 2)

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Let's All Make Our Beds! It's March, which means it's time for Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, LAMOB. In this two-part episode, Jolie is joined by Unfuck Your Habitat's Rachel Hoffman as they tackle issues relating to beds, cleaning and mental health. TW: Depression, anxiety, suicide, hoarding.

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Ep160 — LAMOB 2019: The Mental Health Ep

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 11:00:00 GMT

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Ep159 — LAMOB 2019: There's No One Way to Make a Bed

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:00:00 GMT

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 is joined by Friend of the Cleancast Maureen O'Connor — they're talking about the different ways to appoint and make a bed.

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Ep158 — LAMOB 2019

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Let's All Make Our Beds! It's March, which means it's time for Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, LAMOB. In the 2019 kickoff episode, Jolie explains why she thinks that making your bed is such a great thing to do, and answers listener questions about cleaning mattresses, pillows, duvets and other BIG BEDDING.

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Ep157 — FebLOOary: Workplace Bathroom Horror Stories

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT

It's FebLOOary, a monthlong arc of Cleancast episodes devoted to your bathrooms! In the final episode, Jolie is joined by Alison Green, a.k.a. Ask a Manager, who's brought along some of her weirdest reader questions about workplace bathrooms!

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Ep156 — FebLOOary: Careless Whisker

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:00:30 GMT

It's FebLOOary, a monthlong arc of Cleancast episodes devoted to your bathrooms! In this episode, Jolie is joined by Maris Kreizman, who has Some Things To Say about beard trimmings. They're also covering how to keep hair from taking over the bathroom, and what to do about the fine patina of dry shampoo that gets all over every surface.

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Ep155 — FebLOOary: Bathroom Malodor

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 18:09:25 GMT

It's FebLOOary, a monthlong arc of Cleancast episodes devoted to your bathrooms! In this episode, Jolie is joined by supersmeller Lizzie O'Leary, who wants to talk all about, well, bathroom malodor — from mildew-y smelling towels to, well, poop — and how to manage it.

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Ep154 — FebLOOary: Mold-Free Shower Curtains Are a LIE

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT

It's FebLOOary, a monthlong arc of Cleancast episodes devoted to your bathrooms! In this kickoff episode, Jolie is joined by David Covucci, who is FURIOUS because "mold-free" shower curtains are a lie. They also cover strategies for handling mold, mildew and bacterial growth around drains and caulk, and answer a very real listener question about what to do when an, um, accident happens in the shower.

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Ep153 — Gym Clothes Management, pt. 2

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT

It's a new year, and lots of you will have fitness goals on your list of New Year's Resolutions. Jolie is here to help you out! Because with fitness resolutions come … a lot of stinky workout clothes. In this episode, Jolie covers the dos and don'ts of laundering gym gear, and what to do about things like boxing wraps, smelly sneakers and lifting gloves.

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Ep152 — Shoe Year's Resolutions

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT

It's a new year, and Friend of the Cleancast Michael Gold has a great and unique New Year's Resolution: He's decided that this will be the year when he becomes a person who takes care of his shoes! And of course, Jolie is here to help him out! On this episode, they cover the basics of leather and suede shoe care, and touch on a few products to keep sneakers looking great.

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Ep151 — Gym Clothes Management

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT

It's a new year, and lots of you will have fitness goals on your list of New Year's Resolutions. Jolie is here to help you out! Because with fitness resolutions come … a lot of stinky workout clothes. In this episode, Jolie covers the dos and don'ts of laundering gym gear, and talks about what to do with those smelly, smelly clothes in between the wearing and washing of them.

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Ep150 — Live Smarter in 2019!

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 14:50:20 GMT

It's a new year, and to help you kick things off Jolie is joined by Alan Henry and Tim Herrera of the New York Times, and they've got some ideas of habits you can adopt to live smarter in 2019! From setting aside regular blocks of time to handle email and other correspondence, to making your bed, these tips will inspire your resolve.

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Ep149 — Let's Play Stump Jolie, pt 3

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT

This holiday season, Jolie is giving back! In this 3-episode year-end arc, Jolie is joined by the 2018 Co-Hosts-In-Residence, who have been invited back to ask Jolie ANYTHING they want! Let's see how well she does at answering cleaning questions on the fly, without any prep.

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Ep148 — Let's Play Stump Jolie, pt 2

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT

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Ep147 — Let's Play Stump Jolie, pt 1

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT

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Ep146 — The 2018 Hanukkah Ep!

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Wax and oil, oil and wax! When the wax and oil questions start rolling in, it can only mean one thing: It's Hanukkah! In this episode, Jolie answers questions about getting wax off a menorah and delicate textiles, and talks about ways to minimize the smells caused by frying latkes in the home, or transporting them in a handbag. Yes, you read that right.

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Cleancast Live at Barnard College

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT

In this special episode, Jolie visits her alma mater, Barnard College, for a live show. She answers questions from students about laundry, cutting down on waste with reusable cleaning products and shares a few dorm disasters from her college years.

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Ep144 — Pots & Pans: To Soak, Or Not To Soak

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT

To soak or not to soak: That is the question … that Jolie get asked all the time! When it comes to washing pots, pans and baking dishes that are covered in stuck-on, burnt-on foods, should you let them soak before heading in to give them a scrub? On this episode, Jolie answers that burning (heh) question and talks about the right sponges to use with a variety of cookware.

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Ep143 — Power Cleaning

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Do you clean with power tools? Well why not?!? Cleaning with power tools — from orbital buffers to drills with special attachments — is crazy fun, and crazy effective! On this episode, Jolie talks about her favorite drill attachments for cleaning and a few other power tools she swears by for keeping the home clean.

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Ep142 — Cat Messes

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Cats! You love them, even though they do terrible things to your home. What kinds of terrible things? Well, in this episode, Jolie answers listener questions about cat vomit and cat pee and what to do when they befoul your carpeting.

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Ep141 — Hallowe'en 2018, pt.2

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's Hallowe'en, and in this spirited episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie talks about what to do when a pumpkin or some other kind of decorative gourd goes rotten in or on your home. She also offers up advice on how to clean a furry costume, for all you Sexy Grittys out there.

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Ep140 — Hallowe'en 2018, pt.1

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's Hallowe'en, and in this spirited episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie explains how to wash delicate costumes — from corsets, to tulle, to those novelty tights — so you can get more wear out of them, either this season or for future dress-up occasions.

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Ep139 — The Hockey Gear Ep

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's Jolie's favorite cleaning topic: Hockey gear! On this episode, Jolie talks about how to wash, dry and deodorize pads so that they don't smell like iced-over death. If you play any sport that requires protective fear that gets rank-smelling — from roller derby to lacrosse to boxing — this is the show for you!

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Ep138 — Sweatah Weathah

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's fall, and Jolie is celebrating the advent of Sweater Weather with an episode all about your woolens! In this episode, Jolie explains how to wash sweaters at home and save on dry cleaning, and talks about some of her favorite de-pilling tools.

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Ep137 — The Tailgate Ep

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's football season, and football season means tailgate parties! In this episode, Jolie talks about how to clean a cooler that's gone foul, caring for charcoal grills and how to transport a hibachi grill without making a huge mess of your car.

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Ep136 — LAUNDRY SCHOOL: The 'Yup, That Can Be Washed' Ep

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! In this episode, Jolie talks about all the stuff you can wash in a washing machine — from tote bags to sneakers to shower curtain liners.

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Ep135 — LAUNDRY SCHOOL: The Machines Ep

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! In this episode, Jolie explains everything you could want to know about how washers and dryers work, what the different settings mean, how to clean a washer and some important safety stuff about dryers.

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Ep134 — LAUNDRY SCHOOL: The Pit Stain Ep

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! In this episode, Jolie tackles the dreaded pit stains — why they happen, how to keep them from ruining your shirts, and how to reverse that ugly yellow staining when it does.

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Ep133 — LAUNDRY SCHOOL: The Vintage Clothing Ep

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! In this episode, Jolie kicks off her annual month-long Laundry School series, with an exploration of why vintage clothing always smells … that way and the best ways to wash delicate and strong-smelling clothes.

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Ep132 — BRAUGUST: The Strapless and Sticky Bra Ep

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this episode, they're talking about how to find strapless bras, nipple covers, cutlets and sticky bras that work for you — and how to make them last a long, long time.

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Ep131 — BRAUGUST: The Nursing Bra Ep

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this episode, they're talking about keeping nursing bras stain- and smell-free.

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Ep130 — BRAUGUST: The Sports Bra Ep

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this episode, they're covering everything about washing a sports bra so that it lasts a good, long time.

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Ep129 — BRAUGUST: The "Does It Fit?" Ep

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this episode, they talk about how a bra is supposed to fit and how to know when a bra needs to be replaced.

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Ep128 — BRAUGUST BEGINS

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this episode, they talk about why, how, and how often, to wash your bras and how to know when a bra needs to be replaced.

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Ep127 — The Great Bra Washing Extravaganza

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Yes you need to wash your bra! In this episode, Jolie talks about how, and how often, to launder bras and what to do when stains and dinginess happen on your favorite boulder holder.

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Ep126 — Binding Options

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Jolie addresses two cleaning issues that non-binary and trans people face: How to wash a chest binder, and how to keep shirts stain-free after a top surgery that calls for the application of salves and ointments for healing.

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Ep125 — White Lines

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 11:00:00 GMT

White deodorant streaks on clothes! They happen, and they're maddening. In this episode, Jolie talks about all kinds of ways to quickly remove those unsightly deodorant streaks from clothes — and shares some listener tips on how to get rid of chalky deodorant buildup.

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Ep124 — Drill-Dos and Don'ts

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Wedding season is in full swing — which means bachelor party disasters, and the stress of cleaning up rental homes. But not to worry! Jolie is here to help, with tips on removing self-tanner from fabrics and how to tackle a mess in an AirBnB.

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Ep123 — Here Comes Summer 2018: Summer Stains pt. 2

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Jolie is kicking off summer in style, as she's joined by co-host-in-residency Tim Herrera, of the New York Times. In the last of this four-episode arc, they're covering summer stains like berries, popsicles and ice cream.

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Ep122 — Here Comes Summer 2018: Summer Bodies

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Jolie is kicking off summer in style, as she's joined by co-host-in-residency Tim Herrera, of the New York Times. In this four-episode arc, they're covering all sorts of summer messes. In this episode, they're joined by Michael Gold and talking all about gym accessories like yoga mats, earbuds and what to do with sweaty clothes after a workout.

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Ep121 — Here Comes Summer 2018: Grilling & Chilling

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Jolie is kicking off summer in style, as she's joined by co-host-in-residency Tim Herrera, of the New York Times. In this four-episode arc, they're covering all sorts of summer messes. In this episode, they're talking about cleaning grills and outdoor furniture.

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Ep120 — Here Comes Summer 2018: Summer Stains pt. 1

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Jolie is kicking off summer in style, as she's joined by co-host-in-residency Tim Herrera, of the New York Times. In this four-episode arc, they're covering all sorts of summer messes, starting off stains like sunscreen and hot dog condiments like mustard, relish and ketchup.

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Ep119 — Sex With Emily

Tue, 29 May 2018 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Jolie is joined by Emily Morse, a sex and relationship expert, Doctor of Human Sexuality, and creator and host of the podcast Sex with Emily, who helps Jolie answer questions about vibrator cleaning and storage, vampire gloves, sexual fluids and period sex messes.

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Ep118 — Wine Down

Tue, 22 May 2018 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, the founder of Vulture's Real Housewives Institute, Brian Moylan, joins Jolie to talk about wine, and the messes it makes of our clothes, furniture, carpets … and what do to when you've had too much and it comes back up.

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Ep117 — Dog Days

Tue, 15 May 2018 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Jolie is joined by brother and sister team — and dog owners — Lizzie O'Leary and Jake Jeppson. They're talking dog messes, from muddy rugs to doggie diarrhea, and what to do if dog mess gets caked onto your shoe.

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Ep116 — Tempest in a T-Top

Tue, 08 May 2018 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Jolie is joined by David Obuchowski, host of Jalopnik's new podcast, Tempest. They're talking cars — from used cars that smell like wet dog, to upholstery that's gone impossibly dingy, to a major disaster involving coconut curry.

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Ep115 — Ask a Manager

Tue, 01 May 2018 11:00:00 GMT

What do you do when a colleague dries her socks in the office microwave? In this episode, Jolie is joined by Ask a Manager's Alison Green as they navigate all kinds of office cleaning conundrums, from disgusting sponges to boogers on the bathroom walls.

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Ep114 — Wash What Happens: Big Appliance

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 11:00:27 GMT

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Ep113 — Wash What Happens: Throw The Bathroom Out With The Bathwater

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's time for Wash What Happens, the annual Spring Cleaning arc of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast! On this episode, Jolie and co-host-in-residency Jon Tayler are going deep on deep cleaning the bathroom. They cover tile, wood and laminate floor care, cleaning soap scum and hard water spots off of glass shower doors, and share some tips for deep cleaning bathtubs and tiled shower walls.

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Ep112 — Wash What Happens: Suck It

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's time for Wash What Happens, the annual Spring Cleaning arc of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast! On this episode, Jolie and co-host-in-residency Jon Tayler are going deep on deep cleaning the floors. They cover all things vacuum: Buying the right vacuum, thoughts on robot vacs, and the best practices for using and maintaining your machine. It's a vacuum extravaganza!

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Ep111 — Wash What Happens 2018!

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's time for Wash What Happens, the annual Spring Cleaning arc of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast! This year, Jolie is joined by co-host-in-residency Jon Tayler as they kick off the deep cleaning fun in the living room, with ideas for deep cleaning furniture, book shelves and those decorative pillows and blankets that have maybe never been washed?

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Ep110 — LAMOB 2018: We All Made Our Beds!

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's LAMOB, Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, and in this episode, Jolie is joined by Jaya Saxena to wrap up a month of bed-making fun, and to celebrate 7 years of LAMOB. They're covering ink stains on sheets, night cream stains, how to wash a pillow, and sharing some LAMOB success stories.

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Ep109 — LAMOB 2018: The Stain Of My Existence

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's LAMOB, Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, and in this episode, Jolie is joined by Hillary Getty as they get really real about the stains that are soiling our bedding. They're covering blood stains and sexual fluids, and touching on satin sheet care, how to clean a mattress and what color sheets are the most forgiving when it comes to hiding stains.

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Ep108 — LAMOB 2018: The Duvet Ballet

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:00:00 GMT

It's LAMOB, Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, and in this episode, Jolie is joined by Tim Herrera of the New York Times as they take on the important questions in life like, "How do you put on a duvet cover without wanting to auto-defenestrate?" They also cover what to do about a duvet that's gone dingy, cleaning electric blankets and the secret to keeping bedlinens wrinkle-free without the use of an iron.

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Ep107 — LAMOB 2018

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT

It's March, which means it's time for LAMOB, Jolie's annual bed-making challenge!! Jolie is joined by friend of the show, Last Week Tonight's Josh Gondelman, as they kick off LAMOB 2018. They're talking about the importance of making the bed, and answering listener questions about retinol stains on pillowcases and the tricky task of dealing with silicone lube.

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Ep106 — Wash Water Wednesday

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Your winter hats, scarves and gloves need to be washed … but how? In this episode, Jolie is joined by Tim Herrera of the New York Times as they talk about how to clean wool, cashmere and leather winter accessories. They also do a deep dive into the phenomenon of #WashWaterWednesday, which sees Jolie's audience sending her photos of their dirty wash water week after week after week.

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Ep105 — Furry Warrior

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Baby it's cold outside! It's a bit of a fraught topic, but in this episode Jolie is taking on the care, cleaning and storage of fur coats and accessories. She's joined by her friend and former Jezebel editor Kate Dries, who recently inherited some furs and is seeking help in making sure she takes great care of them!

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Ep104 — I Love You, But Your Hair is EVERYWHERE

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT

It's Valentine's Day and what could be a more romantic gift to give your partner than cleaning up your own darned hair!?!? In this episode, Jolie is joined by Lindsey Adler and Jon Tayler as they negotiate the perils of living with long hair, from drifting hairbleweeds to clogged drains.

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FLASHBACK - Ep83: Clean & Swole

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Casey Johnston, the jacked lady behind the Hairpin's popular column Ask a Swole Woman, joins Jolie to talk all about workout accessories. They start with an issue that's driving Casey crazy — rust stains on her lifting gloves — then they tackle the problem of protein shakers, smelly dishwashers and talk all about chafing balm!

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Ep103 — Chore Charts

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Ever wondered how your astrological sign affects the way you clean and keep house? Wonder no more, because on this episode, Jolie is joined by Annabel Gat, the staff astrologer for Broadly, as they discuss the challenges each zodiac sign faces when it comes to keeping their homes clean. Plus, Annabel talks about how to spiritually cleanse your home.

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Ep102 — A Salty Sitch

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Winter has come. And with has come it a whole heap of winter shoe problems. On this episode, Jolie is joined by John Jannuzzi, the Editorial Director for Bonobos, as they discuss winter shoe care: Removing salt stains from leather and suede, drying out a pair of shoes that have plunged into a puddle, getting the stench out of a pair that have kept your feet, perhaps, a bit too warm.

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Ep101 — Ask a Clean Person Live

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 14:30:41 GMT

It's the first ever Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast live show! Jolie is joined by Molly McAleer, the host of Plz Advise, as they tackle listener and audience questions about barf and sexual fluids and all of Jolie's other favorite topics.

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BONUS EPISODE - The Jalopnik Gang

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT

The gang from Jalopnik stops by and shares behind the scenes stories from their TV show, Car vs America in this bonus episode from the Ask A Clean Person Patreon archives.

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Ep100 — New Year's Cleaning Resolutions!

Tue, 02 Jan 2018 12:00:11 GMT

It's a new year, and Jolie is joined by Friend of the Show Josh Gondelman as they tackle listener cleaning resolutions! From setting up a cleaning schedule, to committing to making the bed every day, to finally dealing with that moldy caulk or broken Roomba, Jolie and Josh have got advice and encouragement to help you tackle your to-do list for the new year!

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FLASHBACK - Ep1: A Hairy Situation

Sat, 30 Dec 2017 15:50:12 GMT

A flashback to the very first episode of Ask A Clean Person! Jolie shares cleaning tips, answers reader questions and gets really real with a rotating cast of guests about the messes life throws our way. On the debut episode, she is joined by Choire Sicha, and together they join forces to teach cat-owning listeners how to properly manage the messes their cats create!

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FLASHBACK - Ep25: The Worst Stain in the World

Tue, 26 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT

Are you ready for it? This week Ask a Clean Person is taking on the worst stain in the world! Along with guest Jaya Saxena, staff writer at The Toast, co-author of the forthcoming Dad Magazine, the book, and the author of the forthcoming Book of Lost Recipes, the duo share some spicy disaster stories plus the best ways to deter this stubborn stain. Between questions surrounding turmeric baths, turmeric beauty masks, turmeric curry bombs, and what to do if the spice infiltrates fabric, Jolie and Jaya dig deep for the best solutions out there!

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Ep99 — Christmas Concerns

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT

It's Christmastime, and in this episode, Jolie is joined by Deadspin's Dom Cosentino as they talk all about the messes that Santa Claus brings down the chimney with him. From eggnog stains on flannel sheets, to pine sap and wrapping paper getting everywhere, to mouse droppings in the artificial tree (yup!), Jolie's got all of your Christmas concerns concerns covered.

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Ep98 — Chanukkah Concerns

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT

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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Ep97 — The Dishes Are Done, Man

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:00:53 GMT

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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Ep96 — Car vs. America's Holiday

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT

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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Ep95 — Here Come the Holidays!

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT

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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Ep94 — Why Are People Into That?

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT

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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Ep93 — Hallowe'en Concerns

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:12:13 GMT

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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Ep92 — Party Foul Redux

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:00:00 GMT

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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Ep91 — Boot and Rally

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 11:00:00 GMT

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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Ep90 — Stick to Sports

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:41:58 GMT

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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Ep89 — Dogs Are Delightful Disasters

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 11:00:00 GMT

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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Ep88 — Laundry For Goths

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 06:00:00 GMT

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! In the final episode of Laundry School Class of '17, Jolie is joined by The Outline's Leah Finnegan, as they discuss the care and keeping of black clothing. Jolie also takes on the most terrifying of all laundry subjects: Indigo dye, and it's dark, fugitive nature.

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Ep87 — Laundry School Does Denim

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 11:00:00 GMT

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! Jolie is joined by Deadspin's Dvora Myers to talk all about caring for your jeans. They're tackling raw denim care, what to do when indigo dye gets all over everything you and your jeans come in contact with, and how to remove gum and other sticky substances from your dungarees. Jolie also shares her general care tips for all manner of denim, from the jeans you garden in to the ones you wear to the club!

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Ep86 — Laundry School: Surviving the Laundromat

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 11:00:00 GMT

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! Jolie is joined by Deadspin's Giri Nathan, as Laundry School continues. On this episode, Jolie and Giri are talking about how to survive the laundromat and tips and tricks for making wash day a little less hideous. There's also a lot of information about how to load clothes, detergents and boosters into machines, so even if you're not laundromat-dependent, there's stuff for you!

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Episode 85: Laundry School Kick-off

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:54:13 GMT

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! In this episode, Jolie kicks off her annual month-long Laundry School series, with questions about eliminating strong, stubborn smells from a load of wash, tricks for breaking in clothes quickly, and what to do about mystery stains. Then, she shares listener updates from Episode 80: Sneakerheads and Episode 84: Cats Are Magic (The Dark Kind)!

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Episode 84: Cats Are Magic (The Dark Kind)

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 11:00:00 GMT

Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman, authors of the new book Basic Witches, join Jolie in the studio to talk all about cats, and other witch-y subjects.

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Episode 83: Clean & Swole

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:00:00 GMT

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Episode 82: The Jalopisode

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 11:00:00 GMT

The gang from Jalopnik joins Jolie for a spirited episode all about cars!!! In the first segment, Patrick George and Kristen Lee of Jalopnik talk about their favorite car cleaning products and techniques, and then they help Jolie answer a listener question about stubborn water marks on windows. Then, in the second segment, they tackle a gnarly listener problem involving a rat infestation in the engine of her car.

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Episode 81: A Very Clean Birthday

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:00:00 GMT

It's Jolie's birthday, and she's celebrating! In the first segment, she's talking about cleaning up after a new tattoo (she's getting a new one as a present to herself) — both ink stains, and stains from the required ointment. Then, in the second segment, Jolie's got a whole bunch of announcement about the show. Get excited!

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Episode 80: Sneakerheads

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 14:00:41 GMT

People love their sneakers, and on today's episode, Jolie is joined by David Cho, founding publisher of The Hairpin and noted sneaker aficionado, to talk about the best way to keep athletic footwear looking great. Then, they talk about how Cho is Jolie's favorite student and the approaches he's taken to in his quest to become a Jolie-level Clean Person!

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Episode 79: Beer & Hot Dogs

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:00:00 GMT

It's summertime, and Jolie and Dave have beer and hot dogs on the mind. So, in this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, that's what they're talking about! They've got questions about how to clean a growler, what to do when something reeks of old beer, and how to remove cookout stains like ketchup, mustard, relish and, you guessed it, beer from clothing.

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Episode 78 — Ask an Adequate Woman

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:21:38 GMT

Ladyspin is in the house! Jolie is joined by Hannah Keyser, Laura Wagner and Lindsey Adler of Deadspin, who lend their wisdom to questions about cleaning and just about life in general. From a couple fighting over a bathmat to the merits of having that one last fling, the women of Deadspin dole out their most adequate advice.

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Episode 77: Pee Dribbles

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:00:00 GMT

Pee dribbles down the front of pants are an unfortunate fact of life. In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie & Dave are joined by friend of the show, Maureen O'Connor, New York Magazine's sex and relationship columnist, to break down why pee dribbles happen, how to treat them, and a few thoughts on preventing them in the first place. Before they get into all that dribbly fun, Maureen has a question for Jolie about keeping her ballcaps looking fresh.

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Episode 76: Do You Have "Gym Underwear"?

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 11:00:00 GMT

Do you have dedicated gym underwear? On this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are talking about having a category of underwear that's worn while working out. They also cover removing pills from older but still functional gym gear, and Jolie shares her tips for washing athletic clothing.

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Episode 75: It's Time to Talk About Your Butts

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:00:00 GMT

What's your criteria for getting rid of underpants? Will you hang onto unders that are stained? Holey? Falling down because the elastic is shot? On this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are talking about when and under what circumstances people are replacing their drawers. But the butt stuff doesn't end there! In the second segment, they're talking butt-wiping, because it's a thing everyone's got to do.

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Episode 74: Here Comes Summer!

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 11:00:00 GMT

Summer is here, so in this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are talking all about hot weather problems! From mildew-y smelling beach towels to bathing suit care, and, of course, those blasted sunscreen stains that are so hard to get out of clothes, swimsuits, and towels.

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Episode 73: Enrobed

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 11:00:00 GMT

Have you ever washed your bathrobe? And seriously, what is up with the people who put their robes on right out of the shower, without toweling off first?! In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave tackle these questions and then help a bunch of guys with autographed hockey jerseys figure out how to keep them clean.

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Episode 72: Solemates

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:00:00 GMT

Summer is here, and with summer comes summer shoe woes. In this episode, Jolie and Dave are joined by Becca Brown and Monica Ferguson, the founder of Solemates, to tackle some of the havoc that warm weather and summer weddings wreak on our footwear, from smells to grass-stained high heels.

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Episode 71: Preppy Cleaning Problems

Tue, 30 May 2017 11:00:00 GMT

How do you clean an L.L. Bean Boat and Tote? In this episode, Jolie and Dave are joined by Town & Country's Sam Dangremond to tackle the care and keeping of those crucial bags, and other preppy staples like Lilly Pulitzer dresses and Vineyard Vines belts.

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Episode 70: No Scrubs

Tue, 23 May 2017 11:00:00 GMT

In this very special episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are joined by Ronnie Karam, one half of Watch What Crappens, a podcast all about that crap we love to watch on Bravo. Ronnie and Jolie are taking a walk down Housewives memory lane to examine all the literal messes our beloved 'Wives have made of themselves and each other. From wine-soaked cocktail dresses to brown ice, there's a lot of filth, and Jolie has thoughts on how to clean them up.

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Episode 69 — A Clean Person Mystery with Maureen O'Connor

Tue, 16 May 2017 11:00:00 GMT

There's a mystery that's been keeping Jolie up at night, and on this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are joined by New York Magazine's sex columnist, Maureen O'Connor, to unravel it. The mystery in question is this: Does semen really clog a drain? There is an answer!

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Episode 68: Wash What Happens, pt. 6

Tue, 09 May 2017 11:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 67: Wash What Happens, pt. 5

Tue, 02 May 2017 11:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 66: Wash What Happens, pt. 4

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 11:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 65: Wash What Happens, pt. 3

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 11:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 64: Wash What Happens, pt. 2

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 63: Wash What Happens, pt. 1

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 11:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 62: LAMOB 6 Wrap-up

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 61: Grab Bag 4: LAMOB Strikes Back

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:05:44 GMT

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.

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Episode 60: Parents of Clean Person

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 11:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 59: LAMOB, Take 6

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:58:01 GMT

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.

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Episode 58: Hair, There, Everywhere

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 57: The Sexiest Mess, Part II

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT

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?"

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Episode 56: The Sexiest Mess, Part I

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT

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Episode 55: Grab Bag 3: Grab Harder

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 54: A Slippery Subject

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 53: Hats Off

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 52: Grab Bag 2: The Grabbening

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 51: Floor It

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 50: A Fresh New Year

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 49: Party Disasters

Tue, 27 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 48: Get Rid of Your Holidays, Seriously, They Are Revolting

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT

The holidays are a total wreck, even if you don't hit the eggnog a little too hard this year. On this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are talking holiday messes in anticipation of the most wonderful time of the year. From pine needles to wax-covered menorahs and kinaras, with lots of wrapping paper in between, we'll help you solve all your holiday cleaning problems.

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Episode 47: Tidy Bowl

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT

Are you cleaning your toilet the right way? Did you even know that there was a 'right way' to clean a toilet? There for sure is, and on this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are talking toilets. From basic scrubbing, to keeping a toilet brush clean, to eliminating rust and mineral stains from your commode, by the end of this episode, you'll know more about toilet care than you ever hoped to.

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Episode 46: Grab Bag!

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT

It's a potpourri of cleaning conundrums! In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are all over the place in the first ever grab bag episode. They kick things off with a question about couches, and Jolie explains the secret couch code that everyone should know about. Next come questions about how to wash a mousepad and other neoprene computing accessories, and what, exactly, is to be done about cleaning places you can't reach.

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Episode 45: Walking in a Winter Wonder Coat

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT

When was the last time you washed your favorite puffy vest? How about that fleece you practically live in? Did you even know you were supposed to wash those?!? In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave cover how, and how often, to wash casual winter coats like parkas, puffy vests and fleeces. Before winter arrives, Jolie will tell you everything you need to know to make sure your outerwear looks its very best!

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Episode 44: Getting Sauced on Thanksgiving

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT

It's time to give thanks, and Clean Person Jolie Kerr is thankful for the messes you'll make this holiday season. In this festive episode, Jolie is joined by her partner-in-grime, Dave Lozo, as they talk about the Thanksgiving Stain Trifecta, gravy, cranberry sauce and red wine, and how to get those delicious but stain-y comestibles off of clothes, table linens, the walls, your Great-Aunt Grace ….

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Episode 43: Waxing Poetic

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT

Wax Season — the period from October 15 to February 15 when we tend to get all candle-y — is upon us! Beginning with the tea lights we use in Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns, then moving into the holiday season when candles are both an important part of religious observances and a special occasion decoration used to create a festive atmosphere, and then, of course, there's Valentine's Day, what with its romantical candlelit dinners and bathtub experiences. So before we reach Peak Wax, Jolie and Dave are devoting this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast to what to do when you end up with a wax disaster on your hands.

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Episode 42: Sweater Weather

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT

It's Fall in New York, and Jolie and Dave are welcoming the cooler weather with an episode dedicated to caring for your sweaters. Want to save on dry cleaning? Of course you do, and Jolie will help you do just that — in this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, you'll learn how to spot treat stains as they happen, how to wash sweaters at home and what to do about those blasted pills that make your woolens look ratty and horrible.

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Episode 41: The Scariest Mess

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:00:00 GMT

It's Hallowe'en, and your favorite Clean Person/Light Wiccan is L-I-V-I-N' for it! In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie covers all kinds of messes caused your clever costume choices. From fake blood to colored hairspray to gorilla suits, if you're a fan of the spooOOookiest holiday of them all, this episode is for you!

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Episode 40: Foul Balls

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave go deep on a subject most of us don't talk about very often — how we're cleaning ourselves in the shower. Do you use bar soap or body wash? Do you wash your legs? And how even do we learn how to properly clean our undercarriage? As they answer reader questions about personal care and what guys can do to keep their nethers smelling fresh all day long, Jolie and Dave get really, really real about hygiene.

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Episode 39: Athleisure & The New Rules of Laundry

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT

Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast is back! Jolie is joined by her newly minted co-host and partner-in-grime, Dave Lozo, as they catch up after a several-monthlong podcast hiatus and tackle the vexing subject of why workout gear comes out of the laundry still smelling like last week's spin class. From the dos and don'ts of laundering workout clothes, to the difference in how synthetic fabrics and natural fabrics like to be handled on wash day, to what to do when your favorite yoga pants get linty, Jolie and Dave explore the reasons that the popularity of athleisure has changed the way we think about our laundry.

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Episode 38: LAMOB pt. 2

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:47:04 GMT

On this week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie welcomes New York Magazine’s Maureen O’Connor back into the studio. As a somewhat avowed non-bed maker, Maureen had agreed to try her best to commit to Jolie’s annual bed making challenge, and today she owns up to the results. But first, they have some unfinished business to discuss…

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Episode 37: Happy Birthday to AaCP with Jessica Coen

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:57:53 GMT

On this week’s special episode, Jolie celebrates the fifth anniversary of Ask a Clean Person! Jessica Coen of Vocativ joins her for a walk down memory lane, discussing where Ask a Clean Person started, where it is now, and what the future holds.

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Episode 36: Red, Red Wine

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 16:32:11 GMT

On this week's episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie is joined in the studio by Meredith Haggerty, Reports Editor of Racked National, and Britt Aboutaleb, Racked's new editor-in-chief. They touch briefly on the merits of glass dildos, before uncorking the best ways to treat red wine stains, including the "Terry Gross Trick," and the "Streisand Method" of using...white wine!

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Episode 35: A Bloody Mess

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 17:03:28 GMT

On this week's episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie is joined in the studio by Caroline Kepnes, author of Hidden Bodies, the follow-up to her wildly successful and wildly scary debut novel, You. Today's topic of conversation is general blood stain removal tips and, since we're in the midst of Jolie's March bed-making challenge, they also talk a bit about what to do if you get a blood stain on your mattress or pillow.

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Episode 34: LAMOB

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:31:10 GMT

On this week's episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie is joined in the studio by Maureen O'Connor, New York Magazine’s sex columnist and a contributor at The Cut. In the first half of the show, Jolie lists her seven reasons why you should make your bed every day, and announces the kickoff of her fifth annual bed making challenge – Let's All Make Our Beds. After the break, Jolie goes over the anatomy of the bed in detail, and Maureen shares a recent messy experience she had...in bed.

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Episode 33: Sex Toy Cleaning

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:36:16 GMT

On this very dirty episode of Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr chats with Meredith Haggerty, the reports editor at Racked National, about…cleaning sex toys! Together, they talk about different materials from latex to pyrex, sexual health, and answer several questions you definitely want the answers to.

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Episode 32: Makeup Remover

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:35:03 GMT

Ever wondered if makeup has an expiration date? What is the key to keeping pencil liners in tip top shape? Tune in for Ask a Clean Person as Jolie and Casey Johnston of The Wirecutter and The Sweethome answer the big makeup queries and take listeners through an easy method for purging and organizing your makeup stash.

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Episode 31: Something Winter This Way Comes

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:02:50 GMT

Winter shoe woes? Never fear! Ask a Clean Person has you covered as Jolie Kerr is in studio with Dave Lozo chatting all the ways to take care of your footwear throughout the cold and snowy season. Whether salt stains got you down or if your leather boots have seen better days after the melting slush, this is a great episode to keep your kicks kickin!

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Episode 30: On the Chopping Block

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 16:56:16 GMT

Ask a Clean Person is on the chopping block this week as Jolie Kerr is in studio with Daniel Gritzer and Lesley Stockton talking knife and cutting board care. Daniel is the Culinary Director at Serious Eats, where he writes about food, cooking, and recipes, with an eye to obsessive recipe testing and myth-busting while Lesley is a staff writer and the test kitchen manager at The Sweethome who has been working in restaurant, catering, and test kitchens for almost two decades. Between why you should never put a chef's knife in the dishwasher, the right way to hand-wash, and a gruesome slicing story, plus cleaning advice for the faithful cutting board, this episode is not to be missed!

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Episode 29: Unstink It!

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 19:11:22 GMT

Dirty gym pants? Unstink it on this week's episode of Ask a Clean Person as Jolie Kerr is joined by friend and Racked columnist Carlye Wisel. Carlye writes about exercise, womanhood and Disney parks. Today Jolie and Carlye are talking about two of those subjects today — exercise and womanhood — as they tackle everything about the dos and don'ts of laundering workout gear, dealing with inevitable smells and ensuring that your yoga pants enjoy a nice, long life.

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Episode 28: Unshrink It!

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:08:48 GMT

At some point, most everyone has accidentally shrunk a sweater, jacket, or a pair of jeans. And yet there is no pre-packaged, easy-to-use product on the market to help people salvage their clothes! Until now. Ask a Clean Person host Jolie Kerr is in studio with Desiree Stolar, who has done the impossible: she has found a way to unshrink sweaters! Founder of Unshrinkit, a liquid-based solution specifically designed for returning wool sweaters to their original size, she and Jolie hash out this quick, reliable and lightweight alternative to messy mixtures, homespun instructions and tiresome stretching and unlike other substitutes. For all other shrunken wool moments, don't panic. Unshrinkit. Tune in for this great conversation and for more sweater care tips!

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Episode 27: Ring in the New Year

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 17:09:26 GMT

Ask a Clean Person is back for another season answering your filthiest questions, this week focusing on the dreaded ring around the collar! Welcoming Senior Style Editor at Esquire, Jonathan Evans, to the studio, the duo first explains the exact causes the dreaded stain, the various scrubbable ways to prevent the phenomenon, as well as Jolie's favorite ways to triage the problem from home pre-treatment to tackling the stubborn, settled ring.

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Episode 26: New Year, New Messes

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:13:26 GMT

Happy New Year! Well, maybe not yet, but on the season wrap-up of Ask a Clean Person Jolie preps for the glamorous stains one might incur on New Year's Eve. Maureen O'Connor, New York Magazine's sex columnist and contributor at The Cut, is back in studio offering her own crazy New Year's stories, asking some tough questions of her own. Between glitter and confetti messes plus other floor-related triages, Jolie and Maureen conquer the dreaded champaign stain! After the break, the duo breaks down New Year's Resolutions as well as cleaning goals for 2016. Tune in for a great episode!

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Episode 25: The Worst Stain in the World

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 16:54:29 GMT

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Episode 24: Give the Gift of Clean

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:14:07 GMT

Having endured Thanksgiving, Ask a Clean Person host Jolie Kerr tackles the infamous holiday messes along with guests Meredith Haggerty and Julia Rubin, Reports Editor and Features Editor at Racked. Between a capsized gravy boat, a rogue bottle of red wine, and more gravy splatter, this is the ultimate episode addressing all festive disarrays. Plus, tune in to hear details on this year’s Clean Person Gift Guide!

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Episode 23: Car Sick

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:58:45 GMT

Ever puked in your friend’s brand new Honda CR-V? Today, Ask a Clean Person is talking all kinds of car messes with returning guest Freddy Hernandez. Freddy writes about buying and selling cool cars on the internet for Jalopnik, under the pen name Tavarish. Loyal listeners will remember Freddy from season one, when he told us what to do if and when a pound of butter melts on our car seat. Navigating car sickness remedies, windshield wiper fluid flooding the back seat, and what Freddy keeps in his trunk for car cleaning emergencies plus winterizing tips (because winter is coming), this is an episode not to be missed!

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Episode 22: Cast Away

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 16:00:00 GMT

Ok cast iron crazies – this episode might make you mad. Jolie Kerr is joined by Daniel Gritzer to debunk some serious cast iron myths. Daniel is the Culinary Director at Serious Eats, where he writes about food, cooking, and recipes, with an eye to obsessive recipe testing and myth-busting. Dedicated listeners will remember Daniel from Season One, when he regaled us with true and terrifying tales of what really goes on in restaurant kitchens. He’s joining Jolie once again in the studio, this time to talk about the very serious subject of cast iron cookware.

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Episode 21: Suck it Up

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:34:07 GMT

Oh, suck it up! This week on Ask a Clean Person, Jolie Kerr is ranting and raving on Dyson vacuums with guest Liam McCabe, staff writer for The Sweethome where he covers the wild world of appliances. If Dyson isn’t the best ‘high end’ vacuum out there, what is? How about the most affordable vacuum? After hundreds of hours testing vacuums with The Sweethome, Liam shares findings on canisters and upright models, price versus quality and maintenance issues, the most reliable brands, and more!

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Episode 20: A Wicked Mess

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:43:31 GMT

Trick or Treat! Jolie Kerr is talking Halloween messes with guest Haley Mlotek on this week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person. Haley is the editor of The Hairpin, which historians will note is the very site on which Ask a Clean Person was launched way back in 2011! Between suggestions for crazy nose bleed stains, a costume color run fiasco, soiled lederhosen, and a feather boa incident, Jolie and Haley sift through solutions along with some witty banter for good measure.

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Episode 19: Staining Cats & Dogs

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:57:26 GMT

Got cat puke on your carpet? Dog pee on your couch? No worries, Jolie Kerr has you covered. Tune in for a pet-themed episode of Ask a Clean Person as Jolie is joined by Diana Moskovitz of Deadspin. Diana Moskovitz is a Staff Writer at Deadspin, where she has written about the organization No More, the NFL’s sham domestic violence partner, how Las Vegas authorities hid Floyd Mayweather’s history of beating up women, and the first woman who accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault. She has also somehow managed to work at Deadspin for more than a year without writing a single post about poop. In her spare time, she reads and worries way too much about her two cats.

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Episode 18: Smoke Out

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 15:52:40 GMT

So you smell like smoke. Don’t worry, Jolie Kerr is here to help! This weeks episode of Ask a Clean Person is for you, smoker. Tune in as she gives some great odor eliminating tips for getting rid of that nasty cigarette smell. She’s also joined by returning guest Dave Lozo.

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Episode 17: Hockey Talk

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 16:07:32 GMT

This week on Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr is suiting up and heading to the ice with guest Dave Lozo. Dave has covered hockey for NHL.com and Bleacher Report for eight years and he once tried to pick up Michelle Kwan in a Kansas City hotel bar after drinking for 11 hours. There’s no better person to be in studio to talk about hockey gear and, most importantly, the smell of hockey gear! Tune in for a great show and learn how to handle what experts term as hockey stank.

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Episode 16: Stop Swiffering!

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:51:32 GMT

Jolie Kerr hates Swiffers. Adam Clark Estes of Gizmodo hates Swiffers. By the time you’re done listening to today’s episode of Ask a Clean Person, you will too. Tune in as they teach you why Swiffers are glorified paper towels. Learn how to clean your floors more efficiently and get some overall great tips from the best in the biz.!

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Episode 15: Lube & Laundry

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 16:21:23 GMT

Got a lube stain on your sheets? Wondering which laundry detergent is the most effective? This week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person is for you! Tune in as host Jolie Kerr is joined by Casey Johnston, Lead Editor of The Wirecutter and The Sweethome and Cesar Torres, Managing Editor at The Wirecutter and The Sweethome.

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Episode 14: Cum on my Podcast

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 17:08:56 GMT

Jolie Kerr kicks off the fall season of Ask a Clean Person with a doozy of a topic – sex stains. She’s joined by Maureen O’Connor, New York Magazine’s sex columnist and a contributor at The Cut. In addition to being generally awesome, Maureen, in her Sex Lives column, recently wrote an article entitled “The Complicated Politics of Where to Come” that in many ways was at the crossroads of what she does as a sex columnist and what Jolie does as a cleaning columnist and podcaster. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s.

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Episode 13: Someone’s In The Kitchn With Jolie

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:03:31 GMT

Dirty dishes, sticky stovetops, messy microwaves… This week on Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr is taking on kitchen disasters with guest Kristin Appenbrink, freelance writer and contributing editor at The Kitchn. As it turns out, cooking oil is a big culprit in disgracing anyone’s kitchen and as it becomes airborne, it settles, and attracts dust. But never fear! Jolie and Kristin dish out a few tips and tricks, some eco-friendly and some not, to scrub down the grime. Ever wondered how to clean your cast-iron and stainless cookwear? Tune in for answers and to hear Jolie wax poetic on Crystal Light! This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center.

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Episode 12: Speed Cleaning

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 15:38:02 GMT

When is the last time you cleaned your car? Perhaps it’s been a while? Tune in to this week’s Ask a Clean Person as Jolie Kerr welcomes Freddy Hernandez from Jalopnik, where he writes about buying and selling cool cars on the internet under the pen name Tavarish. Talking strategies to cleaning your four-wheeled speedster, the duo takes on questions ranging from a melted butter mishap to dealing with cigarette stench. You won’t want to miss it! This program was brought to you by Fairway Market.

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Episode 11: Clean It With Fire

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:40:57 GMT

Restaurant cleanliness: what do you want to know? What don’t you want to know? This week on Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr welcomes Daniel Gritzer, Culinary Director at Serious Eats, to the studio for some thoughts on food safety plus crazy restaurant stories. Daniel boasts being Department of Health certified and has seen it all! What are the restaurant red flags? How old is the soup? Which is the worst day to order fish? How clean is the cutlery? Tune in to hear myths dispelled as well as the dirty truth! This program was brought to you by Route 11 Potato Chips.

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Episode 10: A Moldy, Mildewy Mess

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 15:37:20 GMT

This week on Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr is tackling mold and mildew! With guest Julia Rubin, Features Editor at Racked National, in studio, the two delve deep into the cleverest tricks to avoiding the dank and damp dilemma. Talking solutions for bathrooms that range from eco-friendly tea tree oil to heavy duty bleach scrubs, Jolie also suggests that de-humidifiers and plug in bathroom fans can be a lifesaver! Tune in to hear Jolie’s love of hardware stores, the magic of Damprid, plus how to handle musty carpet. This program was brought to you by Route 11 Potato Chips.

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Episode 9: It’s the Pits

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:31:52 GMT

Summer: the word ushers in thoughts of sunshine, the beach, and… pit stains! This week on Ask A Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr welcomes Greg Howard to the show. Greg is a staff writer at Deadspin, where he writes about sports and culture and the occasional penis, and edits Screamer, the website’s soccer vertical. Answering exactly how to deal with this summer setback, Jolie and Greg approach the quandary with wit and charm, suggesting, for instance, to rid a shirt of yellowed stains simply soak the shirt in hot water and OxiClean for a long while and perhaps enlist the use of a laundry brush. After the break, the dynamic duo tackles the stank that comes along with the pit stains – tune in for an essential show! This program was brought to you by Bonnie Plants.

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Episode 8: Party Foul

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:19:03 GMT

Did you know that jello won’t set if you add pineapple to it? The fourth of July is right around the corner, so if you’re planning on making jello shots, this information could be particularly vital for you. This week on Ask A Clean Person Jolie Kerr and James Del, the former director of programming and events at Gawker answer questions about how to clean up hardened jello, sandy cabins, and melted plastic cutting boards.

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Episode 7: Order Out of Chaos

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 20:34:30 GMT

Spring cleaning is a great time to get rid of the useless clutter in your apartment. This week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person will certainly put you in the right mindset to clean your mess. Jolie Kerr is joined by Ann Lightfoot and Kate Pawlowski, Founding Partners of Done & Done NYC, and Operations Manager, Abby Lofberg. Done and Done NYC is a professional organizing and staging company. Along with thorough clean-outs, they “implement systems to prevent reoccurring issues and help you get control of the problem that’s controlling you.” Tune in for a spirited conversation that will help you get over your emotional attachments to items that just don’t need to be in your living space. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.

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Episode 6: Stinking Feet & Sinking Heels

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:18:56 GMT

If you are looking for a podcast about solving your stinky feet problem, you’ve come to the right place. On this week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie Kerr is joined by Meredith Haggerty, the former host of Internet and technology podcast “TLDR” and reports editor at Racked.com. Jolie and Meredith talk about high heels in grass, rain storms and your shoes and sneaker balls. This program was brought to you by Bonnie Plants.

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Episode 5: Crafty Conundrums

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:46:00 GMT

Moth infestation in your closet? Somebody glitterbomb you? Well, you’re in luck. This week on Ask a Clean Person, Jolie Kerr and guest Kate McKean discuss these topics at length. Tune in for tips and advice when it come to glitter messes and moths in your clothes (ew!). This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham.

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Episode 4: Baby, You’re a Mess!

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 19:46:27 GMT

Did your baby make a mess? Need to clean poop stains!? Do you think Lego’s are Satan’s toy? This episode of Ask a Clean Person is for you! This week, Jolie Kerr is joined by Blair Koenig, the author and creator of STFU, Parents. STFU, Parents is a submission-based “public service” blog that mocks parent overshare on social networking sites. It was created in March 2009 and is an entertainment destination for thousands of daily readers. The site serves as a guide for parents on what NOT to post about their kids as well as a forum for non-parents to vent about their TMI-related frustrations. This program was brought to you by Rolling Press.

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Episode 3: Have Broom, Will Travel

Wed, 27 May 2015 15:30:47 GMT

Stuck hand washing laundry in Africa for two weeks? Prone to yeast infections? Shampoo bottle breaks in your suitcase? Worse yet – cat pee in your suitcase? Well, you’re in luck. Jolie Kerr and guest Jen Doll address travel related cleaning issues on this week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person. This program was brought to you by Bonnie Plants.

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Episode 2: Much To Do About Noting

Wed, 20 May 2015 15:28:11 GMT

What does your calendar look like? Is it an app? Google Calendar? A moleskine? Tune in to Ask a Clean Person as host Jolie Kerr and guest Dayna Evans help you navigate the world of daily planning. Dayna Evans is a writer and editor based in New York who writes for Gawker and other popular internet publications. On the show, Jolie and Dayna address questions about scheduling chores, effectively keeping your house clean and maintaining good habits. This program was brought to you by Rolling Press.

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Episode 1: A Hairy Situation

Wed, 13 May 2015 15:34:46 GMT

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