Spotless

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

185: Soups…I Did It Again 12/22/2025

185: Soups…I Did It Again Hanna and Andrew hear from a Scrub Jockey whose life changed after spending all day cooking. They also talk about one benefit of cleaning up under a real Christmas tree. Plus, Andrew has a late-in-life realization about class, and Hanna is obsessed with a Bush-era economic recovery program for some reason. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/39510865

184: Stink For Yourself 12/09/2025

184: Stink For Yourself It’s Soup Season! Which means it’s also Your-House-Probably-Smells-Like-Soup Season! Hanna and Andrew discuss how to deal with cooking smells trapped in your house during the winter. We also hear from some Scrub Jockeys with two very different stories about dealing with loved ones’ belongings after they pass. And Andrew’s attempt to gain favor with the literary elite gets stuck in the mud. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/39331255

183: Occupational Biohazard 11/25/2025

183: Occupational Biohazard /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/39160315

182: House Rules 11/10/2025

182: House Rules Hanna and Andrew spend today’s show discussing tidiness, compulsion, and the twisted world of double negatives as they explore an article about housekeeping habits in Southern Living Magazine. (They also take a moment to consider low-rise jeans, skinny eyebrows, and side-parts, thanks to the same publication.) And they hear from a Scrub Jockey whose recent experience with family loss has her reconsidering her own belongings. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/38901655

181: Heir It Out 10/27/2025

181: Heir It Out The Scrub Jockeys share their stories of going through loved ones’ belongings after they pass away. And Andrew admits to an embarrassing, spray paint related crime that he committed 30 years ago. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/38798265

180: Cable Scraps 10/14/2025

180: Cable Scraps Hanna went to a fragrance fair, and she didn’t even bring Andrew with her! But she did bring back some great finds. They also discuss the strict scrutiny of Goodwill donation centers (and how it varies from state to state), and how Andrew might be using cable management to deal with grief. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/38573365

179: Castille My Heart 09/29/2025

179: Castille My Heart Hanna is going hard this apple season; Unfortunately, so are the fruit flies. Andrew became a man recently in a boutique home goods store. And the Scrub Jockeys weigh-in on blood stains, castile soap, and hidden money in hotel rooms. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/38401175

178: A Show Of Hands 09/16/2025

178: A Show Of Hands A gift from a listener promises to be “better than A.I.” when it comes to helpful household hints. It also leads Hanna and Andrew down memory lane to a time when women could clean and moisturize their hands at the same time. (Oh, Madge!) /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/38232635

177: Plaguing For Keeps 09/01/2025

177: Plaguing For Keeps Andrew’s saga involving a mystery smell in his basement has gone from bad to worse, and he’s now dealing with biblical levels of pestilence. Meanwhile, Hanna had quite the fright getting out of bed the other day, and it reminded her why it’s important to keep her spaces clean. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/38049965

176: Everything But The Kitchen Stink 08/18/2025

176: Everything But The Kitchen Stink Andrew has a mystery smell in his basement, and he’s tearing the whole place apart trying to figure it out. AND THAT’S NOT EVEN THE TOP STORY TODAY! He also found an unwanted “gift” on his treelawn, and he’s raging mad about it. Meanwhile, Hanna finally met the stain that she might not be able to beat. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/37871000

175: To AirBNB Is Human 08/04/2025

175: To AirBNB Is Human Hanna is in Seattle, so she and Andrew get to do the show together in the same studio, along with a dog and a cat who might want to be friends? They talk about the scent profiles and ridiculous cleaning policies of AirBNB rentals. Plus a Scrub Jockey offers advice on where to begin cleaning a seemingly uncleanable mess. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/37670950

174: The Filth Element 07/21/2025

174: The Filth Element Hanna introduces Andrew to a disturbing trend on TikTok involving messy, messy situations. Andrew, meanwhile, has some questions about epsom salt. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/37450050

173: Taking The Cake 07/07/2025

173: Taking The Cake Hanna and Andrew hear some more stories of wonderful roadside finds, and they get an important follow-up to a story about a huge mess on a white couch. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/37291055

172: Where There’s A Spill, There’s A Way 06/23/2025

172: Where There’s A Spill, There’s A Way Hanna and Andrew listen in as the Scrub Jockeys share jaw-dropping stories of the biggest messes they’ve ever made or had to clean up. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/37100430

171: Curb Appeal 06/09/2025

171: Curb Appeal Hanna and Andrew talk about the fine line between leaving free stuff on the curb and illegal dumping. And the Scrub Jockeys weigh-in with some of their best streetside finds! /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/36929825

170: For The Smell Of It 05/26/2025

170: For The Smell Of It Andrew reveals a big twist in his ongoing air freshener saga. Hanna’s got some solid seasonal advice regarding coolers. And they are excited to talk about curbside treasures and curbside trash with the Scrub Jockeys. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/36718285

169: Break Time 05/12/2025

169: Break Time Andrew’s been dealing with a significant case of the dropsies lately, which is leading to more, shall we say, cleaning opportunities. He and Hanna also learn about some of the wonderful tools used by car detailers, and now they’re going to buy them all. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/36541285

168: Duvet Or Don’t They? 04/29/2025

168: Duvet Or Don’t They? Hanna and Andrew find a handy-dandy guide explaining the differences between various bed linens. They also each completed two big cleaning projects that were affecting their mental health. And a Scrub Jockey on offers some brilliant insights on why it can be more fun to clean other people’s spaces. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/36349670

167: Rolllin’ With The Lomis 04/14/2025

167: Rolllin’ With The Lomis Andrew finally gets to tell Hanna all about his latest adventures with his Lomi composter. Hanna just finished a big painting project that included a big cleaning project. And a Scrub Jockey has a keen idea to help Andrew get his drawers organized. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/36111455

166: It’s Curtains For You! 03/31/2025

166: It’s Curtains For You! The Scrub Jockeys have a lot to say about shower curtains after hearing about Hanna and Andrew’s search for replacements. Plus, Andrew enlisted Genevieve to help keep his socks organized. And Hanna stumbled on a great cleaning tip for when you’re expecting houseguests. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/35951435

165: Would You Lather 03/17/2025

165: Would You Lather Hanna brings a fun game to the pod based on a real-life bathroom nightmare that she’s living through. Andrew admits to the most horrifically embarrassing cleaning story of his life. And the Scrub Jockeys have lots of feelings and ideas about laundry soap vessels! /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/35738410

164: Lint Condition 03/03/2025

164: Lint Condition Andrew is dealing with a smell-related situation that might be health related or might just be karma. Plus, “False Spring” is hampering Hanna’s real Spring cleaning plans. And the Scrub Jockey’s have more examples of joy through deferred cleaning. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/35518395

163: Rug Of Choice 02/18/2025

163: Rug Of Choice /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/35323420

162: 2 Soap Queens 02/03/2025

162: 2 Soap Queens Hanna and Andrew both belong to divided houses when it comes to laundry detergent choices. Can they find a middle ground? Plus, they introduce a new, snappy segment called “Things That You Purposely Don't Clean A Lot So That They're Super Dirty When You Finally Clean Them And It's Super Satisfying.” /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/35139135

161: Vacuum Attachment Disorder 01/20/2025

161: Vacuum Attachment Disorder Andrew has a eureka moment during a drug-induced cleaning frenzy, leading Hanna to quiz him on the proper use of vacuum attachments. Plus, a Scrub Jockey shares a cleaning scene from a Virginia Woolf novel with a dramatic reading fit for Audible.com. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/34928075

160: What Goes Around Crumbs Around 01/06/2025

160: What Goes Around Crumbs Around A new appliance in Andrew’s kitchen forces him to face the crud that accumulated under the old one…and it’s not pretty. He and Hanna also discuss the urge to clean other people’s messes. And a new paper towel commercial says a lot about America’s changing attitudes in the kitchen. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/34747220

159: All’s Fair In Oven War 12/16/2024

159: All’s Fair In Oven War Hanna discovers a cleaning-related catastrophe (or dog-tastrophe?) while decorating her Christmas tree. Plus, a Scrub Jockey unearths some amazing footage of Don Aslett, the Patron Saint Of Spotless Pod. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/34476415

158: Bin Around The Block 12/02/2024

158: Bin Around The Block Hanna and Andrew learn about an ultra-local service related to trash-day pickup that has their undivided attention. Hanna also helps Andrew with a post-Thanksgiving tradition that he’s struggling with this year. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/34211785

157: I Can Hardly Container Myself 11/19/2024

157: I Can Hardly Container Myself Hanna offers a refresher course on How To Be Spotless This Thanksgiving. She and Andrew also discuss towels -- both cleaning them and using them to clean ourselves. And a Scrub Jockey has some shocking advice regarding Brillo pads. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/33988682

156: Scour Thoughts 11/04/2024

156: Scour Thoughts Hanna and Andrew BOTH have Brillo Pads on the mind today, along with Scrub Daddies, Scrub Mommies and other members of the Scrub Family. Plus, Andrew accidentally invented something while showering. /episode/index/show/spotlesspod/id/33785362

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