Ask A Clean Person

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.