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Andrew has a new cobweb-fighting machine that may or may not resemble "Big Bird's Arm." He and Hanna also discuss their anger over Grove's partnership with Amazon and their journey to find alternative stores -- and their budding friendship with a zero-waste store right here in the PNW. And Andrew keeps making the same mind-blowing discovery about suction cups again and again. 

Hanna has turned to her failsafe way of dealing with life when it throws her a curveball: Wrapping a bandanna around her head, grabbing an old toothbrush, and scrubbing the grout on the floor until it begs for mercy. Meanwhile, Andrew realizes he's been overlooking an important (and hygienic) aspect of shoe shopping, and he's got his eyes on a handheld vacuum that just might change his life. 

Hanna and Andrew talk about how to bathe a dog. Andrew has lots of questions, and Hanna has lots of  experience. They also go  through their puppy "go bags" to talk about what to take with you when you're going on a canine adventure that is bound to get messy. 

Andrew just got a new outdoor tool, and the best thing about it is cleaning it at the end of the day! Plus, the Scrub Jockeys have conflicting opinions on dirty washing machine water, and we learn that Hanna's grandma is a merry prankster when it comes to appliance shopping.

Hanna's plans for a relaxing Friday night went completely out the window when she noticed a few spots on her bathroom mirror. She explains how "family rot time" quickly became an evening of "power puttering." We also get some advice on the best ways to help a grieving friend without seeming pushy or judgy about the state of their home. And listener #9544 offers a tribute to Ridwell. 

A Scrub Jockey calls in to offer a confession and ask forgiveness. But are Hanna and Andrew in an absolving mood? Plus, Hanna has a serious etiquette question regarding helping a friend. And an honest-to-gosh physicist weighs-in on stove top cleaning. 

Pest season seems to have come early in Hanna's neck of the woods, and don't worry, it probably has nothing to do with climate change or anything. She and Andrew also discuss dog friendly lawn maintenance after Andrew spent a few days digging up all the bluebells in his backyard. Also, Andrew finally found the perfect store, and a Scrub Jockey has an idea to help cut down on the lifetime supply of citric acid in Andrew's pantry. 

Hanna got to meet a couple of real life mascots last week, and she was able to pass along some wonderful Scrub Jockey advice to them. Plus, Andrew is fully obsessed with a cleaning hack that he and Hanna learned about years ago. And they discuss the new cleaning rituals that come along with adopting a puppy. 

Andrew's cleaning life just changed forever now that he's got a puppy in his life. He and Hanna also talk about all the things you can clean while taking a shower, including the shower. And a Scrub Jockey shares a cleanup story that she can't quite leave behind…

Hanna and Andrew discuss the way they pack and unpack for travel. Turns out, Hanna learned everything she needed to know about this from an American Girl magazine she read as a kid. 

Hanna is having some towel trouble, and asks for Andrew's help with a solution. Meanwhile, Andrew's own towel routine has been thrown into chaos. They also discuss the best cure for a hangover: Puttering! 

Hanna discovers a dog poop cleanup service that has her and Andrew asking a lot of questions. They also talk about their favorite ways to "put the kitchen to bed" at night, and how they've been having completely opposite experiences with a specific appliance. 

The Scrub Jockeys come out in force to help (and help sympathize with) a listener who's suddenly responsible for cleaning fuel-soaked clothes on a tight deadline. Plus, Hanna and her mom have a lovely time extracting candle wax from embroidery, and Andrew finds out what's inside his basement walls. 

Hanna solved the Mystery Of The Missing Pyrex containers in her kitchen. She and Andrew are also in the midst of some pretty significant home construction projects that they had to emotionally prepare for. And the Scrub Jockeys show up strong this week to discuss the history of dress cleaning, how to deal with clothes soaked in diesel fuel, and something else Andrew can't figure out. 

Hanna and Andrew hear a food-stink horror story and try to help a Scrub Jockey clean her complicated kitchen sink. They also get to hear a bespoke reading of Pride & Prejudice involving muddy dress hems and questionable decorum.

Andrew discovers a very satisfying life hack regarding his Dyson vacuum cleaner. Hanna TCBed her Christmas tree and feels great about it. An experience repotting a plant has Andrew totally rethinking his Lomi device. And the Scrub Jockeys weigh-in on scented pine cones. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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!) 

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.

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.

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.

Hanna introduces Andrew to a disturbing trend on TikTok involving messy, messy situations. Andrew, meanwhile, has some questions about epsom salt. 

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. 

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. 

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!

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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.   

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! 

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. 

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."  

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.  

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.

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.   

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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