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192: Leader Of The Pack
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 G...
Spotless Pod 191
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
190: The Outside Scoop
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 kit...
189: Legion Of Fumes
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 tig...
188: The Radical Leftovers
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 construc...
187: Pride And Prejudishes
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 rea...
186: The Compostal Service
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew discovers a very satisfying life hack regarding his Dyson vacuum cleaner. Hanna TCBed her Christmas tree and feels great about it. An experienc...
185: Soups…I Did It Again
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
184: Stink For Yourself
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
183: Occupational Biohazard
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
182: House Rules
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew spend today's show discussing tidiness, compulsion, and the twisted world of double negatives as they explore an article about housek...
181: Heir It Out
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Scrub Jockeys share their stories of going through loved ones' belongings after they pass away. And Andrew admits to an embarrassing, spray paint ...
180: Cable Scraps
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 scrut...
179: Castille My Heart
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Scr...
178: A Show Of Hands
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
177: Plaguing For Keeps
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
176: Everything But The Kitchen Stink
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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! H...
175: To AirBNB Is Human
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
174: The Filth Element
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna introduces Andrew to a disturbing trend on TikTok involving messy, messy situations. Andrew, meanwhile, has some questions about epsom salt.
173: Taking The Cake
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
172: Where There's A Spill, There's A Way
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.
171: Curb Appeal
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 thei...
170: For The Smell Of It
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
169: Break Time
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 als...
168: Duvet Or Don't They?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew find a handy-dandy guide explaining the differences between various bed linens. They also each completed two big cleaning projects th...
167: Rolllin' With The Lomis
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
166: It's Curtains For You!
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Scrub Jockeys have a lot to say about shower curtains after hearing about Hanna and Andrew's search for replacements. Plus, Andrew enlisted Genevi...
165: Would You Lather
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 embarrass...
164: Lint Condition
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
163: Rug Of Choice
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
162: 2 Soap Queens
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
161: Vacuum Attachment Disorder
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Joc...
160: What Goes Around Crumbs Around
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
159: All's Fair In Oven War
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna discovers a cleaning-related catastrophe (or dog-tastrophe?) while decorating her Christmas tree. Plus, a Scrub Jockey unearths some amazing foo...
158: Bin Around The Block
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 pos...
157: I Can Hardly Container Myself
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 cl...
156: Scour Thoughts
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
155: Stain Alive
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
154: Common Scents
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew has entered into a world of cleaning-related psy/ops that he's not entirely comfortable with. Hanna has some important advice regarding retract...
153: Sheet Just Got Real
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
152: Be Steel My Heart
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew cautiously tread into the dubious world of Buzzfeed listicles to take a look at a possible solution to their stainless steel applianc...
151: Shower Tools
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew pay tribute to Don Aslett, the spiritual godfather of the Spotless Pod, who passed away recently. Plus, Andrew has a new bathroom-cle...
150: Counter Point
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a trip to the East Coast, Hanna has some important questions about cleaning luggage. She and Andrew also discuss stinky kitchen counters, mattre...
149: Been There, Dawn That
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew isn't as excited about his new vacuum as he should be. Maybe it's hormonal? Hanna's dealing with a cleaning disappointment of her own. And the ...
148: Hot Button Issue
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna was very excited -- possibly too excited -- when she learned how cleaning factors into her new job at the state lotto. We also get an update on ...
147: Where The Dread Fern Grows
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew has some dirty velcro, Hanna has some spooky neighbors, and a Scrub Jockey has problems with procrastination.
146: Agitator? I Hardly Know Her!
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew's out here talking suction cups again, while Hanna's in the market for every Scrub Jockey's dream product. They also check the phone line to fi...
145: Vlad The Impeller
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew has an important philosophical question about pet food dishes. Hanna's got a clutch of some fancy lookin' floor cleaners. And Scrub Jockeys hav...
144: Electron Avenue
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An honest-to-gosh physicist calls in with some laundry advice, and a Scrub Jockey shares how she survived the worst cleaning nightmare she could imagi...
143: Cooler Story, Bro
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew brace themselves for their first macrame-related question, while a Scrub Jockey deals with a Yeti situation from hell.
142: That Time Of The Moth
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
141: Guesting Game
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew help a listener prepare for an out-of-town guest, and they delight in another book by their new favorite author, Don Aslett.
140: Filter Down!
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna's worst nightmare has returned, but this time she's taking matters into her own hands. Speaking of hands, Andrew decided to burn some of his off...
139: It's Always Darkest Before The Don
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
138: I Smell A Rat
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is living an absolute nightmare, and it all started with a funky smell in her car. She and Andrew also talk about childhood chores, and the Scru...
137: Organized Grime
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna has been on an organizing kick! She bought some special products to help with that, and it gives her an opportunity to explain "Deinfluencing" t...
136: Weird Folex, But Okay
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew learn how one mouse can cause thousands of dollars of damage to a single car -- and how you can avoid that fate. Also, Andrew is tryi...
135: Every Clog Has Its Day
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew wax nostalgic about the glory days of Bed, Bath and Beyond. They also get some very intriguing advice about clogged drains, shop vacs...
134: Auld Lang Grime
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna stumbled on a new cleaning product with packaging that is blowing her mind. She and Andrew also field a call from a Scrub Jockey with great vacu...
133: There Will Be Flood
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
132: That Sinking Feeling
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew bought a new doohickey for his kitchen sink, and now he's feeling very anxious about it. Plus, listeners weigh-in on washer/dryer combo units, ...
131: Incense And Sensibility
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1Hanna reports on her experiment of using dish soap as a window cleaner. Andrew confesses to an old habit that Hanna finds surprising. And Scrub Jocke...
130: Obstruction Manual
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Claims about the many uses of Dawn dish soap has Hanna scratching her head and Andrew Googling furiously. Plus, a Scrub Jockey calls in with a truly i...
129:Smudge Not Lest Ye Be Smudged
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew help a listener who's moving into an apartment and wants to know where all the "icky stuff" hides. They also discuss the mental and e...
128: Compost Mortem
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and her trusty pal Lola visit Seattle to inspect Andrew's compost, which he's been lovingly making in his new Lomi machine. He offers a full rev...
127: Cleanup In Oil Six
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew received some very surprising information about garbage disposals from an unlikely source, and he's excited to share it with Hanna, who's come ...
126: Starch Raving Mad
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna tried a bonkers cleaning technique that she saw on Instagram and IT TOTALLY WORKED. Now Andrew wants to try it. Plus, Andrew admits that he migh...
125: Rumply Stiltskin
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna, Andrew and the Scrub Jockeys have vacuums on the mind today. Is there an argument to going back to bagged vacuums? Plus, a YouTube video about ...
124: Ice Guys Finish Last
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew noticed something Spotless-related in a movie this weekend, and he cannot wait to tell Hanna about it. Hanna, meanwhile, found something awful ...
123: Mop In The Name Of Love
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BREAKING: Anti-Mop Activist Hanna Brooks Olsen Buys Mop, Tells World! Plus, Spotless Pod Listener #2 Paige has the *exact* advice Andrew needs today a...
122: The Rug Doctor Is In
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna's first big home improvement project is already paying dividends in the dog-washing department. A Scrub Jockey found out the hard way that her r...
121: Toweling Above The Competition
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna has a big personal announcement to make which - aside from being great news for her and her family - should also make this podcast more interest...
120: Waxing And Whining
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew's attempts to repair the wax seal on his toilet offered him many unwanted cleaning opportunities this weekend. Plus, a friend of the show is de...
119: Trash Cans And Trash Can'ts
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An industry insider reveals the cleaning habits of the ultrawealthy. Hanna and Andrew also help a listener with a stinky kitchen trash can. And a Scru...
118: The Cold, Hard Wax
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew did something this weekend that he hadn't done in 30 years (and it was probably bad for the environment.) He and Hanna also try to help a dance...
117: Filthy Rich
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew tackle a philosophical question about the cleaning habits of the wealthy, and they FINALLY hear the answer to the "best cleaning ques...
116: We Didn't Start The Dryer
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew has a new washer and dryer, which is raising some near existential questions for him. We also hear from the many Scrub Jockeys who called in to...
115: Two Bongs Don't Make A Right
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew celebrate Spring the old fashioned way: By cleaning their bongs. Plus, a Scrub Jockey wonders if she should be less clean in order to...
114: Pet Projects
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pets love to help! Hanna and Andrew talk about the favorite household chores of cats and dogs. Plus, one Scrub Jockey learns the hard way how flea mar...
113: Dental Health Break
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna has an exciting new cleaning device in her bathroom! Plus, listeners check-in from all over Western Europe (coincidentally) with questions about...
112: With Great Shower Comes Great Responsibility
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unusual weather in Portland gives Hanna the opportunity to claim the moral high ground, which is her favorite kind of ground to claim. Meanwhile, Andr...
111: Near Messes
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna finds happiness in an unlikely place (namely, the Scrub Daddy merch shop.) Andrew's love of his new soap paste continues to deepen. And listener...
110: The Stain Of Andrew's Existence
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew spent last week tackling something he dubbed "Murder Stain," and he has a full report. And much to Hanna's delight, the Scrub Jockeys filled up...
109: You're Doing Crate, Sweetie!
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna has a visitor in her home who is creating quite a cleaning conundrum, but she's loving it. Andrew is on a mission to find some soap he used over...
108: Dial "D" For Dryer
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew ring in the new year with some truly epic stories of cleaning disasters. One of them is a confession from a woman who just wanted to ...
107: The Rat King Of Cleaning Products
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew has a retraction, a correction and a delightful new cleaning discovery, all wrapped up in one! Hanna has a cautionary tale related to a cleanin...
106: Painted Love
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew tryyyyy to help a listener clean her increasingly-dingy painted floors, but is it a lost cause? They also hear from an honest-to-gosh...
105: No Stain, No Gain
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew have some Thanksgiving cleaning tips to keep you from spending the rest of the Holiday season doing dishes. We also hear from one lis...
104: Of Dyson Men
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna offers some very practical advice to lovers interested in bringing a feather duster into the boudoir. Plus, a Scrub Jockey explains the concept ...
103: Screen Queen
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is considering a big, post-fire-season project. Andrew watched someone clean a table this weekend and has some THOUGHTS. And is Dyson trolling u...
102: Smell On Earth
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna helps a listener whittle down her cleaning supplies to just 5 essential products, and a recent purchase of fragrance oil has Andrew marching dow...
101: The Tradwife Trifecta
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna has reached "new depths of crunch" as she learns how to make her own cleaning vinegar from apple bits. She and Andrew also help a listener who f...
100: High Crimes and Misty Cleaners
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna, Andrew and the Scrub Jockeys celebrate 100 episodes of Spotless with memories of cleanings past and at least one terribly disgusting story abou...
99: The Tell-Tale Shrimp
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a cop, you have to tell us! Andrew admits to a cleaning-related crime involving a pitchfork, some bad shrimp, and the world's most disgustin...
98: Baby Got Vac
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew find out why a Scrub Jockey has been taking a broom into the shower lately. Plus, Hanna has a Laundry Room Mystery she needs your hel...
97: Hedgelords
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew dug into a project this weekend that he promises not to talk about. Andrew also loves breaking promises. Hanna's living with a new foster dog a...
96: A Roomba Of One's Own
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna and Andrew discuss the strange bliss of cleaning up after a big party (possibly with a cold hot dog hanging out of your mouth while you do the d...
95: Small But Mitey
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna makes a deal with the dirt devil to replace her hand with a cleaning tool. A disagreement between spouses teaches Andrew a valuable lesson about...
94: OnlyPans
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna recently stayed in an AirBNB with a LOT of cleaning rules. Andrew recently refurbished his ancient cast iron skillet and he won't shut up about ...
93: Bros Before Disposals
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Spotline is filled with listeners weighing-in on the benefits vs frustrations of in-sink garbage disposals and with advice on composting in the ci...