Ask a Clean Person

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.