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Hanna has a profound realization about her kitchen floor…and it's not good! She and Andrew also flip through a 1960s-era cleaning guide sent in by Scrub Jockey #29. Listener Dan offers an incredibly messy story about a backseat explosion. And listener Connie has some great dog advice as well as a cautionary tale about ice (the frozen kind, not the paramilitary kind.) 

Hanna and Andrew have the rare treat of recording the show together in Seattle with special guest Lucy The Dog! Andrew, as always, asks Hanna to report on his house's scent profile. Plus, they have a conspiracy theory about Swiffer Wet Jets that they're ready to spread. And "Rated C For Clean" is back with an incredible stain-removal scene from the new Lizzy Borden series on Netflix. 

Andrew finds himself in the middle of an identity crisis after buying a new stain remover. Hanna's search for a new clothes hamper has her feeling burdened by choice. And the Scrub Jockeys weigh-in on Swiffer dusters, spilled milk, and the proper way to clean other people's stuff. 

Hanna has a moment of clarity regarding The Underrated Benefits Of White Sheets (which is also a potential book title.) She and Andrew discuss the power of bleach, and how it must be respected. They also hear an epic story of milk gone bad…and the family dynamics that go along with it.   

Andrew's dealing with a plague-like situation in his basement…AGAIN. Plus, Hanna absolutely blows Andrew's mind with a story from her youth involving poor eyesight, a hotel conference center, and a psychic medium. And a Scrub Jockey shares a very satisfying story of multi-tasking (safely) behind the wheel.

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...

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.