Hanna Brooks Olsen and Andrew Walsh

Spotless

Society EN ↓ 199 episodes

Spotless is a podcast about cleaning, hosted by Hanna Brooks Olsen and Andrew Walsh. They help listeners with cleaning-related questions, test drive new scrubbing techniques, and complain about the way people vacuum in the movies.

Author

Hanna Brooks Olsen and Andrew Walsh

Category

Society

Podcast website

spotlesspod.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

124: Ice Guys Finish Last 14.08.2023

Andrew noticed something Spotless-related in a movie this weekend, and he cannot wait to tell Hanna about it. Hanna, meanwhile, found something awful in her storage space, and she feels betrayed by it. And a Scrub Jockey wants to know if cleaning house can replace going to the gym.

123: Mop In The Name Of Love 31.07.2023

BREAKING: Anti-Mop Activist Hanna Brooks Olsen Buys Mop, Tells World! Plus, Spotless Pod Listener #2 Paige has the *exact* advice Andrew needs today after he made a laundry-related mistake last night.

122: The Rug Doctor Is In 17.07.2023

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 rich roommate had never cleaned before. And Andrew is dealing with trust issues as he shops for a new refrigerator.

121: Toweling Above The Competition 03.07.2023

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 interesting! Plus, she and Andrew are amazed at how many Scrub Jockeys are also rally towel experts! 

120: Waxing And Whining 19.06.2023

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 dealing with something Hanna and Andrew didn't even know was a thing: Stink bug poop. 

119: Trash Cans And Trash Can'ts 05.06.2023

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 Scrub Jockey takes a nostalgic journey involving the sounds of summer. 

118: The Cold, Hard Wax 23.05.2023

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 dancer with her cleaning dilemma. And a Scrub Jockey wants to know how to get urine out of an ammo box.

117: Filthy Rich 08.05.2023

Hanna and Andrew tackle a philosophical question about the cleaning habits of the wealthy, and they FINALLY hear the answer to the "best cleaning question ever asked."

116: We Didn't Start The Dryer 24.04.2023

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 talk about their dogs' favorite chores (or, as one listener put it, "Pet Assisted Cleaning Activities.")  

115: Two Bongs Don't Make A Right 10.04.2023

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 make her guests feel more comfortable.

114: Pet Projects 28.03.2023

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 markets got their name. 

113: Dental Health Break 13.03.2023

Hanna has an exciting new cleaning device in her bathroom! Plus, listeners check-in from all over Western Europe (coincidentally) with questions about fleas, painted doors, and how to work well with others.

112: With Great Shower Comes Great Responsibility 27.02.2023

Unusual weather in Portland gives Hanna the opportunity to claim the moral high ground, which is her favorite kind of ground to claim. Meanwhile, Andrew's newly renovated bathroom is giving him some new cleaning opportunities of his own, and the Scrub Jockeys call-in with all kinds of bathroom advice.   

111: Near Messes 14.02.2023

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 listeners suggest some puttering-related video games for the Scrub Jockey who's already cleaned it all.

110: The Stain Of Andrew's Existence 31.01.2023

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 the Spotline with all kinds of helpful cleaning advice, including how to deal with raw sewage. 

109: You're Doing Crate, Sweetie! 16.01.2023

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 a decade ago. And we get a very helpful update on how to clean painted floors! 

108: Dial "D" For Dryer 02.01.2023

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 find some warmth in the winter, but found herself murdering an appliance instead. The other is about a big bag of poop.

107: The Rat King Of Cleaning Products 20.12.2022

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 cleaning product of her own. And Spotless' #4 fan offers some help with cleaning painted floors.

106: Painted Love 05.12.2022

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 expert on the best way to clean a designer lumberjack.

105: No Stain, No Gain 22.11.2022

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 listener with an absolute nightmare of a carpet stain and another who wants help cleaning his lumberjack. Yes, his lumberjack.

104: Of Dyson Men 07.11.2022

Hanna offers some very practical advice to lovers interested in bringing a feather duster into the boudoir. Plus, a Scrub Jockey explains the concept of a "fish litter box" and how to keep your house from smelling like one. And Andrew gets some (unsatisfying) closure regarding the weird Dyson logo he saw the other day.

103: Screen Queen 24.10.2022

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 us with a logo, or are we just missing the message?

102: Smell On Earth 10.10.2022

Hanna helps a listener whittle down her cleaning supplies to just 5 essential products, and a recent purchase of fragrance oil has Andrew marching down memory lane once again.

101: The Tradwife Trifecta 26.09.2022

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 finds herself in a real sticky situation.

100: High Crimes and Misty Cleaners 12.09.2022

Hanna, Andrew and the Scrub Jockeys celebrate 100 episodes of Spotless with memories of cleanings past and at least one terribly disgusting story about vermin.

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