JJs Declutter Podcast - Episode 48: Kitchen Crusades Part 2

"The Deep Clean (Roll Up Your Sleeves Territory)"

Welcome back, brave warriors! This is NOT your daily wipe-and-walk. This is question-your-life-choices territory where we tackle crumb colonies, sticky secrets behind the fridge, and that expired hoisin sauce from 2019 (why is it always hoisin sauce?).

Pro tip: Take before pictures to celebrate your progress...

Grab your dish gloves, friends! Julie & Janis tackle routine kitchen cleaning that keeps your kitchen functional without Pinterest-level perfection. Spoiler: Your sink has more bacteria than your toilet seat.

The JJs 7-Step Kitchen Cleaning Routine

Step 1: Declutter First

• Flat Surface Sweep with laundry basket
• Move appliances (yes, even the coffee maker)
• #Tidy12 Challenge: 12 minutes to clear surfaces

Step 2: Dishes & Si...

Welcome to the ultimate floor cleaning bootcamp! 🧹 
Your hosts Janis and Julie are getting down and dirty (literally) as they tackle every type of flooring in your home ... from hardwood to carpet, tile to that fancy cork flooring your neighbor Susan won't stop Instagramming about.

Discover why your floors are probably staging a quiet rebellion against your one-size-fits-all cleaning approach, and learn the correct wa...

 ✨ Episode 45: Magazine Moments – All About Brooms! ✨ 

Who knew brooms had so much history, mystery, and a whole lot of superstition? In this Magazine Moments episode, Julie and Janis sweep through time with fascinating facts, folklore, and modern cleaning tips about one of the oldest household tools: the humble broom. 

From ancient twig bundles to the angled Costco corner broom, from witches’ besoms to Trader Joe’s cinnamon-scented ...

Welcome to the land of toothpaste fossils and mysterious soap scum rings! Julie and I (Janis) are tackling the grimiest, grungiest room in your house, and trust me, we're bringing the sparkle.
 
What You'll Learn

The Royal Treatment for Your Throne We're starting where nobody wants to but everybody needs to ... the toilet. We'll walk you through our top-to-bottom cleaning routine, including tho...

 Your bedroom should be your retreat—not your laundry room, office, snack bar, or panic zone. Julie & Janis break down their step-by-step bedroom cleaning process with the JJ's Clean and Cozy Bedroom Checklist. From finding your pillow under 17 mismatched socks to creating a 5-minute nightly routine, this episode transforms bedroom overwhelm into sanctuary bliss.

🧹 What You'll Learn:

• Why your bedroom directly impac...

The 5 Types of Cleaning 

(And Why Your Social Life Depends on Knowing the Difference!)

Welcome back to the JJs Declutter Podcast with your fairy godmothers of freshness, Julie and Janis! 🧚‍♀️✨

Think cleaning is just one boring category? Think again! We're breaking down the 5 types of cleaning that can save your time, sanity, and possibly your social life. From routine "keep the wolves at bay" cleaning to emergency &quo...

 Episode 41: Henny Penny & Sky High Clutter 

 Episode Description
Join Julie and Janis as they transform the classic tale of Henny Penny into a hilarious decluttering adventure! When panic meets piles and storage becomes dangerous, our feathered friends learn that the sky isn't falling—it's just buried under years of accumulated stuff. From expired coupons to the dreaded "Ottoman of Doom," discover how t...

Episode Summary

Julie and Janis dive back into "Magazine Moments" territory. This episode they're breaking down weekend cleaning habits that won't make you want to hide under your (hopefully weekly-washed) sheets! 

The JJs tackle two articles about Saturday and Sunday cleaning routines, sharing their own hilarious cleaning confessions along the way. Spoiler alert: Janis's Chromecast remote will never be white...

 Episode Title: Hansel & Gretel and the Crumbs of Clutter

Welcome to another whimsical adventure with Julie & Janis! This is where fairy tales meet clutter chaos! Yes, it's another installment of our Fractured Fairy Tale Series!🧹✨ 

In this episode, Hansel and Gretel aren’t just leaving breadcrumbs—they’re conquering clutter one magical mess at a time. From a garage full of “mystery wires” and Capri Suns past their expir...

Episode 38 – Rumpelstiltskin: Spinning Chaos into Clarity

In this whimsical, laugh-out-loud episode of The JJs Declutter Podcast, Julie and Janis re-imagine the classic tale of Rumpelstiltskin — only this time, it’s less about spinning straw into gold and more about spinning clutter into calm.

From the Miller’s Daughter’s “Room of Doom” to the Queen’s collapsing crown rack, we uncover how magical organizing systems, funny item nickna...

🎙️ Episode 37: Little Red Riding Hood’s Locker of DOOM

Podcast: The JJs Declutter Podcast
Hosts: Julie Weisgerber & Janis Kosmala
Duration: ~13 minutes

✨ Episode Summary:

Middle school lockers can get scary fast—and in this hilarious, heartwarming tale, Little Red Riding Hood’s locker has crossed into doom territory. Julie and Janis take us through Red’s chaotic, crushed-snack-filled locker journey and her magical organ...

🎒 Episode 36: Magazine Moments – Back to School Edition
The JJs Declutter Podcast

Is your house still clinging to summer while your calendar screams “First Day of School”?
Julie and Janis are here to rescue your routines and restore sanity before the school bell rings. In this jam-packed Back to School episode, the JJs guide you through 7 essential clutter-busting categories—and throw in 5 bonus power tips—to help familie...

🎧 Episode 35 – The 3 Pigs & the House of Clutter

Welcome to another delightfully messy fairy tale reboot with a decluttering twist! 🐷🏡 This week on The JJs Declutter Podcast, Julie and Janis take on the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs—but instead of big bad wolves and huffing and puffing, we’re sorting through board games, DOOM boxes, and dusty tote bags!

Get ready for laughs, lessons, and laundry strategies as our three...

🎙️ Episode 34 – Henny Penny’s Picnic Panic

The JJs Declutter Podcast: Fractured Fairy Tale Edition

🧺 Episode Summary

In this whimsical, pun-filled episode of The JJs Declutter Podcast, Henny Penny sets the gold standard for picnic prep—until her messy, unprepared feathered friends arrive in a flurry of chaos and mystery casseroles. From spotless cars to sticky coolers, this fairy tale gets real about food safety, car clutter, and ho...

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Episode 33: Beauty & The Mess: A Tale as Old as Time 

Episode Summary:
In this whimsical and wildly relatable fractured fairy tale, Julie and Janis take you on an enchanted journey through Beauty and the Mess — a cluttered castle comedy starring Belle (the bellhop of everyone’s baggage) and a Beast who’s deeply attached to his dusty memorabilia. You’ll laugh out loud as furniture t...

🎙️ Episode 32: Cinderella & the Mothball Masquerade 

Fractured Fairy Tale Edition — When Moths Attack and Closets Fight Back! 

Episode Summary:
Once upon a grime, there was a tale of lace, legacy... and larvae! In this whimsical and pun-filled fractured fairy tale, Cinderella isn’t waiting for a prince—she’s waging war against moths, mildew, and mayhem in the closet of doom. 

Join Julie and Janis as they reimagine the classi...

Get ready to spark some patriotic decluttering magic! Julie and Janis dive into their "Magazine Moments" series with Fourth of July prep tips that'll help you celebrate without the clutter chaos. From flag etiquette to grilling wisdom, they're serving up red, white, and blue organization tips with their signature whimsical style.
 
Episode Highlights

🇺🇸 Patriotic Display & Decor

• Flag e...

🧹 Episode Summary: Porch & Patio Pandemonium

In this laugh-out-loud episode, Julie and Janis take you on a wild ride through the cluttered jungles of porches, patios, and decks. Is your outdoor space a peaceful retreat or a dumping ground for broken plant pots and squirrel-sized Airbnbs? From gnomes who’ve seen too much to citronella candles that have melted into modern art, it’s time to reclaim your outdoor areas before they r...