Clean Sweep
tv show
121 total episodes
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2 seasons
First Aired September 13, 2003
Overview
Clean Sweep was an American television series that involved a team consisting of a host, an organizer, designer, and carpenter who help homeowners clear one or two rooms of clutter in a two-day process. Original episodes of Clean Sweep aired on TLC in 2003 through 2005. In each episode of Clean Sweep, the host meets with the homeowners in the rooms to be cleaned. The production crew then moves the entire contents of the room outdoors. The host then assists the homeowners with an initial half-hour sort of all the items into three areas: “keep”, “sell” and “toss”. The process is then repeated by the organizer, in a much more thorough manner. Meanwhile, the designer and carpenter renovate the rooms, usually painting the rooms and constructing storage units such as closets, entertainment units, or cabinets. On the second day, a yard sale is held to dispose of the items in the “sell” category. The homeowners compete to sell the most, with the loser having to give up a sentimental item from the “keep” category. Once the rooms are renovated and the remaining items from the “keep” category moved back into the house, the homeowners are brought in to be surprised by the final results.
Hanging On and Letting Go
Season 2 - Episode 18 - 0h 0m
Air Date
November 12, 2004
Overview
Bill and Audrey Nan have been married for 17 years and have two children, Alexa and Jonathan. They've wanted to work on their bedroom and den /office, but their back problems have kept them from doing so. Now the bedroom is filled with clutter including an old guitar and the den / office is filled with books, collectibles, an unused exercise machine and more. The Clean Sweep team has come to rescue them. Though there's a lot they're willing to get rid of right away, some decisions are harder than others. Peter Walsh helps them to sift through the collectibles and other prized items to keep only what they really want and need. Angelo Surmelis does the redesign of the rooms. The bedroom is given new closet space, light and shoe boxes, a tie rack and plants. The den / office is radically redesigned with a new desk, family area, dark wood bookcase, trophy case and more.