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.
Zero to Organized in 48 Hours
Season 2 - Episode 4 - 0h 0m
Air Date
August 14, 2004
Overview
Jim and Bonnie have been married for ten years, have a five year old son named James and moved into their home two years ago. They're ready to have it clean sweeped because in that short amount of time they've managed to clutter their dining room full of things such as boxes, a jukebox and Christmas ornaments, while their craft room includes unneeded furniture and a bulky Bowflex machine. After taking care of a few things in the initial sort, Peter Walsh comes in to help them really get down to business. He helps them, particularly Jim, to appreciate that although sometimes items evoke important memories, its the memories themselves that are really important. Together he and the homeowners find ways to honor the things they have so that the rooms will be the best they can. Angelo Surmelis works with the help of carpenter Eric Stromer to redesign the rooms. The dining room is rather small but still manages to feture crown molding, special displays for family photos, an elegant dining ta