You're Wrong About

Is Your House Too Clean? with Sarah Archer

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Apr 15, 2025
Sarah Archer, a home & garden correspondent and author, joins to dissect our obsession with cleanliness. She explores how societal pressures turned tidiness into a status symbol and critiques the absurdity of 'clean talk' trends that emerged during the pandemic. The conversation navigates the historical ties between architecture and cleanliness, emphasizing personal comfort over perfection. Archer humorously highlights the messiness of intimacy and the need to embrace imperfections in our homes.
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INSIGHT

Clean Talk vs. Traditional Cleaning

  • "Clean talk" emerged during the pandemic, often featuring excessive product use and theatrical scrubbing.
  • It contrasted with traditional home economics advice, which emphasized using minimal cleaning products.
ANECDOTE

Toilet Ice Bath

  • One clean talk example involves filling a toilet with ice and then adding cleaning products.
  • The melting ice theoretically coats the bowl, although simpler methods exist.
INSIGHT

Clean Talk's Positive Side

  • Clean talk has positive aspects, like teaching useful skills.
  • Sarah Marshall learned how to roll towels spa-style from Vanessa Amaro.
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