In this podcast episode, hosts Tanya Christian and Brian Vines are helping to conquer chaos by giving you the tools to start the new year with a clean house. Beyond the ritual of the Saturday morning cleaning session, the conversation tackles the annual tradition of the year-end clean reset. Whether you believe a deep clean rids the house of negative energy to make way for good vibes, or just want to save time and money on cleaning, we've got you covered.

Consumer Reports experts—home & trend writer Jodhaira Rodriguez and laundry expert Rich Handel—drop serious insight on keeping it clean in every room with surprising facts to elevate your cleaning game from a chore to a triumph. Is bleach really the best all-purpose surface cleaner and just how much laundry detergent does it take to get your clothes clean? The experts answer those questions and share CR's top picks in cleaning products.

Whether you're looking for the best tool to get streak-free glass or want to understand the economics of your favorite detergent, this episode delivers practical tips and money-saving insights.

Best Cleaning Products From Our Tests and Evaluations

Your Guide to Really Clean Clothes

Get Your CR Membership Today

#TalkingCarts #CleanSweep #HomeCleaning #NewYearClean #DeepClean #SaturdayMorningCleaning #CleaningHacks #TidyTips #LaundryExpert #MoneySavingTips #CleanHouse #BestCleaningProducts #LaundryDetergent #Bleach #StreakFreeGlass

00:00:00 Intros

00:01:26 Saturday Morning Cleaning

00:03:40 Cleaning Expert Jodhaira Rodriguez

00:06:04 The Dirtiest Place In Your Home

00:07:54 Cleaning for the New Year

00:11:27 Jodhaira's Cleaning Arsenal

00:12:30 Annual Cleaning Product Budget

00:14:24 Laundry Expert Rich Handel

00:17:21 Common Laundry Mistakes

00:19:52 Do We Still Need to Separate?

00:21:26 Cold Vs. Hot Water

00:23:12 Detergent Vs. Machine

00:25:38 The Right Amount of Detergent

00:28:50 Outlook for the New Year