Clean Sweep
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Clean Sweep was an American television series that involved a team consisting of a host, an organizer, designer
, and carpenter
who would 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 met with the homeowners in the rooms to be cleaned. The production crew then moved the entire contents of the room outdoors. The host then assisted the homeowners with an initial half-hour sort of all the items into three areas: “keep”, “sell” and “toss”. The process was then repeated by the organizer, in a much more thorough manner. Meanwhile, the designer and carpenter renovated the rooms, usually painting the rooms and constructing storage units such as closets, entertainment units, or cabinets. On the second day, a yard sale was held to dispose of the items in the “sell” category. The homeowners (usually a husband and wife) competed to sell the most, with the loser having to give up a sentimental item from the “keep” category.
Once the rooms were renovated and the remaining items from the “keep” category moved back into the house, the homeowners were brought in to be surprised by the final results.
In January 2007, The Learning Channel began airing repeats of the show on weekdays in a 30-minute long format, instead of the original hour version of the show.
Hosts
Organizational Experts
Designers
Carpenter
Designer
A designer is a person who designs. More formally, a designer is an agent that "specifies the structural properties of a design object". In practice, anyone who creates tangible or intangible objects, such as consumer products, processes, laws, games and graphics, is referred to as a...
, and carpenter
Carpenter
A carpenter is a skilled craftsperson who works with timber to construct, install and maintain buildings, furniture, and other objects. The work, known as carpentry, may involve manual labor and work outdoors....
who would help homeowners clear one or two rooms of clutter in a two-day process. Original episodes of Clean Sweep aired on TLC
TLC (TV channel)
TLC is an American cable TV specialty channel which initially focused on educational content. Since 1991 TLC has been owned by Discovery Communications, the same company that operates the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and The Science Channel, as well as other learning-themed networks...
in 2003 through 2005.
In each episode
Episode
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of Clean Sweep, the host met with the homeowners in the rooms to be cleaned. The production crew then moved the entire contents of the room outdoors. The host then assisted the homeowners with an initial half-hour sort of all the items into three areas: “keep”, “sell” and “toss”. The process was then repeated by the organizer, in a much more thorough manner. Meanwhile, the designer and carpenter renovated the rooms, usually painting the rooms and constructing storage units such as closets, entertainment units, or cabinets. On the second day, a yard sale was held to dispose of the items in the “sell” category. The homeowners (usually a husband and wife) competed to sell the most, with the loser having to give up a sentimental item from the “keep” category.
Once the rooms were renovated and the remaining items from the “keep” category moved back into the house, the homeowners were brought in to be surprised by the final results.
In January 2007, The Learning Channel began airing repeats of the show on weekdays in a 30-minute long format, instead of the original hour version of the show.
Cast
A list of the crew is as follows:Hosts
- Stacey Dutton (2003-2004)
- Tava SmileyTava SmileyTava Michelle Smiley is an American actress and television host.Smiley was born in Theodosia, Missouri. Smiley's first name is her mother's maiden name. She is a 1989 graduate of William Chrisman High School in Independence, MO...
(2004-2005)
Organizational Experts
- Peter WalshPeter Walsh (organizer)Peter Walsh is an Australian-born professional organizer, writer and television personality residing in Los Angeles. He is a very private person but spoke about his US citizenship, outed himself and spoke about his June 2008 marriage to his partner on his SiriusXM radio show on the Oprah Channel...
- Shelli Alexander
Designers
- Angelo SurmelisAngelo SurmelisAngelo Surmelis is a German-born Greek-American professional designer who resides in Los Angeles. He has been a professional designer since 1995. His clients included entertainment companies , television shows , as well as private individuals. His company name is...
- Molly Luetkemeyer
- Kelli Ellis
- Valerie Bickford
Carpenter
- Eric StromerEric StromerEric Antony Stromer was a co-host for the canceled motoring television series, Top Gear, on NBC. He was raised in Evanston, Illinois....