jimmylee-1 I loved this show. I could collect "treasures" (read "useless crap") until I die, and I would still look like nothing compared to the people that end up on this show. I can point to these people and my husband can't complain about me. I didn't used to like it very much. I found Niecy and Michael way too stereotypical for their market segments, as we say in silicon valley. But they, and all the cast, grew on me. I watched them pry away, sometimes with a verbal crowbar, the quadrillions of treasures from neurotic collectors. They're all expert wheedlers, negotiators, and compromisers. Now I like them. Don't want to live with them, but I like them. Sometimes I admire them. They're willing to go into almost any neighborhood in Los Angeles to do what they have to do - and they confront interesting sanitation issues without completely freaking out.I like Mark Brunetz best when it comes to designs, and Alan when it comes to yard sales, and the familiar Linda. Every once in a while, I notice Linda got a little snippy at the client - but then, having dealt with the homes of difficult relatives and being an obsessive organizer myself, I'm right there with her and have personally thought of physical violence as a possible option. The show does follow the same format every time, but predictability makes me happy.The closest competitor, Clean Sweep, offers designs that look pretty cheesy compared to what Mark Brunetz is able to do, probably because Clean Sweep is building them on site (ah, the luxury/downfall of having a carpenter). Mark must spend more time with the clients than we see on screen, because he somehow takes amazingly disparate tastes and puts together rooms that look good, often even to me, and make people happy. Mark's designs also look practical from a usage point of view.I sometimes have a little trouble with watching people on Clean House give up their "treasures" (yes, "useless crap," but to the owners, each and every piece of useless crap seems precious) to raise money - except that if something didn't come out of the house, there would be no room to move. And having been through losses myself, Niecy's sensitive support of the widow who didn't want to let go of physical reminders of her husband was effective. We get Clean House on the Style Network, which regrettably must show the same damn commercials throughout. It's enough to drive you insane, and if anything would make me stop watching, that would do it. But it's unlikely, because this show gives me solid points for being such a good housekeeper and non-obsessive collector.I have relatives and friends, though. If only they lived in the Los Angeles area.I have to add, though, that I dislike the 2006 season version. Too much (OK, endless) product placement, too much canned behavior by Niecy. I don't like the way Trish treats clients; she seems abrasive and direct to the point of being rude with vulnerable collectors and buyers. And I don't like the endless supply of donations that they seem to have to work with on the one hand, with no money for stressed Mark on the other hand. I do like the out takes, but I wouldn't invite this new cast to work with my relatives and friends.

jennyyenny CLEAN HOUSE is one hour of search, toss, redesign, and reward. It's like a million bucks to these folks once they've allowed their perceived beloved things to be removed and in return gain much needed customized living space. If you're a clutter person, even though you're overwhelmed, it isn't enough to be the reason to eliminate all the excess. That's where CLEAN HOUSE comes in.CLEAN HOUSE allows us to watch those who've bravely chosen to allow Niecy, Mark, Linda & Alan, the great CLEAN HOUSE team, to come in and expose their clutter. Even more than that the clutter mentality of those who accumulate STUFF is revealed. Every CLEAN HOUSE show is a powerful study to those who clutter in HOW TO LET GO! When it's all said and done a beautiful restructuring of those clutter areas makes it all worthwhile.

elengyel-2 This is one of my favorite shows. I'm very surprised at the strong negative comments about it. Maybe the homes of these people are immaculate, but mine isn't, and it's obvious that the homeowners who write in are desperate. They're drowning in a sea of clutter that they don't know how to let go of. I think the final results are amazing, and the designers are very creative. I've learned a lot from Clean House. I know how difficult it is to get rid of something I've had for years, even though I don't like it, and now (after a lot of thought) out it goes with the garbage or into the thrift shop. As to Neicy and her crew, I like their rapport and teasing. Too much drama (and bad taste) on TV is monotonous and depressing. Go Neicy! Let's get rid of the clutter of it all!

gentoo3 I cannot tell you enough what a fantastic show this is! The original cast is FABULOUS!!! Niecy, Allen, Linda, and Michael. Stop screwing with perfection! Trying other people is crazy! Give this show a fair shake and good promotion!!! This was my favorite show until they messed with the formula. I still like it, but it's not the same as the original. Please make us happy and return Michael Moloney to the lineup, because he brings out the magic in Allen Lee Haff, and Niecy Nash. Linda Koopersmith is just a sweetheart as usual. Please BRING BACK THE MAGIC, and ratings will be sure to follow!!! If you love this show as much as I do, please write to the Style Network and make sure the do the right thing!!! Mike:)