Plot: What’s it about?
How clean is your house? That is the question answered in this show of the same name, as some of America’s dirtiest homes are put into the spotlight. These homes would make most of us shudder, but the owners want to clean up and keep things clean, so they’ve called in the ultimate experts. Kim Woodburn and Aggie MacKenzie aren’t just hygiene experts, they live to clean and even the filthiest home cowers before this duo. As Kim and Aggie tackle each mess, they dish out tips on how to clean, organize, and eliminate clutter. So while your own home probably isn’t as bad as these locations, you can still pick up some great tips by watching these women work.
I have to admit, this isn’t a show I would normally watch, but How Clean Is Your House? turned out to be decent fun. Of course, the instant appeal is to see how bad these homes are and by comparison, feel good about your own. The variety of stops is impressive too, as I expected mostly overworked moms with messy kids. You will see some of those kind of episodes, but there are lots of types of situations, so the show remains fresh for the most part. The hosts add to the entertainment value as well, with their C.S.I. level clean tactics and humorous dialogue. If you’re a fan of similar shows, like the ones that focus on interior decoration or organization, then you’ll probably be at home here. This four disc collection houses the first two seasons, which means thirty-five episodes for a very reasonable price. I’m not sure if a purchase is warranted, but for fans of the home improvement genre, How Clean Is Your House? is worth a rental.
Video: How does it look?
The episodes are presented in full frame, as intended. This show isn’t keen on visual design, so the image looks like most of the other home improvement style shows. So what we have looks like it was shot on video, which is fine given the nature of the show and the episodes look good here. I did notice some light artifacts here and there, but none were severe. The colors look natural and clarity is solid, by shot on video standards. Not much else to mention here, the show looks good, but won’t knock your socks off.
Audio: How does it sound?
The audio is basic, but adequate. The show is driven by dialogue and little else, like most shows of this kind. There is some music and it sounds fine, but the main focus is on vocals. The dialogue sounds good, so you won’t miss a single insult, tip, or gasp, it all sounds clear and clean. Not a memorable audio experience, but it covers all the bases, which is what counts.
Supplements: What are the extras?
This release includes no bonus materials.
