Clean Sweep — Season 1, Episode 19: Computer Clutter Warehouse
44 min • 2 seasons, 121 episodes • ★ 4.5/10
Episode synopsis
Walter and Yvonne Gomes have been married for six-years and have a four-year old daughter named Aida. They've let clutter such as an old beachball, shoes, six computers and various other ""memorabilia"" over-run their bedroom and office. Peter helps them to go through it all, setting strict guidelines but also urging them to push back if they're really serious about actually being attached to something. Walter is a man of few words, but manages to accomplish a lot. Meanwhile, designer Valerie Bickford creates an African theme for the office and a relaxing bedroom. The new office features include a bookshelf, desk and a portfolio for Aida's artwork. The bedroom features a light box, hampers for dirty clothes, actual bedroom furniture, and comfortable, beautiful fabric.
About Clean Sweep
Clean Sweep was an American television series that involved a team consisting of a host, an organizer, designer, and carpenter who 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 meets with the homeowners in the rooms to be cleaned. The production crew then moves the entire contents of the room outdoors. The host then assists the homeowners with an initial half-hour sort of all the items into three areas: “keep”, “sell” and “toss”. The process is then repeated by the organizer, in a much more thorough manner. Meanwhile, the designer and carpenter renovate the rooms, usually painting the rooms and constructing storage units such as closets, entertainment units, or cabinets. On the second day, a yard sale is held to dispose of the items in the “sell” category. The homeowners compete to sell the most, with the loser having to give up a sentimental item from the “keep” category. Once the rooms are renovated and the remaining items from the “keep” category moved back into the house, the homeowners are brought in to be surprised by the final results.