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The first season of Style Network's behind-the-scenes sensation Clean House Comes Clean wraps up tonight with a double dose of countdown fun. Designer Mark Brunetz, go-to guy Matt Iseman and yard sale diva Trish Suhr rounded up the most notorious design challenges and the most difficult homeowners in Clean House history—but what do you think of their picks? Sound off in our poll after the jump!

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142 Comments

  • Sharry Aschenbrenner Wed, Nov 7, 2007, 7:40 PM

    1. Hey Clean House Crew! I've recently discovered your show, and I'm now a true fan. Last year, my mom and I rented my brother's 4 bedroom house. This is the first house I've lived in, and I keep it clear of clutter, mayhem & foolishness. I do this alone b/c my mom is in a wheelchair. But you guys are most definitely an inspiration! I love Niecy's straight forwardness, Trish's down home charm, Matt's comedy, and Mark, you sweet piece of eye candy, your designs are fabulous! You guys rule! Sharry

  • chris weaver Wed, Nov 7, 2007, 9:40 PM

    2. I like the new "Comes Clean" segments. But where's Niecy? The original shows are repeated here so often, that it's great when I find a new episode like I did today. You guys have a tough job dealing with people. Their messy houses are just symptoms of bigger problems ....but you know that already didn't you? Why does it look like your own office set is in need of a makeover? Keep doing what you're doing. cw

  • Stayce Aschenbener Wed, Nov 7, 2007, 10:27 PM

    3. I am a big fan of the old Clean House with Alan and Linda. This one...not so much. Will you ever release the old episodes on DVD? Also, did any other resoration go south besides the Dragon lady? Does anyone know?

  • Linda Thu, Nov 8, 2007, 8:02 AM

    4. GREAT SHOW!! I love it, even the reruns. I felt so bad for you with the Dragonlady! That woman was just stupid and rediculous. I hope that her daughter moves out on her own and doesn't become like her mom. Was there anyone else even close to her? My guess is no, because they would've been on this show. Just keep on doing what you are doing and maybe whoever is in charge of going through the applications should try to do better and not get another fire-eating dragon. You are awesome!

  • Vicki Schmidt Thu, Nov 8, 2007, 8:08 AM

    5. Saw your show duriing a marathon. When it was over, I tore things apart, threw bags of things out, and bought new--much of which was old stuff that I refinished. I realized I had held onto "comfort" items. Now I have a Western entryway, a Modern liviing room and a Country French bedroom and kitchen. The strangest part of it is that my kitchen has splashes of red that makes it POP!--not previously my style. Many thanks. Without your program and advice, I would never have done it. Vicki

  • Robin Fisher Thu, Nov 8, 2007, 9:44 AM

    6. I love the show! Nicey Nash brings a vibrant personality and is doing a great job hosting. The go-to guy is sexy, the yard sale diva is marvelous,and the designer is fantastic! The four of you make a great team! Hey when are ya'll coming to the south? Better yet, Clean House Greens America! Just one suggestion, I know difficult people make for drama on the show - difficult I can deal with but ungrateful is hard to swallow. Make sure the people on the show always show gratitiude.

  • kimberlina Thu, Nov 8, 2007, 12:17 PM

    7. mark i love u so much

  • cheron Thu, Nov 8, 2007, 8:31 PM

    8. Love, love the show!!!! I especially like Matt!!!! He is great!!! Trish does a great job with garage sales and organization!! Mark is the best and sometimes does wonders with the resources he has!! Nicey is just the best!!! I really like this group the best!!! You guys are doing great things!!! Come to Northern CA sometime!!! Cher ;o)

  • debbie Thu, Nov 8, 2007, 10:43 PM

    9. I really enjoy watching the show. Mark has some great ideas and Matt and Trish do a really great job. I wish I had trish's organization skills. Is your show planning on expanding. I would really love it if you came east, and gave me some ideas as to what to do to my house, I have some really odd size rooms. I don't have clutter just need another point of view or some one to get me jump started. Keep up the good work.

  • colette Fri, Nov 9, 2007, 1:50 PM

    10. rule...Hi, we watch so much, I feel like clean house crew is part of our family, and we enjoy; although I do hope this message reaches Miss Niecy, and she will know how delighted I was to see her at Northpark Center on this past Saturday, I wanted to greet you and welcome you to our town, but didn't want to broech your privacy. I hope you had a fabulous time and maybe will come back again to Fashion at the Park, or for any other reason. Oh,and my 7yr old just loves you and hates he missed you

  • Deborah Fri, Nov 9, 2007, 3:25 PM

    11. I'm watching the full episode with Dragon Lady and can't believe how her daughter can still smile and be so nice. Nothing will ever make that woman happy and she is the one who needs therapy. She even makes Miriam look easy! Yes, your daughter really likes the white pillows! Back off!

  • Deborah Fri, Nov 9, 2007, 3:34 PM

    12. Just one more thing... Wonder what Dragon Lady's bedroom looks like... Hmmm?

  • Teri Fri, Nov 9, 2007, 4:31 PM

    13. Oh Clean House, you did a phenomenal job once again, despite your Dragon family's existing psychosis. I love the room for Toni Dragons daughter! I'd have been proud to have a living room as lovely, modern, yet old-school like the one Mark designed! I'm usually not fast to judge, however, I have to say that there is one case where at the first sign of the Dragons' unwillingness to help out, y'all might have wanted to tear up that contract and leave her to her mess. Come do my house now :)

  • Darlene Bailey Fri, Nov 9, 2007, 5:09 PM

    14. My 9 year old daughter and I love the show. We felt so bad for your entire team on the Dragon lady episode, as well as for her daughter, who we hope by now has her own place and is getting therapy because of mom. Have you ever considered doing a revisit to your makeovers to see if they have become neater people and how it has helped their lives? I betcha dragon lady is living amongst the filth again. A pail of water thrown on her would probably elicit "A Help me I'm melting" scream.

  • Sharry Aschenbrenner Fri, Nov 9, 2007, 11:14 PM

    15. Hello Clean House crew, it's me again. In 2 eps of Clean House Comes Clean, I've heard Matt and Trish refer to people e-mailing the show. I have looked all over both sites for both shows and can't find an e-mail link anywhere! And since I was the first one to sign this blog a few days ago, I don't think they were talking about this. Is it possible to e-mail comments on something besides this blog? And are you ever coming to the Bay Area again? I live in Oakland and would love to see you guys!

  • melissa Sun, Nov 11, 2007, 7:38 AM

    16. You guys ROCK! I plan to model my life after Niecy. I'm a skinny white girl from SoCal but maybe no one will notice! Okay-- Come clean here. Trish, Matt? You're a great duo on the screen....is it ONLY on the show? You guys are ADORABLE. And can I forget Mark the designer with all the magic. What amazes me the most about your work is your ability to get though to a personality, boil it down and turn reflect it in a room design. Would LOVE to pick your brain. Kisses Hugs. Melissa

  • Deborah Sun, Nov 11, 2007, 6:29 PM

    17. I have watched this week's new episode 3 times because these people are my favorite family! Papa Carlos is taking care of his mother-in-law, Cora, who has a great sense of humor, and daughter Cassie, who is the biggest ham and will be famous some day! Love Cassie's interaction with Niecy and, especially, her "Open your eyes" with Carlos! Hey, Niecy! Get that girl on Reno 911!

  • bebina Sun, Nov 11, 2007, 7:00 PM

    18. I think that Dragon lady show was the hardest because I honestly think she is going through menopause and nothing could make her happy. It's too bad that episode went sour, but it was a learning experience. I know if I had a cluttered house, and even if I don't, I would love Mark and the gang's help. I love them all - especially Niecy - I now watch Clean House more than any other show on TV. Love you all!!!

  • Rachel Mon, Nov 12, 2007, 10:56 AM

    19. First off, I Love You Guys. I've watched EVERY episode at least 5 times and I Love everyone of them except, I have to say, the Dragon Lady. I really can't stand her. ANYTHING was better then what she was living in and for the fact that she kept trying to blame it on her daughter (umm, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree) I really just think she was embarresed and in denial and then her reaction didn't help her out much. I think she enjoyed being a slob. Well, I love you guys. Keep it up! :)

  • Beth Sanders Mon, Nov 12, 2007, 3:11 PM

    20. Hey Clean House! I have been watching you guys for a couple of months now and absolutely love it. I get so many good ideas for organizing around the house. And Neicy, I saw you in "Hair Show" with Mon'que. Small part but fabulous. Was that you in "Malibus Most wanted " as the housekeeper serving Jamie Kennedy his food on the patio? I can never quite decide. Anyway, keep doing what you guys do. Mark, I think I love you!!!

  • Kim Mon, Nov 12, 2007, 4:02 PM

    21. Great job on the show, I love it. I wish the crew would head east and let us have a chance at the wonderful designs that Mark creates. Keep of the good work! Thanks Trish for adding the southern charm. And of course many thanks to Matt and the wonderful hostess Niecy.

  • MARIANA lOPES Mon, Nov 12, 2007, 4:11 PM

    22. I LOVE UR SHOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM A BIG FAN AND SO IS MY FAMILY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Miss Niecy IS THE BEAT AND SO R U MARK, MATT,Trish AND THE RSAT OF THE CREW U GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  • Lisa Mon, Nov 12, 2007, 4:30 PM

    23. What a dif u guys have made in my life. If I would have seen this show 10 years ago I would still be married. My ex made it 15 yrs and couldn't take it anymore. I never saw it from th outside until your show. C'n the impact on th children really hit me. My 3 boys are teenagers and are following in my steps. I have to break th cycle now. My company has sent me away for 5 weeks to train and during this time is where I discovered u. I am already plan n a huge yard sale upon my return home. thk you

  • melissa Thu, Nov 15, 2007, 5:38 AM

    24. Niecy! I rented Boys on the Side just so I could see you. You were great! That bit about the girl being sick in the bathroom. It was so authentic. Are you in any other movies? Also, Trish, I live in Texas and I find that MANY of these women are pretty "close to the Lord." You'd get a kick out of it! XO Melissa

  • Lee Thu, Nov 15, 2007, 7:40 AM

    25. I was just going to read & not post, but I decided to let you know how very much I love your Clean House show! As others have said, I would love to have you come to my house just to show me how to organize & get rid of those few things I hang onto because I always have. Since I live in Texas, I guess that will never happen. Please keep having new shows & the Come Clean episodes. I love both of them. Nicey, Mark, Trish & Matt are such a great combination that I love watching them interact.

  • Kim Thu, Nov 15, 2007, 10:56 AM

    26. Love your show. I can't believe how some people live in disaster areas. There has to be something psychologically wrong with these home owners to begin with that can't be addressed by cleaning up their crap for them. It would be truly fascinating if Clean House did follow-up visits a few months later to see if these people kept the place clean or if it is once again a disaster area.

  • Stacey Fri, Nov 16, 2007, 6:32 AM

    27. Hi guys! My kids & I watch your show every day! Like another poster on here, I too am trying to find how to email you guys, Mark in particular! We just moved into our new house on the opposite coast (DE), and I want some advise from Mark! I have yet to see a Clean House episode I was not amazed with the reveal. Our brand new house has a big 2 story foyer with lots of common walls throughout the house and I want his advise on how to paint them other than all the same color! Please help find Mark!

  • Sharon Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 9:32 AM

    28. Clean House crew, I just love your show. You are all miracle workers. Nicey, you make my day!

  • Julia Flynn Mon, Nov 19, 2007, 6:16 AM

    29. Love Comes Clean! I originally watched with Koopersmith & Alan & really love them...but Trish & Matt are a phenomenal addition to the team. Mark: I'm AMAZED bytyour talent & the speed with which you assess and redesign for the families. Niecy--Love u on Clean House & ur other work, too!!! I was so impressed by your Mom & your relationship with her. I was heartbroken by the son who bought his Mom's plates & broke them in front of her. Really upsetting, those kids were painfully disrespectful.

  • Jennifer Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 10:05 AM

    30. I started watching the show about a month ago. My daughter,9, and I enjoy watching it. It has helped us start to get reorganized. We are a family of 6 with my husband in the Army we have a lot of stuff we have to keep and of course 16 month old twins makes it feel very cluttered. I would love to know if you have ever done a military home or one where some things must be kept. Thank you for a great show. I have gotten rid of 5 huge boxes of things since we started watching the show.

  • Marlana Tue, Nov 20, 2007, 9:48 PM

    31. Hi yall,I just wanted to write you to let you know that me and my family love love,love Clean House. Mark your wonderfully talented,matt your antics keep us on the floor (laughing). Trish girl what can I say your fantastic. Niecy well wo,wo,wooo keep the shows coming!!!!!

  • Pat Sutton Wed, Nov 21, 2007, 5:07 PM

    32. When is clean house coming to New Jersey? I saw where the messiest house was in Piscattaway, NJ, but I need you to think of Montclair. One of the state's well known residential towns noted for it's mansions dating as far back as the late 20's. Maybe new episodes can come of it!!!

  • jessica Thu, Nov 22, 2007, 12:18 AM

    33. I am ADDICTED to Clean House! Niecy, Mark, Trish and Matt you make the most wonderful team and I too have taken SO MANY cues from you folks in design and organization. Another family I thought was off the hook was that one couple that had the baby and the wife wouldn't let the husband watch football in the house. She actually thought it was funny when he was having a little meltdown prior to the garage sale. As for Judge Dragon, she is KooKoo for CoCo Puffs! She needs a psychiatrist!

  • Barbara Thu, Nov 22, 2007, 5:42 PM

    34. I have watched your show and have been afraid to ask for help, but now it is time....HELP. I have run out of room. Please consider me as one of your clients... PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Karen Sun, Nov 25, 2007, 8:20 PM

    35. HI! Love your show. But where's Niecy's diamond ring? She's not...? is she? I needed to know! Karen :-)

  • Mariah Tue, Nov 27, 2007, 4:11 PM

    36. I just wanted to say I love Clean House! My mother hates it because she's a total pack rat and clings to things she hasn't even looked at in 10 years. Anyway, I wanted to comment that I would love to see on Clean House Comes Clean you revist some of the houses that you've done in the past. I would love to see if they REALLY have done what they say and kept it clean and clutter free. I also would love to see you visit the experts house to see how clutter free they are!

  • Denise Tue, Nov 27, 2007, 11:37 PM

    37. I love the show!!! I became hooked on it a year ago and now save and record all episodes. I always thought that Niecy Nash. was a beautiful woman but when she talks to or about children she just transforms into this awesome person who clearly advocates for children. I was completely touched when she self-disclosed about her brother's death on the Bos family episode. I think her and her awesome team really did make a positive difference in that family.

  • JGS Wed, Nov 28, 2007, 5:20 PM

    38. Clean House, you did a phenomenal job once again, despite your Dragon Lady existing psychosis. the room for Toni Dragons daughter was great, I'd have been proud to have a living room as lovely, modern, yet old-school like the one Mark designed! I usually don't judge, however, I have to say that this is one case where at the first sign of the Dragon lady's unwillingness to help out, y'all might have wanted to tear up that contract and leave that nut with her mess. The team did great..

  • Marilyn Tjosaas Fri, Dec 21, 2007, 4:35 AM

    39. I would really like to maybe get a schedule of when and where the yard sales are going to be. I just love your show and I love yard sales, I cant believe how messy some people let their houses get I couldn't live like that and my husband would probably shoot me. If you could e-mail me and let me know about the yard sales and if i could get a schedule of when and where I'd love to come shop and just say Hi thank you very much 1 BIG FAN Marilyn

  • sandy Sat, Dec 22, 2007, 7:54 PM

    40. the most recent episode, didn't have Niecy Nash?????/ where is she i love her... I hope & pray she's still on the show...sandy

  • linda sutton Fri, Dec 28, 2007, 7:31 AM

    41. you guys rock!!!! niecy is my pretend sister. and the rest of you(old and new) are so good. i have even gotten my neighbors and sons to watch your show. mark, just keep on keepin' on! the one comment i have is for the family that had the messiest house in the country. they should be ashamed of themselves. that basement could have been so beautiful but instead it had only storage boxes and one small corner with an exercise machine. there should have been a law against it. what were they thinking? i bet they cringe every time that episode is aired. this show is pure entertainment, and alot of it. i am a faithful watcher and a huge fan of your show. thank's for all of the shows, and keep them coming, linda sutton, dearborn heights, michigan. p.s. happy new year to you all and may god bless us one and all!!!!!!

  • Steve Fri, Dec 28, 2007, 4:53 PM

    42. LOVE the show!! The designer is a true artist, and I really enjoy watching the transformations. I wish you would come to the midwest and do a few shows....I hope the show doesn't get cancelled--it is a family favorite.

  • Mai Wed, Jan 9, 2008, 9:06 PM

    43. You guys rocks and Mark wow thats all I can say I mean your work is awesome with so little money the dragon lady was crazy I can't believe someone would be so stupid about getting rid of junk and her daughther I feel so bad for her having to live with that DRAGON!

  • jEAn Thu, Jan 10, 2008, 9:32 AM

    44. Yikes! What's happened! Where are Tricia & Matt? Who are these new people? Watching the Dragon episode I'm seeing these new people instead of the regular hosts & I think I would have remembered strangers in place of regular cast members. Have they been electronically pasted over? I had withdrawal symptoms when Linda & Allan left. Have bonded with Trish & Matt & they appear to have disappeared w/o notice too. (Are they really manipulating the videos to replace cast members or is my memory serving me wrong?) (viewing 1/10/08)

  • Diane Fri, Jan 11, 2008, 11:54 PM

    45. Does anyone know where these yard sales are???

  • Dabblin Sat, Jan 12, 2008, 8:37 AM

    46. My boyfriend loves to hear Matt RAP...he is so funny, Love this show... thanks

  • Mona Lisa Sat, Jan 12, 2008, 2:38 PM

    47. Mona Lisa, Last time i saw the clean house i was so depressed because Ms. Niecy was fell when she walked after the yard sale, she makes me happy and alive if she the one will talk during the reveal day. I'm only hoping that she's ok now. I really love the show of clean house and the staff and crew especially Ms. Niecy Nash.

  • Jennifer Sat, Jan 12, 2008, 10:29 PM

    48. Hi I just wanted to say that I recently became addicted to Clean House - I love it! I love the cast and the different people and houses you show. I wanted to give the show props, because the last episode I watched was when you visited a couple, who were two gay men. I just wanted to say way to go! You made them feel special, just like you do with everyone you visit, and helped them have a better home to live together in. Keep up all the good work! I love the show!

  • Laura Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 4:25 PM

    49. Hi all - I'm a new and addicted watcher - LOVE THE SHOW!! A question for Trish Suhr, how to get up and running as an organizer where I live. I love what you do and want to offer it to others in my area that need this same help. Please help with any information. Thank you!

  • cindy Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 8:11 PM

    50. Other than the once a year contest, will the show ever reach beyond the California area, such as the midwest?

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