Synopses & Reviews
Jolie Kerr is the author of the popular column Ask a Clean Person,” which is featured weekly on
Deadspin and
Jezebel. Her work has also appeared in
Fortune,
BlackBook, the Urban Outfitters blog,
Gothamist,
The Hairpin, and
The Awl. She has been featured as a cleaning expert in the
New York Observer, O Magazine, InStyle, New York Magazine, Time Out New York, Health Magazine, and
Parents Magazine. Jolie is a Boston native and graduate of Barnard College, now residing in a teeny, tiny, spotless apartment in New York City.
"Jolie Kerr really cuts through the grease and grime with her new book. I do what she tells me to do." Amy Sedaris
The author of the hit column Ask a Clean Person” offers a hilarious and practical guide to cleaning up lifes little emergencies
Life is filled with spills, odors, and those oh-so embarrassing stains you just cant tell your parents about. And lets be honest: no one is going to ask Martha Stewart what to do when your boyfriend barfs in your handbag.
Thankfully, Jolie Kerr has both staggering cleaning knowledge and a sense of humor. With signature sass and straight talk, Jolie takes on questions ranging from the basichow do I use a mop? to the esotericwhat should I do when bottles of homebrewed ginger beer explode in my kitchen? My Boyfriend Barfed in My Handbag proves that even the most nightmarish cleaning conundrums can be solved with a smile, the right supplies, and a little music.
Review
"Jolie Kerr really cuts through the grease and grime with her new book. I do what she tells me to do."
—Amy Sedaris
“Jolie Kerr is unique among great, funny writers in that she isn't a repulsive slob.”
—Drew Magary, Author of Someone Could Get Hurt and The Postmortal
Review
"Providing the Dirtiest Generation with basic rules for dishwashing (clean dishes, drain sink, rinse dishes), cleaning Formica or stainless steel and, most important, ridding clothing of embarrassing stains including, but not limited to, bodily fluids and bong water.”
—The New York Daily News
"Jolie Kerr really cuts through the grease and grime with her new book. I do what she tells me to do."
—Amy Sedaris
“Jolie Kerr is unique among great, funny writers in that she isn't a repulsive slob.”
—Drew Magary, Author of Someone Could Get Hurt and The Postmortal
“I was a huge filthy pig—and then Jolie happened to me. Now I know just how easy and satisfying proper cleaning can be! I'm not afraid anymore! I used to live like an animal in a cage. I was completely helpless and hapless when it came to pretending to be human. Now I can actually have people in my home, instead of just insects and terrible smells! Jolie Kerr is the painless adult supervision I always needed but was afraid to ask for.”
—Choire Sicha, author of Very Recent History
Review
“Wise and funny. . . . The Lorrie Moore short story, or the Tina Fey memoir, of cleaning tutorials.”
—Dwight Garner, The New York Times
“Thrillingly titled. . . . For a generation overwhelmed not just by dust bunnies, but by bong water on the carpet, pee stains on the ceiling and vomit seemingly everywhere, Jolie Kerr dispenses cleaning advice free of judgment. . . . A Mrs. Beeton for the postcollege set.”
Penelope Green, The New York Times
“A darned informative book. . . . When you can combine breezy writing with things that are of day-to-day use, that's a win. . . . All of Kerr's advice is fun, but it's true that she is in some ways at her most irresistible when she's handling the kinds of awkward questions that do traditionally go unanswered in your women's magazines and your perky home-maintenance shows.”
—Linda Holmes, NPR
“A Millennials version of "Hints from Heloise," Kerr takes a humorous and non-finger-wagging approach to tackling such problems as how to remove the lingering stinky smell from gym clothes, how to launder your bras and how to deep clean your kitchen. . . . Crammed with useful information . . . a worthwhile reference guide to keep handy in the house.”
—The Times-Picayune
“Charming. . . . A must read.”
—Tyler Coates, Flavorwire
“Light, breezy, nonjudgmental. . . . Kerr writes for readers who know little to nothing about laundry or mopping, getting across the notion that youll have to work hard but trying, at least, to make it a little fun.”
—Daniel DAddario, Salon
“Jolie Kerrs cleaning advice isnt like your grandmas. . . . She gives unprissy solutions for the peskiest issues.”
—Alexandra Owens, Allure
"Providing the Dirtiest Generation with basic rules for dishwashing (clean dishes, drain sink, rinse dishes), cleaning Formica or stainless steel and, most important, ridding clothing of embarrassing stains including, but not limited to, bodily fluids and bong water.”
—The New York Daily News
“Refreshingly honest and deeply true…The cleaning guidance in this text will not steer you wrong.”
—Slate
“Informative cleaning instructions delivered by a Martha for millennials. . . . All college freshmen should receive a copy of this book.”
—Megan Fishmann, Bust
“A joy to read. . . . Whether youre genuinely interested in the best way to scour a pot (baking soda, btw) or just looking for a few handy hints to impress your friends with, Kerrs volume is a fun, entertaining read.”
—Elle (Canada)
“With a delightful mix of self-help and humor, Jolie Kerr is here to help turn your messy life into one of order and beauty. . . . One handy and, yes, neat book.”
—Metro
“A practical and hilarious guide . . . to help with any and all of your bizarre or mundane cleaning inquiries.”
—Samantha Samel, Brooklyn Daily Eagle
"Jolie Kerr really cuts through the grease and grime with her new book. I do what she tells me to do."
—Amy Sedaris
“Jolie Kerr is unique among great, funny writers in that she isn't a repulsive slob.”
—Drew Magary, Author of Someone Could Get Hurt and The Postmortal
“I was a huge filthy pig—and then Jolie happened to me. Now I know just how easy and satisfying proper cleaning can be! I'm not afraid anymore! I used to live like an animal in a cage. I was completely helpless and hapless when it came to pretending to be human. Now I can actually have people in my home, instead of just insects and terrible smells! Jolie Kerr is the painless adult supervision I always needed but was afraid to ask for.”
—Choire Sicha, author of Very Recent History
Synopsis
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Wise and funny. . . . The Lorrie Moore short story, or the Tina Fey memoir, of cleaning tutorials. Dwight Garner, The New York Times
Thrillingly titled. . . . For a generation overwhelmed not just by dust bunnies, but by bong water on the carpet, pee stains on the ceiling and vomit seemingly everywhere, Jolie Kerr dispenses cleaning advice free of judgment. . . . A Mrs. Beeton for the postcollege set. Penelope Green, The New York Times
Jolie Kerr really cuts through the grease and grime with her new book. I do what she tells me to do. Amy Sedaris
The author of the hit column Ask a Clean Person offers a hilarious and practical guide to cleaning up life s little emergencies
Life is filled with spills, odors, and those oh-so embarrassing stains you just can t tell your parents about. And let s be honest: no one is going to ask Martha Stewart what to do when your boyfriend barfs in your handbag.
Thankfully, Jolie Kerr has both staggering cleaning knowledge and a sense of humor. With signature sass and straight talk, Jolie takes on questions ranging from the basic how do I use a mop? to the esoteric what should I do when bottles of homebrewed ginger beer explode in my kitchen? My Boyfriend Barfed in My Handbag proves that even the most nightmarish cleaning conundrums can be solved with a smile, the right supplies, and a little music."
Synopsis
Jolie Kerrs column, Ask a Clean Person,” has attracted more than a million page views and established her as the Millennial generations answer to Martha Stewart. Becauselets be honestno one is going to ask Martha what to do when your boyfriend barfs in your handbag.
With signature sass and straight talk, Jolie takes on the basicshow do I use a mop?and the esoteric: what should I do when bottles of homebrew explode in my kitchen? My Boyfriend Barfed in My Handbag is a perfect gift for college students and anyone new to living on their own.
Synopsis
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Wise and funny. . . . The Lorrie Moore short story, or the Tina Fey memoir, of cleaning tutorials.”Dwight Garner, The New York Times
Thrillingly titled. . . . For a generation overwhelmed not just by dust bunnies, but by bong water on the carpet, pee stains on the ceiling and vomit seemingly everywhere, Jolie Kerr dispenses cleaning advice free of judgment. . . . A Mrs. Beeton for the postcollege set.” Penelope Green, The New York Times
Jolie Kerr really cuts through the grease and grime with her new book. I do what she tells me to do.” Amy Sedaris
The author of the hit column Ask a Clean Person” offers a hilarious and practical guide to cleaning up lifes little emergencies
Life is filled with spills, odors, and those oh-so embarrassing stains you just cant tell your parents about. And lets be honest: no one is going to ask Martha Stewart what to do when your boyfriend barfs in your handbag.
Thankfully, Jolie Kerr has both staggering cleaning knowledge and a sense of humor. With signature sass and straight talk, Jolie takes on questions ranging from the basichow do I use a mop? to the esotericwhat should I do when bottles of homebrewed ginger beer explode in my kitchen? My Boyfriend Barfed in My Handbag proves that even the most nightmarish cleaning conundrums can be solved with a smile, the right supplies, and a little music.
About the Author
Jolie Kerr is the author of the popular column Ask a Clean Person,” which is featured weekly on Deadspin and Jezebel. Her work has also appeared in Fortune, BlackBook, the Urban Outfitters blog, Gothamist, The Hairpin, and The Awl. She has been featured as a cleaning expert in the New York Observer, O Magazine, InStyle, New York Magazine, Time Out New York, Health Magazine, and Parents Magazine. Jolie is a Boston native and graduate of Barnard College, now residing in a teeny, tiny, spotless apartment in New York City.