Clean Start: Tips and Blue Box Items

When several items match the word, you can only hand in three. Different picks lead to different dialogue, so you can go by context or replay the level to see the other lines.

Lena’s Room (Your Room)

General Tips

• The chess set on the table can be interacted with.
• Click the tops of the candles to light them.

Examinables

• The chess set on the table
• The framed photo on the wall
• The mug in your suitcase
• The cosmetics in your suitcase
• The plush in your suitcase
• The figurine on top of the bookshelf
• A dictionary among the books, which you can interact with
• The glasses on the table

Achievements

Most achievements in the game unlock just by finishing levels. Each room also has its own achievements that need a specific action.

• Keep interacting with the chess set on the table until it resets.
• Light every candle at the same time.
• Clean the room.
• Take five items out of the bin. This one works on any level, as long as it has enough trash.

Mariko

General Tips

• Open the fridge, and the game will ask you to empty it.
• Move the plant holder first, and then you can push the TV stand out of the way.
• Take the pillows off the couch to lift it.

Blue Box Item

Mariko asks for a “kaos”. Examine the wall calendar to find out that it means “pair”.

Take the pillows off the couch and lift the seat. Underneath is a pair of size 44 bowling shoes, which go in the blue box on the right. Don’t mix them up with the size 37 pair next to the bin.

Examinables

• A magnet in the drawer of the mirror standing on the bookcase
• A standing picture on the shelf above it
• Another magnet and some shoes under the couch
• A second pair of shoes between the table and the bin
• The calendar on the wall. Click the circled date while examining it to learn more.
• A Maneki-neko behind the books on the top shelf
• A cactus on the table and another on the stand next to the TV
• A video tape on the TV stand
• The raccoon mugs, which are all the same

Achievements

• Gather all the scuba gear in one place. The bottom drawer of the bookcase works.
• Put all the magnets on the fridge. You’ll find them in the mirror’s drawer on the bookcase and under the couch.

Mr. Anderson

General Tips

• Move the mirror to get a better view of the end of the bed.
• Take everything off the bed, and you can lift it.
• The rocking chair can be moved next to the bed.

Blue Box Items

“Saarlatch” means memorabilia. You’ll learn this by examining the book inside the suitcase under the cabinet. These items fit:

• The ring box inside the cabinet
• The framed baptism certificate behind the sewing machine
• The book inside the suitcase under the cabinet
• The backpack from the storage at the end of the bed
• The superhero plush under the stepping stool
• The toy car inside the storage box under the bed

Examinables

• The picture frame behind the sewing machine
• The backpack in the storage at the end of the bed
• The storage box under the bed. Open it to examine the toy car inside.
• The jug with a plant in it, behind the fan
• The plush under the stepping stool
• The book on the bed
• The book behind the cabinet door
• The jewelry box inside the cabinet, behind its door. Open it to examine the ring as well.
• The ring box on the side table by the bed. You can also take a closer look at its engraved plate.

Achievements

• Clear everything off the bed and lift it.
• Play the record player on top of the drawer.

Martin

General Tips

• Almost all the pieces of the model ship kit are on the table. The one exception is a paint, which is under the table in front of the couch. Take everything off that table to move it.

Blue Box Items

“Cecludatch” means treasure. Examine the map and touch its ribbon to unroll it. It turns out to be a map of the room, with an X on the cupboard along the entryway. These items fit:

• The glass bottle inside the cupboard along the entryway
• The chest inside the glass cabinet next to the table

Examinables

Main Room

• The two picture frames on the wall
• The book on the top shelf
• The model ship on the top shelf
• The game console on the table in front of the couch
• The map on the lower part of the table in front of the couch. Touch the ribbon to open it.
• The picture on the cabinet next to the door and the table
• The glass bottle inside the cupboard along the entryway. Pull out the cork to examine the message inside too.
• The miniature chest inside the glass cabinet by the table. Open it and touch the object inside.

Cubbyhole

• The standing picture frame on top of the drawer
• The picture on the top shelf
• The cactus light on the middle shelf
• The snow globe on the right side of the bookcase

Achievements

• Throw away the broken chair in the cubbyhole.
• Take the keys from the top of the cabinet and hang them on the hook behind the door.

Brenda

General Tips

• Put one dirty piece of clothing in the laundry basket, and the game will prompt you to do the rest. One of the items is in Chanel’s room.
• Take everything off the couch to lift it.
• The missing crayon is next to the couch. Put it back in the crayon box.
• One of the ABC blocks is hidden between the books on the bottom shelf of the cabinet.

Blue Box Items

“Neforeatch” means passions. Two objects explain it: the book on the second shelf of the reading nook’s bookcase (press the bookmark to open it) and the piggy bank in the credenza’s cabinet (touch its label). These items fit:

• The guitar under the couch
• The audition cassette in the top drawer of the credenza
• The roller skates inside the cabinet under the window seat (reading nook)
• The camera inside the drawer in the reading nook
• The picture of Hannah playing the guitar, hidden behind the books on the third shelf of the bookcase
• The volleyball next to the couch

You can only pick three here too, and each one gives different dialogue.

Examinables

• The volleyball between the couch and the cabinet
• The crayons on the table
• All three pictures directly above the couch
• The folk toy behind the cookie jar, on the shelf to the right of the couch
• The trophy inside the right cabinet above the credenza. You can also clean its name plate.
• The cassette in the top drawer of the credenza
• Either of the weights, under the credenza or in front of the reading nook
• The camera inside the drawer in the reading nook
• The roller skates inside the cabinet under the window seat (reading nook)
• The standing picture frame on the reading nook’s bookcase
• The book on the second shelf of the reading nook’s bookcase. Touch the bookmark to open it.
• The picture frame hidden behind the books on the reading nook’s third shelf
• The pig in the credenza’s cabinet. You can also touch its label.

Achievements

• Lift Chanel’s bed in the second room to find the bunny that was reported lost.
• Take the missing crayon from beside the couch and put it back in the crayon box on the table.

Mrs. Green

General Tips

• Petting the dog is, of course, the most important thing.
• Hover over the “Arrange Mrs Greens room” task to open a drop-down with the details.
• The privacy screen at the bottom of the stairs can be moved.

Blue Box Items

“Reipa” means value. Two objects explain it: the receipt in the cabinet at the end of the bed (click the paper) and the medal at the top of the closet, behind the dog food (touch the note on its back). These items fit:

• The golden brooch on the bottom shelf of the bedside table
• The music box on top of the chest of drawers
• The ring in the small right drawer of the makeup table
• The necklace in the bottom drawer of the closet
• The perfume bottle in the middle drawer of the chest of drawers

You only need three of them, so choose based on the dialogue you want.

Examinables

• The painting of Boogey on the wall
• The ice skates behind the privacy screen
• The medicine behind the leaflets on the bedside table
• The golden brooch on the bottom shelf of the bedside table
• The receipt in the cabinet at the end of the bed. Click the paper for more information.
• The document in the big drawer of the makeup table
• The music box on the chest of drawers. You can open it and play it with the lever on the back.
• The ring in the small right drawer of the makeup table
• The hanging dress in the closet
• The medal at the top of the closet, behind the dog food. Touch the note on its back.
• The box in the bottom drawer of the closet
• The perfume bottle in the middle drawer of the chest of drawers

Achievements

• Move these three into the nursing home room: the ice skates from behind the privacy screen, the hanging dress from the closet, and the medal from the top of the closet behind the dog food.
• Give Boogey his favorite toy, the one in his painting on the wall. It’s a torn slipper, and it’s on the floor once you move the lamp off the table downstairs.

Mrs. Fiore

General Tips

• The missing piano stool is under the table in the drawing room.
• You can play the piano.
• Check the fourth book in on the fourth shelf up.
• The champagne cart can be moved.
• One of the bidding boxes is on one of the chairs. Turn it to see it.
• You can put the fireplace tools back on their stand. Move the armchair to see them. The poker is right next to the stand, and the shovel is in the fire. This is optional.

Blue Box Items

The game tells you everything that goes in the blue box. For reference:

• The broken vase (it breaks when you open the bottom cupboard of the bookcase)
• The dirty shirt from the bathroom floor
• The pawn from behind the toilet

Examinables

Drawing Room

• The vase at the bottom of the bookcase
• The book on the armchair
• The bridge set on top of the piano. You can also open it and touch the cards.
• The pictures above and to the left of the piano
• The picture on the wall to the right of the table

Bathroom

• The pack of toilet rolls in the left cupboard
• The duck on the shelf behind the shower curtain
• The shirt on the floor. Touch the note in its pocket too.
• The pawn behind the toilet

Achievements

• Take Mr. Fiore’s hat from the top of the piano and put it on the antlers above it.

The bridge set on the piano is missing three cards, and putting them all back gives another achievement. The cards are:

• On the table in the bathroom, under the tray with the whisky
• On the floor to the right of that table
• In the open drawer of the bathroom sink

To put them back:

1. Examine the bridge set on top of the piano.
2. Open it while examining it and press the cards.
3. Leave the close-up view and place the cards inside.

Kathy

General Tips

• Open the dishwasher, and the game will prompt you to load it.

Blue Box Items

“Unfationale” means anniversary. Examine the wedding photo in front of the bookcase behind the chair and touch the note on its back. These items fit:

• The pink gift at the bottom of the bag upstairs
• The gift behind the curtain in the kitchen

Examinables

Living Room

• The picture frame at the bottom of the bag upstairs
• The wrapped gift at the bottom of the bag upstairs
• The rocking horse inside the box upstairs
• The three frames inside the open box on the blue armchair downstairs
• The picture frame on the red armchair
• The present inside the closet. Open it and touch the item inside.
• The picture frame in front of the bookcase, with a note on its back
• The picture frame at the bottom of the glass shelves
• The standing frame on top of the glass shelves, behind the books and the plant
• The book set on the top right shelf of the bookcase, with a note inside you can touch
• The toaster in the box beside the bookcase
• The doll in the box downstairs
• The bag in front of the couch, with a note on it

Kitchen

• The present behind the curtain

Achievements

Find all the teeth rings and their holder, then stack the rings on it. The holder is behind the box upstairs. The rings are:

• Under the chest of drawers upstairs
• Behind the box upstairs
• Next to the closet, once you push it into place
• Behind the blue pillow on the couch
• Inside the rightmost small drawer in the kitchen

The second achievement is for hanging all four framed leaves on the same wall.

Noah

General Tips

• Noah says the things he needs will be in the gym, but don’t rely on that too much.
• The small button on top of the digital clock upstairs turns it on.
• You can pedal the stationary bike.
• Noah’s LED lights in both rooms have switches nearby.

Blue Box Items

“Kierinage” means excursion or trip. Two objects explain it: the book on the bottom shelf of the bookcase behind the computer chair (touch the bookmark inside) and the leaflet under the computer desk (touch it to learn more). These items fit:

• The suitcase upstairs
• The Walkman inside the cabinet under the speakers. You can close its flap and press play.
• The ticket under the empty moving box in the gym
• The first aid kit in the bottom cubby behind the boxes. You can open it to examine it further.
• The hat in the bottom right cubbyhole in the gym
• The baseball hat on the shelf upstairs

Different picks only change the dialogue a little.

Examinables

Living Room

• The Walkman inside the cabinet under the speakers. You can close its flap and press play.
• The travel mug and large tub on top of the bookshelf
• The book on the bottom shelf of the bookcase behind the computer chair. Touch the bookmark inside.
• The pamphlet on the floor under the computer desk. Touch it to learn more.
• The file in the second drawer on the right side of the desk. Touch the x-ray to open it further.
• The standing picture frame on the computer desk, behind the trash
• The suitcase upstairs. You can also open it and examine it further.
• The baseball hat on the shelf upstairs
• The framed poster by the table
• The item in the long box by the table

Gym

• The ticket under the empty moving box
• The globe in the corner
• The first aid kit in the bottom cubby behind the boxes. You can open it to examine it further.
• The hat in the bottom right cubbyhole

Achievements

• Open the suitcase upstairs and put the loose sandal from downstairs on the bottom of the shirt rack inside.

The other achievement is for playing a cassette in the boombox in the gym:

1. Open the boombox’s cassette holder.
2. Put in the red cassette from one of the cubbies.
3. Close the flap.
4. Press the play button.

The level has other cassettes too, and any of them works.