Really, Richard's laundry. Richard loses his laundromat money, and Beaver offers use of the Cleavers' washer. Of course, Beaver uses too much soap, and the predictable overflow of suds ensues, as Eddie and Wally come in. Wally calls in a favor and has Eddie mop it up, while Wally loans Richard money for the laundromat.

Ward and June discover the cleanest kitchen floor they've ever seen; June discovers the empty laundry soap container. They put tow and two together, but Ward advises that all's well that ends well.

On occasion (as in this episode), Richard Rickover could be as annoying as Gilbert Bates was.