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60 Of The Most Satisfying Before And After Cleaning Photos On The Internet Today (New Pics)
Cleaning is one of the household chores that many of us grow to dislike throughout childhood. But as we get older, we eventually come to appreciate the value of tidying up a home, along with the satisfaction it brings.
That dopamine boost typically comes after seeing the result of the effort you put in. It can be more rewarding to see how things looked before and after doing the work, much like what the following photos show.
These people were so proud of their handiwork that they had to share it online. And who could blame them? Enjoy scrolling through!
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#1
On Christmas, I Returned To A Place I Had Cleaned Up A Year Ago. Nature Has Reclaimed Back Its Land. This Is A Successful Cleanup I Will Cherish Forever
keyboardtek 1 month ago
There is a rural area in North Carolina that I used to have to do service calls through. The side of all the roads were always littered with fast food trash. What is wrong with people? I would have thought people who live in the country have more respect and appreciation for their environment.
Nikki Spears Gross 1 month ago
A lot of times, it's the people that don't live there that toss out trash. Both sides of my family are country folk and they have to constantly deal with asshōles that will drive out for the sole purpose of dumping their trash. Then you have the ones that toss s**t out of their cars as they're driving or will pull over to dump trash that's in their cars. It can be so bad that farmers, ranchers and land owners are hiding trail cameras trying to catch the people doing it. You can have signs all over the place and dōuchebags will still ignore them, leaving property owners to clean up the mess.
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Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
Thank you, you are one of Mum Nature's heroes and a credit to honest, caring people, not those who absentmindedly trash as if their entitlement, and there are billions of these self-centred beings on this planet the environment who should be ashamed to foul their own and others' nests
Brian Droste 1 month ago
I wonder that people do this if they have a yard and people came along and trashed their yard how would they feel? I know they would be up in arms about it.
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#2
I Was Told To Post This. About 3 Days' Work
keyboardtek 1 month ago
I used to do audio system installation. This job triggers my good memories!
nottheactualphoto 1 month ago
Same here. Not many techs have that level of attention to detail. It's nice to see.
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Gordon Guitar 1 month ago
Left: this is how most of them look, like your bank. Right: How it looks when a Pro handles it. Well Done!
#3
Cleaning Gravestones
I enjoy cleaning gravestones in my local cemetery and love the before and after photos. I do have permission to clean before anyone gets their panties in a wad. Hope you enjoy the photos.
Crystalwitch60 1 month ago
Aww we ,have to angels here in uk as go round doing this for people ,amazing people ❤️thank you for this I love grave yards , breaks my heart to see unloved dirty unkempt graves 💔if I physically could do this I would also do so x
Cee Cee 1 month ago
How do you see grave yards given you claim endlessly to be housebound?
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Professore CG 4 weeks ago
It beggars belief that there are SO MANY NEGATIVE AND VICIOUS responses, telling the OP that the action is wrong. It is a loving gift of labour, care and compassion, AND permission was granted prior to the cleaning. The finished result is beautiful. Shame on you all. The person talking about cleaning up buses, etc. - have YOU CLEANED ANY? The OP has not damaged any wildlife! The cost of a stone with its engraving is enormous. It deserves to be rendered legible in honour of the deceased. So lay off the insults and selfrighteous attitude and comments, all you horrible, patronising, smug creatures. Gail
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
So many sad headstones, but they were valued and loved to receive one. It is excellent work you are doing. Today's deaths are mainly without all but a small plaque. The old art of remembrance is almost forgotten on a grave.
arthbach 1 month ago
Please, please do not clean gravestones. If you must do so, then ensure you have the permission of the family, and also the cemetery/graveyard owners. These places are absolute havens for wildlife, a green oasis. It can k**l endangered lichens and mosses. Disrupting the local eco-system just for things to 'look tidy' is self-centred. Please consider the animals who actually live in the graveyard.
WindySwede 1 month ago
Atleast they wrote this on Reddit: " First, you’ll need permission from the family and/or county (or whoever is in charge of care for the cemetery) to clean the memorial. second, lots and lots of research on what to use, how to use it, what kind of cleaner, is that cleaner appropriate for the stone, is the stone stable enough to clean? Things like that. I’m not trying to scare you off, but these are things to consider as we don’t want to potentially damage these gravestones. Hope you get hooked on it like I did!" (But they use 'Wet and Forget', and don't know if any not-bad for environment?)
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Rich Black 1 month ago
okay, but there are about a million things that MORE deserve cleaning. Buses, subways, school common areas/hallways,
Rebecca O’Donnell 3 weeks ago (edited)
Rich Black, you’re somewhat right. Which one or more are you cleaning? Serious question, not disrespecting.
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Earonn - 1 month ago
People don't "get their panties in a wad", it's just incredibly rude and cvntish to clean graves without permission. OP can shove their holier-than-thou attitude up theirs, together with their brushes and sponges.
Professore CG 4 weeks ago
Wash your mouth with soap. Can you actually READ? Permission was given before the cleaning was done!
Load More Replies...Many people believe they can live just fine in a cluttered environment. Some may even endure the presence of grime in their homes. What they fail to realize is that the dirt and mess may actually be affecting their mental health.
According to Dr. Erika Penney, clinical psychology lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney, a disorganized space, for one, leaves us in a cognitive overload.
#4
The Owner Had Depression And I Cleaned Her Home For Free
SummerVeE 1 month ago
This is such a huge thing for someone with depression. Tonight, maybe they will have the energy to make dinner, since all the dishes and kitchen are clean. Tomorrow, maybe they will be able to have a shower in their freshly cleaned washroom.
Ms.GB 1 month ago (edited)
Yes. Looks like my home before I got treatment for my depression. Now my home is always spotless and it makes me feel so much better. Then again I have the energy and motivation to clean it now.
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keyboardtek 1 month ago
In my teens whenever I got stuck in the winter Blues I would drink some coffee for energy and to give me at least a starting spark of energy and then clean my bedroom and rearrange the furniture in it. On one extreme day I repainted the room bright red. The action of creating a fresh environment often broke my mental slump.
Sue User 1 month ago (edited)
The a difference between situation depression, seasonal depression and clinical depression..
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Crystalwitch60 1 month ago
I gotta say when I’m having a hard time pain mostly n depression n I can’t clean much , when I do do it , n it looks amazing , it really lifts my whole being , I’ve recently redecorated my bathroom took me a week, n been in agony for two weeks since ( falling off the ladder I shouldn’t have been up in first place lol ) dint help but it’s stunning now n every time I go in im like wow n relax loads ❤️ty op for doing this xx blessed be
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
People who help others like this without pay are champions in caring for others. Thank you, I am sure it helped toward healing the person to know there are people like you who do care.
#5
Despite No Support From Cities, I Continue To Clean Up As Much Trash As I Can In The Bay Area
Panda-sized Potato 1 month ago
That is not a homeless encampment. It's just trash on the side of a highway.
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2WheelTravlr 1 month ago
I have a good buddy who cleans up tons of trash left by idiots in the backcountry. These aren't homeless camps, these are just disgustingly arrogant fools who buy cheap camp gear, use it for a party weekend, and just leave it for someone else to deal with.
Rich Black 1 month ago
when people dump their trash in vacant lots, i can't help but conclude there's a LOT of stuff the local garbage collection service declines to handle.
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
Thank you, truckloads of trash are more common than tidy people leaving their mark like this. I hope you are able to notify the trash collectors to pick it up before some idiot tears it apart.
#6
Satisfying Before And After I Did At Work A Few Weeks Ago. I Enjoy Cable Management
nottheactualphoto 1 month ago
I'm more interested in the stuff at the bottom right. There's a small Crestron DM switch, some Extron boxes with their "Everlast" power supplies, a Vaddio, a Biamp Tesira...
Ilan Elron 4 weeks ago
one must truly wonder at the person who had say so rights over how this is being done, and at the person who paid his/her salary
Satya Bain 4 weeks ago
I would have to be at least tipsy to even try something like this. Well done.
Brian Droste 1 month ago
How many hours did it take OP to untangle this mess? That is what I like to know.
“When we’re surrounded by distractions, our brains essentially become battlegrounds for attention. Everything competes for our focus,” Dr. Penney wrote, adding that our brains prefer single tasks over multitasking.
Dr. Penney also noted that a sense of order reduces the competition for our attention, which ultimately reduces our mental load. This applies even to those who claim to be better at ignoring distractions because, as she points out, distractible environments automatically overload our cognitive capabilities.
#7
The Result Of Cleaning My 2-Year Depression Room. I’m 5 Months Sober, And I’ve Gotten My Motivation Back. It Feels So Good To Live In A Clean Space
Blackmoon The Dragon 1 month ago (edited)
Peak choice of wall decoration! Also amazing job for being five months sober!
Marsha Hultberg 1 month ago
👌🏼 CONGRATULATIONS on your FIVE months (and peaceful room). 👏🏼 FIVE months!! If you can do five, you can do ten, and repeat. It only gets better. 🙏🏼😎
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
You are fantastic for sticking it out and breaking through your own former issues. The new room looks fabulous. All the best for a renewed life. I see you as a success.
#8
Thanksgiving Gift For A Young Girl. She Didn't See Her Home Yet
Mimi M 1 month ago
OP cleans for free and supports herself with YT videos, the people she cleans for pay nothing. It's really heartwarming.
Spocks's Mom 1 month ago
I watch her all the time. I wish she was still in New York, but it looks like she's found plenty of people to help in Spain and Hungary.
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DowntownStevieB 1 month ago
I like this, but unfortunately hoarders need more than just a cleaning. BUT, GREAT JOB!
Lazy Panda 2 1 month ago
Not sure why you got downvoted. It's known that hoarders will just re-hoard if the underlying issuea aren't addressed.
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Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
Oh my goodness, perhaps she will need some ideas on how to keep it this way. A mammoth job, I hope she saw how she was through it too, as it looks livable now. It shows her what can be done, but she obviously has an emotional problem living like this.
#9
Before And After. I Don’t Use Actual Silver Polish, I Prefer The Aluminium Foil, Baking Soda And Hot Water Method, And A Gentle Rub Afterwards With A Polishing Cloth
2WheelTravlr 1 month ago
I live in the high desert and my silver no longer tarnishes. So, there's the answer ;) . Aside from that there are special bags and cloths that you can store silver in to keep it from tarnishing.
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Teresa Spanics 4 weeks ago
Beautiful! Don't be surprised if you get offers for the entire set!
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
OK, now it is me who is ashamed..We, who are the age of silver and teasets, polite and friendly, entertaining with tea parties, and elegance, would understand. Mine are ..well, never mind, these look as they are meant to. You must feel so proud!
IORN 1 month ago
Looked better before. Getting rid of dirt is good, erasing patina not so much.
Lila Allen 1 month ago
This is Stirling silver. It's not a patina it's corrosion. If you don't polish it, the items will degrade and fall apart. Copper develops a patina. Silver just rots
Load More Replies...Not everyone has the time of day to tidy up their space. However, the lack of progress has a compounding effect that one may only notice once the clutter piles up to an unbearable amount.
For this, Dr. Penney advises what she refers to as micro-tidying. The goal is to dedicate just five minutes to clear a small space.
#10
I've Developed A Passion For Cleaning Road And Council Signs In Northern Ireland. They Never Get Cleaned Because Of Spending Cuts
Professore CG 4 weeks ago
You're a really good person. Clarity and legibility will save lives of people you don't even know.
Tyranamar Seuss 1 month ago
No one's going to comment on here about how they're endangering fragile lichen or moss?
Barb Braun 1 month ago
I love this! I often wish I could clean some of the road signs in our city, but most them are out of reach.
#11
Before And After Shots Of An Aquarium I Found Abandoned In An Apartment During Work
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
I was given a large one ages ago and did the same. I actually found one surviving gold fish and gave him some friends. He lived a long life, too. One was 20 before he finally died, and I then sold the tank to another enthusiast.
#12
Before And After Floor Sanding
2WheelTravlr 1 month ago
Wow, that is a TON of sanding. 3 or 4mm taken off. Hopefully the boards are thick enough that this will not cause warping because the end result is beautiful!
Seadog 1 month ago (edited)
We bought and renovated a 1920 house for my son. He spent 3 hours engraving Est. 1920 in script style into the floor. I caught the floor guy tried to sand it out after I specifically told him to go easy on that spot. Took my son another hour to engrave it again just to repair the damage that idiot did. I don't know how he thought he was going to sand it out, anyone can clearly see it's almost 1/4" deep into the wood.
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
Sanding an old floor is so satisfying as you see the beauty as revealed. Hope you used a satin finish, as glossy floors do not show their beauty.
A shift in perspective can also make cleaning feel less tedious. According to author Azumi Uchitani, who shares Japanese ancient wisdom through her writings, people focus too much on the result.
As she tells Good Housekeeping, it may be helpful to approach the task in a similar way to Zen Buddhism, where cleaning is also about showing respect and appreciation for the environment.
#13
Inspiration & Transformation. Helped A Friend Manage Her Depression Room. I Am Immensely Proud Of Her And I Wanted To Share
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
Clean and not messy now, but lacks all warmth or a few warm things of cared-for items for a depressive person
#14
Been Using My Great Grandfather's Razor For A While Now. Decided To Clean And Polish It This Morning. Most Frugal Way To Shave. Blades Are Dirt Cheap! Before/After
2WheelTravlr 1 month ago
Brass is so rewarding to polish, it's soft and shines after very little effort.
Papa 1 month ago
I learned to shave with one similar to that, and used it for years afterwards. I don't think I ever shaved with it without losing some blood.
Ace 1 month ago
Yes, I recall how common it was to see men with bits of tissue paper stuck to their faces. The main reason that that type of razor fell out of favour was that once the Gillette G2 came out it was easier, gave a closer shave, and yes was much safer. It's hipster-trendy to claim that the old ones were better, but no, they really were not.
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Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
A relic of ongoing forever strength.will never break down. A good item to pass on
#15
I Cleaned Up This Vital Pathway So People Can Safely Get To School Or The Recreation Center
One tip Uchitani shared is to maintain harmony between the body and mind. It includes using tools that make the task easier and more enjoyable.
"Treat cleaning as a combined practice of meditation and fitness. As a bonus, your space becomes clean," she said.
#16
Mom Bedroom/Sewing Room
My Mom and I haven’t had the best relationship in the past, but in 2020, I got extremely sick, and she moved in with me and slowly helped me get my house and life back together. She's terrible at prioritizing herself and has always had low self-esteem and not felt good enough. I had left a job in early July and had 2, 3 weeks free. I helped clean out everything.
She's so happy with it, and I’m hoping it’s a way to help her get back on her feet, out of a depression, and help her feel peaceful.
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago (edited)
Thank you to your loving Mum. The room looks so warm and relaxing now. I hope she can move on and enjoy life more as well. She has a very caring child in you. despite the rifts. I hope it has softened for you both.
#17
Before And After Of An Illegal Dumping Site I Cleaned Up
Jerusalem Cat Syndrome 3 weeks ago
Taking time to congratulate the OP's deed has a more positive effect on your psyche than does concentrating on the d**ks. I mean, clearly the OP is not one, not all people.
Load More Replies... Papa 1 month ago
A few years ago I found where someone had dumped their household garbage off a bridge into a creek at my rent pasture. I found some of their mail in it and took it to a friend who was a part-time deputy sheriff. He called an officer who then called on the people whose name was on the mail. I went back there a few days later and it was all cleaned up.
Earonn - 1 month ago
I recently mentioned to an acquaintance that I check fly tipping sites for letters, in order to (maybe) get the address of the fly tipper - and they were outraged that I'd "snitch" on it "because removing big items of garbage used to be free and now we have to pay for it". No amount of "but you pay more because you pay for the fly tippers" and "we are adults, we don't throw temper tantrums like that" helped. Honestly? I can very well live with the "snitch" label.
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
What are people really like who dump like this in an obvious well kept suburb? Spite?
#18
This Was The Biggest Cleaning. I Helped Her For Free
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
That was a big mess to get through, too. A small room needs something cheery.
#19
Hard Water Buildup (Before And After)
I started with CLR, which didn’t do much. I tried Dawn Power Wash, soap pads, magic erasers. Nothing was working. So I pulled an illegal maneuver. I covered the metal parts with rags and spot tested with Clorox toilet bowl cleaner (the lime and rust one in a black bottle).
I put some on a rag and applied it to the bottom first. Let it sit for a while, and then scrub the hell out of it with a ton of magic erasers.
Teresa Spanics 4 weeks ago
Excellent job! Thank you for the information that I will use in my bathroom.
Professore CG 4 weeks ago
Great, and wonderful that you persevered. Tablets to clean dentures also work well - takes time, but is effective. Also, bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) and white vinegar. Just know that bleach is harmful to toilet bowls and other ceramic surfaces.
MotherofGuineaPigs 1 month ago
Toilet bowl cleaner is great for this stuff. I use it to get rust out of my sinks and bathtub.
DoriBen 1 month ago
If rust is in your water you can filter it out, but if it is coming from cracks in your porcelain… it needs resurfacing. Much cheaper than replacing the sink.
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Huddo's sister 3 weeks ago
I have been putting off cleaning the shower in the granny flat in my backyard because it is in worse condition than this.
#20
Some Before/After Dopamine For You. A Heavily Used Yet Neglected Keyboard In My Family Home Cleaned With Isopropyl Alcohol And A Clean Rag, So Simple And Quick Yet So Effective
Seadog 1 month ago
My problem isn't keeping my keyboard clean, it's finding one where the lettering will last a year or more. And it has nothing to do with brand. I've tried name brand, I've tried aftermarket I even have the same one at home and work, the difference being the one at home is 15 years old and still like new, the one at work is about a year and I've already had to buy letter stickers because the lettering all wore completely off.
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
I used some kitchen spray on a cloth, and it took half the paint off the (Apple) keys..I am more careful now. and have that on my shopping list for other purposes. A small soft brush works for between the keys.
Laura Lawson 1 month ago
There is not enough sanitiser on the planet that could induce me to ever use that keyboard. 🤢
#21
From Trash To Treasure Under 2 Days
This person have a bad depression, and clean home can help her to feel better. Our brain is literally blocking us to do things like taking care of ourselves or the environment. This is how bad can be a depression episode.
Kelly Scott 1 month ago
My friend used to complain about her stepson having depression but not doing anything to help himself. I tried to tell that that is what depression IS - it doesn't allow you to help yourself. She still doesn't get it.
April Pickett 1 month ago
Thank you for trying to explain. She might understand at a later date.
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A wonderful result I hope the person can get some help too. ( and a new mattress)
Brian Droste 1 month ago
I love seeing a messy room or house and after it is cleaned up. Love seeing the tansformation.
#22
Visiting My Grandparents
I just left my grandparents today and wanted to show an update on my progress. Regrettably it’s not as perfect as I wanted, the caulk is irreversibly damaged, as well as the shower doors remain streaky (although mold-free now). I used Zep Mold and Mildew for almost all surfaces and a pumice scouring stick of all things for the bottom of the shower floor. Also a few magic erasers for all the cracks in between the tiling.
sadmrguna 1 month ago
The streaks on the doors are mineral deposits, not dirt. Try vinegar and/or razor blade.
Professore CG 4 weeks ago
It's so kind of you. You can use a ceramic hob cleaner blade - safe to use, and effective. Try using bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar. Also, specialised hob cleaner paste/liquid.
#23
Friendly Reminder To Clean Your Dishwasher Filter (Yes, That's A Thing)
Mallory Morrison 1 month ago
My husband cleans ours once a month. I've never met someone who cleans or changes filters as much as that man does.
WindySwede 1 month ago
machine here promts the mashine-cleaning cycle once a month. then this gets cleaned inside the machine with the special cleaning detergent(?).
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#24
Cuisineart Pan With 10 Years Of Build Up - Before And After I Used The Pink Stuff
Chich the witch 1 month ago
I bought some to try it out and it works great but I can't handle the smell. I've a better sense of smell than most and have to say its a blessing and a curse.
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zenharmony 1 month ago
A pumice stone will do the same thing, without the horrible smell, and just about as quickly and easily. Plus, bonus, you can buy them cheap!
Cee Cee 1 month ago
Widely available in all supermarkets and plenty listed on both Ebay and Amazon.
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#25
I've Been Cleaning My Mom's House Since She Passed Away
This was my mom's house. She passed away in February, and her terrible sister, who never paid any bills, refused to leave and left us with a huge mess once she was evicted. I feel a lot of closure doing this because I always told my mom I was going to clean up her house, but she never let me because she was worried I'd throw something important away (she was a hoarder). I miss her a lot and I hope she's looking down on me with a "you did good, kid" attitude.
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
I hope you were able to recycle, not just dump, in the bin, the things she considered important to her. I have a similar situation. I understand that what is valuable to some is not to all.
#26
I Did It Y’all. I Actually Did It
First, after I got a bulk of the particulate out, I never backwashed my sand filter, so a lot of it got back into the pool. Spent a week (evenings after work), vacuuming up the same particulates over and over.
Second, I used a granular flocculant and vacuumed it back into the filter, rather than to waste. So I had to spend a week just letting it settle, vacuum to waste, refill, backwash, settle, repeat.
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
I would not have a pool after seeing the work it needs to keep it clean. I know many who have and do, and when moving, don't want a pool again LOL
#27
Before And After Of My Bathroom. I Used Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer, I Let It Sit For About 6 Minutes, Then Went At It With One Of Those Scrub Daddy Sponges
I have been dealing with pretty bad depression and lack of motivation for a while now, and my bathroom got really, really gross, but I recently started antidepressants, and I cleaned it today, and I’m really proud of how it turned out.
Roni Stone 1 month ago
Mine got so bad during my depression and physical illnesses (I lived alone) that I gave up on the toilet and had a new one installed. Seriously. I cried over that thing. A toilet. Geesh.
#28
I Just Want To Show Off My Oven
Professore CG 4 weeks ago (edited)
Now you've got it clean, do what I do: 1) make a paste of bicarbonate of soda and paint it on the walls and floor of the oven. This absorbs grease. Every three uses of the oven, wipe it off with a damp cloth, then redo. 2) at the same time, clean the glass doors. 3) use flexible soft steelwool pads and bicarb to scrub the shelf racks in the sink. The steel wool pads (fine filament) wrap easily around the rungs and this cleans them really effectively. No need for harmful chemicals. Incidentally, to avoid cleaning barbeques, I line them with aluminium foil, overlapping the sides so they go past the whole area. Once you've finished barbequeing, and the fire has gone out and the ashes are cold, just fold up the foil and throw away. Use the steel wool pads and bicarb to clean the grease off the rungs of the grid. Then you'll never have to tackle the soul destroying task again. Little and often is the solution.
#29
I Finally Tackled My Depression Room… And So Can You
I struggle with caring for myself & my space, especially when school / work picks up and all I want to do is rot after a busy day. I also HATE cleaning, I never find it fulfilling or cathartic and it’s so overwhelming.
If you feel similarly, here’s how I did it:
1. Do NOT expect to do it all in one day! Accept & get comfortable with the idea it could take you a few days of chipping away.
2. Get the floor clear first. Throw trash away, put clothes in a laundry basket (or 3), anything you need to find a home for put in a bin or on your bed temporarily.
3. If you find yourself losing steam, do NOT give in immediately. Take care of one more large task (ie. Put folded clothes away, take out the trash, organize your desk) and THEN put a pin it.
4. Anytime you leave the room, start a task and leave it half done. That way, when you return, you have no choice but to finish it.
5. There is NO one definition of ‘clean’ - what’s clean to me is certainly not clean to my mother. Get to a point where you feel comfortable & cozy existing in your space… if you don’t look around and feel overwhelmed / shameful / need to take immediate action, then it’s done!
6. MOST IMPORTANTLY - DO NOT LET GUILT / SHAME DETER YOU! Ignoring the problem only contributes further to it. It’s ok if you don’t know where to start. Start with the smallest task, take care of it, and keep going with the momentum. It’s ok if you need a break. It’s ok if you leave a load of laundry in over night and take care of it tomorrow. The important thing is it GETS DONE!
2WheelTravlr 1 month ago
I think the best advice I ever heard for cleaning or other projects is to give it 15 minutes. Set an alarm for 15 minutes and start working, sometimes you'll feel energized and keep going, but after that 15 you can quit and still feel like you accomplished your goal.
Professore CG 4 weeks ago (edited)
Well done. Pat yourself on the back, and reward yourself with a treat (a vase of colourful flowers/a walk in a park/a restaurant meal/beautiful pictures, etc.) after each sorted place. Another thing is to declutter so you don't have a lot of stuff to tidy. See the book "Goodbye things" by Fumio Sasaki. It's very helpful. Remember, 'don't put it down; put it away.' Have a place for everything and everything in its place'.
Drop Bear from Hell 2 weeks ago
Thank you for the suggestions. I desperately need to do this - 4 years of depression and my house looks like a b**b hit it.
#30
Cleaned Up 60+ Year Old Teddy
This is Teddy, my elderly mother's childhood teddy bear. This sweet boy is at least 60 years old, and I was trusted to give him a little TLC. After washing him, brushing him, and making him some sparkly new eyes from resin, I think he's looking very handsome. He's so excited because he gets to use his new eyes to see my mom, the little girl who loved him, for the first time in decades.
Rebecca O’Donnell 3 weeks ago (edited)
OP took the stuffing out of the bear. Used a little dish soap in lukewarm water. Had to change the water several times. Rinsed in water with softener. Then rinsed in clean water. When dry brushed with a dog wire brush. Then restuffed with new stuffing.
Load More Replies... Roni Stone 1 month ago
Oh, I want to wash my kitty's favorite little stuffie and I'm afraid it will make it smell so different she won't want it anymore. She carries it around in her mouth and meows. It's some kind of self-soothing behavior, I think, and I wouldn't want to ruin any type of ritual she has. Anyone have any views on washing a stuffie under these, admittedly, very strange circumstances?
Jackie Spurlock 1 month ago
I'm curious how you washed him. I also have a very old teddy bear.
#31
Vinyl Fence Cleaned. Before And After. Used Armor All Car Wash (Had A Leaking Bottle) And A Rectangular Broom
Papa 1 month ago
OP made that harder than it needed to be. I have vinyl siding on my house that gets mildew on it just like in the first picture. I spray it with a water hose to get it damp, then use a pump-up sprayer to spray a Chlorox/water mixture on it. Wait a few minutes and then rinse it with the hose. No scrubbing needed. Tough spots may require a second application.
nomnomborkbork 1 month ago
I'm curious--I have the same issue and wondered what the chlorox might do to the grass. Any comment?
Load More Replies... Rebecca O’Donnell 3 weeks ago
I would have thought power washing would be an easier option. That’s what I use.
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago (edited)
Wow, moss is so invasive in places, too. The fence looks new
#32
My Vanity Is Usable Now. Kicking Depression Out Of The House
Rebecca O’Donnell 3 weeks ago (edited)
Thanks for making me see the dog and the cat in the mirror. I missed that detail.
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Cleaning My Depression Flat After Months Of Being In A Bad Place
#34
Before And After Spilling Dark Soy Sauce All Over My Couch And Floor The Day Before I Move Out
I used brute force (blotting) and cold water, and paper towels on the couch. Clorox spray on the floor. I couldn't find baking soda in the store, as I was worried about whether there would be a smell, but after all the blotting, there was no smell.
Jackie Lulu 1 month ago
The day before we moved out of a rental, we were cleaning the tile around the tub, and half the tile fell down.
#35
Before And After
Gordon Guitar 1 month ago
Left: this is how most of them look, like your bank. Right: How it looks when a Pro handles it. Well Done!
#36
Cleaned My Friend's Hoarder House
I moved into the downstairs of this house two years ago and worked like hell to make it livable. Unfortunately, I did not take pictures of the shed, bedrooms, or bathrooms before I cleaned them. As for the rooms upstairs, they've been filled with junk again, aside from the kitchen. And if you're wondering why I'd ever move in here... poverty. I have to live very cheaply so I can finish school. This was the only option I had at the time.
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
What a good friend/person you are. I hope your hard work and their clean environment are well appreciated, too. You will succeed in life as you are willing to do what many won't. Well done.
#37
Just Wanted To Say Thank You To Whomever Mentioned Cleaning Their Faucet Head. Used Normal White Vinegar From The Grocery Store
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
I use white vinegar ( cheap). It is great for cleaning and deodorising many things.
Professore CG 4 weeks ago
Yes, white vinegar, and poke the nozzle openings with a toothpick to loosen the crusts of lime.
#38
Before And After Of Me Cleaning Up My Neglected Tank After Struggling With Depression
#39
Please Stop Using Swiffer Mop/ Other Pre-Made Mop Solutions
I get frequent floor restoration cleanings. It’s always at a home that’s been using Swiffer Wet Jet, Mr. Clean, Fabuloso, etc.
What I use for a standard cleaning on every floor: a self-wringing flat mop, a clean water bucket, and a dirty water bucket. In the clean water bucket, I have a couple of gallons of warm water, two to three drops of Dawn dish soap for the grease, and two drops of Mrs. Meyers' Honeysuckle dish soap for the scent. You don't need a lot of soup. Suds are bad! When mopping the floors, the mop should be damp, not soaking wet. Wring that sucker out! When dirty, wring into a separate dirty water bucket so that your mop water stays clean longer.
What I use for a deep cleaning/ restoration on tile floors: Hand and knees scrubbing, a bristle brush, and hydrogen peroxide.
What I use for deep cleaning/ restoring hardwood floors: this is the only pre-made mop solution I’ll use, and I only suggest this once every year for hardwood floors if mopped properly throughout the year after. I use Murphy Oil wood floor soap in a bucket of warm water, I only use half a cap full. Not a lot! A scrub brush and knee scrubbing. Again, clean water and a dirty water bucket. To rinse the bristle brush.
MotherofGuineaPigs 1 month ago
Use a steam mop. I use cheap washcloths for the pad and they can go into the wash. Can even get the corners. Saves your knees.
Dee Rutherford 1 month ago
I found my steam mop just wouldn’t do the job, no matter what I used.
Load More Replies... Melissa Jones 4 weeks ago
And after mopping, I rinse the floor because those cleaning solutions leave a film on the floor that attracts and holds onto, dirt. The floors stay cleaner so much longer.
zenharmony 1 month ago
I think they mean, literally, a flat mop like the Vileda H2prO Flat Mop System
Professore CG 4 weeks ago
Well done. AND, take a look at the book "Is there life after housework?: A Revolutionary Approach to Cutting Your Cleaning Time by 75%" by Don Aslett. Clever shortcuts for house cleaning.
#40
Just “Rebooted” Our Pool After A Bad Experience With Our Last Pool Service Company
We bought our house with this pool/spa a few years ago. As this was our first pool, we hired a pool service company. During one visit, the pool company owner said he was getting overwhelmed and might not make it out every week until he was able to hire someone new. Then, a few months ago, he messaged us that we owed him for several open invoices. I countered that we hadn’t seen him in weeks. I asked for pics of the work he’d done and got no response. By this time, it’s late March and we’re coming out of our (mild) winter season. We had run the pool heater for a week for visitors and then started having an algae problem. I texted him photos of the pool, but no response.
The algae problem had gotten really bad, and it had been 3 years since we’d changed the water. We decided to drain the entire pool, acid wash it, and start over with new water and chemicals. After several weeks, our pool is finally back in the kind of shape it should be, and we’re happy to be able to start using it this weekend. We’re working with a new company that services a dozen neighbors’ pools, and they came highly recommended.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 month ago
My childhood home has a pool - a decade and a half or so ago, my mom switched it from a purely chlorine-cleaned pool to a salt-water pool. We haven't had a single algae disaster since switching to salt water, and the pool no longer makes my hair and skin feel like they're crumbling to bits after I get out and dry off XD The process that the salt-water system uses still PRODUCES chlorine, but it's not nearly as nasty as the pure chlorine was.
#41
My New House I’m Renting Had A Tile Mat And We Discovered What’s Underneath…. Before And After
Absolutely nasty! It smelled horrible, and after lifting it back up and starting to clean, everyone in my house ended up sick! It was 100% mold.
Rebecca O’Donnell 3 weeks ago
I wish OP stated what they used. Had a similar situation where the rubber from a throw rug stuck to the floor. I basically used a razor to get most of it up.
Cybele Spanjaard 1 month ago
Wow that was negligence. I hope the mould is gone in the whole place.
#42
Cleaned Some Door Handles That Haven’t Been Cleaned Since Approx 1992
My mum passed away a few years ago, and I haven’t had the mental capacity to deal with her flat. Something inside me changed over the last year or so, and I’m finally tackling some of the deepest cleans I’ve had to do. Originally, I was going to replace them as it felt easier. But I decided that they had a hidden charm beneath the years of grime.
Took me around 10 hours to do 8 handles. Lots of cocktail sticks, sponges, barkeeper's friend, wipes, a cleaning toothbrush, and some serious elbow grease.
Paige Merlin 1 month ago
I’d replace them because I’ve spent decades getting clothes caught or arms scratched on handles just like this!
Jerusalem Cat Syndrome 3 weeks ago
Aren't you a downer. Why not just compliment the OP's choice and effort?
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Professore CG 4 weeks ago
I would unscrew them and clean off the paint around the edges: then they'll look splendid.
#43
Cleaning Up The Front Garden
#44
Before And After, 24 Hour Emergency Veterinary Clinic
Roni Stone 1 month ago
Probably looks like the bottom of my white socks from all the cat hair in my house. (And my own hair which is falling out by the hands-full!)
Load More Replies... Brian Droste 1 month ago
In the picture on the left or any other picture I seen like this, I don't see how anyone could follow a wire if there was a problem.
Siege Rook 1 month ago
But... But why did you move the screen down low??? There's no reason the switches couldn't have been mounted lower in the rack so someone can actually use/see the screen without doing the Slav Squat.
Gordon Guitar 1 month ago
Left: this is how most of them look, like your bank. Right: How it looks when a Pro handles it. Well Done!
#45
Refinished My Slate Floors
1. Vacuum floor
2. Strip off existing sealant with AcryliStrip. Working in small sections, I poured a dilution of AcryliStrip on the floor, smooshed it around with a large sponge to ensure an even coating, then let it sit for 5 minutes. After the timer was up, I scrubbed with stainless steel brushes, paying close attention to the grout. Then I mopped up the resulting slurry with a mop and/or rags before rinsing with clean water. Some sections required a few repeats of this process.
3. Vacuum again (dogs) and clean floor with steam mop
4. Once dry, I recolored the grout using Mapei’s UltraCare Grout Refresh in color Timberwolf. I used a 3/8 inch angled paintbrush to paint this into every line. Fairly straightforward, but slow going.
5. After 24 hours, I was ready to re-seal. Another vacuum. Again working in sections, I applied Miracle Sealants’ 511 Impregnator Sealer with microfiber pad. After letting it sit for 5 min, I wiped off the excess with a clean microfiber.
ILoveMySon 1 month ago (edited)
My friend had floors exactly like this and many pets. She just kept waxing them which I warned her against. I house sat for her and stripped the floors much as above described. She was conscience of waxing without properly cleaning them prior after that.😊
zenharmony 1 month ago
Not that I can see having to do this myself, but thank you so much for providing such detailed instructions!
#46
Found This Sad Telephone In A Defunct Cowbarn, Thought I'd Clean It Up
UnclePanda 1 month ago
Better - the handset has been declared a m****r weapon in multiple court cases.
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Nizumi 1 month ago
In a power outage the mobile service is often overloaded and won't work, and cordless phones won't work either as they require electricity. But these? These will work as long as companies like Bell still have landlines.
Sue User 1 month ago
How would you even get a landline these days. I bet new houses dont even have the wiring inside.
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Mark McCawley 1 month ago
I repurposed two of these, one desk and one wall mount as an intercom from the house kitchen to the workshop out back.
ManuelQue 1 month ago
No plug ins for that type of phone. Just use the headset and say "LOUDER" to the person on the other end.
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I Did It! How To Clean Brunt/Polymerized Oil Off Ceramic Coated Frying Pan
Supplies: Dish soap, water, sea salt (or table salt), baking soda, scrub daddy.
Time: 1h soak, 20m scrub.
sbj 1 month ago
I don't think I have the patience to scrub a pan for 20 minutes I'd give up after 20secs
Nikki Sevven 1 month ago
For heavy scrubbing, I recommend buying some pads that fit into your cordless drill. The pads aren't horribly expensive, and it reduces the time quite a lot.
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Today’s Project At The Painting Warehouse (Barkeeper’s Friend, A Magic Eraser, And A Pumice Stone)
Jerusalem Cat Syndrome 3 weeks ago
Sure, sure, years of dirty hands is very artistic.
Load More Replies... Melissa Jones 4 weeks ago
You can use baby wipes to keep the porcelain clean. Just use it to wipe it all down about once a week. These wipes break down soap scum and dirt so fast, then just rinse with water and spray a disinfectant. Let that sit until dry and rinse again. Done.
#49
Just A Simple Before And After. I Cleaned This Bathroom In Under 4-5 Hours. I Used Bleach, Cif, The Barkeeper's Friends, And Pine-Sole
Robert Larson, LPN, JD 1 month ago
People pay good money to have bathrooms that look like that now - "retro".
Professore CG 4 weeks ago (edited)
Bleach and CIF are deadly to the environment and end up in rivers, lakes and the oceans. Use bicarbonate of soda, white vinegar, denture cleaning tablets, AND lots of elbow grease. Then, clean daily so you don't end up like this again. Then you can relax, knowing you haven't k****d off more species that inhabit the earth and seas.
#50
Aunt’s Kitchen Sink: Comet, Sit, Scrub, Then Bleach Worked
I put Comet and then Saran Wrap on top and let it sit for 30 minutes before I started scrubbing. I think the Saran Wrap worked a lot.
Tardis42 1 month ago
It's a cleaning powder. It's abrasive, so you need to be careful, but it does a great job. Ajax is a similar product if you've heard of that.
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Professore CG 4 weeks ago
Bleach harms the environment, polluting water and k*****g aquatic life.
#51
My Friend Struggles With Depression. I Offered To Clean His House For Him. Here Is His Bathroom. This Took Me About 12 Hours To Fully Clean
For the floors, I just used a generic floor cleaner and did multiple rounds of mopping.
Toilet- scrubbing bubbles mega shower foamer on the outside, Clorox lime and rust toilet cleaner for the inside
Shower- this was a lot of trial and error. What worked the best was Bar Keeper’s Friend and scrubbing with a stiff scrub brush.
Inside the sink cabinet, I used Dawn Power wash and a scrub brush.
Baseboards and walls were all cleaned with Dawn Powerwash and a scrub mommy. For some of the tougher stains, I gently used a magic eraser to get them off.
#52
Magic Eraser, And Cleaning Your Shoes Is Way Cheaper Than Buying New Shoes. This Took Minutes Of Work To Clean Off Years Of Grime
Chris the Bobcat 1 month ago
I always considered the dulling/dirtying of my Chuck Taylors to be a mark of use and love and would get annoyed when anyone would clean them that way. My boots, on the other hand, get polished regularly.
#53
Buy New Expensive Speakers Or Spend Some Time Cleaning Off These Perfectly Good (If Unloved) Ones That Have Been Sat In My Dad's Garage For Years? (Before And After)
I used anti-bacterial wipes and cotton buds, including the large bass speaker (not pictured). It probably only took 30 minutes for the whole thing.
#54
Finally Cleaned The Master Bathroom
GrammyBeth 3 weeks ago
Looks great except for the moldy pink filter. If you enlarge the pics you can see it.
#55
The Wonders (And Horrors) Of Laundry Stripping
For the last two years, I’ve been living in a place with awful water, a grimy old machine, and roommates who used way too much detergent. I washed my sheets weekly, sometimes more, and they just became more and more disgusting. I was seriously considering throwing them out because the pillowcases had the consistency of waxed fabric, and I could not get the smell out of them.
Well, I am now living in a place with a tub and excellent water, so as a last-ditch effort, I tried stripping them. I did about six hours in the tub, doing a thorough hand wash every hour, wrung ‘em, washed ‘em, dried ‘em, and I’m glad they’re clean, but I’m also absolutely disgusted by it. I have slept on these nasty sheets for two years. They look and feel brand new.
Grumpy Old Broad 1 month ago
I use half cup each of borax, washing powder, and powdered laundry detegent in a tub full of water to strip my towels. Makes them soft and absorbent again.
SummerVeE 1 month ago
Interested in trying. What is the difference between washing powder and powdered detergent?
Load More Replies... Professore CG 4 weeks ago
Go to a commercial laundromat, OR just buy new: what a waste of water, the most precious resource on earth.
Jackie Lulu 1 month ago
Washing machines have a filter, too! Could be where the smell was coming from
MotherofGuineaPigs 1 month ago
Use ammonia - not much needed and it does wonders on build up and oils
Lady Eowyn 1 month ago
But you're housebound, how could you go to a laundromat?
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#56
Plushie Repair
This is my repair of the plushie I found the other day on our property line with our dumpy next door neighbor. My repair involved lots of scrubbing. He was covered in moss and dirt and had tiny roots growing into his fur. He also soaked overnight in some Biz cleaner to get out that musty smell. He went through the washer twice. Next, I set about fixing his face. I sewed up his face, so I could fit in new eyes and a nose. I made him a tiny mouth with embroidery floss. I made him some new ears from some fluffy pajama pants.
I think he turned out pretty well, not like the original Googles, but pretty decent. I hope you enjoy the rebirth of Sir Fluffy Benny Meatballs, named by two of my great-nieces.
#57
The Pink Stuff Is A Miracle Worker
I've finally had enough of living in a borderline hoarder's house, so I took matters into my own hands and got a spray bottle of the pink stuff plus some paper towels since there was just a lot of general gunk to be wiped off and some multipurpose cloths and it's the cleanest I've ever seen this sink! I don't feel comfortable showing people I know this, so here I am! All the lurking I've done has helped.
#58
Before And After
Here are some before and after pics of my pool. Quick rundown: I had an algae bloom, so I took a water sample to get tested to balance things before treating it.
Took the water to a place, and they told me the alkalinity and pH were way off. $300 or so down the drain. So, I bought $12 test strips and started adjusting the water myself. It took about 5 gallons of muriatic acid to lower the alkalinity to acceptable levels and get the pH right. I then aerated the water with the return, vacuumed to waste, and dumped almost a foot of water with algae. After refilling, I retested everything, and it was good. Now it's back to normal and looking pristine.
#59
Bar Keepers Friend Is Magic On Brass
Roni Stone 1 month ago
I agree! Was just going to say I always have mine look like the burnished brass.
Load More Replies... nottheactualphoto 1 month ago
BKF is excellent. I mostly use it for stainless steel cookware.
Load More Replies... Gordon Guitar 1 month ago
Well Done. If it's an antique you just lost half the value. But it looks great.
#60
Used The Overnight Vinegar Hack To Clean A Decade’s Worth Of Scaling On The Shower Chain
I saw this vinegar hack on Instagram and thought I’d give it a try. You basically pour distilled white vinegar into a small ziplock, submerge the affected area, and tie it with a rubber band overnight. Then I used a scrub daddy and wiped off excess stuff in the morning, and voila.
MotherofGuineaPigs 1 month ago
I love how it's a hack - otherwise known as 'how we did it before all these crappy specialty cleaners'
#61
My Result
I couldn't find the tag on it but the fabric didn't feel like a specialty fabric so I hand-washed it in almost cold water with the best thing you can find in a mexican household, ZOTE. After I hand scrubbed it I threw it in the wash on delicate cycle with cold water and a tiny amount of detergent. Then I put it to dry on the delicate setting with the temp on lowest low.
sbj 1 month ago
The plushie is hiding under the couch now raising my suspicions that it was responsible for the mess in the first place
nicholas nolan 1 month ago
Bingo would never! That's a Bluey sort of thing.
Load More Replies... LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 month ago
Having grown up in a Mexican family, I can swear by Zote XD My family owns a housecleaning service and we use Zote regularly.
#62
Finally Cleaned The Mailboxes In My Duplex. I Rubbed The Big Pieces Off With A Paper Towel, And Then I Scrubbed With The Soapy Sponge
#63
Before And After. 7 Hours Free Cleaning Help For A Family
digitalin 1 month ago
With these rooms that end up basically empty, where does all the stuff go? Is it all trash to throw out? Does it get sorted and stored in another room?
GrammyBeth 3 weeks ago
You pandas are judgy. Let’s assume the kind cleaner did the right thing with the items.
Professore CG 4 weeks ago
Why are they not cleaning up/putting away things themselves? I would have bagged it all and thrown it away to teach them a lesson.
#64
Today's Work... Cleaning 17 Windows And Tracks In A Home
My process: using a medium bristle brush and a firm bristle brush, I loosened as much crud and particles as I could with one hand while following the brush around with a narrow nozzle hose attachment on my shop vac. I used a small paintbrush (like for watercolors) to hit the hard to reach corners and crevices.
I then sprayed the crud with a little Dawn Powerwash (man, I love that stuff) and it wiped right up. I had to keep going over the frame and crevices a bunch until every last crumb of debris was gone. I used a hand pump water sprayer to wash out the tight corners (used a microfiber cloth to catch all the water and crud).
#65
If You Want To Know... I Used A Stainless Steel Sponge
Upstaged75 1 month ago
I'm going to have to try this! My shower door makes me crazy. I've tried cleaning with everything I could think of and it's still not clear.
#66
My Best Friend Is Struggling With Some Lack Of Motivation (Depression) And Needed A Little Help. I Cleaned His Washroom For Him
#67
Whoever Recommended Steel Wool And Dawn Dish Soap, I Love You. Used The Super Fine (000 I Think) Steel Wool And Some Dawn Dish Soap And Water
#68
An Oven Miracle, Enjoy
I don't use anything toxic. The disappointing thing is it is a combination of degreaser, wire wool, a blade, and heating the oven up a little first... but largely it's just building the muscles that make it possible, as there is no shortcut in oven cleaning. Obviously, also take the door off and apart, and remove the back and the fan.
Professore CG 4 weeks ago (edited)
Cut lemons in a bowl of water in heated oven, plus painting a bicarbonate of soda and water on the walls and floor help to absorb burnt on grease. Wipe off, rinse, re-apply regularly. Clean after every two or three uses. Use fine steel wool and bicarb to clean the shelf rungs.
#69
After Hairdryer And Peeling / After Baby Oil Soak, Scrape, Goo Gone, And A Wash
#70
Satisfying Before And Afters
I used white vinegar/water spray combo, damp microfibre, and a little dawn dish soap to cut through the grease, a mini detail scrub brush & a plastic scraper with curves in order to not damage the wood.
#71
Never Knew How Dirty The Sides Of My Steering Wheel Were. I Used Tub O’ Towels Heavy-Duty Cleaning Wipes. They Come In A Black And Yellow Container
#72
So Apparently The Railing Was Not Just Worn Out And It Was Actually 20+ Years Of Child Hand Dirt
#73
Before And After Of 10+ Year Old Pit Stained T-Shirt
My husband used to be in a touring band, and this is his favorite disgusting t-shirt from that time. He never wears it, but held onto it. I soaked it in store-brand Oxiclean overnight, rinsed, washed with Persil, then soaked in Oxiclean again, washed, and dried. It isn't perfect, but it's a shocking difference.
#74
Cleaned My Cap And I’m So Pleased With The After That I’m Willing To Bear The Shame Of Showing You All The Before
#75
Silver Cleaning Before And Afters
This is a public service announcement to use new silver cleaner! I tried using the exact same brand/bottle (Silvo cleaner) a couple of years ago with an old bottle, and it did absolutely nothing. I thought I would have to try the aluminum foil trick, but decided to start with a new bottle of cleaner first. This all took me only about an hour of polishing.
#76
Old Vans Before And After
I used dawn power spray and a little brush similar to a toothbrush on the outer sole and wiped clean with a damp rag. Then I took a wet magic eraser and rubbed out any lasting scuffs. Then I lightly went over the fabric of the shoe with a lint-free, damp cloth to remove visible dirt and debris. After letting that dry, I brushed the fabric with a shoe brush made specifically for suede. Then I added a new pair of white laces.
#77
Took The Opportunity To Brighten Up The Space Under My Sink
I discovered a really nasty leak under my sink. After fixing the leak, I needed to clean the sludge out and treat the area for mold. While I was at it, I patched the back area where a plumber broke into the wall to fix a different leak. Then I painted the whole thing with kilz and finished it off with a moisture sensor.
#78
Cleaning For Mother’s Day
#79
Chicken Fryer Edition. Cleaned One Completely Before The Other To Show The Contrast
Professore CG 4 weeks ago
Become vegan and never have to do this again. Save chickens for your soul.
#80
Here’s An Update On The Really Dirty Mouse
First, I used dish soap and warm water, and that worked really good with getting all the visual dirty stuff off. Then I used some disinfectant wipes just to make it actually clean.
setsuriseikou 1 month ago
I had to completely disassemble my Logitech B100 to clean it properly, there was dust and cat fur inside
#83
Finally Found A Solution
Tried white vinegar, baking soda, but did nothing. What worked was a combination of Lysol lime and rust toilet bowl cleaner, and bars keepers. Let it penetrate for at least a couple of hours. Then, with a little elbow grease, use a 000 steel wool to remove the more stubborn deposits.
#85
Clean Bathroom
#86
Realized I Could Clean The Scorching Off The Pan
Greg Fraser 1 month ago
Be gentle with that Paul Revereware! I've never cleaned the copper since it always seemed to thin and I feared rubbing it all off over the years. I love them but do wish they were induction compatible so I could update my stove. :-)
#87
Saw A Comment About Cleaning The Oven With Pumice Stone Recently. Well Over 10 Years Finally Being Cleaned Off
Professore CG 4 weeks ago (edited)
WHY on earth would you continue cooking in that filth FOR OVER 10 YEARS? That's disgusting and unhygienic. If you were a restaurant, the inspectors would have condemned and closed it down.
#88
If This Doesn’t Convince You Of BKF, I Don’t Know What Will
Scott McLeod 1 month ago
Love BKF. Have Corian worktops and sink in my kitchen and keep the white worktops clean and stain free
#90
Got Fired, Here’s How To Clean The Grill
My manager fired me for working a second job, so here’s how I get that grill so clean. After service, scrape any large burnt spots on the grill. Next, pour a large amount of water on the surface of the grill and let it sit for a couple of seconds before scaling in the drain. Pour oil on the grill, a good amount, enough to cover the grill. Get a sponge, 2 grill grates (those black square grates), stack them, and use the grill scraper to hold them and just grind it on the grill, use a good amount of force, and use different angles to get the hard-to-reach parts.
After that, check for mistakes, then scrape it all into the drain, dry it with a rag, and if you want, you can put on a thin layer of oil, but that only if you want to help out morning. The rest, like the walls and the grease trap, a sanitized hot rag works for me. The longest it has taken me to clean the grill was 15-20 minutes for everything, including storage. Grill cleaning shouldn’t take you 10 minutes.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 month ago
Maybe OP couldn't talk publicly about their job while they were still working it? Or maybe they're mad for getting fired so they're sharing "cleaning secrets" from the job?
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#92
Cleaned Finally
#93
Finally Cleaning My Slippers
Professore CG 4 weeks ago (edited)
Yuk - how long did you wear them - foot odour, stale sweat, dirt, skin residue, bed bugs?
#94
Before Cleaning And After Cleaning
Sally Moen 1 month ago
Looks like a work refrigerator, for lab materials and such. It really is important to keep work separate from food, otherwise you might end up eating somebody's science experiment
#96
I Don’t Think This Has Been Cleaned In 2 Years (Before And After)
After much consideration and taking the budget of my workplace into mind, I went with the cheapest option.
1 entire grill brick, less than 5 burns, water, oil, and 2.5 hours of elbow grease later, I present to you this disgusting flattop turned into a mirror. It’s not perfect, but oh man, it’s so much better. The corners are a write-off; there’s no getting in there. Believe me, I tried.
#97
Irish Spring 5 In 1 And Mr. Clean Magic Erasers To The Rescue
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 month ago
Yes. Apparently it cleans soap scum quite well XD
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Cleaned Up My Workstation. I Think It Looks Nice
Jerusalem Cat Syndrome 3 weeks ago
Clearly, the second one is after: it has less stuff, a cleaner surface, a new desk pad, the screens are in a more efficient sequence and frame (it's not a bigger screen), the stuff hanging above is more ordered . . .
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What do you think ?
Sue User 1 month ago
Meanwhile, here is me spending 30 minutes reading about cleaning instead of cleaning
Gingersnap In Iowa 1 month ago
This is very inspiring. I need to get back in the groove of cleaning.
Mark Alexander 1 month ago (edited)
Magic erasers shed loads of microplastics. Just FYI. Also, google DIY PowerPoint Wash recipe. It's just Dawn, alcohol, and water.
Sue User 1 month ago
Rubbing alcohol ? My brother who was a cleaner, swears by it.
Load More Replies... Sue User 1 month ago
Meanwhile, here is me spending 30 minutes reading about cleaning instead of cleaning
Gingersnap In Iowa 1 month ago
This is very inspiring. I need to get back in the groove of cleaning.
Mark Alexander 1 month ago (edited)
Magic erasers shed loads of microplastics. Just FYI. Also, google DIY PowerPoint Wash recipe. It's just Dawn, alcohol, and water.
Sue User 1 month ago
Rubbing alcohol ? My brother who was a cleaner, swears by it.
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