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Article created by: Ieva Pečiulytė

Seeing clutter and grime disappear is always satisfying, regardless of how messy you can get. The kitchen sink is no longer an eyesore, you have more desk space to work with, and your entire living space becomes homey again. 

It’s likely the reason why the Cleaning Tips subreddit is a hit. With more than 870,000 members, it’s a thriving community where people share their cleaning hacks and the progress they’ve made with their tidying-up efforts. 

But for this list, we’ve picked out the best snapshots of people’s homes before and after they’ve cleaned up. Scroll through; some of these photos may inspire you to spruce up your space. 

You’ll also find our short conversations with Janine Adams, a St. Louis-based professional organizer and owner of Peace of Mind Organizing, as well as professional organizer Kate Bosch. They were generous enough to share her tips and insights about decluttering and cleaning.

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#1

Cleaning My Depression Flat After Months Of Being In A Bad Place

Before and after cleaning photos showing transformed living room and kitchen with organized and tidy spaces.

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    Finally Finished Cleaning My Depression Room!

    Before and after photos of a cluttered and messy room cleaned and organized, showcasing cleaning results.

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    Found A Crumb Of Motivation. Only Done One Room So Far. Hoping Posting This Gives Me Enough Of A Boost To Keep Going After Dinner

    Living room before and after cleaning, showing a tidy space after people finally cleaned the thing that bothered them.

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    #4

    Thanks For Helping Me Work What Feels Like A Miracle!

    Before and after photos of a shower cleaned thoroughly by people who finally cleaned what bothered them.

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    #5

    Cleaned My Depression Room After Months 🥵

    Before and after photos of a bedroom showing the dramatic cleaning and decluttering transformation results.

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    #6

    Not Perfect But I Feel Very Accomplished!

    Before and after kitchen stove cleaning showing dramatic removal of burnt grease and grime for a refreshed cooking surface.

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    #7

    Thanks To This Community I Discovered Barkeeper's Friend

    Before and after photos of a bathtub showing a deep clean that removed grime and stains to achieve sparkling results.

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    #8

    Update On The Depression Den: Progress, Not Perfection

    Kitchen before and after cleaning showing people who finally cleaned the clutter that bothered them so much.

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    #9

    Was Given These Pots, They Are Almost Brand New Again!

    Before and after cleaning shiny stainless steel cookware that bothered them for a long time with visible improvement.

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    #10

    I Did It. After Months Of Severe Depression, I Did It

    Before and after cleaning messy living room clutter showing people who finally cleaned the thing that bothered them.

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    Before And After From The Back Of The Oven In My New Apartment

    Before and after cleaning of a dirty kitchen drawer showing dramatic results from people who cleaned what bothered them.

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    Before And After! Cleaning My Depression Den And Fixing My Life!

    Before and after kitchen cleaning showing cluttered counters transformed into a neat and organized space by people who cleaned their mess.

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    #13

    I Came Home Early This Morning, Saw How Terribly Grungy My Front Door Was And Let My ADHD Take The Wheel

    Side-by-side before and after cleaning photos showing a door that was dirty then thoroughly cleaned and restored.

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    #14

    Years Of Grime Removed From Tile Floor With Vinegar, Baking Soda, Dish Soap And Water

    Before and after cleaning results showing a hallway floor transformation shared by people who cleaned what bothered them.

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    #15

    The Pink Stuff vs. My Very Very Dirty Pan

    Cast iron skillet half cleaned, showing the impressive difference after people finally cleaned the thing that bothered them.

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    #16

    What Barkeepers Friend, Scrub Daddy, A Magic Eraser, And An Hour Of Elbow Grease Can Do For A Gross Tub

    Before and after cleaning of a bathtub showing removal of grime and stains for a fresh, spotless finish.

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    #17

    CLR Is Actually Magic. (With Some Elbow Grease)

    Before and after images of a bathtub showing dramatic cleaning results by people who finally cleaned the thing that bothered them.

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    #18

    Before And After Of This $1 Pan I Bought

    Before and after images of a copper pan bottom showing cleaning results shared by people who finally cleaned what bothered them.

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    #19

    I Cleaned My Year-Long Depression Room

    Before and after bedroom cleaning showing cluttered mess transformed into a neat and organized space with tidy bedding and decor.

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    #20

    I Stripped My BF's Hats.... I'm Horrified

    Before and after images of hats soaking in dirty water and then cleaned, showing satisfying cleaning results.

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    #21

    Talk About A Glow Up :)

    Before and after photos of a refrigerator door that was finally cleaned, showing impressive results of deep cleaning.

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    #22

    Deep Cleaned My Fridge Yesterday

    Before and after photos of a fridge cleaned thoroughly by people who finally tackled what bothered them.

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    #23

    Forgot To Post An Update But I’m Pretty Proud

    Before and after images of a bathtub corner showing cleaning results of mold and grime from tile grout and fixtures.

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    #24

    TIL You Can Dissolve Inkstains With Milk

    Before and after images of a pink pouch showing the cleaning results of a stain that bothered the owner.

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    #25

    Appreciation For The Bissell Clean Machine

    Mattress texture showing dramatic cleaning results with vacuum cleaner removing deep dirt and stains clearly visible.

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    #26

    Used The Overnight Vinegar Hack To Clean A Decade’s Worth Of Scaling On The Shower Chain

    Before and after cleaning of a shower hose showing the results people achieved by cleaning what bothered them.

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    #27

    17f Slowly Cleaning My Filthy Home

    Before and after deep cleaning of a bathtub showing significant improvement, perfect for people who finally cleaned the thing.

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    #28

    I Think I’ll Be Chasing This High For The Rest Of My Life

    Before and after cleaning of a wooden surface inside a wire basket showing the impact of thorough cleaning.

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    #29

    Before And After Of My Moms A Bathroom

    Before and after photos of a bathtub showing the dramatic cleaning results shared by people who finally cleaned the thing that bothered them.




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