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Cleaning might not be the most fun activity there is; not for all, at least. But even those who take no joy in wiping and mopping would likely agree that few things are more satisfying than viewing the before and after of a cleaned-up mess—whether it was a pot that needed a good scrub or an entire room one had to tackle.
A picture of something before and after the magical touch of a sponge, a cloth, or even a power washer if need be, allows you to fully appreciate the difference and the hard work it took to reach it. That might be one of the reasons people tend to share the images of their hard work with others, and today we’ve gathered some of their best examples on this list for you to view. Scroll down to find the before and after pictures, but browse them at your own risk as they might make you want to start a major clean-up mission.
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#1
Showing Depression Whoâs The Boss Made Me Smile. I Can Finally Relax In My Room
Sergy Yeltsen 2 years ago
Great stuff - I know how difficult that is. Take the small victories where you can.
Bored Birgit 2 years ago
And you will be the after photo in no time! We believe in you.
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Passerby 2 years ago
I have been putting off cleaning my room for so long because of depression, so I know how hard it is to do this. I hope I could get enough will to do it myself soon.
Nothankyou 2 years ago
Try one small space at a time. Do not attempt to fix it all at once. You can say to yourself today i'm going to throw the garbage of this corner
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Justin Thyme 2 years ago
Depression is made worse by clutter-- good on ya for taking it by grips, and getting your life back
Dawnieangel76 2 years ago
I did the same thing 2 weeks ago. Feels so good to not waste time searching for things every day. â€ïž
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#2
My Parent's Cast Iron Brought Back To Life
Mimi M 2 years ago
Dog food in coffee grinder - staged. This one - legit. From the OP: "Cast Iron brought back to life. My parents lost their house a few years ago in the Tubbs fire in California 2017. Only a few things survived the fire including these cast iron pans. They had them stored in my shed until their house gets rebuilt. Their house is only a few more months away from being finished. I took these pans & cleaned them up using vinegar/baking soda. Also scrubbing them down with metal a scrubber & finally baking them 5 times with a flax oil rub @450F for 1 hour each. They will be wrapped for Christmas this year. I hope they like it."
Daria 2 years ago
The process is not easy but pretty straightforward. I did it once, and can say that each step is very satisfying :-)
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Jrog 2 years ago
For people asking "How": First you need a rust converter, let it work for a while (in this condition, a few days). Then you sandblast them with fine grain, clean thoroughly with a scotch brite sponge and clean with an aggressive detergent. Then, you season the pans, putting a thin layer of oil on the surface and heating the pan until the oil burns, repeat a few times.
Tee Rat 2 years ago
My friend buys old cast iron at garage and estate sales, sprays them with oven cleaner, and leaves them inside a covered bbq grill to let them sun bake no other heat source needed. I can't remember the names of the two old cast iron company brands he looks for, but I know after he seasons them they resell for quite a bit more than new cast iron.
Just Me 2 years ago
Griswold is the best and most sought after brand. Not sure on any others.
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#3
This Is Just A Work Of An Hour
Trish Christoffersen 2 years ago
Yes, but so sad it ever had to get so bad.
Load More Replies... Hippopotamuses 2 years ago
Good on you sir! Cleaning up other peopleâs rubbish is one of the most altruistic things a person can do.
ninjaTrashPandaBoom 2 years ago
There is no planet B, let's take care of this one.
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EM 2 years ago
Totally agree. But also why don't people just not make such a filthy mess in the first place!It beggars belief that they do. đ€ą
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For some people, cleaning or tidying up is close to torture; especially when it comes to things and places that have been waiting for their turn for quite some time. Decluttering a garage or doing a deep clean of all the bedrooms, for instance, can seemingly last ages. (In most instances, it can also feel like a good workout session at the gym.)
Even doing the laundry can become quite a quest, considering that clothing often has to be picked up from random corners around the house—especially if it is home to a child or two—washed, folded, and ironed (depending on how willing you are, of course). Not to mention sorting out whatever it is that’s happening on the chair—you know, that temporary stop where worn clothes end up as they alternate between the bed and the aforementioned chair itself.
According to The Waycroft’s 2022 survey, roughly 36% of Americans try to tidy up daily (around 33% do so weekly). A similar number of people tend to do a deep clean at least once a month, which likely requires taking care of more than just the chair and calls for a before and after picture to make the end result seem even more impressive.
#4
Nobody Weeds A Playground Better Than We Can
Cathy 2 years ago
Ok but why would this be necessary in the first place đ€ I always loved to play in the grass.
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
That's not grass. Those are weeds. They're inconsistent as a substrate as the differing plant species are of different heights, sizes, and textures. Inconsistent substrate can lead to children slipping/getting injured.
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Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
It's a wood chip substrate. It won't cause poison ivy and hide critters.
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Tomato Froggo 2 years ago
Hazards of having weeds in playground: animals, dangerous/harmful plants, unsure footing, insects such as ticks. Pluses of having weeds in playground: good for nature/environment, food for animals, slightly cooler environment
Tomato Froggo 2 years ago
And by the way, the material seen in the second photo is most likely mulch/ shredded wood, itâs really common for playgrounds in the us
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MAKtheknife 2 years ago
I thought there was a saying "Weeds don't grow on a playground." What happened here?
#5
Iâm An Art Teacher And I Moved To A New School. The Previous Teacher Did Not Share My Love Of Organization. Behold The Before And After Of My Paper Closet
Groundcontroltomajortom 2 years ago
As much as I love this, from working in schools this will not last long đ«Ł
Michael Largey 2 years ago
The best art teacher I ever worked with (who was also the best teacher I ever worked with) had art room cabinets that looked just like the top photo.
The Waycroft revealed that nearly 26% of those surveyed consider themselves “neat freaks”, saying that their home is always clean. Half of surveyed Americans said their homes are frequently clean and one percent admitted to being “total slobs”, as their place is never like that.
The data pointed out that the majority of people (46.5%) clean their homes themselves or share such duties with their partner (27%). Others leave it to their partners or moms (and other relatives) to take care of; some—less than 3%, though—pay someone to do it (housekeepers, for instance).
#6
Friend's Aunt Gifted Me Her Deceased Father's Car. "If You Think You Can Get It Running, You Can Have It". Before And After
Pyla 2 years ago
The Ford Ranchero and Chevy El Camino along with this make up the trifecta of EXCELLENT post modern answers to "I live in the 'burbs, but need to move a bale of hay" situations.
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BeepBoop is Lonely (she/they) 2 years ago
lmaooo I didn't notice the man in the background of the first picture
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H05 2 years ago
It's a Cabby! I learned to drive in one of these babies. It was an 84... peeling chrome, cracked seats, smelled like wet dog. It was my grandfather's, and my dad swears to this day that he's going to fix it up.
WantsBalsamNCold 2 years ago
So did I! My dad's old Ranchero. I think it was a '69 but memory fails me. Loved that car!
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Janice G 2 years ago
Oh come on now, what about the Gremlin and the Pinto?
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TeenieMeanie 2 years ago
Am I the only one who wants to have a beer in the back of this thing?
#7
Iâm Finally Done Clearing Out My Depression Nest Of A Garage After Weeks Of Hard Work
I donated 55 trash bags full of stuff and threw away 12 cubic feet of garbage. I can park my car in there for the first time in a year.
Sergy Yeltsen 2 years ago
Amazing stuff. Well done, you should feel justifiably proud in doing that.
Mickie Shea 2 years ago
Now,. come on over to my garage with make your before look nice and clean.
#8
I Restored A Really Old Mausoleum Door
Jcusack 2 years ago
Up until that stain match (ïŒâžá) needed a black base, not brown.
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Vicki Doggurl 2 years ago
Tales from the crypt! I bet that door has some stories! Gorgeous work!
Leaving clean-up duty to your partner might not slide with everyone, though. Not only that, certain habits when it comes to cleanliness alone can be deal breakers for people. According to the 2022 survey, leaving dirty dishes laying around, for instance, is considered the biggest cleaning-related deal breaker for nearly 27% of people.
Never offering to help with the chores or walking around in dirty clothing would send roughly one-in-five significant others out the door. Moreover, nearly three-in-ten people would rather give up spending time with their beloved family members than live with someone who doesn’t leave their shoes by the door.
#9
Cleaned My Room Thoroughly For The 1st Time In 2 Years. Feels Like A Physical Sign My Depression Is Getting Better
Invisigoth (xe/xem) 2 years ago
no, i think it's a pillow or something like that
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Andrea Scarafoni 2 years ago (edited)
Your depression is getting well.. i can't see more the television!
Danish Susanne 2 years ago
You must have missed that handsome carpet on the floor before your clean up
#10
Maybe Not The Most Satisfying, But I Polished A 25-Year-Old Christmas Ornament
PotatoNinja5000 2 years ago
Looks like they buffed away the deliberate texture. Fair enough if that's how they want it, but they've removed the original design.
Superb Owl 2 years ago
I honestly prefer it before the polish. But hey, it's not mine, and if the owner likes it polished, that's the way to go then.
#11
I Got A Hundred-Year-Old Painting Cleaned Earlier This Year
David 2 years ago
Heavy smoker? When my apt manger died I became the manager. I cleaned out his stuff and little studio apartment for his sister who was in another state. He was a heavy smoker and the nicotine was so thick on the walls the color change was similar to above. I thought the door was painted tan on the inside. Turns out it was white.
Betsy Ray 2 years ago
Or bring it to a professional. I'm afraid of destroying art.
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Considering that cleaning habits can differ drastically from person to person, it is no surprise that they differ from country to country as well; though people all around the world seem to unanimously agree that they enjoy a tidy home. Kärcher’s survey of 6,000 people from Brazil, China, Germany, France, Poland and the US revealed that roughly 90% of participants consider a clean home important or very important. The survey pointed out that out of the six countries, Brazil is in the lead based on where people value cleanliness the most.
#12
Can The Steam Cleaning Community Get Some Love?
Tee Rat 2 years ago
You sound like my dad when it came to my aunt's house. "Just grab a lighter and gasoline it will be easier than cleaning this mess."
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Mia Black 2 years ago
I am a little sceptical but would seriously want to know, how this was made. I am sceptical because it looks like mould which may have roots through the leather/fakeleather and the foam underneath. I made a few boat seat upholsteries and the the foam was always absolutely disgusting and smelling. We always replace both, the foam and the fakeleather which also smells
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I don't think this is even leather/fake leather. Looks more like velour to me. That said, I assume they've killed the mould rather than just removing the visible stuff. If they don't let the car sit damp it shouldn't come back or smell.
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Amelia Martin 2 years ago
I don't think you can steam clean mold away. The spores are everywhere else in that car, it will come back.
Vanessa Richardson 2 years ago
Mold. From moisture. It can start with something as simple as a leaf in your car for the mold to feed on. We had a Mercedes convertible that was like this, itâs awful!
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#13
I Did It Even Though I Thought It Would Be More Complex To Clean But It Wasn't. I'm Proud Of Myself Even If It Isn't The Best Cleaning. I Still Think I Did Good
Superb Owl 2 years ago
Cast iron lasts for generations. Even when it looks hopeless, it most likely isn't :)
Kelley Baltierra 2 years ago
If that's 'not the best' .... I don't even know what the best would be
#14
Before And After Of Some Corcoran Jump Boots That I Refurbished
Rebecca OâDonnell 2 years ago
I do see a small part of that brim. I think it wasnât supposed to be white. So when cleaned and polished it was black as the rest of the boot.
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Hippopotamuses 2 years ago
Amazing transformation. Now you can see the reflection of the photographer!
Another thing quite a few countries have in common in regards to cleaning is changed habits before and after the pandemic. The Independent pointed out that according to recent studies, people in numerous countries, including Spain, China, and the US, just to name a few, have upped their game when it comes to cleaning since Covid struck.
#15
I Do Carpet Cleaning For A Living And I Absolutely Love My Job
Gozer LeGozerian 2 years ago
I just do not get people who have wall to wall carpets in their homes. Things must be filthy beyond belief
#16
The Company Wouldn't Pick Up Unless Someone Sorted It. So I Did
Epona 2 years ago (edited)
I wonder that same thing when I take out my recycling in my apartment building. Ironically there is a sign on the paper dumpster that says "Please break down boxes". Cracker boxes and facial tissue boxes are not remotely difficult (unless you have hand dexterity issues/arthritis) to break down!
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Jennifer Ness 2 years ago
Well done! I hope your property manager can maintain this and enforce the rules from here on out
Bruce Scheiman 2 years ago
Where is everything? It only looks like a fraction of the amount in the first pic
#17
Cleaning A Chandelier From A Smokerâs Home (Bottom Piece Is Cleaned)
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
Smoked food is the best. Smoked people not so much.
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Fluffypanda 2 years ago
When my parents decided to quit smoking they had professionals come in to steam clean the house.... it was night and day ... the walls, ceiling, fixtures.... it was like someone turned the sun on in the house it was incredible
Beck 2 years ago
Yeah I had some inlaws that smoked in their house for like 40+ years. The bathroom had weird water streaks from taking a shower and condensation running down the walls and dragging tar with it
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BookFanatic 2 years ago
Oh, I can relate to this! Inherited my parents' house--both heavy smokers--and it took forever to clean the nicotine stains off everything. I never did get the smell completely gone...
Blondie23 2 years ago
both sets of my grandparents smoked and growing up I just thought stuff in old people's home looked like this. It wasn't unit I was an adult in the 90's and cleaned up something they gave me when I figured out what was going on... yes... smoking is gross, don't do it! Especially not in your home.
It doesn’t take a pandemic for people to start furiously scrubbing their homes; sometimes all it takes is relatives coming over for a visit. That is why the holidays are often not only about quality family time, but dusting, mopping, and vacuuming as well. A survey of 2,000 Americans showed that half of them are stressed beyond belief about holiday cleaning, People reports.
The biggest headaches during such times seem to be caring what others think about one’s home, worrying about missing some spots while cleaning and having high standards when it comes to it in general, as well as having kids who are not willing to keep a place tidy for a longer period of time.
#18
Copper Sink Before Cleaning And After
Sergy Yeltsen 2 years ago
It's beautiful - keeping it clean and shiny would be a real task, though.
David 2 years ago
I've never seen a copper sink and the before photo is likely why. This is what copper does unless you regularly polish it.
Budcot 2 years ago
Like polish it every single day at least once plus drying it after use
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Mary Tonningsen 2 years ago
I used to love cleaning the copper bottoms of my mom's RevereWare pots and pans when I was a kid. Such a satisfying job!
#19
Restoring A Wall At Notre-Dame De Paris
Anna Harding 2 years ago
I've done painting restoration. Very therapeutic and so satisfying. But the cleaning chemicals can be cancerous.
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Shark Lady 2 years ago
It's from 4 years ago, so it's possible that it was after the file which was April 2019
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Customer And Her 10-Year-Old Son Looked At Each Other, Then The Mom Asked Me If I "Brought Any Body Armor". Weed Whacker Just Requires Thick Skin
Cosmetica Solist 2 years ago
All I see is a biodiversity heaven where you could have just cleared a path. And now a lawn-desert meant for no other beings than humans. - the environmental scientist
GoddessOfChaos 2 years ago
Well, it is humans who are living there, and Iâm sure the kid would like to be able to play in the yard.
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Justin Thyme 2 years ago
There is a protective product called Rhino Wear that beats tough skin
Cathy Carey 2 years ago
Now to turn that little house into a play house for the kids or even mom.
Even if it seems to stress people out, cleaning can actually have a positive effect on them. For one, it allows them to feel a sense of accomplishment, especially when the end result is clearly visible. Director of the Bio Behavioral Institute in New York, Dr. Fugen Neziroglu, told Real Simple that after cleaning, we get to enjoy an end product. “In many tasks you don't get an end product that's so observable.” (It sure is in the before and after pictures, at least.)
Real Simple also emphasized that tidying up our space evokes a feeling of control, which can be comforting. In addition to that, it can even reduce stress. Studies show that the state of our environment and even the words we use to describe it indeed affect our mental well-being; those who refer to it as “restorative” seemingly experience lower levels of stress.
#21
A Friend Was Using Levcoware Japan Skillet As A Yard Decoration. After 10 Years Of Being Exposed To Harsh Weather, I've Brought It Back To Its Former Glory
TeenieMeanie 2 years ago
You made my me do a spit take with my whiskey, you funny SOB.
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Dreaming Spirit 2 years ago (edited)
I googled it out of curiosity and I found a few results on Ebay around $50. I don't have a cast iron skillet but even then it doesn't seem that expensive, and Internet says they are good quality.
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The Magic Of Quarantine, Sore Muscles From Scrubbing, A Sunburn, And A Cocktail Of Chemicals: Turning My Pool Back Into An Oasis From The Swamp Mess
Pan Narrans 2 years ago
Ah men, what have you done?! You'll be running for your life when Shrek gets home!
KittyGaming 2 years ago
Tell me how our pool gets really green every summer and this year we had frog problems twice
Sarah Stalder 2 years ago
Chemicals? Aren't you supposed to drain that. Looks good, but I wouldn't swim there.
BeepBoop is Lonely (she/they) 2 years ago
most pools are full of chemicals like chorine lol
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#23
Using My Time At Home To Clear Out My Pantries, What Do You Think?
Blondie23 2 years ago
Yes! I am glad I am not the only one that zeroed in on that really quickly!
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Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
How many spare closets does this person have? That would have taken away half of my storage space. đ
Anyone-for-tea? 2 years ago
I bet they live in the States, I love American pantries and closets, they always seem to design much bigger ones than we have in the UK. Youâd look at my kitchen and think itâs quite big, but itâs deceptive, as there arenât enough well designed cupboard spaces, and I canât afford to rip it out and start again.
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Abby Rexroth 2 years ago
You'll save a ton of money by not having to buy anything that you couldn't find before.
Surveys reveal that keeping your home neat and tidy can even promote empathy. Moreover, it simply makes you happier—regular cleaning is believed to boost your happiness by over 50%. A study of 2,000 Americans showed that those who enjoy cleaning tend to be quite significantly happier than those who don’t.
#24
I Detailed A 1968 Torino. Couldn't Believe I Was Able To Get The Seats This Clean
Jennifer Ness 2 years ago
Looks a bit more like a clean spot to me. Perhaps a test patch?
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#25
Before And After Of Deep Cleaning My Room After My Depression Slump
Sergy Yeltsen 2 years ago
I'm still trying to pull myself out. Your room looks fantastic, well done. I hope you're feeling proud of what you did.
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
You got this!!! Yesterday, I literally JUST finished cleaning out my "depression-room". It took me 18 months to finish. But I finished :D Now I feel so much better. You can do it! :D
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Rosie 2 years ago
Any tips on where to start? I keep looking at my entire apartment & just feel like it's too much! It's not disgusting or too hoard-ish (although I am a pack rat). There's just a million little tasks to fix, clean, organize, etc. I'm pushing myself to do laundry this week just because I must.
Jennifer Ness 2 years ago
Start by removing things that don't belong in the room. A box or pile for the living room, basement, etc. Then move those piles or boxes to their rooms. Maybe that's all you do for the first round. Next put the things in the room away. If they don't have places, group into categories (shoes, books, computer stuff, etc) and remove a few things you can live without. Keep doing a bit at a time. Identify your task and stick to it before changing gears. Repeat. Good luck!
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#26
Giving Our Restaurantâs 10-Years-Old Wooden Floor An Industrial Cleaning
Jrog 2 years ago
To be precise, it's not a "cleaning", he is scraping away the surface, stripping the old painting and reverting to naked wood. It will be later painted and re-finished.
ConstantlyJon 2 years ago
I have done this to wood flooring once and only once. Will never do it again myself. Absolutely back-breaking DIY that I'm still paying for in pain. But damn do the floors look nice.
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xolitaire 2 years ago
sadly the "before" is not good for that wooden floor. It looks nice, but its not save
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Nancy Lynch 2 years ago
A floor like that cannot be cleaned. It's a lot more involved and the play-off will be many customers commenting on the beautiful wood. "When did you get a wood floor?"
If you’re not in the mood for cleaning yourself, you can always enjoy the end result of others by browsing lists such as this one or viewing similar content. However, if you gathered enough motivation to start a mission around your own house, browse these easy home hacks you’ll wish you tried earlier here.
#27
Freshly Polished Silver For Thanksgiving
AJay 2 years ago
How is this done? I have always wanted to polish up some silver jewellery and frames that have been family heirlooms for goodness knows how long, but I have been to worried about damaging them. Do any Pandas have any tips?
Manic Mama 2 years ago
Scrunch up some aluminium foil & put it in the bottom of your sink. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of salt & 2 tablespoons of baking Soda. Fill with hot water. Add silver & leave for at least 15 minutes. The chemical reaction between the aluminium, salt & soda, along with the silver will get rid of most, if not all, of the tarnish. Polish with a soft cloth.
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Lynn Morello 2 years ago
Mum and I used to polish both the silver and brass once a month it was a whole day Saturday job, 132 pieces of Brass and 16 pieces of silver. We used Brasso and Quick Silver Cleaners and about a dozen soft cloths and brushes. When my mum passes away none of the Brass and silver was found, (Thanks sister it's either the quick or the dead) I know that two of those pieces of Brass were worth a couple of thousand dollars each, I figured they were pilfered when Sister and BIL helped mum pack to move interstate.
Abby Rexroth 2 years ago
Well done, if the set is sterling, it's worth a lot but if it's plated even p**n shops aren't interested.
#28
My Great-Great Grandmother's Cast Iron Dutch Oven, Circa 1880. Before And After Cleaning, And Seasoning
Alisa LaVine 2 years ago
Seasoning is done with a light coating of cooking oil and an hour in the oven set at between 350F-450F degrees. Repeat four or five times. The oil coating needs to be a really thin coat that almost feels dry to the touch.
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#29
This Mess Is The Aftermath Of A Previous Net Admin Who Didn't Care Anymore. Before vs. After
Lord of the laserprinter. 2 years ago
I do this for a living, I find faults in networks and one absolute nightmare is havng to follow one single cable in a tidy tie-wrapped patchcabinet.
Sergy Yeltsen 2 years ago
They need to use velcro ties - easy to wrap up again after.
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Jenny Mason 2 years ago
All that's missing are little tags/markers on each wire so that they can be identified by others.
A Bi-Cycle 2 years ago
Iâve no more f***s to give, my f***s have runeth dryâŠ
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Frank Hayes 2 years ago
I did something similar in a phone terminal room, I did a little each time I was sent there for a repair. When finished, one of the âold timersâ asked why I bothered. I said it was because each time someone was in there, something else became broken.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
To be honest, even the first one doesn't look that bad.
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It must be a small company cuz in order to do this would mean shutting everything down for a night.
#30
Cleaned Oven Door
Mia Black 2 years ago
Is this just one glass? Or ovens always had two glasses with storage between them and your have to disassemble it for a good clean (and the windows never became that clean in my house...)
Krystle Deschene 2 years ago (edited)
This looks like a restaurant oven. So the door opens and there is actually 2 panes of glass in the door, like an at home one, but this one should unclip and the second pane swings out on a separate hinge to make cleaning a LOT easier.
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Disgruntled Pelican 2 years ago
So ovens/microwaves/etc should just never be cleaned because they get hot? What an odd comment.
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#31
Father-In-Law Asked Me To Swap Out His Old GTX 770 For A GTX 1070, Gave Some Much Needed TLC While I Was At It
Hippopotamuses 2 years ago
Nice job, and youâve doubtless increased its life by a couple of years too.
Jenny Mason 2 years ago
My PC used to get like this back when I was a smoker and suffering crippling depression.
Butterfly_Cavewoman 2 years ago
Holy c**p I'm surprised his pc worked at all with all that dust and dirt.
David 2 years ago
Am I looking at that correctly? 9 half height drive bays - plus maybe a 10th one at the top? I can remember when a 750 watt power supply would have been enough to power the neighborhood. lol There was a time when 150 watt was rather 'generous'. :)
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
A 750W PSU was more than enough for a 1070 as well. I run a 760W corsair AXi PSU that does real time power monitoring. When I had a 1070 in my setup the highest draw I ever saw was around 350W. Running a higher spec CPU and an RX6900XT it peaks at 600W. I'd need to replace the PSU if I went to a 4080 or 4090 though :(
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Amazingly satisfying. One question⊠what do you use to clean a computer so well? Compressed air? Cloths?
mcborge1 2 years ago
Yes, a cloth can clean the large surfaces but a soft anti-static brush can help clean dust of the motherboard, you can get them easily online... an old toothbrush comes in handy too for cleang the dust build up on the fan blades. :)
Load More Replies... mcborge1 2 years ago
Looks nice after a good cleanup but I would also try to tackle the negative pressure issue with that case as its obviously sucking in all that dust through all the little holes and vents. Positive pressure would have the opposite effect as long as the intake fans ar filtered then you would barely get any dust in there at all. :)
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Filters stop working if you don't clean them often enough. That's when it'll pull dust in from everywhere. And to be honest, even filters don't stop all dust. Looking at what's in the before shot it looks like the powder fine dust you get passing through filters.
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All you've got to do is cut it off, yadda yadda yadda, and cut it back on.
Epona 2 years ago
Don't get me wrong, this is a nice gesture and it does look great but compressed air cans are fairly inexpensive. Why didn't the FIL buy one and use it on his computer tower once in a while? I use compressed air to dust my computer tower and other electronic stuff fairly frequently. It's so satisfying to do, even if I am allergic to dust.
Eliyahu Rooff 2 years ago
A clean computer runs cooler and faster, so even without the new video card, you would have improved its performance for him.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
He'd probably get even more performance by replacing that pipsqueak of a CPU cooler. Chances are it'll thermal throttle under load even without the dust.
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Carpet Cleaning
Hippopotamuses 2 years ago (edited)
Hard to believe it was patterned. I shudder to think what colour the extracted cleaning solution was!
Lama 2 years ago
Looks like that's just an illusionary pattern from the cleaning machine.
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#33
Before And After Of A Hoarders' House We Cleaned Out. Ready To Renovate
meow point1 2 years ago
Not necessarily. My mother's sewing room is a hot mess, but she's not depressed; she just hasn't gotten around to cleaning it up yet.
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Deb Smith 2 years ago
Three times I helped my parents get rid of their hoard, our first house where I grew up at 146 Springdale, 526 North 6th St, and then 8 Alissa Terrace. All three homes were done by me 80% and my 3 sisters the other 20%. Growing up in a mentally ill hoarder home with a very abusive Mom with at least five personalities, it was like walking on glass, you had to be so careful around her. Even when we were trying to get rid of things she'd be crying one minute and yelling the next! The things she didn't think were garbage, were garbage. The obvious garbage, well, that could sit there any other week while she's thinking about it. It's such a terrible sickness on its own but when paired with other mental issues, it starts feeling like a "Kill or be Killed" situation. I'd have to drop the trash bags out the window and hope she didn't see me do it. I rented a dumpster and that thing was packed full. Two of my sisters are hoarders and the other two are more disorganized collectors!
MAKtheknife 2 years ago
I had to go onto a house like that, and we had to trap and catch about 8 cats too. It was so sad to see that.
Nancy Lynch 2 years ago
Back a dumpster to a window and star throwing things out. Sort the good from the bad in the dumpster.
Adrienne Kushner 2 years ago
I'm not a hoarder, (at least I don't think I am) but I used to watch that TV show to motivate myself to clean and organize!
#34
My Work From The Weekend. Sand, Buff, Clear Coat, Correcting 287k Miles Of Age
Zipitty Doodah 2 years ago
A great hack for getting the fog/film off of headlights is to use bug spray, like Off and spray onto paper towel or rag not directly on the light because it can effect your paint. It works well!
The voice of reason 2 years ago
Wish it wasn't such a big task to do this and why is it always one side?
Me Me 1 year ago
Caution: there are countries where youâre not allowed to do this (eg Germany) since it creates a new surface finish that might result in unwanted glare effects or the like. Safety-related parts need general design certifications and by polishing them you void the certifications for the headlights.
#35
Moved Into A New (Old) Place And Spent A Weekend On This Linoleum
MotherofGuineaPigs 2 years ago
Ammonia works faster and less scrubbing. But you have to have really good ventilation.
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Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago
When my downstairs neighbors moved out the landlord came & got me. She knew what a neat freak I was and had to show me the condition they had left it in. OMFG. The floors, carpet & lino, were practically black and had to be replaced. The kitchen appliances were so trashed she opted to just replace them as well. It didn't look like the bathrooms had been cleaned the whole 2 years they lived there. We saw roaches all over (how I never saw any in my apartment was a miracle - I would have totally freaked out). All in all the cost to "restore" this 1100 sq ft place was close to $20k (there were holes in the walls from fists and some DOORS were missing). I was shocked as they were such nice people. You just never know.
#36
My Mom And I Work At Cleaning The Apartments In Toronto. This Is Before And After Of The Oven
Roos Dillema 2 years ago
Ovencleaner, some plastic foil and a lot of time and the dirt will be so easy to remove
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Melanie Gee 2 years ago
I've done quite a few in London đone of the worst I saw had cockroaches in behind all the dials , I left that one !!!
#37
Satisfying Chiminea Restoration - Before And After
Gaellic 2 years ago
Not hard to figure out, the picture on the left is the before, and the picture on the right is the after with black stove paint spray painted onto it, excellent job!
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Cleaned My Grandmotherâs Oven Yesterday. The Before And After Feels So Nice. (Sheâs 96, So Be Kind About The Before Photo)
Kirsten Kerkhof 2 years ago
My oven looks worse and I'm so much younger, so don't worry about it. And you are very sweet for doing that for her.
The voice of reason 2 years ago
I'm 63 and my oven looks like the top pic. So be kind to me too!
Nancy Lynch 2 years ago
I cannot clean an oven if my life depended on it. When I try I make it worse somehow.
#39
I Gave A New Life To This Abandoned Ammo Box. Satisfied
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
Any tips for cleaning this? Looks like some sort of old military cannister I found. I couldn't open it, no matter how hard I whacked it. shuttersto...x641-1.jpg 
Goose 2 years ago
Yeah⊠If you canât get it open try stepping on itâŠ
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Jackie Calisto 2 years ago
Doesn't seem legit, the font of the writing on the boxes are different.
#40
I Thought Yâall Might Like My Grout Transformation
A girl 2 years ago
My hack is vinegar and a stiff brush. Let the vinegar sit for 10 minutes or so. Can't cure all evil but general dirt, phenomenal.
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Caro Caro 2 years ago
Make a paste of baking soda and some water. Rub it in the grout. Spray with vinegar and watch it bubble. Leave for 10 minutes and mop / wipe.
Load More Replies... Hphizzle 2 years ago
Can not recommend the squaty potty stool, in the background, enough. Life changing.
PiAnisum 2 years ago
In my family we are dealing with hemorroids since generations. None of them wants to believe me that this chair works like a charm to avoid the worst problems. I swear on it now and regret I didn't get it earlier.
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Rosemary Booth 2 years ago
Yikes this pic reminds me of chores I had as a kid (maybe 12/13 years old). I used Comet cleanser and a toothbrush.
Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago
We had 6x6 inch tile countertops and they hadn't been well cleaned. Scrubbing them didn't seem to do much good, so I poured Clorox Toilet Bowl cleaner in the grout lines and let it sit for about 10 minutes. I used a toothbrush and rinsed well. HUH. Apparently the grout wasn't grey after all. (If you decide to try this, make sure you use grout sealer when you're finished to help protect it).
Jackie Lulu 2 years ago
I used toilet cleaner with bleach and an old toothbrush. Much scrubbing involved.
#41
I Cleaned A Very Hairy Car Today
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
I attack the source of the problem and vacuum my DOG XD That helps remove a lot of the fur he's going to shed. Then, I just use a regular old Shark vacuum with the brush-hose attachment and REALLY "scrub" hard at the seats/floor. Sometimes the fur seems like it "sticks" and you have to go at it pretty intensely. "Squeegee" things like the Broombi also work wonders.
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Sheila Stamey 2 years ago
Are the seat covers missing or was the hair just that neatly deposited?
Sexual Harassment Panda 2 years ago
That was my thought. They just took the seat covers off.
Load More Replies... Epona 2 years ago
Dog owners should always own one of those car seat covers for the back seat that are waterproof that attach to the back seat headrests and the end that goes in the footwell can sometimes attach to the front seat headrests (also helpful in case the dog falls off the seat, which hopefully won't happen because ideally, they are in a carrier or using a dog seat belt). They are washable too!
#42
Just Finished Cleaning This Backyard Up
RedCorvette 2 years ago
Me too, could have just added a walkway in there and put mulch
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C L 2 years ago
So do the bugs, critters and snakes! Not so much if you want to add flowers bushes and patio furniture. Lots of potential.
Thomas Ewing 2 years ago
Good job. Just a little weed and feed and a pressure wash, you're done!
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
I want to see pics of all the peoples' yards who are telling these folks they should have overgrown jungle on THEIR property.
Linda Csapo 2 years ago
"I like" doesn't equal "they should". Not at all.
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First Wild-Caught Griswold. Cleaned Up Nicely
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
Don't take it with you on Vacation. It's always bad luck to take Griswolds on Vacation.
#44
When Grandma Says She Hasn't Cleaned It In 30 Years
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Grandma cooks her next meal and asks "why does it taste different?"
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Colleen Glim 2 years ago
A quick scrub with a stainless steel scrubby and some hot water. And the a light coat of oil and an hour in a 350 oven
Justin Rogers 2 years ago
I only use cast iron and cook daily and I don't clean mine, sometimes a quick wipe with paper towel. When it gets like that it's time for the BBQ
Epona 2 years ago
Clean it? Or get it that dirty? The answer to the second question is not doing the first one.
Load More Replies... Edward Dwyer 2 years ago
My aluminum pan is dirty but I rinse it out with soap. It's like have a special coffee cup.
#45
Just Proud Of My Polishing Skills
Betsy Ray 2 years ago
This was a difficult set to clean. The intricate edges and details, oh my.
#46
Gave This Pot A Good Blasting
Dee 2 years ago (edited)
As other folks have said, barkeepâs friend or comet (baking soda can work too) with steel wool (as long as whatever you are cleaning isnât too delicate, some surfaces/finishes can be damaged by steel wool). I would further mention some hot water and a whole lot of scrubbing!
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Gotta Love Those Cottonwood Trees (Before And After)
Epona 2 years ago
Perhaps twice a year, to lengthen the lifespan of the unit.
Load More Replies... Alisa LaVine 2 years ago
Cottonwood tree are the state tree here in Kansas. One of the few tree species that is native. We have them everywhere. Oklahoma also has tons.
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Valerie G. 2 years ago
My daughter once came home from school sobbing. She had swallowed some cottonweed fluff and was sure she was going to die. That is one thing that she allergic to.
#48
I Did My First Refurbish. The Gameboy Was Reduced From A Hoarder's House Set To Be Demolished
Epona 2 years ago
Mine still does! It didn't come from this kind of situation, but it was second-hand. As was my Gameboy Color that also still works.
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Bouche, Audi, and Shyla, oh my! 2 years ago
Wow! Mad skillz! *challenges OP to a game of Tetris*
#49
Before And After Of A Backyard I Reclaimed From Nature
Jeff (He/They) 2 years ago
I don't like that sentence. "Reclaimed from nature." It sounds wrong, idk
#50
I'm Over Halfway Done Restoring This Leather Sofa, The Before And After Is Pretty Dramatic
Apocalypse Whippet 2 years ago
WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT I CANNOT UNSEE IT NOW
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#51
Roommates Thought The Sink Was Permanently Stained. I Got Bored In Quarantine And Proved Them Wrong
Hippopotamuses 2 years ago
Now all they need to do, is help you by regularly cleaning it themselves.
Mia Black 2 years ago
I have stains in the old shower. I can't get rid of it. What products can help?
wowbagger 2 years ago
I'm not sure what you've already tried, or what products you have access to, but what has worked for me is: Comet first, then Bar Keeper's Friend. If those aren't enough, "Bring it on" cleaner is great; it's available on Amazon and comes with super scrubbers you can attach to an electric drill. If the stains are in the caulk line around the edge of the shower, sometimes you just need to replace the caulk.
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This Beautiful Snare Drum Restoration
#53
Today I Polished My Door Knob
MalayDragon 2 years ago
There's a really inappropriate joke there, ngl I'm struggling not to type it
#54
Cleaning This Antique Crystal Condiment Set
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
Crystal condiments don't seem like they would add extra flavor. Maybe a bit of crunch.
#55
This Newly-Polished Headlight On My Car
#56
No Filter. This One Was Rough. It Took A Lot Of Elbow Grease. I Didnât Get Every Little Spot Because My Arm Started To Hurt
ROSESARERED 2 years ago
Soak I fabric softener..overnight, and trays, it works, including the oven rack
#57
Before And After Of This $1 Pan I Bought
#59
I Polish Shoes At A Golf Club. Sometimes I Think My Work Is Oddly Satisfying
Hippopotamuses 2 years ago
I can tell that it is, because you clearly take pride in your work.
#61
Before And After. Under $250 To Completely Transform
#62
The Room Before And After My Roommate Came Back And Took Everything
#63
A Beautiful Before And After
Geoffrey Scott 2 years ago
And to think paces you may eat at have fryers that look like the left pic
#65
Before And After Pictures Of My Toughest Cleaning Gig Yet
#66
Very Neglected Tennis Court Before And After
Jeff (He/They) 2 years ago
The first picture has an almost "wild west" feel to it. Imagine dressing up as cowboys to go play tennis. I'd watch that, and I don't like sports!
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
Waiting for some a*****e to say it was better and more natural before
#67
Before And After Cleaning The Oven After Renters Moved Out
#68
Sailboat Companionway Restoration
Beck 2 years ago
We just bought a sailboat for $250. She gave me a receipt showing where she paid $400 for the tires on the trailer just a week before so I basically got the sailboat for free. It needs a lot of work but it came with 5 awesome sails! Fun project for us and our teenage boys!
Tabitha Osika 2 years ago
I can tell you're excited so congrats! That's awesome. Have fun.
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#69
Before And After Of A Property I Cleaned Up Today
Yeet_girl360 2 years ago
You wanna know something crazy? No okay keep scrolling. Yes? Okay! I first used the weed wacker in a bathing suit. It was white with flowers on it. I'm surprised I didn't get injured. . . Now I'm a weed wacking pro!
#71
Cleaned And Painted An Old Propane Camp Stove That Was Given To Me
#72
Before And After Of A Property We Cleaned Up Today
Cathy 2 years ago
What is it with all these grass lawns. I thought we moved past that and now acknowledged we need flowers and grasses for all the insects and little animals âčïž
soulless duck (she/her) 2 years ago
True! But weeds can be harmful to native plants and animals too, and op now has lots of space to add other plants if they want to đ
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bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
Everyone who prefers the before is welcome to it! I don't know why people don't prefer to build others up in this community. How on earth would you let children or small pets play in the previous lawn? If something's not your cup of tea, feel free to just keep scrolling.
RedMarbles 2 years ago
I agree people here are very judgmental of their fellow human beings for any perceived imperfection. You can make your points about the environment, or any important subject, without the tone of condemnation and disbelief. And that approach has the added bonus of having a chance to persuade. I guess what that approach may lack for some, though, is the validation from others eager to pile on.
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(posted this before) I think I once read that the short lawn became so popular through advertising several decades ago. Advertising for lawnmowers, of course. I think that's really stupid and especially when everything is getting warmer, people should be informed about how harmful it actually is for the environment. in short lawns there is less food for animals that are important for our environment and therefore our lives. with a short lawn, the soil heats up much faster and you can actually see it because everything turns brown and burns. if people let the lawn grow, it could actually do something for the climate. not a lot but better than it is now.
#73
I Love Restoring Old Game Consoles. Here Are Some Pictures Of An Xbox 360 I Am Cleaning Up
kissmychakram 2 years ago
As an ex-smoker, I can confidently guess "nicotine+dust". Nasty.
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Garage/Storage Room Before And After. No Longer A Health Hazard
#75
The Before And After Pictures Of The Side Of My House
trollingergirl 2 years ago
Why? In Germany, meanwhile, it is forbidden in many communities, to install gravel gardens. Rightly so.
Petra Schaap 2 years ago
i hate those gravel gardens, but this seems more like a path on the side of the house and not the actual yard.
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I Polished Up This Old Milkshake Maker
#77
Iâve Been Using All Of My Free Time To Deep Clean My Car Seats
#78
Before, During And After Of A Grill At Work
Awkward Momma Panda 2 years ago
Oh man, I have a love/hate relationship with those grill bricks.. they do amazing work with half the âelbow grease,â but for me itâs like scrubbing a chalkboard with your fingernails đđ Also, donât forget to season that flat top..
Jennifer_Crowley_Luci 2 years ago
I agree about the grill brick! Sometimes it would just make that one sound and my skin would absolutely CRAWL. Also helps to use lemon juice if you have it. And they definitely need to season and oil that!
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Rae Ramirez 2 years ago
If you work at a restaurant and they do not do this every day, do not eat there, plus you should probably quit!
Hellcaste's Wife 2 years ago
These always amaze me! I can't even get my regular stove to look this clean!
#80
Snack Cabinet Before And After
Adam Zad 2 years ago
They had to be sampled, repeatedly, along the way... to ensure quality.
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#81
Before And After Cleaning The Dryer Vent
Frappuchino the hedgehog 2 years ago
I bet a fire in my neighborhood started by a dirty vent
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#82
Before And After
Nicole Weymann 2 years ago
Not that I don't appreciate the work this took, but to me several of these "garden" projects overvalue mown lawns. No flowers (or, god forbid, a living wildflower lawn), no bushes or trees. May be a cultural thing.
Mia Black 2 years ago
I think I once read that the short lawn became so popular through advertising several decades ago. Advertising for lawnmowers, of course. I think that's really stupid and especially when everything is getting warmer, people should be informed about how harmful it actually is for the environment. in short lawns there is less food for animals that are important for our environment and therefore our lives. with a short lawn, the soil heats up much faster and you can actually see it because everything turns brown and burns. if people let the lawn grow, it could actually do something for the climate. not a lot but better than it is now.
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Before And After Cleaning An Old Oven. Pretty Sure The Previous Renters Never Cleaned It
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
That doesn't look like the same oven. I call BS. Look at the label on the right one.
RedMarbles 2 years ago
It's there in the left one. Just mostly obscured by the flash.
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Cleaned Out My Keyboard Today
Kristy Sambey 2 years ago
That was exactly what I said! Ew! It looks like it was found deep, deep in a forest.
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Polishing Your Shoes Is The Frugal Choice
#86
Cleaned Up Our Filthy Kitchen Floor. Before And After
#87
I Finally Got Around To Use The Headlight Restoration Kit I Bought
#89
Polished My Dadâs Vase
#91
Old Computer's Motherboard, Before And After Cleaning
trollingergirl 2 years ago
I honestly did not know that one can clean a motherboard! I'd be afraid some data would get lost (I'll see myself out).
#92
Before And After Faucet Sprayer
Just soaked in white vinegar overnight like I’ve seen others do. Man, I feel so gross posting this but I honestly had no idea how bad they were. Moved into this apartment about 6 months ago. My bathroom faucet was spraying water so I started with that one, but didn’t take photos. My kitchen sink was by far the worst. What even is this gunk, it doesn’t seem like just hard water. I clean the sinks often and just use the tap to fill my Brita and pots for the most part.
#93
Here Is My 2-Year-Old Rug
#94
Before And After Of A Backyard I Cleaned Up Yesterday
AyrinCharles 2 years ago
Kind of sad that some cultures see beneficial wild plants as useless weeds...
Jeff (He/They) 2 years ago
Not me! I especially love dandelions. I find them very pretty, as well as tasty!
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#96
Itâs Amazing What A Little Lemon And Water Can Do
#98
Kitchen Hood Exhaust Fan Before And After
Seabeast 2 years ago
And spend hundreds on a new one? Not to mention paying an electrician to hook the new one up?
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Before And After, Polished Silver
Shark Lady 2 years ago
Be careful not to over polish silver, especially if you ever plan to sell it. I've seen quite a few cases where it's been polished to death and the hallmarks have all but disappeared. It devalues the items as it can't be accurately dated.
ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
Yep! I've seen where they've stripped off all the patina and the values are not even close to what it would have been if they hadn't been polished. Everytime you clean silver you're removing a layer of it.
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Chexmy Licks/egg🇯🇵 2 years ago
you dont know how other pictures in this post makes me happy and want to clean more
The Sassy Wife 2 years ago
So many neglected ovens. Razor scrapers (metal for the glass, plastic for the rest) are my friends!
somnomania 2 years ago
ahhh, i wish depression was my only problem making my room a disaster, but i have physical limitations as well. 😫 on a good day i actually get the trash/dishes/recycling out, and on a REALLY good day (approximately once a year) i get more done. proud of all these people conquering their own depression tho, it's not easy to do!
Chexmy Licks/egg🇯🇵 2 years ago
you dont know how other pictures in this post makes me happy and want to clean more
The Sassy Wife 2 years ago
So many neglected ovens. Razor scrapers (metal for the glass, plastic for the rest) are my friends!
somnomania 2 years ago
ahhh, i wish depression was my only problem making my room a disaster, but i have physical limitations as well. 😫 on a good day i actually get the trash/dishes/recycling out, and on a REALLY good day (approximately once a year) i get more done. proud of all these people conquering their own depression tho, it's not easy to do!
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