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30 Things People Found In Their Houses While Quarantine-Cleaning And Decided To Share Online
It's just like Mary Poppins taught us: "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and – snap! – the job's a game."
Maybe these words won't make you jump for joy at scrubbing your toilet, but cleaning your home can be just as exciting as having your home clean. With a little bit of luck, for example, you can discover things you didn't even remember you had. I mean, just look at the treasures people who have already begun their spring cleaning have found within their four walls. From a Blockbuster membership card to an old Game Boy Advance, these antiques definitely made their chores worthwhile.
(h/t buzzfeed)
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It's a good idea to keep your home healthy during the coronavirus crisis. For starters, understand there's a difference between cleaning and disinfecting. According to Natasha Bhuyan, M.D., regional medical director at One Medical, "Cleaning is the removal of germs or dirt from the surface. This doesn't kill pathogens, it often just wipes them away—but it still lowers the spread of infection." Think vacuuming carpets, mopping floors, wiping countertops, dusting, etc.
Disinfection, on the other hand, is something more ruthless. It's the using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. "Use CDC-approved disinfectants to target surfaces that have an increased amount of contacts such as doorknobs, handles, light switches, remotes, toilets, desks, chairs, sinks, and countertops," Dr. Bhuyan told Shape.
"The coronavirus is effectively destroyed by almost any household cleaner or simple soap and water," said Zimmerman, Daniel Zimmerman, Ph.D., senior vice president of research of cellular immunology at biotechnology company CEL-SCI Corporation. There are, however, a few materials the government is recommending specifically for the coronavirus pandemic. For example, the EPA released a list of recommended disinfectants to use against the novel coronavirus. But "pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions on how long the product should remain on the surface," Dr. Bhuyan said.
My wife found a small fortune in the basement today. We donated them to our local hospital.
Dr. Bhuyan also added it can be a good idea to have a look at the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Center for Biocide Chemistries' (CBC) list of cleaning supplies to fight the coronavirus, in addition to the CDC's home cleaning guide.
Some essentials to include in your coronavirus cleaning list are Clorox bleach; Lysol sprays and toilet bowl cleaners, and Purell disinfectant wipes.
Quarantine cleaning the garage and I hit the jackpot!
Cleaning my attic during quarantine. Found all my past mobile phones starting with beeper oc
And would probably only mutate to become sentient (Open the pod bay doors, HAL. I’m afraid I can’t do that, Dave).
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I bet they all still work and this person is one of those people who “need“ the newest model every few year. Nokias are almist indestructible.
Go for gold! https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200407-urban-mining-how-your-home-may-be-a-gold-mine
WOW, that lineup tells the story of the mobile phone throughout the years.
Eheheh, that's a lot of phones. Mine are like this: Alcatel One Touch (a non colour old one, don't remember the model name), Sony Ericson j300i, Samsung T*Omnia (was it the correct name?), LG Optimus *something* (I guess), LG G3, LG G6, and now, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. Yeah, I don't change phones often and I take really good care of them, so they last me very long.
I still have the samsung E250 with sim card credit....use it for codes , FB ,email, verification
There are places you can donate these for people to use for 911 calls.
I'm still using a flip phone, lol! And yes I'm the butt of all my friends jokes!
I'm on my #3 phone. My first in 2000. I live in a dead zone and got Voicestream's [now T-Mobile] cheapest plan. $20 a month for 75 anytime mins and 500 weekend, . When the keys started sticking, I found an identical one at hardware store's recycle box & switched SIM card. They are like 5 &6 in top row above. The 2nd started to give out a while back & I bought a Nokia E63 unlocked smart phone, qwerty keyboard, slot for mini SD card on Amazon. I still have it and use it. Many of the features vanished when Microsoft bought Nokia. I had to replace the old SIM card a year back. It no longer received or sent calls or texts, & now I have to periodically open the back, remove the battery and press the SIM card lightly to let it connect with the outside world. I now have unlimited calls and texts in and out, 30 gb data I can't use, music & camera. Thinking of 2nd unlocked phone for data use, but will miss keyboard. Still paying $24.60 a month. Yes, it's survived everything. Incredible phone.
They are like antiques but, interestingly, doctors still use beepers in the hospital.
Those flip phones were indestructible! I had one that fell in the snow and got run over by my friends Jeep and it still worked
Will need a new battery probably. The battery on my current Nokia gave out. Actually it swelled up slightly and the lid wouldn't close and I had to replace it.
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How did you get in my house? LOL I also have a Samsung collection.
This scares me and made my heart skip a beat as I fear I will find this within my home! I have to be honest and tell you that this actually made me shed a tear of pure anxiety!....Lord, help me!
many places like zoo's etc will accept an old phone as payment for entrance
Was cleaning out a closet and found these Uno cards that are water resistant
This map I found while cleaning up!
Moved back in with my parents and am helping my Dad clean the shed. Forgot these were in there. That’s the quarantine entertainment sorted, smegheads!
Quarantine Cleaning - found my very first bra (it’s the napkin on the bottom)
Look what I found while doing some spring cleaning. Original Star Wars figures from 1980.
Found this while cleaning. Hi, Dad. Miss you
While cleaning out my attic I found out that Bruce Willis also had an early music career
This old box of straight razors I found cleaning out the basement
Found while clearing yard. Weighs about 6 lbs. It looks like a MK 1 shrapnel round. WWI projectile made by the French, and used by allies.
We rented a Netflix DVD in like 2010 for the Wii. About 2 days ago I found it! It still works.
Since we're all stuck in the house, my family finally had a chance to do some spring cleaning. Cleaned so deep that we unearthed some cans of food leftover from the Y2K scare. Behold, 20 year-old dehydrated broccoli.
I'm in the middle of renovating my partially finished basement. I found a stash of og Fluke multimeters behind a wall. All of them work save 5 and most are brand new. Originally these would’ve been worth between $5-6k.
Quarantine cleaning win: when you find the library book you’ve been missing since the summer. P.S - check out the irony of this title considering the current state of affairs in our world
Thin slabs of ivory with days of the week on the top found in my closet
For writing notes on...Thomas Jefferson used them. https://shadycharacters.co.uk/2017/11/miscellany-83-jeffersons-ivory-polyptych/
Just found this beauty while cleaning my room
Questions: 1. Is it a soundtrack disc? 2. If it is, can I buy it from you?
Completely forgot my kids used to collect these.. lol. I wonder where the rest went
Cleaning out my closet and found this relic from before the prequels
I found this beauty in my grandparents' attic. I will definitely clean it and make something out of
Cleaning the shed and found old Camel cigarette ad from the 40s in pretty good condition all things considered! Anyone know about it? Worth anything? Tax stamp in lower-left corner dated 5-31-41
What material? Cardboard or tin? These vintage signs are sought after by interior designers and people that are decorating their mancave. I've seen them make $150 and more during auctions. It depends on the material and condition though.
On the bright side, finding long lost surf legend memorabilia while quarantine purging is cool
Spring quarantine cleaning. Found this.
Damn quarantine. Cleaning out the closet my girlfriend found my stash
I’ve been cleaning during quarantine and I found these beauties hiding in my closet. I had them special made from Etsy almost 15 years ago!
Old School Warhammer paints. Identified for you video game knuckleheads out there
My buddy was cleaning out his desk while at home during the quarantine, and found a $50 gift card!
gosh that takes me back i had a V800 and a V100. Great bats but just never seemed to last more than a couple of seasons
Quarantine cleaning find: this gem on VHS
What’s the oldest thing you’ve found during your quarantine pantry cleaning? This bottle of Pimm's from my mum's pantry is at least as old as I am. And no, not still good
Found this while cleaning my basement
Childhood memories found while cleaning
OMG Brick Game! I remember that. It's what us poor kids got for Christmas after trying and failing to explain a Gameboy to our grandparents.
Cleaning out the garage during the safe at home order and found these old classic t-shirts
Bought this at a flee market a while back because it looked coll and found while cleaning recently. Vendor had many "Pins" like that. Euro for scale
I’m quarantine cleaning and I found an old ticket in my room. 7 years ago yesterday we ended Miami’s 27 game winning streak
I found this pretty sweet pin while cleaning out my garage.
Quarantine cleaning helped me find original ‘99 dawg pound stickers
Spring cleaning and found this blast from the past.
This quarantine isn't all bad. I thought I lost it but it turned up during deep cleaning!
Look what I found. That’s an iPod, kids
FOUND: Not one, but TWO Penn State license plates while cleaning out the garage! Forgotten gems like this can motivate you to reduce clutter and spruce up around the house. What interesting items have you stumbled upon in your cleaning quests?
I remember in the '80's my face uncle had a personalized tag that said ROKNOUT.
I found these items during my quarantine cleaning. Who can name them all and what they’re used for? To make it more challenging what years were each item being used an are any of them still being used in your home. I’ll wait for it, millennials
Millennial are ages around 25 to 39. So most of them will recognize thumbtacks, a cassette, pencil lead and several other things. Millennial sweet born starting in 1980.
This made me smile :) I needed a silver-lining to coronavirus today, and I. LOVE. THRIFTING.
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I've been sorting boxes of books to sell...when we ever get out of quarantine and have a yard sale. That's seeming remote right now.
Sweet! I love used books! Let me know when you have a yard sale. By the time quarantine is over, I'll be willing to take a road trip.
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I've moved so often, I'm never going to find a forgotten treasure anywhere.
You might find someone else's forgotten treasures.
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i recently found my 6th gen iPod nano! i'd forgotten all about it. the power button doesn't work but it turns on when plugged in, and there's a watch band for wearing on your wrist (it looks a bit like an Apple Watch). the coolest thing though is it's the size of the tiny iPod shuffle but there's a touchscreen :)
This made me smile :) I needed a silver-lining to coronavirus today, and I. LOVE. THRIFTING.
Load More Replies... I've been sorting boxes of books to sell...when we ever get out of quarantine and have a yard sale. That's seeming remote right now.
Sweet! I love used books! Let me know when you have a yard sale. By the time quarantine is over, I'll be willing to take a road trip.
Load More Replies... I've moved so often, I'm never going to find a forgotten treasure anywhere.
You might find someone else's forgotten treasures.
Load More Replies... i recently found my 6th gen iPod nano! i'd forgotten all about it. the power button doesn't work but it turns on when plugged in, and there's a watch band for wearing on your wrist (it looks a bit like an Apple Watch). the coolest thing though is it's the size of the tiny iPod shuffle but there's a touchscreen :)
