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People Share 40 Before And After Pics Of Them Cleaning Up
CuriositiesNOV 19, 2021

People Share 40 Before And After Pics Of Them Cleaning Up

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If you’re like me who’d rather spend their time doing virtually anything else in this world than household chores, this post is going to challenge us. Treat this as an inspiration to finally get your home in order or a feel-good fix for your inner neat freak, because what could be a better time than before we fully immerse ourselves into the winter festive season?
In fact, there’s a whole online group with 153k members which is basically “your one-stop destination for all things cleaning and tidying.” Named r/CleaningTips, the subreddit is a place people go and ask for help, share their tips and pictures, and learn how to clean better. Most importantly, “This is a positive, encouraging and wholesome community,” they promise in the description, so no, your week-old socks casually chilling on the counter won’t shock them.
So let’s get ready to dive deep into the satisfying before and after tidying pictures, from people who cleaned up their depression room and opened a sparkling blank new page to brushing kitchen appliances and giving them a whole new life. And be sure to share your own cleaning tips and tricks if you have some in the comments below!

#21 I Received This Secondhand Kettle Through My Local Buy Nothing Group. Cleaned It Up And Descaled With Vinegar. Good As New!

I Received This Secondhand Kettle Through My Local Buy Nothing Group. Cleaned It Up And Descaled With Vinegar. Good As New!
129points

#22 Finally Got The Courage To Handle The Other Arm. Fixed With A Felting Needle And Scissors!

Finally Got The Courage To Handle The Other Arm. Fixed With A Felting Needle And Scissors!
127points

#23 What The Power Of A Loving Boyfriend In A Call For Four Hours To Support You Can Do. Cleaned My Depression Nest!

What The Power Of A Loving Boyfriend In A Call For Four Hours To Support You Can Do. Cleaned My Depression Nest!
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#24 Niece And I Cleaned And Organized My Parents' Pantry That Had Been Messy For As Long As I Could Remember

Niece And I Cleaned And Organized My Parents' Pantry That Had Been Messy For As Long As I Could Remember
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#25 Before And After Of Cleaning My Stove Top! I Was Feeling A Little Embarrassed About Sharing This But I’m Hoping It May Help Inspire Others!

Before And After Of Cleaning My Stove Top! I Was Feeling A Little Embarrassed About Sharing This But I’m Hoping It May Help Inspire Others!
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#26 I Got Out Of My Funk And Began With Cleaning My Kitchen... Finally.

I Got Out Of My Funk And Began With Cleaning My Kitchen... Finally.
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118points

#27 30 Minute Soak In Vinegar

30 Minute Soak In Vinegar
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116points

#28 Thank You Everyone That Gave Me So Many Tips On My First Post. Nearly Everyone Was Very Kind And Supportive. It Really Gave Me The Encouragement I Needed To Get Started. It Doesn’t Look Much Better Now, But I Got So Much Done Today. I’ll Leave A Comment On The Post About What I Did!

Thank You Everyone That Gave Me So Many Tips On My First Post. Nearly Everyone Was Very Kind And Supportive. It Really Gave Me The Encouragement I Needed To Get Started. It Doesn’t Look Much Better Now, But I Got So Much Done Today. I’ll Leave A Comment On The Post About What I Did!
115points

#29 I Couldn’t Handle How Gross My Sister’s Tea Kettle Was From Stove Spatters. Some Bar Keeper’s Friend And A Little Elbow Grease Did The Job!

I Couldn’t Handle How Gross My Sister’s Tea Kettle Was From Stove Spatters. Some Bar Keeper’s Friend And A Little Elbow Grease Did The Job!
111points

#30 No One Irl Cares, But I Thought This Sub Might Appreciate My Mind-Blowing First Experience Using Bkf!

No One Irl Cares, But I Thought This Sub Might Appreciate My Mind-Blowing First Experience Using Bkf!
110points

#31 Hand Washing A Beloved Plush!

Hand Washing A Beloved Plush!
106points

#32 Y'all, This Shelf In My Kitchen Has Been Making Me Anxious And Sad For Months. I Finally Got The Motivation To Kick Its Butt!

Y'all, This Shelf In My Kitchen Has Been Making Me Anxious And Sad For Months. I Finally Got The Motivation To Kick Its Butt!
105points

#33 You Guys Weren't Kidding About Bar Keepers Friend

You Guys Weren't Kidding About Bar Keepers Friend
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#34 My Favourite Throw Pillows Had Those Annoying Fluff Bits On Them. Went Over Them With A Cheap Razor And Love The Outcome!

My Favourite Throw Pillows Had Those Annoying Fluff Bits On Them. Went Over Them With A Cheap Razor And Love The Outcome!
96points

#35 This Clients Bathroom Took Me 6 Hours To Clean

This Clients Bathroom Took Me 6 Hours To Clean
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95points

#36 Really Excited About How Clean I Got These Shower Knobs In My Rental Apartment!

Really Excited About How Clean I Got These Shower Knobs In My Rental Apartment!
91points

#37 Turns Out These Ugly Rental Cabinets Didn’t Have To Be Ugly All These Years!

Turns Out These Ugly Rental Cabinets Didn’t Have To Be Ugly All These Years!
85points

#38 Swipe To Clean My Shower!

Swipe To Clean My Shower!
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84points

#39 Cutting Board Brought Back To Life

Cutting Board Brought Back To Life
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83points

#40 30 Years Of Dirt Coming Off The Kitchen Floor. What A Difference

30 Years Of Dirt Coming Off The Kitchen Floor. What A Difference
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