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50 Times Things Were Completely Transformed By Cleaning Them
CuriositiesNOV 16, 2020

50 Times Things Were Completely Transformed By Cleaning Them

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There’s a part of us, deep down, that instinctively feels good whenever we see a mess tidied up or something dirty being cleaned. It’s all part of our innate desire to turn chaos into order. Right up there with accidental symmetry and fractals and when things line up perfectly in a photo, is none other than pressure washing which our perfectionist souls find oh-so-satisfying to watch.
The before-and-after photos from power washing projects are too good not to share, so Bored Panda has collected some of the best ones to make you go ‘mmm’ and ‘oh fudge, yes’ and think about what parts of your home or back yard need a good, long, hard, symmetrical clean.
If you’re anything like us, some of these pics will have calmed your OCD down, so give the images you enjoyed the most an upvote. Was this list too short for you? Then you’ll want to check out our previous posts about pressure and power washing here and here. Enjoy!
(One note of warning: if you use a pressure washer, follow the instructions carefully; do not use it to wash animals or other people, no matter how dirty they may have gotten.)

#1 Not Power Washing, But Too Good Not To Share

Not Power Washing, But Too Good Not To Share
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#2 That's Imperial Castle In My Hometown Poznań. It Looks Way Better After Cleaning

That's Imperial Castle In My Hometown Poznań. It Looks Way Better After Cleaning
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#3 Roommates Thought The Sink Was Permanently Stained. I Got Bored In Quarantine And Proved Them Wrong

Roommates Thought The Sink Was Permanently Stained. I Got Bored In Quarantine And Proved Them Wrong
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Bored Panda reached out to Stephen, a Dublin-based power washer who runs The Powerwash Man service (does exactly what it says on the tin!). "Everyone, from kids to older people enjoy watching our videos," he told us about the fact that people love looking at pressure washing videos and photos. "I think this may be because satisfaction is nearly instantaneous, seeing the results before your eyes. And with the ease of the power washer it is so satisfying."

Stephen also revealed how the Covid-19 pandemic affected the power washing industry in Dublin. "With Covid this year, it's thrown everyone off. We've seen a difference from last year. At first, we were just ticking by, but as people were at home, business actually went up. I'd say, as customers were looking at the dirt and grime everyday, they decided to get their power washing done," he gave us his take about the ups and downs of the business during the pandemic.

"We had to approach how we dealt with customers differently, as I love to shake a customer's hand at the start, tell them who I am and have the chats. This year, I find I'm not engaging the same as in the past due to Covid, but I'm sure we'll be back to normal soon."

#4 Power Washed Patio Then Built A Canopy

Power Washed Patio Then Built A Canopy
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#5 Feast Your Eyes, You Power Washing Freaks

Feast Your Eyes, You Power Washing Freaks
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#6 A Building Janitor In France Trying To Give A Smile For The Residents During The Lockdown

A Building Janitor In France Trying To Give A Smile For The Residents During The Lockdown
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Ralph Ryback, writing on Psychology Today, links our desire for organization and cleanliness to the fact that our bodies are well-organized and well-regulated even on an atomic level.

“It wouldn’t be surprising, then, if the reason we crave symmetry and cleanliness in our homes is to mirror the organization within our very own bodies. Neatness and order support health—and oppose chaos,” he explains.

Whether or not that’s the case, tidiness and cleanliness are essential parts of being a grownup. By keeping our homes neat, we improve our health and we also stay fit because we’re on the move doing chores. It’s an essential part of living a high-quality life. So the next time you’re asked to take out the trash, do it with a smile. Or tell your partner that you’d gladly switch chores with them if they’ll let you power wash the patio.

We might not have a power washer at home, but guess who’ll be doing the dishes with a grin on their face today?

#7 I'll Finish Washing The Fence Tomorrow. But Until Then...

I'll Finish Washing The Fence Tomorrow. But Until Then...
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#8 Picasso On Driveway. Dirt, Water, Power Washed Concrete. Me. 2020

Picasso On Driveway. Dirt, Water, Power Washed Concrete. Me. 2020
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#9 Picked Up This Old Concrete Park Table As A Freebie. Had To Take The Power Cleaner To It. Apologies About The Cat, He’s An Exhibitionist

Picked Up This Old Concrete Park Table As A Freebie. Had To Take The Power Cleaner To It. Apologies About The Cat, He’s An Exhibitionist
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#10 Looks Almost Like Fresh Paint

Looks Almost Like Fresh Paint
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#11 Power Washed For The Very First Time, Thought You Guys Would Enjoy

Power Washed For The Very First Time, Thought You Guys Would Enjoy
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#12 Pressure Wash The Driveway She Said

Pressure Wash The Driveway She Said
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#13 I Told My Wife I Was Taking Pictures For My Friends On The Internet. She Said "They're Not Your Friends"

I Told My Wife I Was Taking Pictures For My Friends On The Internet. She Said "They're Not Your Friends"
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#14 Half Way There

Half Way There
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#15 Now We Won’t Slip Going Down The Stairs

Now We Won’t Slip Going Down The Stairs
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#16 I Didn’t Even Know We Had Multi-Colored Tiles

I Didn’t Even Know We Had Multi-Colored Tiles
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#17 Very Dirty Tractor From Fall

Very Dirty Tractor From Fall
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#18 Customers' Patio Area That I Cleaned Recently

Customers' Patio Area That I Cleaned Recently
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#19 My Husband Bought Me A Power Washer For Mother’s Day. I Wasn’t Thrilled At First, But Now I Can’t Be Happier

My Husband Bought Me A Power Washer For Mother’s Day. I Wasn’t Thrilled At First, But Now I Can’t Be Happier
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#20 Before And After My First Wash Job

Before And After My First Wash Job
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