20 Pics That Prove Deep Cleaning Can Make Things as Good as New

Dust, dirt, and mold can take over our surroundings over time. But we shouldn’t let them win. With the help of powerful cleaning tools and supplies, we can make our belongings look as good as new again. Plus, there’s also something about watching all the dirt and grime fade into oblivion that feels very satisfying.

Now I’ve Seen Everything collected 20 before-and-after photos that prove deep cleaning can do wonders not only for our eyes but for our heart’s guilty pleasure as well.

1. “Got dispatched to correct some vegetation stains on concrete. Before and after pics.”

2. “It’s a cedar picnic table I power-washed last summer. It sat in the shade unused for 9 years. It’s as good as new!”

3. “One of the most satisfying jobs I’ve ever done”

4. “I cleaned 2 years’ worth of solid tea stain from my cup.”

5. “I legitimately thought fences just faded into that grey until one borrowed power washer and 12 hours later...”

6. “I cleaned my dad’s 30-year-old leather chair.”

7. “Recently moved into a new rental and I was VERY eager to address the absolutely disastrous condition of the patio...”

8. “Scored this for $50, so I spent 10 minutes power washing it.”

9. “Before and after cleaning the front garden”

10. “No matter how old I get, power washing never ceases to amaze me.”

11. “Cleaned up this bunny yesterday.”

12. “2 days’ worth of work at my grandad’s house!”

13. “The power washer did a great job.”

14. “Before and after cleaning an old oven. Pretty sure the previous renters never cleaned it.”

15. “I’m a little speechless. I genuinely thought our patios and paths were made with brown slabs.”

16. “Free chairs from the neighbor cleaned up nice”

17. “Thick mildew on brick, one of the hardest jobs I’ve done actually.”

18. “I power washed this rug left behind by the old homeowners. I had no idea the design was this intricate.”

19. “Before and after of my shower head”

20. “Got the manure spreader all washed up today.”

• “Amazing work. It looks like a completely different machine. Very nice.” © beykir / reddit

Which of the images did you find most satisfying? Have you ever power-washed something in your home? Do you have before-and-after pics to share with us?