There’s something so incredibly satisfying about seeing an object go from smudged, greasy, and dust-covered to sparkling clean. Here are some glorious before and after photos of 17 filthy items going from gross to gorgeous:
1. This Cuisinart pan had over 10 years of gunky buildup.
Now it’s shining like a mirror disco ball.
2. One might’ve thought this grody banister was just this color.
But it most definitely was not!
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3. This heinous kitchen faucet was just hanging out in someone’s new apartment.
Phew. It almost looks new, now!
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4. This dingy copper sink had its own special bathroom patina.
Now it’s gleaming like the Statue of Liberty in 1886!
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5. I think some kids may have ridden in the backseat of this car.
Now it’s stain-free and thriving!
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6. This shower had some major buildup.
And yet, here it is afterward, looking as good as ever!
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7. This oven door had definitely seen some things.
Now it’s clear enough to actually see through!
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8. The vinyl siding on this house looked grubby and green.
But all that gunk just came right off!
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9. This electric stovetop had gotten pretty crusty.
Now, anyone could definitely see themselves cooking here (in their own reflection)!
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10. This shower knob looked like it contained its own ecosystem.
And now? The Swamp Thing has been freed from this mortal coil.
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11. Sadly, the only thing this dishwasher couldn’t wash was itself.
But now it’s back in polished, working order.
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12. The mold in this windowsill shouldn’t cause any health issues…right?
Luckily, we’ll never have to find out.
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13. This chandelier was dusty and dim.
But with a quick handwashing, it’s positively glowing!
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14. This box fan was probably flinging dust bunnies everywhere.
But now, I’m a fan of this much cleaner look.
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15. These stairs were looking sad and squalid.
Now they’re as shiny as can be!
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16. This window awning looked completely unrecoverable.
Now that someone has “striped” away all the dirt, it looks great.
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17. And finally, this gas stovetop looked like it’d been decorated by Andy Warhol.
Now, I’d happily eat directly off the stovetop itself.