How Chicago cleans 1.4 billion gallons of wastewater every day
The Stickney Water Reclamation Plant in Illinois is one of the largest wastewater-treatment facilities in the world, serving about 2.3 million people.
How a 'hoarder's house' is deep cleaned
Midwest Magic Cleaning, Clean With Barbie, and A Beautiful Mess deep clean the six-bedroom house of a person possibly living with hoarding disorder.
How the Niagara Falls cliffs and trails are deep cleaned
Andy Chouinard and his crew of rope access technicians remove loose rocks from the cliffside at Devil's Hole in Niagara County to keep patrons safe.
Deep cleaning a $12,500 Tabriz Persian rug
Ali Rouzati from Rouzati Rugs walks us through how he deep cleans a 1940s Sheikh Mashayekhi Tabriz rug.
How centuries-old works of art are restored
On this episode of "Refurbished," we show you how experts restore centuries-old art pieces, including oil paintings, plaster frames, and statues.
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How a moldy boat cover is deep cleaned
Mike Sadowski from Chet's Cleaning deep cleans a moldy boat cover. He sprays it with chemicals, agitates it, power washes it, and rinses it clean.
Removing ice dams from roofs
Ice Dam Guys removes snow and ice from roofs. Employees shovel the snow, then use a steamer to break up the ice.
How the dirtiest Apple products are deep cleaned
Julius Kaveckas of Phone Fix Craft walks us through the process of cleaning and repairing dirty iPhones and AirPods.
Professionals deep clean extreme mold buildup
Here are three ways professionals deep clean moldy items. They work on a car, a leather bag, and a boat cover.
How moss-covered gravestones are deep cleaned
Ryan from Healing Headstones deep cleans gravestones covered in moss, mold, dirt, grime, and other debris.
Hand-engraving gold rings
John Sorich IV is a jewelry designer specializing in hand-engraving metals such as gold with intricate designs. He's also trained in diamond setting.
Shuffleboard sand changes how puck moves
Brendan Kortz creates patterns on his shuffleboard table using shuffleboard sand. The sand helps the puck glide over the table.
Refinishing a peeling burl-wood desk
The owner of Serpentine Lines, Desiree McLean, refinishes a vintage burl-wood desk. She cleans, sands, and oils the desk so it's ready for sale.
How keys are duplicated
Arlon Boyd works for Lake Hardware. He uses a machine to duplicate keys. The machine traces the original key while cutting grooves into a blank.
How a paleontologist cleans dinosaur fossils
Harrison Duran is a paleontologist. He works to find dinosaur fossils and bones, then cleans and preserves them.
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How grills are professionally cleaned
Jo Giovanni cleans barbecue grills. He scrapes debris off, then washes them using Dawn soap and steel wool. He uses an angle grinder to remove debris.
How golf courses are maintained
Chris Hayes is the assistant head greenskeeper at St. Helen's Bay Golf Resort. He maintains the course by mowing, fertilizing, aerating, and more.
Using liquid latex to create magical mugs
Ahnalisa Reavis, the owner of Dirtworks Ceramics, specializes in creating magical mugs. She uses liquid latex for masking during the glazing process.
Chip carving creates designs on wood
Daniel Clay specializes in chip carving. He uses a knife to make pockets in the wood, creating mesmerizing patterns.
How gas stations are cleaned
Powerwashco owner Aamir Kadri explains how he cleans gas stations. The process includes pressure washing, degreasing, and rinsing away the residue.