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I am obsessed with steam cleaners. In my adult life, I’ve had a big carpet cleaner, a few steam mops and a handheld steam cleaner. My husband, Tom, would roll his eyes every time a new one came home, but I thought I needed all of those different types of steam cleaners for different applications.

When Tom came home from work last week and saw yet another one in the house, he said, “Lindsay. Really?” Yes, really! Between HomeRight’s new SteamMachine Plus and original SteamMachine, I can get rid of all of those other ones. The SteamMachine Plus is a steam mop that has many attachments – including one for carpet! – and a handheld unit (like a Dust Buster) that pops out of the mop for quick tasks, like steaming garments. The SteamMachine is a much larger unit with a larger tank for your larger projects.

I have plenty of uses for both of them. Here are 20 of my favorite uses:

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Hi, it’s Jackie here from Teal & Lime. Sometimes I am not sure if it is a blessing or a curse, but as a DIYer, I can rarely see something for what it is. I see a cool rug and think ottoman. I see a wastebasket and think pendant light. I see tablecloth and think slipcovers.

You see, my brain is always analyzing something for what it could be, not what it is. I suppose, for someone who likes to DIY, it is a blessing. This ability to think outside the box has helped me personalize my home and save a lot of money in the process.

My latest victims were these driftwood chargers from World Market. I loved the light, almost gray-washed wood. But, let’s be honest, I rarely set the table, let alone use chargers. Just trying to keep it real. So naturally, my mind starts to wander and think of alternative uses for the chargers.

Then, comes the lightbulb moment. That moment when you realize just what to do and can’t wait to get started.

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20 Ways to Use Your Steam Cleaner

5-Minute DIY Driftwood Mirrors