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To Poem Practically Anything
Found poems from How To Clean Practically Anything, a Consumer Reports publication. Found poems by Sara Adams as part of THE POEMING, October 2023. Head to thepoeming.tumblr.com for more information!!
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Oct 31: Lampshades
*****
Lampshades
get into tight spots
damage
your
power source
with airflow and
a plastic trowel.
*****
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 73. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 30: Saddle soap
*****
Saddle soap
As its name suggests,
the 1910s
dented
at the low end
*****
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 164. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 29: Descaling cleaners
*****
Descaling cleaners
The makers
in recent years,
Strictly speaking,
kill
*****
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 145. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 28: Carpet cleaners
*****
Carpet cleaners
you don't want to wet the carpet,
The use of void
an old nylon stocking
common
and
mild
and
dry
*****
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 144. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 27: Laundry detergents
*****
Laundry detergents
builders of
the one-upmanship
will kill any that remain
Peripheral
main task--
All
*****
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 156. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 26: Wallpaper and wallcoverings
*****
Wallpaper and wallcoverings
absorb the soiling
too
protective
******
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 123. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 25: VCRs
*****
VCRs
deteriorating
is not successful
take off the tape
*****
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 122. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 24: Vacuum cleaners
*****
Vacuum cleaners
Change
noticeably
--with or without bags--
snarl
on
Empty
******
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 120. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 23: Ultrasuede
*****
Ultrasuede
Maintain
the nap
press
the nap
Most
thoroughly
into the folds
*****
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 116. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 22: Teak
*****
Teak
needed, and
pre-treated anti-static
tent, erect
*****
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 111. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 21: Suede
*****
Suede
reasonably
some can only
be sponged
after a swim
******
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 110. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 20: Spandex
*****
Spandex
No. 1
Be careful,
protect the straw.
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 109. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 19: Smoke alarms
*****
Smoke alarms
home needs
insects, dust
These materials
surface, and
withstand light
*****
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 108. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 18: Slipcovers
*****
Slipcovers
Go over
and
see
they all get
the entire piece
*****
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 107. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 17: Skunk odor
*****
Skunk odor
--the mixture
inside
yourself
apply it
to
any
surface
*****
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 106. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 16: Sewing Machines
*****
Sewing Machines
excess.
tangles.
the
rub
has no backing,
can
pile up.
*****
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 99. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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Oct 15: Sapphires
*****
Sapphires
if possible
(if necessary)
remove any flesh still clinging to the
finish.
*****
Found poem by Sara Adams. Source material; How To Clean Practically Anything. Consumer Reports Special Publications, 2002. Pg 98. For more on this project, see thepoeming.tumblr.com!
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