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[–] Susaga@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Granted. There is a faulty wire, and your house sets itself on fire. Every stain, cobweb, misplaced item, trash bin and general mess is now gone, along with everything else.

[–] zero_spelled_with_an_ecks@programming.dev 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Does it at least make sure the ashes get swept up?

I lived in a place with some spooky electricity. Both the hot water heater and the dishwasher tried to light themselves on fire.