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Paul and Ruth Richmond-Watson, a married couple who are both autistic with ADHD, have been cleaning dirty street signs in Brighton, England, since September, Good News Network reported on November 14, 2026. The couple took up the hobby to share an activity they could do together, and they say it also supports their mental health and their wish to help a community where neighbors no longer look out for one another. They noticed that much of the local signage was unreadable at night because of grime, so they clean at least one sign a day across East Sussex, taking about 20 to 25 minutes per sign with a backpack water pump, a foam gun and a long-handled brush. They fund the work themselves, with some help from supply company sponsorships, and post videos on Instagram under @Filthy_signs. Paul, a former window washer originally from New Zealand, is 47, and Ruth is 25. Their goal is to road trip across the UK and clean every sign they find until they are spotless.