Baking Soda & Vinegar, DIY Granite Cleaner, Wash Vinyl Siding & Repel Roaches
Joan Clark
November 18, 2025
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Discover simple, proven home care that saves time and cuts effort. We bring calm to daily upkeep with clear steps and trusted tips.
In today's issue:
Baking Soda + Vinegar, Smart Uses
Roach-Repelling Scents
Make Your Vinyl Siding Shine
Simple DIY Granite Cleaners
And more...
CLEANING
We once saved a white shirt minutes before a meeting with a simple baking soda paste, so we gathered 27 quick, practical ways this humble pair tackles stains, odors, and clogs at home. Fun fact : when vinegar meets baking soda, they fizz as carbon dioxide is released, a tiny lift that helps loosen grime.
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CLEANING
After a coffee spill left dull spots on a countertop, we switched from harsh sprays to straightforward pantry mixes that restored the stone's luster. We share four easy-to-make DIY granite cleaner recipes to simplify your routine. Fun fact: vinegar is acidic and can etch granite, so these formulas skip it.
TIP OF THE DAY
Oven Racks Practically Clean Themselves
Soak your racks overnight in a bathtub lined with old towels and filled with hot water, half a cup of dish soap, and half a cup of baking soda. In the morning, use a sponge or old rag to wipe away the softened grime—no elbow grease required. Rinse the racks with clean water and dry them before sliding them back into the oven. The combination of soap and baking soda breaks down baked-on grease while you sleep. |  |
CLEANING
We once brightened one side of the house in under an hour with a hose, a pump sprayer of dish soap, and a soft brush. These almost effortless ways to wash vinyl siding make an unpleasant task easier.
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BUG CONTROL
Fresh, everyday scents like peppermint, catnip, and cedar are what we reach for to help repel roaches without harsh sprays. Learn about 14+ excellent options to drive cockroaches away.
THANK YOU!
From fizzing baking-soda-and-vinegar fixes to scents roaches avoid, low-effort vinyl siding washes, and simple granite cleaners, today's tips give practical wins room to breathe. Pick one small task , enjoy the quick payoff, then ride that momentum. Clean can be calm, thrifty, and kind to your time and to your home.
Stay fresh and shine bright,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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