Carpet Cleaners, Stainless Steel Cleaning, Baseboards & Get Rid of Squirrels
Joan Clark
October 22, 2025
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Hello there,
We know home care can throw curveballs—from old pet stains to critters who won’t take a hint. We’ve gathered kind-to-you, get-it-done tricks to make every corner feel clear, polished, and peaceful.
In today’s issue:
Best Carpet Cleaner for Old Pet Urine
How to Get Rid of Squirrels—Safely and Effectively
Homemade Stainless Steel Cleaner That Works
Baseboards Made Easy: Quick Clean Guide
And more…
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MONEY GROUP
Myth: Pet insurance claims are too slow
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CLEANING
We once saved a favorite living-room rug after an old puppy mishap using a simple pantry combo and patience, and now we’re sharing the four recipes that actually lifted the stain and the lingering “uh-oh” smell. Fun fact: as pet urine ages, it turns alkaline and clings to fibers, so pairing gentle acids or enzymes with proper blotting can finally set your floors free.
CLEANING
From fingerprints on the fridge to water spots in the sink, we’ve all had that moment before company arrives. We once saved the day by polishing with a dab of olive oil in under a minute. These seven easy-to-make stainless steel cleaners bring simple pantry magic so we can shine it all up without fuss.
TIP OF THE DAY
Is Your Hammer Playing Hide-and-Seek Again?
Dump your tools on a table and sort by job: hanging, fixing, measuring, cutting. Pop each category into a zippered pouch or clear quart bag, slide in an index card with a checklist, and label big: Hang It, Fix It, Measure It, Cut It. Park all pouches upright in a shallow bin near the action. Add a magnetic tin for loose bits and a small tape measure on a carabiner. Finish with a five‑minute Friday reset so everything returns home. |  |
CLEANING
Somewhere between sorting socks and stirring dinner, we realized dusty baseboards were dulling the whole room. We rounded up five quick, no-fuss tricks—like gliding a dryer sheet to repel future dust—so the whole space looks freshly cleaned in minutes.
FUN FACT
Seven-Ounce Showoff That Bench-Pressed Nine Pounds
In 1824, William Sturgeon rolled out the first practical electromagnet, and it came to flex. He wrapped wire around a horseshoe-shaped iron core, ran current through it, and—click—the iron became magnetic on command. The tiny gadget weighed roughly seven ounces yet lifted about nine pounds, a jaw-dropper for the time. That little gym feat proved electricity could be harnessed as real, repeatable power, not just a spark in a storm. |  |
WILDLIFE CONTROL
Hearing rustling noises from the attic is never a good sign. We have 11+ fast and easy ways to eliminate a squirrel problem before it gets out of control.
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THANK YOU!
From pet-pee carpet rescues to shooing squirrels with grace, from sparkling stainless steel to baseboards that finally behave—today was a whole-home glow-up . You’ve got recipes, tricks, and the cheer to use them. Light a candle, press play on your favorite song, and let clean feel like freedom. Inhale, exhale, shine.
May your carpets forgive and your squirrels relocate happily!
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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