Clean a Burnt Pan, Grease Off Walls, Sharpie Off Wood & Get Rid of Silverfish
Joan Clark
November 28, 2025
Hi there,
We curated down-to-earth remedies for the messes that steal energy. We keep it simple -each clean-up brings the house back to calm.
In today’s issue:
Rescue a Burnt Nonstick Pan
Safely Get Rid of Silverfish
Clean Grease off Kitchen Walls
Remove Sharpie from a Wood Table
And more…
CLEANING
We're happy to share our top 10 tips to rescuing a burnt non-stick pan without scratches and keeping it cooking smoothly. We once saved a pan after a caramel boil-over and learned that a warm water and baking soda soak loosens baked-on residue in minutes.
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CLEANING
Bring back spotless kitchen walls with seven clever ways to cut grease quickly using simple pantry staples. Fun fact : warm white vinegar loosens oxidized splatters so they wipe away easily, and a pinch of baking soda lifts the last haze without scratching paint.
TIP OF THE DAY
Does Your Disposal Smell Like Turkey Regret?
Drop half a lemon and a handful of ice cubes into the garbage disposal, then run cold water for 30 seconds. The ice sharpens the blades while the lemon's citric acid cuts through grease and leaves a fresh scent. Add a tablespoon of baking soda down the drain, let it sit for five minutes, then flush with cold water for another 30 seconds. This combo breaks down stuck-on food particles and neutralizes odors. |  |
CLEANING
After a science-fair poster bled Sharpie onto the wood table, we tried gentle fixes that lifted the ink while protecting the finish with a quick spot test. Most permanent markers use alcohol-based ink, so we found that rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer, dabbed and blotted, breaks it down.
FUN FACT
Did Beer Cans Almost Lose the War Before They Won the Market?
Canned beer sat in a warehouse for two years before a single six-pack went on sale because brewers feared the metal would ruin the taste. Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company finally test-marketed 2,000 cans in Richmond, Virginia, in January 1935, and drinkers bought every one within hours. The secret was a special interior coating that prevented the beer from coming into contact with bare steel, solving the metallic-flavor problem. |  |
BUG CONTROL
After seeing one skitter from a book spine, we put a simple, effective plan in place. Discover 7+ easy ways to get rid of silverfish, plus the little-known fact that they love starch and can go weeks without food.
THANK YOU!
Burn marks tamed, silverfish sent packing, grease gone from the backsplash, and Sharpie erased without a meltdown . You handled four home hiccups with simple steps and everyday supplies, the kind that work on any weeknight. Keep the know-how handy, and stains will blink first. Confidence cleans faster than panic.
Onward, stain whisperer,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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