Clean an Oven, DIY Cleaners, ChapStick Solutions & Fly Repellent
Joan Clark
November 04, 2025
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Discover doable ways to refresh home life with gentle solutions that save time and money. We gathered tips for a spotless oven, a fly-free kitchen, simple homemade cleaners, and a rescue for ChapStick stains.
In today's issue:
Clean an Oven, No Fumes
Natural Fly Repellents
Homemade Cleaners, Simple Recipes
Get ChapStick Out of Clothes
And more...
CLEANING
Learn about 12+ easy ways to clean the whole oven, so stuck-on spills and smoky smells stop stealing your time. Fun fact: Baking soda is a mild alkali that lifts grease and neutralizes odors, while vinegar's acid breaks down residue as its fizz loosens grime.
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CLEANING
Refresh every room and backyard space with 23 easy DIY cleaners made from pantry staples to cut costs and reduce harsh chemicals. A 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water leaves glass streak-free, and baking soda lifts grime while neutralizing odors.
TIP OF THE DAY
Are Your Flannel Sheets Shedding Like a Golden Retriever?
Wash new flannel sheets twice before the first use to remove loose fibers and factory finishes. Run the first cycle on warm with half the detergent you'd typically use, then tumble dry on low. Add a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle for the second wash to soften the fabric and lock in fibers. Skip fabric softener—it reduces the natural fluffiness that makes flannel cozy. The double wash removes excess lint! |  |
CLEANING
After a ChapStick blowout in the dryer, we saved a favorite shirt by freezing the stain, scraping off the wax, and spot-treating before a gentle wash. Learn 7+ other clear, feasible solutions for getting ChapStick out of clothes, and a great trick: wax and oil harden with cold, which makes lifting stains easier.
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BUG CONTROL
After a patio dinner was overrun by flies, we reclaimed the table with basil pots and a vinegar spray. Discover 15 natural fly repellent tips and recipes, plus a fun fact. Flies taste with their feet, so citrus and lavender make them skip the landing.
THANK YOU!
From crusty racks to sneaky ChapStick stains, porch flies to pantry-shelf cleaners, today brought quick fixes that spare time and drama . Clean feels calmer, and calmer makes room for everything else in your busy week.
With gratitude,Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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