Clean Car Interior, Smelly Washer, Get Paint Out & Homemade Ant Killers
Joan Clark
November 14, 2025
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Hi there,
We know home care feels easier with simple, do-now fixes. We picked safe, budget-friendly ways to clean, freshen, and keep the day moving.
In today's issue:
Make a DIY Car Interior Cleaner
Destroy Ants Without Borax
Remove Paint from Carpet
Fix Sewer Smell in the Washer
And more...
CLEANING
We once turned a sticky, coffee-splashed console into a like-new cabin, and discovered that leftover cleaner residue can cause foggy, streaked glass. We share 12 tips for cleaning car dashboards, windows, and seats with simple steps, safe supplies, and time-saving moves for a fresher ride.
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CLEANING
After a long weekend, the washer smelled like a storm drain, so we cleared it with a hot cycle and a cup of white vinegar. Learn 3+ simple ways to remove sewer smells, plus an interesting tidbit: most stink comes from detergent residue and bacteria in the gasket, not the drain.
TIP OF THE DAY
Garage Clutter Multiplies
Start by pulling every item off the garage shelves and sorting it into three boxes: keep, donate, and trash. Work shelf by shelf. Wipe down each empty shelf with a damp cloth before you reload. Group similar items together—paint supplies in one bin, sports gear in another—and label each container. This method stops chaos from sneaking back because every item has a designated home. |  |
CLEANING
Uncover 7+ proven ways to get paint out of carpet, turning a spill into a calm, do-this-next plan. We once saved a pale wool rug by blotting, not scrubbing, with a mild dish soap mix. Fun fact: water-based paint lifts easiest before it dries.
FUN FACT
Phones Were Heavy!
George Sweigert filed his patent in 1966, but the first commercial cordless phones didn't hit stores until the 1980s—and those early models weighed around 10 pounds. That's roughly the weight of a gallon of milk. The handsets were so bulky because they needed large battery packs and radio transmitters strong enough to reach the base unit across a room, and the range was often less than 100 feet. |  |
BUG CONTROL
After a marching line took over the pantry, we wiped the counters with vinegar to erase their scent trail and watched the stream disappear in minutes. We share four Borax-free homemade ant killers, from soapy water that kills on contact to food-grade diatomaceous earth that dries them out, plus a citrus-vinegar wipe to keep trails from returning.
THANK YOU!
From streak-free glass to crumb-free seats, your car rides cleaner and calmer . Indoors, ants meet their match, paint stains surrender, and the washer stops doing sewer impressions. Progress feels good because it shows.
May your dash gleam and your washer smell like nothing at all,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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