Clean Car Seats, Homemade Enzyme Cleaners & Organic Spider Deterrents
Joan Clark
February 13, 2026
Hi there,
Cleaning often brings questions about tackling stubborn stains, keeping pests at bay, and freshening up the spaces where life happens. We've gathered practical solutions that work with what you already have in your home.
In today's issue:
How to Restore Your Car's Upholstery
Natural Ways to Keep Spiders Away
DIY Enzyme Solution for Pet Accidents
And more…
CLEANING
We once spilled an entire iced latte between the seats on a road trip, and it took three different strategies to finally banish the smell. These 14 hands-on car seat cleaning techniques cover everything from everyday crumbs to stubborn stains, so any car interior can look and feel fresh again.
CLEANING
Dog urine contains uric acid crystals that standard cleaners can't break down, which explains why that spot keeps attracting your pup back to the same corner. These enzyme-based recipes work by releasing helpful bacteria that digest the odor-causing compounds at the molecular level.
TIP OF THE DAY
It's Top of the Fridge Cleaning Day!
Pull everything off the top, then wipe the surface with a microfiber cloth dipped in warm water with a bit of dish soap. For sticky grease buildup , spray undiluted white vinegar, let it sit for two minutes, then scrub gently with the cloth. Rinse the cloth, and wipe again to remove any remaining residue. The vinegar cuts through grease without harsh chemicals. |  |
BUG CONTROL
Spiders eat up to 800 million tons of insects worldwide each year, keeping ecosystems in balance while sending many of us running for the nearest shoe. This guide shares 11 chemical-free ways to keep eight-legged visitors outside where they belong.
FUN FACT
Blame bad telescopes for the myth that Mars has canals.
Early telescopes magnified images but also distorted them with imperfect glass lenses. In 1877, Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli sketched lines on Mars he called "canali" (channels), which led others to see elaborate irrigation canals built by aliens. Better lenses in the 20th century revealed the lines were optical illusions mixed with real geological features. |  |
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THANK YOU!
Clean seats, banish spiders, and tackle pet messes—all with ingredients already hiding in your pantry . Who knew your kitchen could moonlight as a cleaning supply store? These tricks prove that a spotless home doesn't require a chemistry degree or a second mortgage.
May your car seats stay crumb-free,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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