Clean Copper, Remove Grease Smell & Wasp Repellent
Joan Clark
June 30, 2026
In partnership with
.
Hi there,
Home care doesn't have to mean harsh chemicals or expensive products. We're sharing smart, natural solutions that work with what you already have.
In today's issue:
Bringing Back the Shine: How to Clean Copper
Keep Wasps Away Without Sprays
Banish Grease Odor From Fabric
And more…
CLEANING
We once watched a tarnished copper pot transform into a gleaming showpiece in under five minutes using nothing but pantry staples. That moment changed everything about how we approach kitchen care. This collection of 10 tricks proves that restoring copper's warm, rosy shine doesn't require specialty products or hours of elbow grease.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KALSHI
Trade Real-World Events. Get $10 Free.
Start trading real-world events. With Kalshi, you can trade on things you already follow: inflation, elections, sports, and more. It’s simple: buy “Yes” or “No” shares on what you think will happen, and earn returns if you’re right.
To get you started, we’re giving you a free $10. Use it to explore the platform, test your instincts, and see how prediction markets work in real time.
Join thousands already trading the news and putting their knowledge to work.
Claim your $10 and start trading now.
Trade responsibly.
CLEANING
Fried chicken night shouldn't mean sacrificing a favorite shirt to the laundry graveyard. Grease odors cling to fabric fibers long after the stain disappears, but they don't have to be permanent. We rounded up 15 proven methods that tackle the smell at its source, from pantry staples to smart wash-day swaps.
TIP OF THE DAY
Freshen Bed Pillows Without Getting Them Wet
Sprinkle baking soda generously over the entire surface of each pillow and let it sit for 30 minutes to absorb oils and odors. Vacuum thoroughly using the upholstery attachment, working in overlapping passes to lift away the powder and trapped dust.
Hang pillows outside in direct sunlight for two hours if possible—UV rays naturally kill bacteria and mildew. This method works well for foam and memory foam pillows that can't go in the washer, and the baking soda neutralizes smells without harsh chemicals.
BUG CONTROL
Wasps build their paper nests by chewing wood fibers mixed with saliva—a process so efficient that humans studied it to invent paper manufacturing . When wasps started building under the deck last summer, we discovered that keeping them away doesn't require drastic chemicals. Natural deterrents work beautifully and protect pollinators at the same time.
FUN FACT
Can coal tar really become a rainbow?
Aniline dyes started with coal tar, the black, sticky waste left over from heating coal to make gas for streetlights in the 1800s. Chemists learned to break down this gunk, then transform them into brilliant reds, blues, greens, and yellows. By 1900, German factories alone were producing over 2,000 different synthetic colors from sludge, turning industrial waste into a multimillion-dollar global trade. |  |
THANK YOU!
Copper gleaming, wasps retreating, and grease defeated . Your home just got a whole lot fresher. These tricks turn everyday messes into quick wins, no harsh chemicals required.
Here's to a sparkling home,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
*Clicking partners’ links may generate a fee for us that supports our newsletter team