Clean Makeup Brushes, Remove Deodorant Stains, Get Mud Out & Store Romaine Lettuce
Joan Clark
December 11, 2025
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Fresh starts happen in the smallest moments, when you finally tackle that makeup brush drawer or rescue wilted lettuce before it's too late. We're here with the practical know-how that makes everyday life run smoother.
In today's issue:
The Right Way to Clean Your Makeup Brushes
Keep Romaine Crisp and Fresh for Days
Banish Deodorant Marks from Your Favorite Shirts
Get Stubborn Mud Stains Out of Any Fabric
And more…
CLEANING
Makeup brushes can hold up to a pound of bacteria, dead skin cells, and oil after just a week of daily use. When makeup artists tested four simple makeup brush cleaning methods, they found that the fastest technique took under three minutes and left brushes softer than new.
CLEANING
White marks on a favorite black shirt used to mean an outfit change, but most deodorant stains lift in minutes with pantry staples already sitting in the kitchen. These seven techniques rescue clothes from the donation pile and make getting dressed faster on busy mornings.
MABEL’S WISDOM
Wax Woes No More
Back in my day, we didn't have fancy cleaners to deal with candle wax spills. If you find yourself with wax on your table or floor, grab a brown paper bag and an iron.
First, place the brown paper bag over the wax. Then, gently run a warm iron over the bag. The heat will melt the wax, and the paper will soak it right up.
Just like that, your surface is as good as new! Remember, sometimes the simplest solutions are the best.
CLEANING
Mud stains don't have to mean the end of favorite jeans or a child's soccer uniform . We've got expert-tested tips that work on everything from fresh splatters to dried-on dirt, including one surprising pantry staple that lifts mud faster than any store-bought spray.
FUN FACT
Did fish tanks clean themselves before 2007?
Self-cleaning aquariums existed decades before Andrew Grad's 2007 patent, with hobbyists rigging up siphon systems and gravel vacuums as early as the 1960s. Grad's design automated the water-change process. The innovation wasn't inventing self-cleaning technology but packaging it into a countertop unit that required no hoses, buckets, or manual siphoning. |  |
FOOD STORAGE
Romaine hearts stay crisp up to 3 times longer when stored properly. This discovery transformed weeknight salads from wilted disappointment to restaurant-quality crunch. This guide shares 7+ clever tricks that keep those leaves fresh, flavorful, and ready to eat all week long.
THANK YOU!
Clean brushes, crisp lettuce, stain-free shirts, and mud-free jeans; you're now equipped to tackle the messes life throws at you . Whether you're scrubbing bristles or rescuing your favorite blouse, these tricks have your back.
May your makeup always blend flawlessly and your salad stay crunchy,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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