Clean Rubber Seal on Washer, Clean Cement, Remove Painted Wallpaper & Kill Crabgrass
Joan Clark
December 16, 2025
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Home maintenance doesn't have to feel overwhelming when you know the right approach. We're sharing practical solutions today that tackle some of the toughest cleaning and lawn care challenges around your property.
In today's issue:
Cleaning the Rubber Seal on Your Washer
Eliminating Crabgrass
Best Way to Clean Cement Surfaces
Removing Painted Wallpaper Without Damage
And more…
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CLEANING
We once discovered that the funky smell in our laundry wasn't coming from the clothes at all; it was hiding in that innocent-looking rubber seal around the washer door, where moisture and detergent residue had been throwing a secret party for months. These 7+ simple strategies will help keep that seal fresh, mold-free, and doing its job without turning into a science experiment.
CLEANING
We once watched a neighbor scrub her driveway for hours with dish soap before discovering that a simple paste of baking soda and water lifted oil stains in minutes. These 7+ strategies prove that cleaning cement doesn't require harsh chemicals or back-breaking effort when you know which household staples do the heavy lifting.
TIP OF THE DAY
Linen Closet Makeover
Pull everything out, sort the sheets by size, then fold each set into its own pillowcase. Toss any fitted sheets with blown elastic or flat sheets with permanent stains. Stack bundles vertically on shelves. Roll towels instead of folding them flat, then stand them upright in bins or baskets on your shelves. Sort by size (bath, hand, washcloth) and keep only three sets per person in rotation. |  |
CLEANING
Painted wallpaper can feel permanent, but it comes off more easily than most homeowners expect when the proper technique is used. We've rounded up five methods that work on even the most stubborn layers, including one trick borrowed from professional restorers who strip century-old homes.
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PLANTS & GARDEN
Crabgrass can spread up to 150,000 seeds from a single plant, turning one patch into a lawn-wide invasion in just one season . We've rounded up 11+ natural tricks that stop crabgrass without harsh chemicals so that any yard can stay green and healthy all summer long.
THANK YOU!
Rubber seals, stubborn crabgrass, grimy cement, and painted wallpaper don't stand a chance when you know the right tricks . These simple fixes save time, money, and a whole lot of frustration.
May your washing machine stay fresh,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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