Clean Top Load Washer, Vinegar Oven Cleaner & Eliminate Squash Bugs
Joan Clark
June 22, 2026
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Do you have questions about keeping your home fresh and your garden thriving? Today's tips tackle pesky pests, oven build-up, and natural cleaning solutions that work.
In today's issue:
Deep Clean Your Top-Loading Washing Machine
Natural Ways to Stop Squash Bugs in Their Tracks
Steam Clean Your Oven Using Only Vinegar
And more…
CLEANING
We once discovered a forgotten sock wedged behind the agitator drum, covered in a layer of grime that explained why every washing machine load smelled faintly of mildew. This guide shares 7+ smart ways to banish buildup, odors, and hidden debris from a top-loading washer.
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CLEANING
Vinegar steam can cut through months of baked-on oven grime in under an hour, turning a dreaded chore into a surprisingly satisfying task . We discovered that the same acetic acid that pickles cucumbers also breaks down carbonized grease without any harsh fumes or elbow strain.
TIP OF THE DAY
Is your melon sweating in the fridge?
Whole melons belong on the counter, not in the cold. Store uncut watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew at room temperature for up to a week to preserve flavor and texture.
Once you slice into any melon, wrap the cut surface tightly in plastic wrap or transfer chunks to an airtight container, then refrigerate. Cold storage after cutting prevents bacterial growth and keeps the flesh firm for three to five days.
BUG CONTROL
Squash bugs can wipe out an entire crop in days, turning healthy vines into wilted, brown skeletons faster than most gardeners realize what's happening. We've rounded up 7+ simple strategies that stop these pests before they take over, including one surprising household item that sends them packing.
FUN FACT
Early Stethoscopes Looked Like Trumpets!
The first stethoscope was a solid wooden cylinder about 10 inches long and 1.5 inches wide, resembling a small trumpet or rolling pin. Doctors held one end to the patient's chest and pressed an ear to the other end, which amplified the sound. The single-tube design stayed standard for decades until rubber tubing and dual earpieces arrived in the 1850s. |  |
THANK YOU!
Your home deserves to smell fresh and work hard without the grime . Whether you're banishing musty washer odors, steam-cleaning your oven with vinegar, or sending squash bugs packing, these tricks turn chores into quick wins. Clean machines, happy gardens, sparkling ovens.
Here's to a home that runs smoothly,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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