Degrease Oven, Clean Porcelain & Freeze Vegetables
Joan Clark
February 24, 2026
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Spring cleaning season brings questions about how to tackle tough spots without harsh chemicals. Whether it's baked-on oven grime or a dirty sink, the right approach saves time and protects your surfaces.
In today's issue:
Natural Ways to Clean Your Oven Without Fumes
How to Freeze Vegetables So They Stay Fresh
The Best Methods for Cleaning Porcelain Surfaces
And more…
CLEANING
We once left a casserole in the oven so long that the cheese turned into what looked like volcanic rock. That's when we learned that baking soda and vinegar can work miracles without the fumes . These 10 natural methods prove that a sparkling oven doesn't require harsh chemicals or an entire Saturday afternoon.
CLEANING
We discovered that porcelain's secret weapon isn't fancy cleaners but everyday pantry staples. Baking soda and white vinegar can erase stains that have lingered for years. These 14 strategies transform cloudy sinks, dull tiles, and grimy tubs back to their original shine without harsh chemicals or endless scrubbing.
TIP OF THE DAY
Kindness Scares Raccoons Away
Motion-activated sprinklers and bright LED lights make your yard feel unsafe without harm. Place sprinklers nearby, and position lights to cover dark corners. Add a battery-powered radio tuned to talk stations near den sites. Raccoons are nocturnal and skittish; when their environment feels exposed and unpredictable, they'll relocate to quieter territory within a few days. |  |
FOOD STORAGE
Fresh vegetables lose up to 50% of their nutrients within days of harvest, but freezing them at peak ripeness locks in vitamins and flavor for months. We've gathered 7+ simple tricks that take the guesswork out of preserving your garden bounty or farmer's market haul.
FUN FACT
Forgotten Patent
Sir James Dewar invented the vacuum flask in 1892 to keep liquid gases cold for his physics experiments at Oxford, but he never patented it. A German glassblower who worked in his lab saw the design, made a few tweaks, and launched the commercial "Thermos" in 1904. By the time Dewar tried to sue in 1909, courts ruled he'd waited too long, and the name had become public property. |  |
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THANK YOU!
Your oven sparkles, your veggies are freezer-ready, and your porcelain gleams . Household headaches, solved without harsh chemicals or a meltdown. You've got this.
May your freezer stay organized,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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