Disinfectant Spray Recipes, Clean Cricut Mat & Rid Ants with Borax
Joan Clark
March 11, 2026
Hello there,
Spring cleaning season brings questions about keeping your home fresh, disinfecting everything, and dealing with unwanted pests. We've got practical solutions that work with what you already have on hand.
In today's issue:
Make Your Own Disinfectant Spray at Home
Eliminate Ants Using Borax
Restore Your Cricut Mat to Like-New Condition
And more…
CLEANING
We discovered that most store-bought disinfectant sprays contain only three to five active ingredients, yet homemade versions can be equally powerful with items already sitting in the pantry. These seven recipes deliver hospital-grade cleaning power while giving complete control over what touches kitchen counters and doorknobs.
CLEANING
We've all watched a favorite Cricut mat lose its stick after just a few projects, turning what should be a quick cut into a frustrating wrestle with curling paper. This guide walks through 7+ smart methods to bring that mat back to life and keep it performing for hundreds more uses.
TIP OF THE DAY
Does Your Windshield Look Worse After You Clean It?
Wipe in straight lines, not circles , to avoid streaks and haze. Spray a microfiber cloth with glass cleaner instead of spraying the window directly.
Start at the top corner and work across horizontally, then flip to a dry section of the cloth and buff in vertical strokes. The two-direction method catches any cleaner residue and ensures a crystal-clear finish.
Ants can detect sugar from up to 15 feet away, which explains why they find their way to kitchen counters no matter how careful you are. We've rounded up seven smart borax solutions that stop scout ants before they bring the whole colony marching through.
FUN FACT
Early space heaters could set your curtains on fire!
The first electric space heaters in the early 1900s had exposed coils that reached temperatures above 1,000°F, hot enough to ignite fabric, paper, or wood within seconds. No safety guards, tip-over switches, or automatic shutoffs existed until the 1970s. Families treated these early models like open flames, never leaving them unattended. |  |
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THANK YOU!
Whether you're disinfecting counters, evicting ants, or refreshing your craft mat , you now have the tools to tackle it all. Your home stays cleaner, your projects last longer, and those stubborn stains don't stand a chance.
May your ants find a new address,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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