Floors, Flies & Tomatoes
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Household challenges and garden opportunities can happen at any time. Whether you're tackling indoor messes with pantry staples or swatting bugs, today's tips will help you work smarter around the home.
In today's issue:
Make Your Own Floor Cleaner With Simple Ingredients
Keep Flies Away From Your Outdoor Spaces
Preserve Fresh Tomatoes in the Freezer
And more…
CLEANING
We discovered that vinegar and water alone can tackle 90% of household grime without the chemical residue store-bought cleaners leave behind. These 3+ homemade floor cleaner recipes transformed our cleaning routine and saved money in the process.
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FOOD STORAGE
Tomatoes frozen at peak ripeness hold their flavor for up to 18 months , turning summer's tomato bounty into year-round sauce, soup, and stew magic. We tested every trick and found six that preserve both taste and texture.
TIP OF THE DAY
Frosty Time Capsule

Empty your deep freezer (or regular freezer) and sort items into two piles: keep and toss. Discard anything with freezer burn, ice crystals inside the packaging, or no label.
Check expiration dates and discard anything older than six months for vegetables and one year for meat. This strategy prevents you from cleaning around old food and ensures you only put back what's safe to eat. Clean the interior with baking soda and water.
BUG CONTROL
We once tested every fly deterrent under the sun during a particularly stubborn summer invasion and discovered that the most effective solutions weren't the ones sold in stores. These 11+ proven methods will help transform your home into a fly-free sanctuary without harsh chemicals or constant swatting.
FUN FACT
Can processed cheese survive a nuclear winter?
The U.S. government stockpiled millions of pounds of processed cheese in limestone caves during the Cold War as emergency food reserves. The cheese's long shelf life (up to two years unrefrigerated) and high calorie density made it ideal for disaster preparedness. By the 1980s, the government owned so much surplus cheese that it distributed 30 million pounds per year to food banks and schools. | ![]() |
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THANK YOU!
Clean floors, fly-free rooms, and frozen tomatoes—you've tackled it all this week . These aren't fancy tricks; they're smart moves that save time and money. You're building a home that runs smoother every single day.
May your floors stay streak-free,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team

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