Hard Water Stains on Plastic, Grease Stains on Clothes & Long-Lasting Cabbage

Author

Joan Clark
January 07, 2026

Hello there,

Home care challenges have a way of piling up when you least expect them. We're here with practical solutions that work.

In today's issue:

  • Banishing Hard Water Marks from Plastic Surfaces

  • The Real Shelf Life of Fresh Cabbage

  • Tackling Set-In Grease Stains on Fabric

  • And more…

CLEANING

We used to think cloudy plastic containers were destined for the trash until discovering that hard water deposits dissolve with pantry staples already sitting in the cabinet. This guide shares 11+ simple methods to restore clarity to everything from shower doors to food storage lids.

CLEANING

We've all pulled a favorite shirt from the dryer only to discover a grease spot we missed, and felt that sinking feeling that it's ruined forever. The good news : even set-in grease stains can come out with the proper technique. These five methods work without special products or a trip to the dry cleaner.

TIP OF THE DAY

Is Your Bedroom a Five-Star Resort for Dust Mites?

Lower indoor humidity to 30-50% using a dehumidifier or air conditioner, because dust mites need moisture above 50% to survive. Run the dehumidifier in bedrooms and other spaces where you spend the most time.

Check humidity with an inexpensive hygrometer. Dry air dehydrates mites within days, stopping them from reproducing and naturally shrinking the population.

FOOD STORAGE

Cabbage can stay crisp in the fridge for up to two months when stored correctly, far longer than most people realize. These simple storage tricks help stretch grocery dollars and keep this nutrient-packed vegetable ready for slaws, stir-fries, and soups all season long.

FUN FACT

Did Opera Glasses Really Need a Makeover?

J.P. Lemiere didn't invent binoculars in 1825, but he did patent a bridge design that let two small telescopes sit side by side without falling apart in your hands. Before that, people at the theater held separate spyglasses up to each eye or used clunky lorgnettes on sticks.

Lemiere's hinge-and-body frame made it possible to adjust the distance between the eyepieces to match your own eyes.

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Stains happen, spills are part of life, and wilted cabbage is nobody's friend . These fixes turn everyday messes into quick wins. Hard water spots vanish, and greasy disasters disappear.

Here's to cleaner counters and crisper cabbage,

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