Homemade Dust Mite Spray, Grime off Shower Floor & Fruit Fly Solutions
Joan Clark
January 29, 2026
Hello there,
A clean home doesn't require harsh chemicals or expensive products. Sometimes the most effective solutions come from simple ingredients you already have on hand.
In today's issue:
Natural Dust Mite Spray You Can Make
Eliminate Fruit Flies for Good
Remove Stubborn Grime from Shower Floors
And more…
BUG CONTROL
We discovered that the average bed can harbor up to 10 million dust mites, which explained why mornings felt so stuffy. These 11 homemade spray recipes use pantry staples to create a cleaner, fresher bedroom without harsh chemicals.
CLEANING
Soap scum and mildew can turn a beautiful shower floor into a grimy embarrassment in no time, even with regular rinsing. We tested 11+ ways to find the ones that actually work, from pantry staples that dissolve buildup to pro techniques that restore grout to its original color.
MABEL’S WISDOM
Freshen Up Those Musty Books
We didn't have fancy ways to freshen up stinky old books when I was younger . When your beloved novels start to smell musty, here's a simple trick from Grandma's younger days.
First, grab some baking soda and a large, sealable plastic bag. Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda into the bag, place your book inside, and seal it up. Leave it for a few days, and the baking soda will absorb the unpleasant odors.
Remember, sometimes the simplest solutions are the best.
BUG CONTROL
Fruit flies can lay up to 500 eggs at a time, turning a single overripe banana into a full-blown kitchen takeover in less than a week. We've rounded up 7+ clever, proven tactics to reclaim counter space and send those tiny invaders packing for good.
FUN FACT
Did Prohibition make blenders a kitchen must-have?
The 1922 blender gained popularity during Prohibition because bartenders needed a quiet, fast way to mix alcohol-free cocktails. When Prohibition ended in 1933, the same blenders became essential for frozen daiquiris and margaritas. By 1937, Fred Waring redesigned the blender for home cooks, and within five years, more than one million American households owned one. |  |
THANK YOU!
Your home deserves to breathe easy, and now you have the tools to make it happen . From banishing dust mites to evicting fruit flies and scrubbing that shower floor until it shines, you're equipped to tackle the grime that's been hanging around too long.
May your surfaces stay spotless,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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