Laminate Floors, Clean Marble, Remove Rust & Houseplants for Air
Joan Clark
October 20, 2025
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We know home should feel like a soft place to land, and a few smart tweaks can make it sparkle. We gathered simple, soul-soothing tips to make cleaning easier and the air clearer.
In today’s issue:
Laminate Floors, Cleaned Right
Air-Cleaning Houseplants
Marble Care Made Simple
Rescue Rusty Grill Grates
And more…
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CLEANING
We’ve all watched footprints appear like little ghosts after a busy morning, and we found that a splash of vinegar in warm water brought the shine back before the coffee got cold. We rounded up four homemade laminate floor cleaner recipes—and here’s a fun fact we love: laminate isn’t wood, so it thrives on gentle, soap-free solutions that don’t leave a dull film.
CLEANING
We’ve learned the hard way that a splash of vinegar can etch marble, but a soft microfiber cloth and mild soap can bring back that calm, creamy glow. We rounded up four gentle DIY tricks for marble cleaning—using household staples like baking soda and a microfiber cloth—to keep counters and vanities looking luxe without the fuss.
TIP OF THE DAY
Is Your Thermal Coffee Pot Ready for a Little Self-Care?
Rinse your thermal coffee pot with warm water, then shake in 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Fill halfway with hot water, swirl, and let it relax for 15 minutes. Go in with a soft bottle brush—around the rim, down the walls, under the spout. Pour out, rinse until the water runs crystal clear, then do one last hot-water rinse to reset the taste. Air-dry open, lid off, so freshness stays. Your morning brew should taste like possibility—not last week’s leftovers. |  |
CLEANING
After a backyard cookout where rust tried to steal the spotlight, we discovered that simple, gentle fixes can bring grill grates back to gleaming. We gathered 7+ easy, non-toxic methods—like a white vinegar soak and a cut potato’s oxalic acid scrub—to revive the sizzle without harsh chemicals.
FUN FACT
Leveling Up Locks
In 1774, Robert Barron’s double-acting lever lock tumbler turned locks from ornament into precision instruments. Instead of a key just dodging simple obstructions, each lever had to be lifted to its exact sweet spot or the bolt stayed put. That breakthrough remains the backbone of modern 5- and 7-lever mortise locks on serious doors and safes. It’s why a long, weighty key feels purposeful and why that firm click is the sound of standards, not luck. |  |
PLANTS & GARDEN
After placing a snake plant by the bed, we noticed the room smelled fresher by morning—a small change that felt like a deep exhale. And with a classic NASA study showing some houseplants can help filter indoor air, we’re sharing 17+ beautiful, low-fuss picks to freshen your space and lift your day.
THANK YOU!
Shiny laminate floors, marble that glows, air so fresh your plants practically high-five you, and grill grates free of clingy rust, we cleaned like experts. Keep these easy recipes and fixes handy, sip something sparkly, and strut through your sparkling home. You did that, . Keep glowing and going always.
With sparkle,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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