Make a Shirt Bigger, Clean Car Mats & Get Rid of Skunk Smell
Joan Clark
May 13, 2026
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Hello there,
Sometimes the simplest household challenges need the smartest solutions. Whether it's refreshing your wardrobe, tackling stubborn odors, or keeping your spaces clean, a few proven techniques can save time and frustration.
In today's issue:
How to Make a Shirt Bigger
Removing Skunk Odor From Your Dog
The Best Way to Clean Car Mats
And more…
CLEANING
We've all pulled a favorite shirt from the dryer only to find it shrunk two sizes, but here's the good news: most garments can be gently stretched back to life with household items already sitting in the closet. These 7+ techniques range from a simple water-and-conditioner soak to strategic seam adjustments that add breathing room exactly where it's needed.
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CLEANING
We once rescued a set of car mats so caked with mud and mystery stains that tossing them seemed easier than saving them—until a simple baking soda trick brought them back to showroom condition in under 20 minutes. These super tips prove that even the grimiest floor mats can be restored without expensive products or a trip to the detailer.
TIP OF THE DAY
No More Droopy Collards!
Store collard greens completely dry and unwashed until you're ready to cook them. Any moisture clinging to the leaves accelerates bacterial growth and breakdown, turning crisp greens limp within days.
If you've already rinsed them, pat each leaf thoroughly dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner, then wrap them in paper towels and add to a perforated plastic bag. Washing right before cooking keeps the leaves firm and prevents premature spoilage.
CLEANING
Tomato juice might be the old standby, but it turns out it only masks skunk odor instead of breaking down the sulfur compounds that make skunk spray so potent . When a curious pup gets sprayed, the clock starts ticking—because the longer those oils sit on fur, the harder they become to remove.
FUN FACT
Melted Candy Bar Responsible for the Microwave
Percy Spencer was testing a military radar tube in 1945 when a chocolate bar in his pocket turned to goo. The engineer realized a vacuum tube that generates microwaves for radar was heating food. Within months, Raytheon built the first microwave oven, which stood 5.5 feet tall, weighed 750 pounds, and cost about $52,000 in today's dollars. It was years before anyone dreamed of reheating leftovers at home. |  |
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THANK YOU!
Whether you're stretching a favorite shirt, de-skunking your pup, or scrubbing car mats, these tricks turn household headaches into quick wins . You've got the know-how now.
May your clothes always fit,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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