Remove Mildew Smell, Clean Whiteboards & Spider Repellent Recipes

Author

Joan Clark
December 26, 2025

Hi there,

Home care doesn't have to mean harsh chemicals or expensive store-bought solutions. We've gathered practical fixes for common household challenges that work with what you already have.

In today's issue:

  • Banish Musty Odors From Your Laundry

  • Keep Spiders Away With Pantry Staples

  • Make Your Own Streak-Free Whiteboard Cleaner

  • And more…

CLEANING

We've all pulled a load from the washer only to catch that sour, musty smell that means mildew has already set in. According to textile experts, it can happen in as little as 8 to 12 hours if damp clothes sit too long. These nine tricks will help banish that odor for good and restore freshness to every piece in the hamper.

CLEANING

We've all stared at a whiteboard covered in stubborn ghost marks from last month's meeting, wondering if it's destined for the trash. Turns out, everyday items like rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer, and even toothpaste can bring that board back to brilliant white in minutes.

TIP OF THE DAY

Bathroom Mirror Horror

Banish toothpaste splatter and hairspray haze with rubbing alcohol for a streak-free, long-lasting shine . Pour a small amount of 70% isopropyl alcohol onto a microfiber cloth, wipe in an S-pattern from top to bottom, then buff dry.

The alcohol evaporates quickly, cutting through the oily residue. Skip paper towels, and avoid ammonia-based cleaners.

BUG CONTROL

Spiders eat up to 2,000 insects each year, but that doesn't mean anyone wants them as roommates. These 11 homemade repellent recipes use everyday pantry staples to keep eight-legged visitors outside where they belong.

FUN FACT

Did Julius Caesar steal 67 days from the Roman calendar?

When Julius Caesar introduced his new calendar in 46 BC, he had to add 67 extra days to that year to realign the calendar with the solar year. Romans called it "the year of confusion" because it stretched to 445 days.

The problem stemmed from decades of priests and politicians manipulating the old lunar calendar, skipping months to shorten the terms of rivals or extend their own power.

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THANK YOU!

Fresh clothes, spider-free corners, and spotless whiteboards; your home deserves this kind of care . These simple fixes prove that tackling stubborn problems doesn't require fancy products or hours of scrubbing. You already have what it takes to make things right again.

May your laundry smell like sunshine and your spiders relocate peacefully,

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