Toilet Deodorizers, Clean Pool Dirt & Preserve Fresh Basil
Joan Clark
April 30, 2026
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Spring sometimes brings questions about freshening up spaces, keeping ingredients at their peak, and tackling those stubborn stains and maintenance tasks that have been waiting all winter. Today's tips cover the practical know-how that makes home care easier.
In today's issue:
Keep Your Bathroom Smelling Fresh All Day
Extend the Life of Fresh Basil
Clear Debris From Your Pool Floor
And more…
CLEANING
We've all walked into a bathroom that could use a little help, and the good news is that freshening a toilet bowl doesn't require harsh chemicals or a big budget. These five simple DIY deodorizing tips use pantry staples like baking soda and vinegar to keep things clean and odor-free between deep scrubs.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARAMORE
The Key to Better aging: More NAD+
Most skincare works on the surface. Aramore goes where real aging begins: the basal layer of the skin, where new cells form. Backed by decades of research from Harvard and MIT scientists, Aramore is the first topical system designed to support skin’s NAD+ — the molecule your cells rely on for repair, energy, and resilience.
As NAD+ naturally declines with age, visible changes follow: dullness, uneven tone, fine lines, and loss of firmness. Aramore’s unique complex of NAD+ precursors, ketones, and fatty acids helps replenish cells at the source for skin that acts healthier and younger.
Clinically shown to improve tone, radiance, smoothness, and firmness as soon as 28 days.
CLEANING
Pool dirt settles faster than most people think—in calm water, fine sediment can reach the bottom in under an hour. We've rounded up 7+ clever techniques for pool cleaning that go beyond the standard vacuum, including a few tricks borrowed from aquarium pros.
MABEL’S WISDOM
Moth-Free Closets
Back in the good old days, Grandma had a simple trick to keep destructive moths away from her precious clothes. She would make little sachets filled with natural repellents that worked wonders.
Here's what she used:
Dried lavender
Cedar chips
Whole cloves
Grandma would tuck these sachets into the corners of her closet, and the pleasant aroma would keep the moths at bay. Trust in Grandma's wisdom, and your closet will stay fresh and moth-free, just like “way back when.”
FOOD STORAGE
Fresh basil loses 90% of its flavor within hours of harvest, which explains why that gorgeous farmers' market bunch turns black and limp by Tuesday. These 3+ quick tricks lock in summer's most aromatic herb so every meal tastes garden-fresh.
FUN FACT
Why did New Jersey ban caller ID when it first launched in 1987?
Privacy advocates fought the rollout of caller ID because it revealed unlisted numbers without permission . New Jersey temporarily blocked the service, arguing that people had a right to make anonymous calls. Telephone companies eventually added *67 blocking and per-line privacy settings. |  |
THANK YOU!
Whether you're freshening a bathroom, stretching the life of herbs, or tackling pool grime, you now have a few more tricks that actually work . Small problems meet simple solutions, and that's the kind of knowledge worth keeping close.
Wishing you clean water,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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