Unshrink Clothes, Aloe Vera & Bed Bugs
Joan Clark
September 30, 2026
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Hello there,
Sometimes the simplest household challenges need fresh solutions. Whether it's rescuing a favorite sweater or keeping your indoor garden thriving, small wins add up to a more confident, capable home.
In today's issue:
How to Bring Shrunken Clothes Back to Life
Keeping Your Aloe Vera Happy and Healthy
Using Diatomaceous Earth to Eliminate Bed Bugs
And more…
HOUSEHOLD
We've all pulled a favorite sweater from the dryer only to find it could now fit a toddler—but that shrunken garment doesn't have to stay that way . This guide walks through 7+ super-easy ways to restore clothes to their original size, from the baby shampoo soak to the conditioner stretch technique.
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PLANTS & GARDEN
Aloe vera plants can survive three years without water in the wild, but indoors they need a more balanced approach to thrive on a windowsill. We've gathered 5+ essential aloe vera care tips that take the guesswork out of keeping these healing succulents healthy and happy.
TIP OF THE DAY
Always Have Softened Butter
Fill the base of a butter bell with cold water up to the fill line, then pack softened butter into the inverted lid and snap it into place. Change the water every two to three days to keep bacteria at bay.
The water creates an airtight seal that keeps butter spreadable at room temperature for up to 30 days without refrigeration. The seal blocks oxygen, which causes butter to go rancid.
BUG CONTROL
We once heard from a reader who dusted her entire mattress with diatomaceous earth, only to discover the powder works by dehydrating bugs over days, not hours—patience turned out to be just as important as the application itself. Learn the answers to the most common questions about using this natural powder to tackle bed bug infestations, from how it works to where it belongs (and where it doesn't).
FUN FACT
Running Odometer
Modern odometers measure distance through a sensor on the transmission or wheel hub, so they keep counting as long as the wheels turn. If your car rolls downhill in neutral or gets towed with the drive wheels on the ground, those miles still add up. Older mechanical odometers used a flexible cable that spun with the transmission output shaft, clicking forward with every rotation—about 1,040 turns per mile for most vehicles. |  |
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THANK YOU!
You've got the tools now: rescue shrunken sweaters, keep aloe thriving, and banish bed bugs with diatomaceous earth . Your home is about to get a whole lot smarter and greener.
May your laundry stay the right size,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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