Urine Smell Carpet, Clean Car Windshield & Plants with Pasta Water
Joan Clark
February 26, 2026
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Home care challenges have a way of sneaking up when you least expect them. We've gathered practical solutions to tackle the messes and maintenance tasks that matter most.
In today's issue:
Banishing Urine Odor from Carpet for Good
Pasta Water Helps Your Houseplants Thrive
The Right Way to Get Streak-Free Car Windows
And more…
CLEANING
We've all stood in the middle of a room, nose wrinkled, wondering why that faint ammonia smell won't quit, even after three rounds of scrubbing. Turns out, urine crystals can hide deep in carpet fibers for months, but our six straightforward techniques can break them down and restore freshness for good.
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CLEANING
We once drove through a sudden rainstorm only to realize the windshield was so grimy that the wipers just smeared mud across the glass, turning a tense moment into a near-blind one. That day taught us that a clear windshield isn't about perfection—it's about safety. These 7+ methods make it faster than you'd think.
MABEL’S WISDOM
Old-Timey Scratch Fix
Back in the good old days, Grandma had a simple trick for hiding scratches in wood. She would mix up a little paste using common kitchen ingredients.
1 part vinegar
3 parts olive oil
Just rub this mixture gently into the scratch with a soft cloth, and watch it disappear like magic. Remember, Grandma always said a little elbow grease goes a long way!
PLANTS & GARDEN
Pasta water contains starch and trace minerals that act as a gentle fertilizer, helping soil retain moisture while feeding beneficial microbes . When we started saving that cloudy cooking liquid for our houseplants instead of pouring it down the drain, the difference in leaf color and growth became visible within weeks.
FUN FACT
Heart Surgeon's Aha Moment
Greg Lambrecht, a medical device inventor, spent eight years developing Coravin after realizing he could apply the same needle technology used in cardiac procedures to wine preservation. He wanted to enjoy expensive bottles without committing to finishing them in one sitting. The prototype appeared in 2005, but it took until 2013 to perfect the argon delivery system and bring it to market. |  |
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THANK YOU!
Your home deserves to feel fresh , and now you have the tools to tackle stubborn carpet odors, feed your plants with leftover pasta water, and restore crystal-clear windshields.
May your carpets stay spotless,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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