Wash Tennis Shoes, Clean Pizza Stone, Pressure Wash Deck & Squirrel Repellent
Joan Clark
November 10, 2025
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We curate practical fixes that respect time and energy. Discover clear steps and warm encouragement to make home care feel easier.
In today’s issue:
Wash Tennis Shoes the Easy Way
Homemade Squirrel Repellent
Clean a Pizza Stone
Pressure Wash a Deck
And more…
CLEANING
We rounded up 15 remarkable ways to wash tennis shoes, turning scuffs and odors into clean, cushioned comfort without harming fabrics or soles. We once rescued a mud-caked pair after a rainy 5K by tucking them in a pillowcase for a gentle wash and air-drying with towels to keep their shape.
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CLEANING
We once revived a gunked-up pizza stone after a smoky Friday dinner, and the four methods in this guide made it bake like new again. Fun fact: pizza stones are porous and can absorb soap and oil, so the right cleaning steps protect flavor and keep crusts crisp.
TIP OF THE DAY
Pantry Refresh
Check every expiration date as you empty each shelf, and toss anything past its prime without guilt. Group items by category—baking supplies, canned goods, snacks—so you can see what you have at a glance. Wipe down each container before it goes back to remove sticky drips and dust. A clear system prevents buying duplicates and keeps old stock from hiding in the back. |  |
CLEANING
Did you know: a 25- or 40-degree nozzle spreads water into a fan that cleans wood while reducing the risk of etching. We share 10+ clever ways to pressure-wash a deck, including safe PSI ranges, prep steps, and post-wash care to keep boards clean and ready for stain.
FUN FACT
Veteran's Day Started at Exactly 11:11 a.m.
The armistice ending World War I took effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, and that precise moment became the heart of the holiday. For decades, Americans paused at 11:11 a.m. on November 11 to honor the silence that fell over the battlefields. The tradition faded when Congress moved the holiday to a Monday in 1971, but public outcry brought it back to November 11 in 1978, restoring the original date and its symbolic timing. |  |
WILDLIFE CONTROL
Because squirrels' front teeth never stop growing, they gnaw to file them down, which can put gardens at risk. find seven homemade squirrel repellent tips and recipes that use simple, garden-safe ingredients to protect beds and pots without harming wildlife.
THANK YOU!
Today brought clean kicks, calm squirrels, a crisp pizza stone, and a brighter deck . You learned smart washing tricks, gentle repellents from the pantry, heat-safe stone care, and pressure-washer moves that protect wood. Pick one win this week, then stack another. Home care gets lighter when momentum does the lifting.
Wishing you fresh sneakers and a gleaming deck,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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