Actions of a Diverse America: May 7th, 2025

More Recession Survival Tactics

Continued from yesterdays pickup, more Housewife Warfare stuff. If you are a domestic engineer, and you are stuck on a recession budget because Trump has fucked the economy, and you need to support your family, read on.

Bathroom Magic Spells

Toilet Bowl Blitz

For Deep Cleaning:

What You'll Need:

• ½ cup baking soda

• ¼ cup vinegar

• 10 drops tea tree essential oil

• Toilet brush

Directions:

1. Pour baking soda into the toilet bowl.

2. Add essential oil directly to the powder.

3. Pour in vinegar and watch the science fair volcano effect.

4. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.

5. Scrub with toilet brush and flush.

The fizzing action isn't just for show—it's actually lifting away stains and killing bacteria in places your brush can't reach. The tea tree oil adds antimicrobial properties that make your throne slightly less disgusting.

Quick Clean Toilet Spray

For Daily Maintenance:

What You'll Need:

• Small spray bottle

• 1 cup white vinegar

• 5-10 drops essential oil (lemon or tea tree recommended)

Directions:

1. Combine ingredients in spray bottle.

2. Spray toilet seats and exterior daily.

3. Let sit for a few minutes.

4. Wipe clean with toilet paper or a designated cleaning cloth.

This prevents the build-up that makes weekend cleaning such a miserable experience. For an additional odor-control hack, place three drops of lavender oil on the cardboard tube inside your toilet paper roll—it releases a subtle scent with every spin.

Lazy Bastard's Toilet Cleaner

What You'll Need:

• 3-4 Alka-Seltzer tablets

Directions:

1. Drop tablets into toilet bowl.

2. Wait 10 minutes.

3. Flush.

4. Use toilet brush for any remaining spots.

When you're too tired or hungover to deal with proper cleaning, this method requires minimal effort and still gets the job done. The fizzing action from the Alka-Seltzer loosens grime, and the citric acid acts as a natural cleaning agent.

Mildew Annihilator

What You'll Need:

• Spray bottle of pure white vinegar

• Warm water

• Sponge

Directions:

1. Spray vinegar directly on mildew.

2. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.

3. Rinse with warm water.

4. Use sponge for stubborn areas.

Mildew doesn't stand a chance against vinegar's acidity. If the smell is too much, mix a few drops of essential oil into your vinegar—just don't dilute it until after it's done its job.

Shower Door Force Field

For Daily Shower Door Maintenance:

What You'll Need:

• RainX (yes, the car windshield product)

• Clean, dry cloth

Directions:

1. Clean shower doors thoroughly.

2. Apply RainX according to package directions.

3. Buff to a shine.

This creates a hydrophobic barrier that water and soap scum can't stick to, drastically reducing your cleaning time. It's like a force field against filth, and you'll wonder why the hell you weren't using this years ago.

Grout Resurrection

What You'll Need:

• 1 cup baking soda

• ½ cup hydrogen peroxide

• 2 tablespoons dish soap

• Old toothbrush

Directions:

1. Mix ingredients to form a paste.

2. Apply to grout lines.

3. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.

4. Scrub with toothbrush.

5. Rinse thoroughly.

The whitening power of hydrogen peroxide combined with the abrasive texture of baking soda cuts through years of accumulated grime. Your grout will look new again, or at least significantly less disgusting.

Drain Clog Killer

What You'll Need:

• ½ cup baking soda

• ½ cup vinegar

• Pot lid or drain cover

• 1 gallon boiling water

Directions:

1. Pour baking soda down drain.

2. Follow with vinegar.

3. Cover immediately to contain the reaction.

4. Wait until fizzing subsides (about 5 minutes).

5. Flush with boiling water.

This method is particularly effective for hair and soap scum clogs. The chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar breaks down organic matter, while the boiling water washes it all away. Skip the expensive, caustic drain cleaners that eat through pipes over time.

Bathroom Surface Sanitizer

What You'll Need:

• 2 cups water

• 3 tablespoons liquid soap

• 20-30 drops tea tree oil

• Spray bottle

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in spray bottle.

2. Shake well before each use.

3. Spray on surfaces.

4. Let sit for at least 5 minutes.

5. Wipe clean.

Tea tree oil is nature's antiseptic, with proven antimicrobial properties that kill the germs that make bathrooms such biohazard zones. This spray is perfect for countertops, faucets, and other high-touch areas that harbor bacteria.

DIY Air Freshener

What You'll Need:

• Small jar with lid

• Hammer and nail

• ½ cup baking soda

• 10-15 drops essential oil of choice

Directions:

1. Use hammer and nail to punch holes in jar lid.

2. Pour baking soda into jar.

3. Add essential oil drops.

4. Close lid and shake gently.

5. Place in bathroom.

6. Shake occasionally to reactivate scent.

This passive air freshener absorbs odors rather than masking them with chemical sprays. The essential oils provide a pleasant scent without the artificial perfumes that make sensitive people sneeze their heads off.

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