The Obtainer - 1/16/26, Friday
Cory Ohlendorf
January 16, 2026
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20 Under $20
It's no surprise to anyone that costs for everyday goods remain higher than we're comfortable with. But that doesn't mean there aren't good bargains to be found. You just have to know where to look. Thankfully, you've come to the right place. For our January edition of '20 Under $20', we've unearthed a wide variety of goods, that can all be purchased with that Andrew Jackson in your wallet. And just because they don't cost much doesn't mean they're cheap.
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Grease stains are different from every other clothing mishap. They don’t announce themselves right away. They darken slowly, spread quietly and often look harmless until the fabric dries, at which point they’ve already bonded with it. It might be cooking oil from dinner. A drip of dressing at lunch. A little too much grooming product that transfers to a collar. However it happens, untreated grease doesn’t fade with time. Heat sets it. Dryers make it permanent. And once that happens, even a perfectly good garment is effectively done. The good news: grease stains are absolutely fixable—if you act correctly. After testing common fixes and talking to people who do this for a living, one method stands out as the most reliable. It’s simple, cheap and uses things you probably already have: baking soda and dish soap. |
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