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Wacky Hacks: Solving Every Day Problems with Every Day Products

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Joey Green
Oct 15, 2025
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Dear Joey: How can I clean plastic playing cards? I have three decks that are in need of a “bath”! —Marilyn W.

The playing cards are coated with oil from your fingers. Biologically, our fingertips excrete oil like some kind of industrial lubricant. Now, you might be thinking, “Well, I’ll just toss the cards in the dishwasher.” Please don’t. They’ll come …

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