We’ve all accomplished that annoying scene: a fly circling the fruit basket, or worse… a furtive cockroach scurrying under the sink. These amazing guests, as tenacious as they are unwelcome, can quickly transform our home into a pest control zone. But what if the solution was already in your bathroom and kitchen cupboard? A simple and powerful trick, using common ingredients, could make all the difference…
Why do insects avoid this natural combination?
The peppermint and toothpaste mixture produces a powerful flavor that mosquitoes, flies, and even cockroaches hate. Add to that the exuberant reaction of baking soda and white vinegar, and you have an olfactory and chemical cocktail that these pests prefer to avoid at all costs .
How to get ready this homemade repellent in 5 minutes flat?
No need to be a chemistry expert! Here’s what you need:
- 1 tablespoon of mint toothpaste
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of white vinegar
- 120 ml of lukewarm water
- 5 to 10 drops of peppermint essential oil (optional but recommended)
- Small flat containers (jar lids, saucers, etc.)
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