Ingredients:
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 1/2 cup of lemon juice
- 10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
- 10 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 1/2 cup of water
- Spray bottle
Instructions:
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white vinegar and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Add Essential Oils: Add the eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils to the mixture. These oils have strong scents that are known to repel insects like flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches.
- Incorporate Baking Soda: Slowly add the baking soda to the mixture. Be careful, as it might fizz when it reacts with the vinegar. Stir until the baking soda is fully dissolved.
- Dilute with Water: Add the water to the mixture to dilute it slightly, making it easier to spray.
- Transfer to Spray Bottle: Pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Make sure to shake well before each use.
- Apply in Your Home: Spray the mixture generously around your home, focusing on areas where you often see insects, such as doorways, windowsills, kitchen counters, and garbage areas.
- Let it Sit: Allow the solution to sit for about an hour. The strong scent will help repel flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches.
- Reapply as Needed: For best results, reapply the solution every few days or after cleaning surfaces.
This natural solution is effective and safe to use around the house.
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