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Embracing a do-it-yourself approach to pest control can significantly reduce the presence of unwelcome visitors like fleas, ants, and cockroaches in your home. By opting for natural ingredients over harsh chemicals, you can create a safe and potent insect repellent spray. Here’s your guide to concocting this eco-friendly solution:
Ingredients:
1 cup of liquid detergent (any dishwashing liquid is suitable)
2 cups of alcohol or apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons of cloves
1/4 cup of water
Preparation Steps:
Begin by boiling 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan.
Once boiling, incorporate the cloves and allow them to simmer for 10 minutes. This step is crucial for extracting the essential oils from the cloves, which are known for their natural insect-repelling properties.
In a separate container, blend 1 cup of liquid detergent with 2 cups of alcohol or apple cider vinegar. This mixture serves as the base of your repellent, with the detergent acting as a binding agent for the spray and the alcohol or vinegar as the primary repelling agent.
After the clove infusion has simmered for 10 minutes, remove it from heat and let it cool down. The cooling process is essential to prevent the evaporation of alcohol or the degradation of vinegar’s effectiveness in the next step.
Once cooled, merge the clove infusion with the detergent and alcohol/vinegar mixture. Stir the solution gently to minimize foaming, ensuring the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
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