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Dealing with flies and cockroaches in your home can be frustrating, especially when chemical repellents may not be ideal for your family or pets. Thankfully, there’s a natural and safe solution you can make right at home using common ingredients: garlic and vinegar. This simple yet powerful remedy is effective, quick, and doesn’t require harsh chemicals. By using the natural properties of garlic and vinegar, you’ll have a pest-free environment in no time!
Why This Works
Garlic: Garlic contains sulfur compounds that emit a strong odor, which is highly repellent to flies and cockroaches. These compounds irritate their senses and drive them away.
Vinegar: The pungent smell of vinegar disrupts the pheromones that insects use for communication, confusing them and discouraging them from entering your home.
Essential Oils (Optional): Adding essential oils like peppermint, eucalyptus, or tea tree oil gives the spray an extra layer of potency. These oils are also known to repel pests effectively.
Ingredients You’ll Need
5–6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 cup water
Optional: A few drops of essential oils (peppermint, eucalyptus, or tea tree oil)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Mixture
Crush the garlic: Use a knife or garlic press to crush the garlic cloves, releasing their natural oils.
Infuse the garlic: Place the crushed garlic in a jar or bowl, then pour the vinegar over it. Let the mixture sit for about 15-20 minutes to allow the garlic to infuse the vinegar.
Dilute with water: Add 1 cup of water to dilute the mixture slightly, making it easier to spray. If you want extra potency, add a few drops of essential oils.
Step 2: Strain and Transfer
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