Keep your home cobweb and pest-free this summer – a 35p household essential is key & it'll make your windows sparkle too
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WITH summer fast approaching, if you want to ensure your home is cobweb and pest-free, you've come to the right place.
Particularly if you plan on having guests over to relax in your garden any time soon and don't fancy being stared at by cobwebs all over your windows, then we've got just the thing.
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And don't worry if your purse is feeling tighter than ever before, as thanks to this handy hack from experts at Cleanipedia, you may already have the two ingredients in your kitchen cupboard.
Posting on social media, the pros at Cleanipedia, which is powered by Unilever, explained how two household essentials can be used to get rid of cobwebs and deter bugs from your home.
Alongside a short clip shared on Instagram, the experts wrote: 'Keep spiders and bugs away from your windows with this easy trick!'
Thanks to this hack, all you'll need is washing-up liquid and white vinegar.
First things first, you'll need to nab a Dismatic and clean surfaces "using dish soap and white vinegar mix.'
The experts claimed: 'This mix is also great if you want sparkling windows.'
Following this, the pros advised: 'Spray white vinegar (or essential oils) all over to repel the bugs.'
According to the experts, white vinegar acts as a natural repellent thanks to its strong scent.
They acknowledged that ' pests can't stand it', as they added: 'Use it to keep them out of your home and push them back toward the garden bushes where they belong!'
While the experts demonstrated this hack on windows, you can use this trick anywhere in your home where cobwebs and pests prove a nuisance.
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Not only will it make your pad shine, but it's super cost-effective, making it great for those on a budget.
If you've run out of washing-up liquid and white vinegar, you'll be pleased to know that you can nab washing-up liquid for as little as 49p from Savers, while white vinegar will cost you just 35p from Sainsbury's.
IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know.
Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay.
Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent.
Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents.
Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass.
Cleaning enthusiasts beam
The Instagram clip, which was posted under the username @ cleanipedia, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 342,000 views.
Not only this, but it's also amassed 1,347 likes and 31 comments.
Social media users were impressed with the two-step hack and many eagerly rushed to the comments to express this.
One person said: 'I will give this a try!'
Another added: 'I need to do this.'
At the same time, a third simply commented: 'Amazing.'
Meanwhile, someone else asked: 'What essential oils can I use? Peppermint oil ok?
To this, the pros at Cleanipedia wrote back and confirmed: 'Yes! You can use peppermint oil because it has a strong smell which insects don't like so they'll steer away from it and go somewhere else.'
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