How to Use Tea Bags to Scare Away Rats and Spiders
Feeling comfortable in your home is essential. However, rats and spiders can quickly become an obstacle to that tranquility.
These invaders, in addition to being a nuisance, can bring with them diseases and other problems that no one wants to face. Fortunately, there is a natural and effective solution: peppermint tea bags.
Ingredients
- Mint tea bags
- Peppermint essential oil
- Cinnamon essential oil (optional for spiders)
- Lemon essential oil (optional for spiders)
- Spray bottle
- Water
Preparation
- Mint tea against mice and spiders: Make a cup of tea using mint bags. Once the tea is brewed, place the tea bags in areas where you have detected the presence of mice and spiders. The tea itself can be drunk or discarded, the key is the sachet.
- Essential oils against mice: If you prefer not to use tea bags, you can opt for essential oils. Combine 10 to 15 drops of peppermint essential oil with water in a spray bottle. Then, spray the mixture on problem areas, concentrating on corners, baseboards, and driveway areas.
- Cinnamon and lemon against spiders: If your problem is focused on spiders and you prefer a different scent, cinnamon and lemon are your allies. In your spray bottle, combine a few teaspoons of cinnamon and lemon essential oil. Fill the bottle with water and shake well. Spray areas where you suspect spiders are entering.
- Maintenance: If you decide to use tea bags, it is advisable to change them every three to four weeks. For spray methods, spray the areas at least once a week.
These natural solutions, in addition to being effective, will bring a pleasant aroma to your home, making it smell fresh and clean.
With no need to spend on exterminators or potentially harmful chemicals, your home will be that safe, pest-free haven again in no time.
And, if you have any questions or for a detailed visualization of the process, do not hesitate to consult the Facts Verse tutorials that will guide you step by step: