We’ve all had it happen — a fly circles the fruit bowl, a cockroach scurries across the kitchen, or a mosquito buzzes around at night. Suddenly, home feels less like a sanctuary and more like a battle zone. While many turn to sprays or costly pest control, there’s a simpler, safer option hiding in your cabinet.
This natural repellent is easy to make, free of harsh chemicals, and works on flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches. Best of all, it leaves your home smelling fresh while staying safe for kids and pets.
The secret is in the ingredients. Mint toothpaste and peppermint oil create a powerful scent insects hate. Add in baking soda and vinegar, and you get a fizzing reaction that makes your space even more unwelcoming to pests. Together, they create a triple-action shield.
Flies can’t tolerate the sharp minty aroma. Mosquitoes avoid the overpowering scent. Cockroaches retreat when their scent trails are disrupted. It’s a simple but highly effective formula.