Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Spiders From Your House

If you are one of the many people who don't like to share their space with spiders, then this article is for you!

Spiders are a part of our surroundings and no doubt, a part of our lives. But that does not mean they can’t be a nuisance, right?

While these eight-legged creatures prey on other harmful pests living in our home, they might leave their venom on humans’ skin. In simpler terms, these spiders can potentially be poisonous. Moreover, they may spread infections and diseases and are obviously unhygienic to have around.

But we know that though, you want to keep those spiders away from your house but you don't want to resort to causing any harm to them.

Don’t forget, those chemical-laden pest control sprays are not only harmful to spiders but for you and your family as well.

So, to solve your problem, we have listed some amazing natural ways that can help you to get rid of spiders from your home. Check them out!

White Vinegar

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Using White Vinegar is actually one of the easiest and quick home remedies to get rid of spiders. Why? White Vinegar actually contains acetic acid which gives it a sour taste that the spiders despise. Also, spiders are highly sensitive to its odour. You can try vinegar spray for this purpose.

To make the vinegar spray, you have to mix equal parts of vinegar and plain water in a spray bottle. Gently shake the bottle and spray around your house and don’t forget to spray it on the infested areas.

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Garlic

If the vinegar spray does not work in your favour, don’t worry, we have another solution right up our sleeves - it is Garlic.

Garlic is easily accessible in Indian households, right? And spiders detest the smell of those pungent garlic cloves. So, why not use them as your strong weapon to get rid of those eight-legged creatures.

For this, you have to put some crushed garlic cloves into a spray bottle filled with lukewarm water and mix well. Then, you can just spritz it around the corners or the areas that are prone to receiving spiders in your house.

Peppermint Oil

If you want to send those pesky spiders running in the opposite direction of your house, then you need to use peppermint oil.

For trying this home remedy, you just have to add 15-20 drops of peppermint essential oil to a spray bottle filled with water and spray it around the house, just like other remedies.

Not only peppermint oil, but you can also use other essential oils such as eucalyptus, tea-tree, cinnamon, and lavender oil. Changing the fragrances can ensure that the remedy remains effective for a longer period.

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Lemon

Spiders dislike citrus food items as much as garlic or vinegar. And lemon is one of them.

There are many ways in which you can use lemon to say goodbye to the spiders. First, you can rub leftover lemon peels along the doorways or you can just simply keep them in the corners of your house.

If these tricks don’t work, then, try using lemon-scented cleaners and furniture polish. Trust us, they will work wonders.

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