WITH the weather warming up, you’re likely to see more and more spiders crawling around your home.
But if you’re not keen on the critters – and let’s face it, who is – there’s a clever hack that works wonders in keeping them out of the house.
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Not only that, but it leaves your abode smelling incredible too.
“Spiders are mostly harmless but people can feel anxious around them, and seeing a spider can force your body into fight or flight mode, which can make it impossible to sleep,” sleep expert Adeel Ul-Haq from Divan Beds explained.
“Peppermint oil is a great way to keep the spiders away for cheap, and not only does it leave your home smell amazing but spiders hate it.
“The strong smell overwhelms the spiders and encourages them to go elsewhere.”
To try out the hack, mix 10 to 15 drops of peppermint oil with water, and spray the mixture at entry points of your home – such as door frames, window sills and cracks.
The peppermint trick won’t cost you a fortune either, as you can get a bottle of the oil for £3.99.
Of course, not everyone is a fan of a minty smell, so there are some other natural hacks you can try to keep the eight-legged creatures out of your house.
Firstly – citrus.
“Citrus peel from lemons or oranges can be rubbed on window ledges and skirting boards,” Adeel continued.
“Once again these strong smells can overwhelm spiders without harming them.”
Or give cleaning staple white vinegar a try.
Mix the vinegar with the same amount of water, and use it on entry points or anywhere you think spiders might access.
“The key ingredient in white vinegar is acetic acid,” Adeel said.
“The strong smell and sour taste disrupts a spider’s ability to detect prey and navigate its surroundings.
“This makes spiders avoid any places that it is sprayed.”
While using conkers to keep spiders away has long been said to work a treat, the expert insisted there’s no scientific evidence that the hack would work.
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“Using conkers to get rid of spiders is one of the most popular hacks over the years,” he said.
“Some believe the shiny surface puts spiders off but there’s no evidence to suggest this works.”
In fact, the hack might completely backfire and actually end up attracting spiders.
“Conkers rot over time and can become a food source for other insects that spiders may feed on,” he warned.
