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Say Goodbye to Pests: This Simple Bathroom Trick Keeps Insects Out — Naturally
No one wants to share their bathroom with unwanted guests — especially the creepy-crawly kind. Whether it’s ants, silverfish, spiders, or the occasional cockroach, bathroom pests are not only annoying but can also feel downright unhygienic.
🧼 Why Bathrooms Attract Insects
First, it helps to understand why bugs love your bathroom:
- Moisture and humidity from showers and sinks
- Dark, hidden spaces like under the sink or behind the toilet
- Standing water or leaky pipes
- Organic buildup in drains
All of these create the perfect habitat for insects to thrive. So the key is making your bathroom less inviting — naturally.
🪻 The Trick: Use White Vinegar + Essential Oil Spray
This simple, homemade spray not only repels insects, but also cleans surfaces and leaves a fresh, natural scent in your bathroom.
🧴 Ingredients:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 10–15 drops of essential oil (peppermint, eucalyptus, tea tree, or lavender are best)
- Spray bottle
🧪 Why it works:
- Vinegar disrupts scent trails left by ants and other bugs
- Essential oils (especially peppermint and tea tree) are powerful natural insect repellents
- The mixture doubles as a surface cleaner — keeping things clean and bug-free!
👣 How to Use It
- Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well.
- Spray around:
- Sink edges
- Bathtub drains
- Behind and around the toilet
- Baseboards and window sills
- Floor corners and tile crevices
- Repeat every 2–3 days or after cleaning.
💡 Tip: Add a cotton ball soaked in peppermint oil behind the toilet or under the sink for long-lasting pest prevention.
🐜 Bonus Natural Pest Control Tips for the Bathroom
✅ 1. Keep It Dry
Wipe down wet areas, fix leaky faucets, and run the fan after showers to prevent humidity buildup.
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