Flies buzzing around your fruit bowl or cockroaches darting across the floor don’t just make you cringe — they can make your home feel less like a refuge. For many families, pests turn peace into daily stress. But before reaching for harsh chemicals, remember: sometimes the best solutions are already sitting in your home.
With just three simple ingredients — mint toothpaste, baking soda, and white vinegar — you can create a natural pest repellent that really works. The peppermint scent overwhelms insects, while the fizzing reaction of vinegar and baking soda disrupts their scent trails.
The result is a safe, effective barrier against pests — without toxic fumes or chemicals. How to make it: Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar slowly to let it foam. Stir in 120 ml of lukewarm water (and a few drops of peppermint oil if you have it). In less than five minutes, you’ll have a fresh-smelling, non-toxic repellent.
Place it in shallow bowls near sinks, trash bins, doors, or windows, or apply it with a cotton swab along baseboards and cracks. Refresh every 2–3 days for continued protection. This quick, affordable trick helps you reclaim your space naturally — without stress, without poison, and with the confidence that your home is truly yours again.