Summer has arrived and with it the evening concerts of crickets, the sunsets with a glass of wine … and, of course, the annoying mosquitoes that are not invited to a picnic but still insist in sting. And although the shelves of the shops are full of repellents, sprays and candles that smell like those of a “botanical laboratory”, most of these solutions work as much as a patch on a tire on the ground. Fortunately, there is a home makeup against mosquitoes so simple that you will almost be ashamed of not having thought about it before.
A trick against mosquitoes? Instead of finishing the chemical industry every summer, look in the kitchen: it is there that a real small miracle of nature is hidden: Cloves. Those dry aromatic sprouts that we usually associate with the fragrances of December are unexpectedly effective in the fight against mosquitoes, ants and even bizarre flies. In combination with an empty raid bottle (yes, seriously), they become your new 100 % natural defense shield against intruders with more than four legs.
Why the cloves against mosquitoes?
Cloves contain essential oil With a strong and specific smell that most insects simply endure. For humans, however, this smell is usually pleasant, halfway between Christmas tea and the grandmother’s herbal medicine locker. Their most important strength is eugenoloa natural substance with repellent effect and antibacterial properties, in doing so you will do a favor to your nose and your home.
Unlike classic repellents, cloves do not contain synthetic compounds, which makes them Ideal for houses with children, pets Or simply for those who do not want to breathe toxic fumes during dinner. If we add to this that they can be purchased in any shop for less than two euros, we have one of the best natural tricks of this summer.
How to prepare a natural repellent with cloves
What you need:
- An empty raid bottle (or any other empty spray bottle, the important thing is that it is well clean)
- A handful of whole cloves
- A few drops of water (optional, but recommended for a faster release of the perfume)
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Processes:
- Wash the bottle thoroughly.so that no trace of the previous chemical content remains. You don’t want to mix nature with the laboratory.
- Add a handful of whole cloves.. Without scientific precision, the more there are, the stronger the effect will be.
- Add a few drops of waterIf you want the perfume to spread faster in the room.
- Place the bottle near windows, doors or other insect entrance points. It also works in the kitchen, in the bathroom and even in a closet.
Further suggestions for maximum impact
If you are dealing with very resistant mosquitoes (those that even survive the lemongrass), you can also add cloves to the mixture. A few drops of essential oil – Limone, orange or eucalyptus will significantly increase the effect. Replace the cloves every two or three weeks: when their perfume disappears, their superpower also disappears. If you are looking for an even more aggressive natural defense, you can also sprinkle them in the drawers, wardrobes or edges of the shelves of the kitchen. Your home will smell spices, not that of a chemical war fog.
Conclusion: when the grandmother’s pantry meets intelligent minimalism
This trick with clove nails and an empty bottle of raid is a sort of love story between old home recipes and a modern “zero waste” approach. You no longer have to choose between efficiency and health: with a few cents and a minute of your time you can create a natural solution that will protect your home from the intruders who buzz. And if someone asks you what has such a good smell, simply respond with mysterious air: “It is the smell of victory over mosquitoes”.
