Brilio.net - Mosquitoes are known as very annoying small insects, especially if they are in the bedroom. The presence of mosquitoes can make you sleep soundly because they keep buzzing in your ears. Not only that, mosquito bites can also cause itching and rashes on the skin.
So, to overcome this, a number of people will usually provide mosquito repellent . One mosquito repellent that is often used is mosquito coils. When burned, the smoke produced is thought to be able to eradicate mosquitoes in the room.
However, instead of using mosquito repellent that causes smoke, there are other ingredients that can be used to get rid of mosquitoes. Well, ingredients that come from kitchen spices can be effective in getting rid of mosquitoes without causing smoke, you know. A woman who owns the Instagram account @dapoernya_linda admitted that she once used this spice to get rid of mosquitoes in her room.
How to get rid of mosquitoes using natural ingredients.
Reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @dapoernya_linda, Tuesday (4/6), the kitchen spice in question is lemongrass. Apart from getting rid of mosquitoes, this spice is also effective in making the room not smell musty, you know. Therefore, lemongrass can also be used as a natural air freshener.
However, so that the aroma of lemongrass can come out more optimally, these mothers also use clothes freshener. How to use it is quite easy. First of all, prepare a bowl or glass, then pour enough fragrance into your clothes.
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Next, prepare some lemongrass stalks. Make sure the lemongrass has been washed and the top cut off (so it's not too long). After that, put the lemongrass in the bowl containing the clothes freshener. Make sure the bottom of the lemongrass is completely submerged.
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So, lemongrass that has been mixed with fragrance can be placed directly in the corner of the room or bedroom. That way, the lemongrass mixed with this fragrance will create a fresh aroma that mosquitoes don't like. Therefore, the mosquitoes will go away by themselves and the room will be free of musty odors.
photo: Instagram/@dapoernya_linda
Basically, lemongrass contains a number of substances that can eradicate mosquitoes and eliminate musty odors. One of the ingredients is citronella essential oil which has a strong aroma. This scent tends to be disliked by mosquitoes, so these insects will just leave.
Apart from making mosquitoes go away, the essential oil content in lemongrass also creates a fresh aroma that can eradicate musty odors in the room. This scent helps create a more refreshing environment in the room. In addition, lemongrass essential oil has antibacterial properties which can help kill bacteria that cause musty odors. That way, the musty smell in the room can be reduced.
For maximum results, taking preventative steps can be important to keep your room fragrant and mosquito-free. A number of ways that can be done are cleaning the room regularly, maintaining good air ventilation, and avoiding piles of items. If necessary, you can also install mosquito nets or nets to ward off mosquitoes.
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