Brilio.net - Rats are often considered pests, both in plantations and in homes. The kitchen and dining table are areas that rats often visit because of the presence of food that can attract their attention.
Naturally, mice enter the house to look for food. In addition, they also look for shelter and nesting places. Not infrequently, mice breed in places they consider safe.
The presence of rats certainly brings negative impacts. In addition to stealing food in the kitchen, they can also damage various furniture and furnishings, such as cupboards and dining tables, by gnawing on them.
To overcome this problem, the presence of rats needs to be handled immediately. One method that is often used is to set traps. This method is considered quite effective and easy to do.
However, mouse traps also have their drawbacks. In some cases, a weak trap allows mice to escape. In addition, setting a trap does not completely prevent other mice from entering the house.
photo: TikTok/@bang_experiment
As an alternative, you can use other ways to repel mice. Luckily, a TikTok user @bang_experiment once shared a simple way to repel mice. Instead of using special chemicals, he uses natural ingredients that are easily available in the kitchen.
photo: TikTok/@bang_experiment
As reported by brilio.net on Monday (31/3), the TikTok user admitted to using shallots. To use it, simply peel and thinly slice the shallots. In the video, he used 3 cloves of shallots so that the aroma could be pungent.
After slicing it thinly, immediately prepare two sheets of tissue. Then wrap the red onion using the tissue. So that they don't scatter, tie the tissue with raffia.
photo: TikTok/@bang_experiment
Well, you can put the tissue containing the red onion in the area of the house that is often visited by mice, such as in the kitchen cupboard or under the dining table. It can also be placed near the door or cupboard. If so, leave it for a few days.
photo: TikTok/@bang_experiment
Basically, the pungent smell of red onions tends to be disliked by mice. Therefore, mice will immediately leave on their own. However, it should be noted that red onions will wilt in a few days. If that happens, the smell of red onions will fade. You can replace them with new red onions so that mice do not enter the house.
Not only effective, this method also tends to be safe to practice because it tends to be natural, you know. You don't need to make poison that has the potential to be eaten and is actually dangerous for pets at home. If you use poison, usually dead mice will leave carcasses and unpleasant odors in various places. While with this method, you don't need to bother looking for and throwing away dead mice. Because basically, the mice have gone away on their own.
Tricks to remove the smell of rat droppings.
1. Clean the dirt properly.
- Use gloves and a mask to avoid direct contact.
- Spray disinfectant or a mixture of water and vinegar before cleaning to prevent dust from flying around.
- Wipe the area with a damp cloth or tissue, then dispose of in a closed trash can.
2. Use a vinegar solution.
- Mix water and vinegar in a 1:1 ratio.
- Spray on the affected area, then wipe with a clean cloth.
- Let it sit for a while before drying.
3. Sprinkle baking soda.
- Baking soda can absorb unpleasant odors.
- Sprinkle on the smelly area, let it sit for a few hours, then clean with a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
4. Use charcoal or ground coffee.
- Place activated charcoal or coffee grounds in a small container around the area that still smells.
- Leave it for a few hours or overnight to absorb the odor.
5. Spray the enzyme cleaning fluid.
- Enzyme-based cleaners are very effective at breaking down organic residue that causes odor.
- Spray on the affected area, then wipe clean.
6. Ensure good air circulation.
- Open the windows and doors to let fresh air in.
- Use a fan to speed up the disappearance of the odor.