An effective way to get rid of flies on the dining table with one kitchen ingredient, without dishwashing soap

foto: YouTube/Ramuan Herbal

The dining table is a target for various animals, including flies. According to thespruce.com, flies carry more than 600 types of bacteria on their bodies.

Brilio.net - The dining table, with its various shapes and functions, is often the center of activity at home. In addition to serving dishes, the dining table is also often used to store various other items. Therefore, maintaining the cleanliness of the dining table is very important.

Often, the dining table is targeted by various animals, including flies. According to thespruce.com, flies carry more than 600 types of bacteria on their bodies. If these bacteria are swallowed, they can cause various diseases such as food poisoning, diarrhea, and typhoid.

Many people try to solve this problem by applying dish soap to the surface of the dining table, since flies do not like strong odors. However, this method requires you to constantly apply soap to maintain the aroma.

As a more practical alternative, there is another way you can try to repel flies from the dining table. This method was shared by YouTube user Ramuan Herbal. In one of his videos, he explains how to repel flies using only one kitchen ingredient, namely pandan leaves. You also need to prepare water.

According to BrilioFood referring to the YouTube video Ramuan Herbal on Thursday (5/12), you only need to pick or prepare 2 pandan leaves. Make sure the pandan leaves used are still young and bright green.

photo: YouTube/Herbal Remedies

Set aside both ends, then wash the pandan leaves under running water. Once done, fold the pandan leaves into 2 equal parts.

"Just slice it according to taste," he said further.

photo: YouTube/Herbal Remedies

Slice 2 pandan leaves until they are all gone. Next, place the pandan leaves in a small bowl.

photo: YouTube/Herbal Remedies

In the video, he also adds enough water to the bowl. Gently press the pandan leaves with a spoon so that they are completely submerged in the water.

"The smell of pandan leaves flies afraid to come near," he explained.

photo: YouTube/Herbal Remedies

If you think it's enough, put the bowl on the dining table. That way, flies are guaranteed not to approach or land on the dishes on the dining table. You can also use this method when repelling other insects such as fruit flies and mosquitoes.

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