foto: TikTok/@chrstn.var
Brilio.net - A clean and tidy house is often identified as the most comfortable place to rest after tiring activities. However, even though the house looks clean, mosquitoes are sometimes difficult to avoid. These small insects often enter through gaps in open doors or windows, especially at night.
The presence of mosquitoes in the house certainly disturbs comfort . In addition to causing itching due to bites, mosquitoes also risk being a mediator of various diseases.
Usually, the quickest solution to overcome it is to use mosquito repellent, either in the form of spray, electric, or burning. However, not everyone is comfortable with the smell and smoke produced by these mosquito repellent products.
photo: TikTok/@chrstn.var
Exposure to smoke from mosquito coils can indeed make some people feel stuffy or short of breath. Some products even contain chemicals that, if inhaled excessively, can trigger health problems, such as dizziness to irritation of the respiratory tract.
Therefore, many people are starting to look for natural alternatives that are safer but still effective in repelling mosquitoes. One natural ingredient that can be relied on is orange peel, as shared by the TikTok account @chrstn.var.
How to make mosquito repellent from orange peel.Quoted by brilio.net from TikTok @chrstn.var on Saturday (3/29), how to make mosquito repellent from orange peel is quite simple and practical. First, prepare fresh orange peel. It is better to use orange peel from freshly peeled fruit so that the essential oil content is still high.
photo: TikTok/@chrstn.var
Cut the orange peel into a small bowl, then prepare clean cotton that has been twisted into a wick in the middle. After that, place the cotton wick at the inner end of the orange peel.
Pour enough cooking oil into the bowl-like part of the orange peel. Make sure the oil is enough to wet the cotton wick so that it can be easily ignited. Once everything is ready, light the cotton wick until the fire ignites and the natural mosquito repellent from orange peel is ready to use.
photo: TikTok/@chrstn.var
This natural mosquito repellent not only helps repel mosquitoes from inside the house, but also produces a fresh citrus scent. Unlike mosquito repellent in general which can cause a stuffy feeling, this method is more environmentally friendly and does not risk causing respiratory problems.
Not only is it safe for health, this method also supports an environmentally friendly lifestyle because it utilizes kitchen waste into something more useful. That way, the house remains comfortable without having to worry about health risks from chemicals.
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