Brilio.net - Rats are often uninvited residents who disturb the house. Their presence is not only annoying, but also brings health risks and damage to household furniture.
These rodents are attracted to homes that provide food, water, and comfortable shelter. If left unchecked, mice will multiply rapidly and become increasingly difficult to control.
Although there are many ways to repel mice, natural methods are safer and more effective in the long run. One of the most powerful ways is to use simple kitchen ingredients whose aromas mice hate.
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This method was shared by a content creator on YouTube IDE KREATIF. The main ingredient is lime leaves which have a pungent aroma and are proven to be effective in repelling mice.
Prepare some lime leaves, then crush or cut them into small pieces to make the aroma stronger. These lime leaves can come from lime or kaffir lime which are known to have a distinctive, pungent aroma.
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In addition to lime leaves, another ingredient used is camphor. Mice really dislike the smell of camphor because its aroma is sharp and pungent to their sense of smell.
Take two grains of camphor, then grind them using a hammer or other tool until they become powder. The crushed camphor will strengthen the effect of lime leaves in repelling mice.
Next, add pepper powder or ground pepper to this mixture. The spicy content in pepper can make mice feel uncomfortable when inhaling its aroma.
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As a final addition, use a few drops of kitchen vinegar. Vinegar has a strong sour smell and can disturb the mice's sense of smell, making them reluctant to approach.
Mix all these ingredients in one container, then stir until evenly distributed. This concoction will produce a very pungent aroma and is effective in making mice run away from home.
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Once the mixture is ready, place the mixture in areas where mice often pass. Some strategic points that can be chosen are the kitchen, near the trash, corners of the room, or drains where mice often enter.
Put this mixture at night, because mice are usually more active in looking for food at night. With the pungent aroma of this mixture, mice will be reluctant to approach and choose to go looking for another place.
This concoction can also be placed around the stove or food storage area. The smell of these ingredients will repel mice without having to use poison or dangerous traps.
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Keeping your home clean is the main step to keep mice at bay. Make sure there are no leftovers left, especially in the kitchen or dining room.
Close all gaps or holes that can be access for mice to enter the house. Use wire mesh or cement to close small gaps in walls or drains.
Throw out the trash regularly and don't let the piles of trash pile up for too long. Piles of trash can be a food source for rats and make them feel at home.
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