How to avoid ants
Having a clean house implies avoiding ants in our kitchen, dining room, or any other corner of our home.
Many times, ants are not welcome at home, since they invade any place and we do not have the freedom to leave food on the countertops, because it becomes a disaster.
Did you know that, in summer, the warm temperature favors the appearance of this type of insect?
Ants do not necessarily nest inside the home; they can only come to look for food and water.
So, don’t worry anymore, and here are some tips so you can avoid ants inside your home.
What to do to avoid ants at home
Use these products that you probably have in your kitchen and avoid ants from now on.
1. Use baking soda
You need to be observant and find the ants’ path to your home.
Once you have located it, start spreading baking soda with the help of a spoon all along the way, until you reach your destiny.
Little by little the ants will disappear and you will be able to remove the remains of the baking soda.
You can also put baking soda on windows or cracks that may be the entry of ants into your home.
2. Vinegar with water
Thanks to the smell of vinegar, it is able to eliminate any trace of odor that ants can perceive.
Just mix a little water with vinegar, and spray this mixture on countertops, sinks, window frames or any place where ants walk.
You will see how they will not come back.
3. Use coffee beans
This is an excellent natural product to avoid ants inside the home.
Place coffee beans in strategic places where ants walk.
In addition, you can put them in the pots of plants that are outdoors.
This smell will also help to lose trace of food, and will not allow them to get inside.
4. A little mint
Mint is an excellent natural repellent and helps to avoid ants in the home.
You can place mint leaves on windows or doors, this will help repel insects and prevent them from entering the house.
Besides avoiding ants, you will be giving a touch of freshness to your rooms with its delicious aroma.
It’s time to avoid ants in your home
Try the tips above and choose your favorite.
The best part is that they are eco-friendly and very economical.
Plus, you can add a professional cleaning to your home with Bello’s Cleaning.
You can contact us and learn about our excellent cleaning services.
We help you choose the right service for the needs of your home, always with professional quality.
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