11 Natural Ways To Keep Spiders Out Of Your House Forever

Jul 20, 2018

Spiders are actually really great creatures because they kill other pesky bugs. Unfortunately, their appearance makes them extremely unlikeable when you happen upon one in the middle of the night. If you hate killing spiders, these 11 tricks can help you spider-proof your home permanently.

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You can whip up a super simple spider repellant by mixing together 3 cups of water with 1 teaspoon of dish soap and 1 tablespoon of peppermint oil. You can spray this on any area that spiders might like to keep them out.

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Most people love the warm, sweet scent of cinnamon, but spiders can't stand it. If you sprinkle cinnamon around the outside of your house, you'll be sure to keep spiders from getting inside.

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In case you couldn't tell, spiders really hate mint. An easy way to keep them away is to dip cotton balls in an essential oil and leave them around your house. If you are a garden enthusiast, you can also plant your own mint!

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For some reason, spiders don't want to be anywhere near these nuts. Leave a few of them around the perimeter of your home for the ultimate protection.

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If you don't feel bad about killing spiders, spraying them with saltwater can get rid of them. If you happen to find a nest in your home, spraying it with saltwater will take care of your spider problem.

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It's likely that no animal likes the smell of vinegar! Take advantage of its potent scent by spraying it around the house. Another fun fact is that vinegar is also a great cleaner. If you want to save money and keep spiders out, try cleaning your house with vinegar.

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Humans can detect if anyone if peeling open an orange in their vicinity. Its strong scent is very unpleasant to spiders. After you eat an orange, you can take the peel and rub it all over surfaces in your home where spiders might hang out.

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You can repel any spider by lining the perimeter of your home with some cedar mulch!

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What can't coconut oil do? If you mix 1 part coconut oil with 2 parts water and spray it around your home, any spiders present in your home will be sure to move out.

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Onions make humans cry and spiders flee! If you spotted a spider somewhere but didn't want to kill it, you can cut up an onion, place it in a bowl of water, and leave it by the area you saw the spider retreat.

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Take some turmeric and add a bit of water until it forms a thick paste. Coat some cotton balls in the turmeric paste and leave them around the house to drive any spiders out. Just be careful about staining!

Which trick are you going to use? Be sure to spread these tips to all of your friends who hate spiders!