Bugs and spiders will flee your home if you use one scent – five tips to get rid of them

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A cleaning expert has revealed her top tips for keeping spiders and insects at bay without resorting to harsh chemicals.Chantel Mila, an Australian TikTok influencer with a following of over 1.5million, regularly shares videos on her favourite cleaning and home organisation hacks that help keep your house tidy with minimal effort.Known for its population of large and potentially dangerous spiders, Australia is a place where Chantel's expertise in bug removal is particularly relevant, and she has shared her best advice for preventing these critters from entering homes – advice that's just as applicable in the UK."Five hacks to keep bugs and spiders away from your home," she starts off in her video before delving into her list of hacks.Her first suggestion is to dab peppermint oil onto cotton balls and tuck them under bin liners to repel insects from garbage areas.

Additionally, placing these oil-soaked cotton balls in your vacuum cleaner can spread the peppermint scent throughout the house, which many insects dislike, effectively turning it into a natural insect repellent.Peppermint oil is known to be a natural deterrent against various pests such as ants, spiders, fleas, and even bed bugs, thanks to its potent aroma that most bugs find off-putting, thus preventing them from entering a space.

She also recommends using rosemary water.She further suggested that a spray bottle filled with water and some rosemary to create rosemary-infused water can also act as an insect repellent.

Simply spray it around any doors or windows to deter insects.As for fruit flies, Chantel advised: "Pour boiling water down your drains to keep fruit flies and their eggs away."Since fruit flies often lay their eggs and reside in drains, pouring