Mixing coarse salt with alcohol has many benefits

In this informative article, a novel and natural solution for repelling flies and other nuisance insects is presented. Using simple, common ingredients that you probably already have at home, a truly highly effective trick.

This is a homemade mix, which is not only easy to prepare, but also offers an economical and eco-friendly alternative to commercial products.

Below, we’ll walk you through this recipe step-by-step and give you some additional tips to improve its effectiveness.

Go ahead and try it to benefit your home!

Ingredients Needed

To prepare this repellent mixture, you will need the following ingredients:

• c/n cloves
• c/n of 70% alcohol (can be any type of liquid alcohol, not gel)
• Eucalyptus oil or essence
• c/n coarse salt

Step-by-Step Procedure

1. Prepare the Clove:
   • Place a few cloves in the bottom of a small container.
   • You can use any reusable container you have at home.
2. Add Alcohol:
   • Pour enough alcohol over the cloves to completely submerge them.
   • The alcohol will help dissolve the molecules in eucalyptus oil.
3. Add Eucalyptus Oil:
   • Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to the alcohol. This scent has a pleasant perfume for humans but is repellent to flies and other insects.
4. Add coarse salt:
   • Top off the mixture with coarse salt. Regular salt should not be used.
   • Salt helps maintain the perfume and preserves the mixture longer.
5. Finish the Mix:
   • Add more alcohol if needed until the mixture is slightly below the salt level.
   • Add a few more cloves and a few extra drops of eucalyptus oil.

Additional Tips

• Location: Place the mixture in the corners of your kitchen, living room or near the dining table. This maximizes the area covered by the repellent.
• Perfume Boost: If the smell starts to fade, you can add more eucalyptus oil or more cloves.
• Avoid Using Hand Sanitizer: Hand sanitizer is not effective in this recipe, as it does not mix well with the other ingredients.
• Avoid accumulating garbage around the house: As preventive measures, or failing that, cover the garbage cans.
• Locate repellent plants near windows and doors: A way to scare away flies and any insect, such as basil, lavender, mint, citronella, etc.