03.06.2024

Mixing coarse salt with alcohol has many benefits

By Lilia

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

This is a homemade mixture, which is not only easy to prepare, but also offers an economical and ecological alternative to commercial products.

Below, we will guide you step by step to make this recipe and give you some additional tips to improve its effectiveness.

Go ahead and take the test to benefit your home!

Ingredients needed

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

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

Step by Step Procedure

  1. Prepare the Cloves :
    • 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 the eucalyptus oil.
  3. Incorporate Eucalyptus Oil :
    • Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to the alcohol. This essence has a pleasant perfume for humans but is repellent to flies and other insects.
  4. Add Coarse Salt :
    • Complete the mixture with coarse salt. Common salt should not be used.
    • Salt helps maintain the perfume and preserves the mixture for longer.
  5. Finish the Mix :
    • Add more alcohol if necessary until the mixture is just below the salt level.
    • Add a few more cloves and a few extra drops of eucalyptus oil.

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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 Booster : If the scent starts to fade, you can add more eucalyptus oil or more cloves.
  • Avoid Using Alcohol Gel : Alcohol gel is not effective in this recipe, since 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.
  • Place repellent plants near windows and doors: A way to scare away flies and any insects, such as basil, lavender, mint, citronella, etc.