How to Make Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar Ants Spray
Nobody likes an uninvited guest, especially when it comes in the form of an army of ants invading your home. Get ready to kick those intruders to the curb with this homemade apple cider vinegar ants spray.
Made from natural ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, this DIY solution is as easy on the wallet as it is on the environment.
Let's show those ants who's boss!
Tools and Materials:
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons liquid dish soap
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- Water, as needed
- Large bowl
- Industrial spray bottle
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How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar Ant Spray
1. Combine Vinegar, Dish Soap, and Baking Soda
Mix the vinegar, liquid dish soap, and baking soda in a large bowl.
Be prepared for some fizzing and foaming, so it's best to do this over the sink to avoid any spills.
2. Transfer to Spray Bottle
Once the mixture has settled, carefully pour it into an industrial spray bottle. These bottles are durable and less likely to clog, ensuring your homemade ant repellent lasts longer.
3. Add Water and Secure the Lid
Top up the spray bottle with water, leaving some space at the top to prevent overflow. Secure the lid tightly, ensuring it's properly sealed.
How to Use Our Homemade Ant Repellent Spray
Spray Directly on Ants and Trails
When you spot ants in your home, give them a good spritz with your DIY ant deterrent spray. Be sure to target not only the ants but also their trails and the surrounding area where they may be traveling.
Allow to Sit and Wipe Clean
Let the spray sit for a few minutes to do its magic, then wipe the area clean with a damp rag. This will help eliminate the ants and remove any traces of their scent trails.
Target Entry Points
To prevent ants from coming back, spray the repellent into their entry points, such as cracks in the floor or windowsills. You can also leave the spray to sit over these areas as an extra deterrent.
Keep Your Space Clean
To further discourage ants, make sure to clean up any crumbs or food sources that may be attracting them. A clean home is less inviting to these unwanted visitors.
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So the next time you spot ants marching across your countertops, don't panic—reach for your homemade spray and send them packing.
Here's to a happier, ant-free home!
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When you add vinegar to baking soda, the solution quickly neutralizes, becoming carbonic acid and a salt called sodium acetate. The unstable carbonic acid then rapidly breaks down into water and carbon dioxide gas, which produces the telltale bubbles of the reaction. The carbon dioxide gas forces its way out of the liquid and dissipates into the air, and once the reaction is complete — that is, it stops fizzing — you’re left with just water and sodium acetate.
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/baking-soda-vinegar-cleaning-tips/
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Thanks for posting that, I forgot about that article.
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This is what worked for me. Traps, poison pellets, etc didn't work. Peppermint essential oil stopped them and kept them away
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This is for question about mice
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