The arrival of summer means Brits will spend more time outdoors enjoying the verdant loveliness of gardens, sunny parks or balconies. Yet, there is a nagging irritant in these idyllic settings – spiders and their cobwebs.
Despite constant efforts to remove them, they seem to twine themselves persistently onto window panes and outdoor furniture. Spiders use their silky masterpieces to ensnare smaller insects. Despite their delicate appearance, these webs are really resilient, undergoing daily repair or reconstruction by their eight-legged architects.
Unsurprisingly, these webs always seem to multiply rampantly around your windows and garden furniture. Although spiders typically pose no threat, their continual web formation can tarnish the beauty of one’s surroundings.
Fortunately, a clever content creator recently imparted her wisdom on warding off these arachnid encroachments. Home cleaning maven Lyndsay, under her TikTok handle @forfolkavenue divulged an ‘effortless’ hack that has so far kept her abode spider-free.
The method involves dousing the windowsills and external windows with water from a garden hose. Subsequently, the surfaces are scrubbed using a concoction of white vinegar and dish soap, prior to being dried off thoroughly.
To prevent additional insects such as ants from invading, she recommends spraying the perimeters with the pungent scent of white vinegar, which apparently they find unpleasant. Emphasising her eco-friendly approach, she captioned: “By using white vinegar this way, you’re not harming them, just making sure they don’t make their way into your home! “.
For those looking to keep spiders at bay in other areas of their home, a homemade spider repellent could be the answer. Paul Blackhurst, head of technical academy at Rentokil Pest Control, previously suggested: “A drop of essential oil is enough to deter a spider/ She suggests mixing around 20 drops of essential oils such as tea tree, lavender, peppermint, citrus or cinnamon with water in a spray bottle. ” He recommends combining around 20 drops of essential oils like tea tree, lavender, peppermint, citrus or cinnamon with water in a spray bottle.
“Spray corners of your bathroom or any moist areas that are likely to attract the insects,” he advises.
