Let’s be real, nobody wants a surprise visit from an eight-legged intruder. As temperatures drop, spiders start creeping indoors, looking for cozy corners to settle in. If you’re not a fan of sharing your home with them (same here), try these 8 simple and natural methods to keep them far away, no harsh chemicals needed!
1. Peppermint Essential Oil
Spiders cannot stand peppermint. Just soak a few cotton balls in peppermint essential oil and place them in spots where spiders like to hide, under furniture, behind shelves, and near windows. Be sure to keep them out of reach of kids and pets since the oil can be toxic if ingested.
2. Cinnamon
Not just for your lattes! Spiders dislike cinnamon’s strong scent. Sprinkle it around doors, windows, and any spots where creepy crawlers might sneak in.
3. Distilled Vinegar
Mix equal parts distilled vinegar and water in a spray bottle and spritz around cracks, corners, and baseboards. The smell is unpleasant to spiders and acts as a natural repellent.
4. Cedar Hangers
Want to keep your closet spider-free? Swap your regular hangers for cedar ones. The strong scent of cedar naturally drives spiders away, and your clothes will smell great too.
5. Citrus Rinds
Spiders aren’t fans of citrus either. Rub orange or lemon peels along windowsills, door frames, and baseboards. You can also just leave the rinds in trouble spots for an ongoing scent barrier.
6. Lemon-Scented Furniture Polish
Another citrus trick: use lemon furniture polish on your wood surfaces. It smells great to us, but it’s a serious turn-off for spiders.
7. Chestnuts
It may sound odd, but chestnuts naturally repel spiders. Place a few in your basement, under furniture, or in closets to keep webs from popping up where you least expect them.
8. Coconut Oil
Spiders don’t like the smell or the texture of coconut oil. Mix it with water in a spray bottle and apply it to cracks, crevices, and baseboards for a spider-repelling shield.
With just a few household staples, you can create a spider-free zone without resorting to bug sprays or toxic chemicals. Your home stays cozy, and spider-free, all season long.
