Fleas: A Tip for a Healthy Home
Fleas can quickly become a nuisance and cause discomfort for both humans and pets. Fortunately, you can neutralize them with a simple combo of baking soda and salt.
How to do it:
- Mix 80 grams of baking soda with 80 grams of salt.
- Generously sprinkle on carpets, rugs, and cushions.
- Let sit overnight, then vacuum thoroughly.
- Empty the vacuum bag immediately to prevent reinfestation.
Bed Bugs: A Natural Treatment
Bed bugs are tough to eliminate, but baking soda helps dry them out and kills them gradually.
Simple procedure:
- Mix baking soda with a little water to form a thick paste.
- Apply it to affected areas: mattress seams, bed frame cracks, dark corners.
- Let sit overnight, then vacuum in the morning.
- Repeat several times per week until the bugs are completely gone.
Slugs and Snails: Protect Your Garden
Slugs love young shoots and can devastate a vegetable patch in just a few days. Keep them away without harming the environment:
Natural method:
- Sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda around delicate plants.
- Avoid applying it directly on the leaves or in large quantities, to prevent altering the soil’s pH.
Eco-friendly alternative: Use crushed eggshells around your plants — equally effective and nourishing for the soil!
Centipedes: A Clean, Bug-Free Drain
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