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With Warmer Days Ahead, I Swear by This Trick to Keeping Ants Out of My Kitchen 🐜🚫
As temperatures rise and spring turns into summer, we welcome sunshine, fresh produce, and open windows—but unfortunately, ants love this time of year just as much as we do. If you’ve ever walked into your kitchen on a warm morning only to find a trail of ants marching across your countertops, you’re not alone. And if you’re like me, you want a natural, chemical-free solution that actually works.
After years of trial and error with sprays, traps, and deterrents, I found one simple trick that keeps my kitchen ant-free all season long—and I swear by it.
🧂 The Secret? White Vinegar and Peppermint Oil
That’s right. White vinegar + peppermint essential oil is the natural, affordable combo that ants can’t stand. It’s effective, non-toxic, and leaves your kitchen smelling fresh and clean.
🧴 Why It Works
- White vinegar disrupts the scent trails that ants use to find food sources. Once you wipe down their paths, they lose their internal GPS and scatter.
- Peppermint oil is a powerful natural insect repellent. Ants—and many other pests—hate its strong smell and avoid it completely.
- Together, these two ingredients create a barrier that blocks ants from returning to your space.
🧽 How to Use It
DIY Ant-Repelling Spray:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 10–15 drops peppermint essential oil
- Spray bottle
Instructions:
- Combine vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
- Add peppermint oil and shake well.
- Spray around entry points: windowsills, doorways, countertops, baseboards, under the sink—anywhere ants tend to sneak in.
- Wipe the surfaces with a clean cloth. Repeat daily or every few days during warm months.
Pro tip: You can also soak cotton balls in peppermint oil and leave them in the corners of your pantry or cabinets.
