Getting rid of spiders entirely may not be realistic (or ideal), but you can greatly minimize their populations in your home by making it a little less inviting for them.
Instead of using chemicals, try any of these natural and safe—yet effective—methods of keeping these critters outside where they belong!
1. Peppermint essential oil, dishwashing liquid.
Add 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid and 1 tablespoon peppermint essential oil to a spray bottle. Shake and spray. Just remember, this formula is a spider repellent, not a spider killer.
2. Cinnamon.
Sprinkle cinnamon around the perimeter of your house to prevent spiders from coming inside.
3. Minty cotton balls.
Dip cotton balls in mint essential oil and place them underneath or outside your home.
4. Chestnuts.
Try keeping chestnuts on your windowsills to deter spiders.
5. Saltwater.
Saltwater is an excellent spider killer. Spray a solution made from 1 gallon of warm water and 1 ounce salt directly onto spiders and spider nests.
6. White vinegar.
Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and water, and use the mixture to spray in cracks and crannies.
7. Citrus peel.
Rub citrus peels on baseboards, windowsills and bookshelves to prevent spiders from coming into the house. Spiders detest citrus with such fervor that even lemon-scented furniture polish will do the trick.
8. Cedar hangers.
If you find spiders lurking in your closet, switch to cedar hangers.
9. Tobacco.
Spiders know to stay away from tobacco. To make an effective spider repellent, mix tobacco with water and spraying it on entrances.
10. Coconut oil.
It really does cure everything, doesn’t it? Mix one part coconut oil with two parts water can prevent spiders from intruding.
