10 Unique Ways To Get Rid Of Spiders Without Using Chemicals

The U.S. has recently experienced some severe weather systems, which means spiders are likely lurking. While spiders usually reside outdoors, they can become a significant nuisance once they decide to build their webs inside your home — or, worse, in your kitchen.

Thankfully, there are numerous home remedies to manage these critters. Keep them at bay with these 10 all-natural spider repellents.

1. Peppermint essential oil and dishwashing liquid: Add 3 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid, and 1 tablespoon of peppermint essential oil to a spray bottle. Shake well 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 entering, as recommended by Common Sense Homesteading Common Sense Homesteading.

3. Minty cotton balls. Dip cotton balls in mint essential oil and place them underneath or outside your home, as suggested by Common Sense Homesteading Common Sense Homesteading.

4. Chestnuts. Common Sense Homesteading recommends keeping chestnuts on your windowsills to deter spiders.

5. Saltwater. Common Sense Homesteading says 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 crevices, as recommended by Natural Living Ideas. Natural Living Ideas.

7. Citrus peel. Rub citrus peels on baseboards, windowsills, and bookshelves to prevent spiders from entering the house. Spiders detest citrus so much that even lemon-scented furniture polish will work, according to Natural Living Ideas.

8. Cedar hangers. If you find spiders lurking in your closet, switch to cedar hangers, as suggested by Natural Living Ideas.

9. Tobacco. Spiders know to stay away from tobacco. To make an effective spider repellent, Oh Simply suggests mixing tobacco with water and spraying it on entrances.

10. Coconut oil. It really does cure everything, doesn't it? Oh Simply says mixing one part coconut oil with two parts water can prevent spiders from intruding.

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RESOURCES: YOUTUBE/EHOWHOME, COMMON SENSE HOMESTEADING, NATURAL LIVING IDEAS, AND OH SIMPLY