Peppermint Oil Keeps Spiders Away

The Problem

Spiders keep appearing in corners, windowsills, and doorways. Chemical sprays are toxic around kids and pets.

The Hack

Mix 15-20 drops peppermint essential oil with water in a spray bottle. Spray around windows, doors, and corners every 1-2 weeks.

Why It Works

Spiders taste and smell through their legs. Peppermint oil's strong menthol overwhelms their sensory system, making treated areas uninhabitable.

Pro Tips

• Refresh every 1-2 weeks as the scent fades
• Works for most common house spiders
• Also deters mice — they hate peppermint too
• $5 bottle of peppermint oil lasts months