The 35p hack to banish flies from your home this summer mixing kitchen staple with soap – it works in minutes
EXPERTS have revealed a 35p hack to banish flies from your home this summer.
Summer is finally here, and according to the Met Office, a heatwave is "likely" to occur this weekend.
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However, although there are so many positives to summer, from warm weather to longer days, it also has its downsides, such as the emergence of irritating pests.
House flies can be an incredible annoyance at this time of year, as they sneak in through open doors and windows.
Fruit flies are also a real problem during summer, as they are attracted to foods which decay quicker in heat.
Chasing them around with rolled-up newspapers and makeshift fly swatters can seem an endless task, and can ruin your summer's evening.
However, according to experts there is a simple purse friendly hack you can use to banish the critters.
All you need is some big standard washing up liquid and some vinegar.
Healthline writes: 'A mixture of vinegar and dish soap can help you trap flies such as fruit flies.'
To try out the hack, simply mix equal parts water and vinegar in a glass.
Then, add a few drops of washing up liquid to the mix.
Cover the glass with clingfilm, and then poke some small holes in the top.
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'Flies will be attracted to the vinegar in the glass and will fly through the holes", Healthline said.
"However, the dish soap causes the flies to sink instead of being able to land on the vinegar.'
Flies are attracted to the scent of the vinegar as it is similar to that of decaying fruit.
Vinegar also contains acetic acid, which is a chemical that builds up during fermentation.
Keep pests out all summer
IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know.
Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay.
Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent.
Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents.
Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass.
You may already have a bottle of vinegar in the kitchen, but if not, you can pick it up from Sainsbury's for as little as 35p.
If you don't want your home to smell of vinegar, This Morning pro, Nancy Birtwhistle, recently shared a sweeter-smelling hack.
"They [flies] hate the smell of citrus and they hate the smell of cloves," she said, explaining how easy it is to keep them at bay.
With this in mind, she suggested creating a DIY method to deter the pesky insects.
All you need to do is cut a few lemons in half and then stick the cloves into the juicy part.
Although the fresh scent is lovely for us humans, the flies can't stand it and will find somewhere else to go.
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