A CLEANING expert has revealed the household ingredients she adds to her mop to keep pests at bay.
Not only is the trick effective as a natural bug repellant but it also makes your home smell great.
The Benson Mama (@thebensonfamily5) shared the video with her TikTok followers.
In a bucket, she prepared boiling hot water to wipe down her wooden floors.
For a little boost, she added a secret ingredient that she had on hand.
“I don’t know who needs to hear this but mop your floors with boiling hot water and cinnamon!” she said.
She explained it was a great chemical-free option to keep pests out.
“It’s a natural bug repellent and your house will smell amazing… you’re welcome,” she said.
“McCormick Spices Cinnamon, boiling hot water, and O-Cedar = perfection,” she said.
People took to the comments to share their thoughts on her hack.
Many shared similar tips and tricks to add to their mop water: “Peppermint is also a good bug repellent, my holy grail,” said one commenter.
“Lemongrass, clove, and real lavender works too if you can’t use cinnamon,” said another.
Some warned that while the trick may work, it wasn’t for everyone.
“Not safe for all the homes with fur babies!” said one commenter.
“If you’re allergic to cinnamon then you should probably just not do this I think, I don’t know though,” joked another.
