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**Homemade Mouse Repellent Spray: Keep Rodents Away Naturally and Safely! šš«šæ**
No one wants uninvited guests scurrying around their kitchen, pantry, or garageāespecially the tiny, destructive kind: **mice**. While store-bought traps and poisons are common, they often come with strong chemicals and risks to kids and pets. Fortunately, there’s a **natural, effective, and safe** way to repel mice: a **homemade mouse repellent spray** you can make in minutes!
Letās dive into how this natural mouse repellent works, how to make it, and where to use it for the best results.
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### š Why Use a Natural Mouse Repellent?
Before we jump into the recipe, hereās why a DIY spray is a great choice:
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**Non-toxic and safe** for kids and pets
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Environmentally friendly
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Easy and affordable to make
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Deters mice without killing them
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Smells pleasant to humansābut awful to rodents!
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### šæ The Secret Ingredient: Peppermint Oil
The key to this spray is **peppermint essential oil**. While it smells fresh and soothing to us, itās overpowering and irritating to mice. It interferes with their sensitive sense of smell, which they rely on for food and navigation.
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### š§Ŗ Homemade Mouse Repellent Spray Recipe
**š§“ Ingredients:**
– 2 cups **water**
– 1 tablespoon **white vinegar** (optional but adds extra deterrent power)
– 20 drops **peppermint essential oil**
– 10 drops **clove or eucalyptus oil** (optional, but mice also hate these)
– Spray bottle
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### šØāš³ How to Make It:
1. In a bowl or measuring cup, mix the **water**, **vinegar**, and essential oils.
2. Pour the mixture into a **clean spray bottle**.
3. Shake well before each use to ensure the oils stay mixed with the water.
Thatās it! You now have a natural, powerful mouse repellent spray ready to go.
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