It cleans, smells and keeps ants away: citrus vinegar is the natural remedy that cannot be missing at home. Here’s how to prepare and why it really works.
A natural remedy that seems to have come out of the grandmother’s advice, but that really works: thecitrus vinegar not only leave a good perfume and makes the surfaces shine, but also removes the ants in a simple way and without toxic substances.
It is only needed a jar, some zest and a little patience. After a few days, here is a natural detergent that makes its duty better than many products bought. Cheap, very fragrant and incredibly versatile.
L’Citrus flavored vinegar Soon it becomes one of those small tricks that are always held ready under the sink. It cleans well, leave the environment fresh and, not a small thing, you can use it anywhere even if there are children or animals in the house. No concern, only benefits.
How to prepare citrus vinegar
They say that simple things are the best, and maybe this time they are really right. To make citrus vinegar you do not need strange potions or unobtainable ingredients: Limone peels, orange or grapefruit and a little white vinegar are enough. Leave everything to rest for about fifteen days and find yourself with a fragrant liquid that seems to have come out of an artisan shop.
The procedure? Easier than that you can’t. Take a clean glass jar, put the peel inside (preferably organic), covers everything with vinegar and leaves in a dark and quiet corner. Sometimes it is enough to shake it a little, just to mix the aromas well. After two or three weeks, you filter, pour into a sprayer and is ready for use. No trick, no effort.
The perfume that comes out of it is fresh, citrus, of those who immediately make you think clean. In the kitchen, in the bathroom or even in the refrigerator, a ride is enough to change the air. But the real force lies in the degreasing effect of vinegar combined with the antibacterial properties of citrus fruits: a perfect combination.
Because it keeps ants away (and not only)
Few know it, but the ants cannot stand the smell of vinegarand even less that of citrus fruits. So this natural mixture becomes a kind of invisible barrier, which discourages them without the need for insecticides.
It works if sprayed near Battiscopa, doors, windows or around the pantry. Even just passing it every day on the kitchen plane, it can be enough to keep unwanted guests away. Someone uses it even outdoors, on the windowsills or in the cracks of the balconies. The effect is discreet but effective.
In practice, vinegar masks the chemical traces that ants leave each other to orient themselves. Result? They lose the compass and go elsewhere. No killings, only prevention. A smart solution, within everyone’s reach.
Not only for ants: a thousand surprising uses
This citrus vinegar quickly becomes a small handyman at home. The glass? They shine without halos. The fridge? No more strange smell. The wooden cutters? They come back like new. The hob, after a frying, also finds its splendor.
And if you want the perfume to be even more pleasant, there are those who add some sprigs of rosemary or lavender in the jar, for a delicate herbaceous note. Or, when you use it, you can pour a pinch of bicarbonate in the sprayer to enhance the publishing effect. A small do-it-yourself magic.
Preparing a little in advance is a good idea: it is preserved for a long time, especially if kept in the dark and away from heat sources. Once tried, it is natural to always keep a ready bottle.
Where to use it to get the maximum effect
Citrus vinegar finds space everywhere in the house. In the bathroom he fights limestone discreetly, leaving bright and fragrant taps and tiles. In the living room, a pass is enough to remove the powder from the furniture or polish an opaque surface.
In the bedroom? Two splashes on curtains and cushions perfume the environment without exaggerating. On the floor, diluted in the water, it leaves a light and pleasant perfume. And for those who have animals, it is perfect: no risk, only safe cleaning even in their favorite areas.
Small tricks to use it at best
Although it is natural, some attention does not hurt:
- Do not use it on marble or natural stonecould be ruined.
- Avoid direct contact with delicate surfaces without making a test before.
- Never mix it with bleach or ammonia: It is dangerous.
- Keep it in a tired bottle, far from light and heat.
- Better to use it within 2-3 months to always have an intense perfume.
With these small tips you go on the safe side. Very little is enough to get an effective and natural result. A simple, intelligent choice, which is good for the house and also to the environment.
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