How to Get Rid of Spiders in Your Home

Mix 10–15 drops of peppermint oil, tea tree oil, or eucalyptus oil with 1 cup of water.
Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar for extra effectiveness.
Spray around windowsills, doorways, and baseboards.
Citrus Peels:
Rub lemon, orange, or grapefruit peels along windowsills and corners.
Spiders detest citrus smells.
4. Keep Your Home Clean
Why It Works: A clean home is less inviting for spiders and the insects they prey on.
What to Do:
Regularly vacuum floors, baseboards, and corners where spiders like to hide.
Clean up crumbs and spills that attract other pests, which in turn attract spiders.
Empty trash bins frequently.
5. Remove Webs
Why It Works: Removing webs discourages spiders from settling in.
What to Do:
Use a broom or vacuum cleaner to remove spider webs and egg sacs from ceilings, corners, and walls.
6. Use Vinegar
Why It Works: The strong smell of vinegar repels spiders.
What to Do:
Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
Spray directly onto spiders, webs, and areas where they are likely to enter.
7. Reduce Outdoor Attractants
Why It Works: Spiders often migrate indoors from outdoor areas.
What to Do:

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