The heat arrives, and so does one of the most unbearable things we know. No, it’s not sweating from parts you didn’t even know could sweat… we’re talking about mosquitoes! Those annoying insects that only bother us. They invade our homes, don’t let us sleep (have you noticed how they love the ears of sleeping people??), and as always, we don’t know what to do.
Sometimes, not even mosquito repellents work, and we’ve tried everything! Tea tree oil, citronella, mosquito spray, lemon with cloves… But today we bring you another trick, and this time it’s foolproof! You only need toilet paper and toothpaste. It’s gone viral on social media, and we are 100% sure that you’ll want to try it as soon as one of these mosquitoes starts flying around your house.
What’s the trick about?
It’s especially easy, and it works. You just need to roll up some toilet paper with a good amount of toothpaste, put it inside a bottle. Light the toilet paper (carefully, please, we want to scare away mosquitoes, not have firefighters visiting your home), put the fire out as soon as it starts burning and let the smoke spread in the air (ideally, the toothpaste should be mint-flavored, that way your house will smell really good).
People who have tried it say the mosquitoes disappear instantly!
Why does this trick work?
In summer, temperatures are irregular and the humidity spikes make more and more mosquitoes appear (and if you add the unbearable heat we’re having…)
So, every household is looking for solutions against these little insects, and cleverness leads to the discovery of tricks like this one to avoid the annoying bites they cause. This trick, even if we didn’t know it before, has gone viral and hundreds of social media users have tried it.
The best part is that it doesn’t require any special materials, because everything you need is already at home, and it’s a natural alternative to so many commercial insecticides!
Step by step
- Take a piece of toilet paper
- Spread some mint toothpaste on it
- Take an empty bottle or a container where you can burn things
- Light it and extinguish it immediately, we only want the smoke
The result should be a soft smoke that smells like menthol, since this smell makes mosquitoes flee from your house!
Is this method safe?
Even though it’s simple, you have to be careful when handling fire indoors… We love firefighters, but we don’t like fires nearby. So, if you’re going to do it, make sure never to leave the smoke unsupervised, and if you see it doesn’t stop, cover it or throw it in water quickly.
Does it really work?
The trick is based on the strong aroma of toothpaste, which often contains menthol or eucalyptus, both known to be unpleasant for insects. This, combined with the smoke effect, creates an environment that is not attractive to them.
But no, there are no scientific studies that support this technique, although many users say it has worked better for them than commercial sprays. It’s all about trying!
Natural alternatives
Besides the viral trick, there are other steps you can take to boost its effectiveness: keep your house clean, avoid stagnant water, place mosquito nets on windows, and opt for natural repellents like basil, lavender or mint plants.
A mosquito-free summer is possible
We love home tricks and we hate mosquitoes, so this trick has appeared like a water fountain in the middle of the desert! Easy to do and if it works, we’ll be able to keep the mosquitoes away from us all summer long!
Of course, every creative idea needs a bit of caution. The heat shouldn’t turn your home into a battlefield against insects, let us know if the trick works for you!