If you’re tired of chemical-laden commercial repellents, this homemade recipe is for you. This is a time-tested natural remedy that has been used for decades and is still effective in keeping mosquitoes and other insects at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With simple ingredients and an easy procedure, you can prepare at home a powerful repellent that will last you all season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients needed
1 package of cloves (approximately 30 grams)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
200 to 300 ml vodka<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 glass jar with lid<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spray bottle (optional, to apply)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to prepare this natural repellent
Place the cloves in the jar: I poured the entire package of cloves into a clean, dry glass jar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add the vodka: Add 200 to 300 ml of vodka, making sure the cloves are completely covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Infuse the mixture: Close the jar tightly and place it in a dark place, at room temperature. Let it sit for a week. It is important to shake the jar once a day to enhance the extraction of the properties of the nail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Filter the liquid: After seven days, strain the infusion to separate the cloves. The resulting liquid will be your concentrated repellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Package for daily use: You can pour the liquid into a spray bottle for easy application on skin, clothing or even on curtains and door and window frames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advantages of this repellent
It is completely natural and safe, with no harsh chemical additives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has a pleasant aroma, with spicy notes that are repellent to insects but pleasant to people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s inexpensive: with just two accessible ingredients you can prepare an amount that will last you months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its effectiveness is backed by popular use by previous generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additional tips:
Test it first on a small area of your skin to rule out any sensitivity, especially if you are applying it directly to the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reapply every 3 or 4 hours if you are outdoors or if you sweat a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Store leftover concentrate in the refrigerator or in a cool place to preserve it better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don’t have vodka, you can use ethyl alcohol, although the aroma will be a little stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid applying it near the eyes, nose or mucous membranes, as it can cause irritation due to the alcohol content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also spray it on your bed, mosquito nets, curtains, or window frames, especially on summer nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For extra potency, add a few drops of citronella, eucalyptus, or lavender essential oil, which also act as natural repellents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have a garden or plants on the balcony, you can spray the repellent around the pots to ward off insects without damaging the plants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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