I’m a cleaning pro – throw away sticky fly traps for 5p kitchen cupboard mix

A CLEANING expert has revealed the best 5p trick to banishing insects for good. And you have everything you need in your kitchen cupboard.

House flies can invade your home in no time and bring with them nasty bacteria.

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These nasty critters can cause serious food poisoning and even E. coli infections.

While it may be tempting to use chemical insect killers and pesticides, they can be harmful to people and pets.

Fortunately, there are a number of natural remedies to keep these critters at bay.

Cleaning professionals at The girlsrecommends a common ingredient in kitchen cupboards to repel flies.

“Cayenne pepper is an excellent natural fly repellent that also keeps many other insects at bay,” revealed one cleaning guru.

“Mix one cup of water and one teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a plant sprayer and spray it at entrances and other places you see flies,” they added.

Cayenne pepper can be bought online or purchased for just £5.34 per 500g bag, which makes a teaspoon just 5p.

Other natural remedies include peppermint and cinnamon, which can be used in the form of essential oils.

Even the stubborn insects hate the smell of lemongrass and eucalyptus.

To minimize the risk of flies entering your home, you can take a number of measures.

These creatures like places with food scraps and water to lay their eggs.

It’s worth checking the pipes under your sink for leaks, as these can attract pests.

Keeping your kitchen floor clean by removing crumbs and food scraps will also make the space less inviting to guests.

Cleaning experts advise washing dishes as soon as possible, as dishes in the sink can be a breeding ground for insects.

Regularly emptying the bins is in line with this, because food scraps only attract flies.

This is because other cleaning geniuses have shared their useful tips and tricks.

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And someone else said they swear by a 55p Asda product to combat flies and mosquitoes.