03, 2023
Have a mouse in the house?
Here’s what to do!
Its especially important if you have children or pets.
You want to keep them safe while you keep rodents at bay.
Luckily, we found some safer remedies that will keep mice away.
5 Ways to Get Rid of Mice
1.
Peppermint oil
Mice hate the smell ofpeppermint oil.
Add a few drops to a cotton ball and wipe it on the baseboards in your kitchen and pantry.
See what else you’re free to do withthe magic of peppermint.
Hang the socks to keep them out of reach of children.
Again, an old sock full of the stuff will keep mice at bay.
Instant mashed potatoes
Nope, were not kidding.
Put a small container of the flakes where you see evidence of mice.
Skip this one if you have pets.
If you have a mouse in the house, it might also be time to reorganize your pantry.
Youll want to put any food in boxes or bags into airtight storage containers.
Here are moreeasy pantry organization tipsfrom the pros!
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