I have three ways to repel bed bugs from your mattress using the same potent ingredient, you’ll never get bitten again
A CLEANING fanatic has shared her top three hacks for repelling bed bugs from your home.
The TikToker demonstrated each of her easy DIY tricks for her followers.
In her video, Anna Louisa (@anna_louisa_at_home) revealed that the secret ingredient in all of her tips is essential oil.
She explained: “The best ones to repel bed bugs are tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus, lemon, citronella, peppermint, or orange.”
Anna advised anyone who is pregnant or has pets in their home to use caution with essential oils.
For her first recommendation, she advised her audience to tackle their mattress.
She suggested: “Deodorise your mattress with bicarbonate of soda and essential oil.
“Sprinkle over bicarbonate of soda with a few drops of your chosen essential oil and leave for 15 to 20 minutes before vacuuming up.”
Once her mattress was clean, Anna moved on to cleaning her bedsheets.
“Wash your bedding on a hot wash,” she advised viewers, suggesting a setting of at least 122 degrees Fahrenheit.
Next, Anna told her audience to “add 10 drops of their chosen essential oil to the washing machine drawer.”
Finally, she sprayed her pillows, sheets, and comforter with a DIY bed bug repellent.
Anna made her homemade mixture with a quarter cup of water, one teaspoon of lavender essential oil, and one teaspoon of tea tree essential oil.
She also showed her followers how to deter spiders from their homes.
A dermatologist has revealed the four ways you can prevent bed bugs from invading your home.
A cleaning expert revealed the budget-friendly item that helps to keep bed bugs from your space.