The Natural Pest Killer: How Baking Soda and Salt Can Eliminate Fleas, Roaches, Ants & More

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## 🧪 How to Use Baking Soda and Salt as a Natural Pest Killer

### For **Fleas (Carpets & Upholstery)**:

1. Mix equal parts **baking soda and fine table salt** in a bowl.
2. Generously sprinkle the mixture onto your **carpet, rugs, pet bedding**, or fabric furniture.
3. Use a broom or brush to work the mixture deep into the fibers.
4. Let it sit for **12–24 hours** (overnight is ideal).
5. Vacuum thoroughly — and **empty the vacuum canister or bag immediately** to prevent reinfestation.
6. Repeat weekly until no signs of fleas remain.

### For **Roaches**:

1. Combine 1 part **baking soda** with 1 part **sugar** (the sugar attracts them).
2. Place small amounts of the mixture in shallow lids or bottle caps near known roach paths (under sinks, behind appliances, etc.).
3. Refill and refresh the traps every few days until the roaches disappear.

### For **Ants**:

1. Mix equal parts **baking soda and powdered sugar**.
2. Place the mixture near ant entry points and trails.
3. Avoid placing it where rain or moisture could affect it.
4. Be patient — this method works slowly as ants carry it back to the colony.

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## 🛑 Important Tips & Warnings

* **Keep pets from licking treated areas**, especially during application and before vacuuming. While relatively safe, ingestion in large amounts isn’t ideal.
* This method is **not an instant kill** — natural remedies take time but can be very effective with consistent use.
* Store unused mixture in a dry, sealed container to reuse as needed.

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## 🌿 Why Go Natural?

Using natural pest control methods like baking soda and salt has benefits beyond effectiveness:

* ✔️ Environmentally friendly
* ✔️ Safer for kids and pets
* ✔️ Doesn’t contribute to chemical resistance in pests
* ✔️ Inexpensive and accessible

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## 🏠 Final Thoughts

The next time fleas, roaches, or ants try to overrun your home, reach for the **natural solution hiding in your pantry**. With just baking soda and salt, you can fight back in a safe, affordable, and eco-friendly way — no toxic fumes, no stress, and no surprise pests.

Simple. Smart. Natural.

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