Title: Use These Essential Oils to Clean the Floor and Permanently Repel Cockroaches and Ants

August 17, 2025 by admin

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#### 3. **Lavender Oil**

* Calming for humans, but repels insects.
* Works especially well in bedrooms and around baseboards.

#### 4. **Eucalyptus Oil**

* Powerful smell masks food and moisture trails.
* Kills bacteria and insects on contact.

#### 5. **Lemongrass or Citronella Oil**

* Known for repelling insects, especially ants and mosquitoes.
* Adds a fresh, citrusy aroma to your home.

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### 🧽 How to Make an Essential Oil Floor Cleaner

**Ingredients:**

* 1 gallon (4 liters) warm water
* 1/4 cup white vinegar (optional, helps with grease and bacteria)
* 10 drops peppermint oil
* 10 drops tea tree oil
* 5 drops lavender or lemongrass oil
* Optional: 1 tablespoon natural liquid soap for extra cleaning power

**Instructions:**

1. Mix all ingredients in a bucket.
2. Use a mop or floor cloth to clean your floors as usual.
3. Let the floor air dry — the scent will linger and repel insects naturally.

✅ **Pro Tip:** Focus on areas near doors, windows, under the fridge, and behind trash bins — common places where ants and cockroaches enter or hide.

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### 🚫 Where NOT to Use Vinegar or Oils

* Avoid vinegar on natural stone or unsealed wood — it can damage the surface.
* Do a patch test on sensitive flooring.
* Keep essential oils away from pets’ bedding or food areas (especially tea tree oil, which can be harmful to cats and dogs in large amounts).

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### 👣 Make It Part of Your Routine

* Use this solution once or twice a week for ongoing protection.
* Store essential oils in a cool, dark place to maintain potency.
* Combine floor cleaning with other good practices: keep counters crumb-free, take out the trash regularly, and seal cracks or gaps in walls and baseboards.

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### 🏁 Final Thoughts

You don’t need chemicals to win the war against ants and roaches. By using a **natural essential oil floor cleaner**, you can create a home environment that’s both **clean** and **unwelcoming to pests** — without compromising your health or your home’s air quality.

So the next time you clean your floors, reach for your essential oils. Your home will not only shine — it’ll stay bug-free, naturally.

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Would you like a printable recipe card for this natural floor cleaner or a pest-repelling essential oil spray for baseboards? Just let me know!