We’ve all had it happen — a fly circles the fruit bowl, a cockroach scurries across the kitchen, or a mosquito buzzes around at night. Suddenly, home feels less like a sanctuary and more like a battle zone. While many turn to sprays or costly pest control, there’s a simpler, safer option hiding in your cabinet.

This natural repellent is easy to make, free of harsh chemicals, and works on flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches. Best of all, it leaves your home smelling fresh while staying safe for kids and pets.

The secret is in the ingredients. Mint toothpaste and peppermint oil create a powerful scent insects hate. Add in baking soda and vinegar, and you get a fizzing reaction that makes your space even more unwelcoming to pests. Together, they create a triple-action shield.

Flies can’t tolerate the sharp minty aroma. Mosquitoes avoid the overpowering scent. Cockroaches retreat when their scent trails are disrupted. It’s a simple but highly effective formula.

Here’s what you’ll need: 1 tablespoon mint toothpaste, 1 tablespoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 120 ml warm water, and 5–10 drops of peppermint oil. Shallow containers like jar lids or saucers work best.

Mix the toothpaste and baking soda, slowly add vinegar to let it foam, then stir in warm water and peppermint oil. Pour into containers and place near trash bins, sinks, windows, or corners where pests gather.

You’ll notice results quickly. Within an hour, the minty aroma fills the air. Flies leave the kitchen, mosquitoes vanish, and cockroaches retreat from hiding spots. Refresh every few days for lasting results.

This DIY solution offers peace of mind without chemicals, toxic sprays, or high costs. Just a minty, fizzing blend that helps reclaim your home — naturally.