Goodbye, Mice: The Natural Way To Keep Them Away For Good Is In Your Kitchen - Tasting Table

"There are myriad solutions touted, but it can be hard to know what will be effective, and, importantly, what's safe, chemical-free, and cruelty-free too, as you only want to keep these creatures out. The answer is what's tried and true: natural deterrents. These are proven to work - you can trust they possess no health risks, and they keep mice away rather than killing them."

"Mice navigate to where they'll seek shelter and food sources largely by their sense of smell, so anything as overbearing to them as cinnamon and vinegar will bother them. Peppermint oil, eucalyptus, and clove can also do the trick, if you have them, but cinnamon and vinegar are common and impactful. Plus, they're easy to use by sprinkling or spraying."

Mice seek indoor shelter and food as temperatures drop, making kitchens vulnerable to infestations. Strong-smelling pantry items such as cinnamon and distilled white vinegar deter mice by overwhelming their sense of smell, steering them away without harm. Other effective scents include peppermint oil, eucalyptus, and clove. Practical application methods include sprinkling cinnamon powder in entry gaps, placing bundles of cinnamon sticks, and using cinnamon oil or infused oils as sprays. Distilled white vinegar can be applied as a spray. These methods are chemical-free, cruelty-free, simple, and often use common household ingredients.

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