Cheap and easy hacks to help keep spiders out of your bathroom
10.10.2022 - 23:07
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
As winter sets in some Brits may find an unwelcome visitor in their bathroom.
There's likely to be a few more spiders squeezing into people's homes during their mating season. Many cannot stand spiders and hate the process of getting rid of them, especially with the eight-legged critters seemingly getting bigger.
The best way to get rid of spiders is to make sure they can't get in in the first place, writes Wales Online. With that in mind, bathroom experts have shared some of the most effective ways to banish spiders while on a budget.
Joe Pascoe, Chief Marketing Officer at Victorian Plumbing, said: "Last year, we released a few simple tips on how to get rid of spiders around this time of year, as this is when we start to notice them appearing in our bathrooms the most.
"Given that this is a seasonal issue, we understand that Brits will not want to fork out loads of money on preventative measures. Therefore, we have connected with our in-house spider expert and bathroom design team and have shared cost-effective, easy hacks to stop spiders living in our bathrooms rent-free."
Despite the common belief that spiders crawl out from bathroom plugs and toilet bowls, spiders mainly enter the home through small spaces such as cracks near windows and doors. So make sure those entrances are tightly sealed to deter unwanted visitors.
Spiders enjoy moist rooms but hate the rain, which is why you may have noticed spiders appear after a bath and not whilst you’re bathing. As showers mimic the rain, opening your window whilst showering will scare off spiders from entering the bathroom.
Spiders smell and taste with their legs and, therefore, will not want to settle anywhere with strong scents. A peppermint tea bag placed in each