It is a common question – can clean houses get fleas? As it turns out, the answer is yes, clean houses can get fleas. While a clean house may seem inhospitable to fleas and their eggs, that is not always the case. There are a few things you can do to keep your home flea-free. Read on for tips on how to protect your … Read more
If you have ever encountered bed bugs, you know they are different than other bugs or insects. And unlike mice, rats, and roaches, bed bugs do not enter your house through cracks, gaps, holes, or window screens looking for shelter, food, or water. Bed bugs enter your home differently, and are after something much different. When you probably … Read more
In a previous post, I wrote about my experience with a mouse in my house. While writing that post, I started thinking about another rodent close in appearance to the mouse – the rat. So I wondered, Can Clean Houses Get Rats? Yes, clean houses can get rats. And just like mice, rats are looking … Read more
When ants invade the house, searching for home remedies may lead you to baking soda. But does baking soda kill ants? Will it only kill them in your house, or will it kill them outside, too? Baking soda is a reliable ant killer. And being a household staple, you probably already have a box in … Read more
Cleaning with vinegar is one of the most cost-efficient ways of cleaning your home. While vinegar does not have a lemony-fresh scent like other commercial products, this cleaning solution is versatile and effective. The biggest question, though, is what vinegar can you clean with? Of all types of vinegar in the world, there are four … Read more
Do you live in a house with roaches? Roaches are familiar and common insects and pests that are found all across the globe. These nasty insects are resourceful and strive to live, eat, drink, and breed in any possible environment, including commercial buildings and residential houses, without you even being aware. Roaches don’t usually bite, … Read more
Bees are essential to flowers and the ecosystem in general. However, there are times when they become a nuisance, especially when they start to invade your house. And when they get inside your home, it may affect the safety of everyone. Hence, you may need to kill them. So, how do you get rid of … Read more
Besides being a salad condiment, vinegar can help with housework. It sanitizes things, cleans laundry, and cleans or removes stains. However, it is not known to many that you can use vinegar as a pest control solution. So, if you have ants in your home, you may wonder, can vinegar kill ants? Vinegar does not … Read more
Will rats leave if there is no food? Will rats leave a clean house? Good news! The answer to the first question is yes. But, even if your home is clean, they won’t take off. Rats live rent-free because they want food, shelter, and a place to give birth. However, of the three, food is … Read more
Whether it’s a fuzzy white patch on the wall or black spots on your shower curtain, or an orange film forming in your kitchen, house mold is very unsightly. In some cases, mold can make you sick, especially those with asthma or allergies. Whether you think you are ill from mold now or want to … Read more
