Dipping cinnamon in vinegar is a great way to help your home. It acts like a natural insect repellent and surface cleaner for your counters and cabinets. This “spicy and sour” liquid works well because the cinnamaldehyde and acetic acid help block the scent trails of bugs and stop the “scuttling” and “invaded” feeling in your pantry. It is an easy and cheap way to fix an ant problem and keep your air feeling fast and fresh. It makes your kitchen feel protected and clean right away.
Instead of buying expensive store poison sprays or chemical cleaning wipes, this simple kitchen duo helps your environment stay natural. Once you try it, you will be surprised at how quickly the ants disappear!
Why Cinnamon and Vinegar are Good for Your Home
- Stop Ant Trails: The strong scent acts like a tiny invisible wall, taking away the “busy” and “crowded” look of ants on your counters.
- Kill Bacteria: The natural acids act like a tiny sanitizer to wash out the “sticky” and “dirty” feeling from your food prep areas.
- Repel Fruit Flies: It acts like a tiny sour shield to keep the “swarming” and “annoying” look away from your fruit basket.
- Eliminate Odors: The spicy oils and vinegar help the air stay neutral and makes the “musty” and “old” smell of closed cabinets disappear.
How to Prepare the Cinnamon Vinegar Spray
This is the best way to get the spicy power to work fast in your rooms.
Ingredients:
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 1/2 cup of filtered water
- 1 spray bottle
Instructions:
- Break: Snap the cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces to release the strong spicy oils.
- Fill: Put the cinnamon pieces into a clean glass jar.
- Pour: Cover the cinnamon completely with the white vinegar.
- Seal: Close the lid tightly and let the jar sit in a dark spot for 24 hours.
- Dilute: Pour the cinnamon vinegar into a spray bottle and add the filtered water.
- Shake: Move the bottle up and down for 2 minutes until the liquid is blended.
- Identify: Find the doorways, window sills, and cabinet corners where bugs enter.
- Spray: Mist a thin layer of the liquid onto the surfaces and wipe with a clean cloth.
- Repeat: Use this spray every morning to keep your kitchen smelling very spicy and fresh.
- Result: Your counters will be very shiny and the pests will stay outside.
Three Simple Tips
- Ceylon Cinnamon: Use “true” cinnamon sticks to get the best results for a very strong and lasting scent.
- Wipe Down: Use this mix to clean your trash can lid to see the best results for stopping flies from gathering.
- Fresh Batch: Make a new bottle of the spray every two weeks to make sure the repelling oils stay very strong.
One Last Tip
You will know the Cinnamon and Vinegar Secret is working when your “counters stay empty” and your “air smells like fall!” It is a great way to look after your home with simple items from the spice rack and the pantry.
