I was tired of hearing scratching behind the walls at night. Tired of cleaning up droppings in the kitchen corners. And most of all, tired of using traps and poison with kids in the house. It felt unsafe and never really worked for long.
Then my neighbor leaned over the fence one afternoon and said, “Forget the poisons—just use Colgate and tomato paste.”
I laughed. How could toothpaste and tomato paste do anything against mice? Still, curiosity got the better of me. That night, I mixed it, placed small portions where I’d seen activity, and went to bed.
The scratching stopped. The next morning, I checked the kitchen corners—no droppings, no gnaw marks, nothing. And when I peeked under the sink, I saw exactly what my neighbor meant.
🌿 Why It Works
This odd combo actually makes sense:
- Colgate toothpaste contains strong menthol and cleaning agents that repel rodents with their sharp smell and taste.
- Tomato paste acts as bait—the natural scent attracts mice, tricking them into tasting the mixture.
Together, it’s a harmless-to-humans trick that sends rodents packing.
🧴 How to Make It
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Colgate toothpaste (white type)
Instructions:
- Mix into a smooth paste.
- Place small amounts on cardboard or lids.
- Set in corners, under sinks, behind stoves, or near rodent trails.
👉 Refresh every 2–3 nights until the problem disappears.
🌸 Benefits
- Non-toxic alternative to harsh poisons
- Cheap, safe, and easy to make
- Works discreetly—no dangerous traps for kids or pets
- Helps keep kitchen corners and cupboards pest-free
🌿 Final Thought
I never imagined that toothpaste and tomato paste would solve a problem traps and poisons couldn’t. But after one night of silence and spotless kitchen corners, I’m convinced—sometimes the strangest tricks really are the most effective.
