If cockroaches have taken over your home, it’s time to fight back—naturally. You don’t need harsh chemicals to drive them away. With just ginger and red onion, you can create a powerful floor-cleaning solution that repels and disrupts their hiding places.
Here’s how to do it step by step:
🧼 DIY Ginger & Red Onion Floor Cleaner (Cockroach Repellent)
Ingredients:
- 1 large red onion
- A 5–7 cm piece of fresh ginger root
- 1 liter of hot water
- Optional: a splash of natural liquid soap (unscented or with citronella/tea tree for extra effect)
🥣 Instructions:
- Blend the Base
Chop the red onion and ginger into small pieces. Blend them together with 1 cup of hot water until you get a thick, smooth liquid. - Strain the Mixture
Pour the blended mix through a fine strainer or cheesecloth to separate the juice. You’ll want to collect only the liquid—it’s potent enough! - Dilute and Boost
Add the strained juice to the remaining hot water (to make about 1 liter in total). If desired, add a few drops of natural liquid soap or essential oil like citronella, eucalyptus, or tea tree. - Mop Your Floors
Use this mixture to mop all hard floors in the house: kitchen, bathroom, hallway, living room. Focus especially on:- Corners
- Under appliances and furniture
- Along baseboards and doors
🪳 Why It Works:
- Red onion contains sulfur compounds that cockroaches hate.
- Ginger releases a strong aroma that confuses and repels them.
- Together, they create a scent barrier that makes your home inhospitable to pests—without harming your family or pets.
✅ Tips for Best Results:
- Use the solution once daily for 3–5 days to disrupt nests.
- Keep food sealed and surfaces crumb-free.
- Block entry points with natural repellents or sealant.
This simple homemade cleaner doesn’t just sanitize—it tells cockroaches they’re not welcome anymore.
