I was fed up.
For weeks, I’d been hearing scratching noises behind the walls and in the kitchen corners at night. I tried everything—snap traps, glue traps, and even poison baits. But nothing seemed to work long-term.
Worse? I have young kids at home. Leaving out toxic traps or chemicals just didn’t sit right with me. I was constantly worried that a tiny hand or curious pet would find something dangerous before the mice did.
Then, during a backyard chat, my neighbor leaned in and said:
“Try Colgate and tomato paste.”
I blinked.
“Like… toothpaste? With tomatoes?”
She nodded.
“It’s weird, but trust me.”
I laughed at first. It sounded like some off-the-wall internet myth. But by then, I was desperate enough to try anything.
The DIY Mix That Changed Everything
That night, I followed her simple instructions:
🧴 The Recipe:
- 1 tablespoon of Colgate (white toothpaste)
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- Optional: a sprinkle of baking soda (for extra smell control)
I stirred the mixture until smooth and placed a small spoonful on a piece of cardboard. I set two of these in kitchen corners, behind the stove, and near the pantry.
What Happened Next Surprised Me
I went to bed thinking, Well, at least the kitchen smells minty now…
But the next morning?
Total silence.
✔️ No scratching behind the fridge.
✔️ No new droppings.
✔️ No chewed-through snack bags.
I checked the usual hiding spots — under the sink, behind appliances, in dark corners — and saw nothing. No movement. No mess. No mice.
And it stayed that way.
Why Does Colgate & Tomato Paste Work?
It sounds like an odd combo, but here’s the logic:
✅ Toothpaste (Colgate)
- The strong menthol and fluoride smell overwhelms the rodent’s sensitive nose.
- It acts as a natural repellent, making the area uncomfortable for them.
- Some say ingesting even a small amount is enough to drive them away for good.
🍅 Tomato Paste
- Acts as a bait to attract them.
- Mice are drawn to the smell of food, and tomato paste masks the scent of the menthol just enough to entice them.
- Once they nibble, they’re repelled by the overwhelming mint and bitter taste.
Together, the mix confuses and drives away mice, without harming them — or your family.
Safe, Cheap, and Shockingly Effective
This isn’t just effective — it’s also:
- ✅ Non-toxic (no worries about kids or pets getting hurt)
- ✅ Easy to make (two pantry items!)
- ✅ Budget-friendly (no expensive traps or exterminators)
And best of all, you’ll know it’s working fast. Most people see results in a single night.
Where to Place It
- Behind the stove
- Under the sink
- Pantry corners
- Inside cabinets
- Anywhere you’ve seen droppings or scratching
Refresh the mix every 2–3 days if needed.
Final Thoughts
I never thought I’d be praising a mix of Colgate and tomato paste, but here we are.
If you’re tired of:
- Poison traps
- Snap traps
- Glue boards
- Cleaning up mouse droppings every morning…
…and you’re looking for something safe, smart, and weirdly effective — give this mix a try. It worked for me, and I’ll never go back to toxic methods again.
Sometimes, the simplest solution is sitting right in your bathroom drawer and fridge door.
