Many spiders search for shelter where they can hibernate during the winter – be it rocks, leaves…or your homes!
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But if you’ve got a phobia of the eight-legged creepy crawlies then no fear, because a woman named Kate has shared her genius trick to get rid of them once and for all.
And all you need is a tub of 89p Vapour Rub.
Kate took to TikTok (@plant.based.kate) and explains: “If like me you’re terrified of spiders – and it is the season for those big thick spiders to try and come into the house – get some Vapour Rub or Olbas oil and pop it on your windowsills and door frames.
“Spiders have little taste buds in their feet and they hate mint so when they taste the mint, they won’t come in.”
She adds: “It’s a really ethical way to stop spiders from getting in your house.”
The video has since gone viral, garnering a whopping 774k views and several comments from social media users.
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“It works, also they hate lavender,” wrote one.
A second quipped: “I slap this all about myself at bedtime. Hopefully they won’t come near me.”
A third commented: “Literally just been through the whole house after watching this. I’m sweating.
“Opened the window in my office feeling safe – hope I’m right.”
Meanwhile, a fourth wrote: “Oooooo might have to try!!!!”
Another added: “On my way to do this right now – sick of them.”
And a further warned: “Unfortunately it’s toxic to cats so I can’t use it.”
Elsewhere, others shared their own suggestions.
“Just spray equal parts water and or peppermint oil or tea tree oil,” advised one.
A second noted: “Wd40 round windows n doors I’ve been doing it the last few years n not one spider.”