How to Deter Flies Using Potpourri
Gather your supplies., Mix the supplies together in a bowl., Place into a jar with a lid., Remove the lid from the jar., Make enough.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather your supplies.
You'll need dried orange peel, dried lemon peel, and cloves.
The quantities are dependent on the amount you wish to make. -
Step 2: Mix the supplies together in a bowl.
Sprinkle a little orris root over them as a fixative. , Seal and leave to absorb the odors for 1 to 2 weeks.
Shake every few days. , Leave the jar to sit, lid off, where flies enter the home or tend to congregate.
Flies detest the odor of citrus and will be encouraged to stay away. , It's recommended to keep more than one jar of citrus potpourri in your home.
Have two in the kitchen (one near the window), one at the front door, one at the back door, and one in the bathroom/toilet. -
Step 3: Place into a jar with a lid.
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Step 4: Remove the lid from the jar.
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Step 5: Make enough.
Detailed Guide
You'll need dried orange peel, dried lemon peel, and cloves.
The quantities are dependent on the amount you wish to make.
Sprinkle a little orris root over them as a fixative. , Seal and leave to absorb the odors for 1 to 2 weeks.
Shake every few days. , Leave the jar to sit, lid off, where flies enter the home or tend to congregate.
Flies detest the odor of citrus and will be encouraged to stay away. , It's recommended to keep more than one jar of citrus potpourri in your home.
Have two in the kitchen (one near the window), one at the front door, one at the back door, and one in the bathroom/toilet.
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