How to Stop a Mosquito Bite from Itching Using a Spoon
Clean infected area., Heat water in a tea kettle or microwave., Dip clean spoon into the water., Apply the back of the spoon to your bite and allow it to sit for a few seconds.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Clean infected area.
It’s always a good idea to disinfect an area that has been bitten or stung by an insect.
Use warm water and antibacterial soap to clean area.
Pat dry with clean, dry towel. -
Step 2: Heat water in a tea kettle or microwave.
Bring water to a rolling boil and remove from heat. , Allow spoon to heat up but avoid letting it get to the point where it’s scalding--about 15 to 20 seconds will do the trick. , You should feel itch relief within a few seconds of applying the spoon.
The heat from the spoon will destroy the protein that causes the itching. -
Step 3: Dip clean spoon into the water.
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Step 4: Apply the back of the spoon to your bite and allow it to sit for a few seconds.
Detailed Guide
It’s always a good idea to disinfect an area that has been bitten or stung by an insect.
Use warm water and antibacterial soap to clean area.
Pat dry with clean, dry towel.
Bring water to a rolling boil and remove from heat. , Allow spoon to heat up but avoid letting it get to the point where it’s scalding--about 15 to 20 seconds will do the trick. , You should feel itch relief within a few seconds of applying the spoon.
The heat from the spoon will destroy the protein that causes the itching.
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