Who doesn’t like, in the summer, to spend evenings on the balcony? Perhaps, if spacious enough, even set up a table and eat. To ruin these very pleasant plans there are always them, the ubiquitous and annoying mosquitoes.
There are many methods to keep mosquitoes away, from repellents to be applied to the skin to chemical sprays, even electronic devices. Few people know, however, that to say goodbye to mosquitoes forever you only need one natural ingredient, coffee.
The aroma of coffee, in fact, is unbearable for some insects, including mosquitoes, which will therefore keep away from it. Below we explain various ways to use coffee to ward off mosquitoes.
Coffee-based spray
Brew the coffee as you normally do and mix it with an equal part water. To increase the effect, add a little vinegar as well.
Pour everything into a bottle equipped with a spray diffuser and spray the solution into the corners of the balcony, terrace or windows. This remedy will create an invisible barrier that will prevent mosquitoes from arriving.
Coffee grounds
Keep the coffee grounds and let them dry thoroughly. Then put them in a saucer covered with aluminum foil and, using a lighter or match, set fire to the coffee, being very careful not to burn yourself.
Do this in a safe place to avoid possible accidents.
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