My grandmother’s unusual habit involving onions – the pairing of onions and cloves

The combination of onions and cloves is not only useful in cooking but can also serve as an

effective natural remedy to keep unwanted insects out of the house. This practice has been used for generations in various cultures

to repel pests such as flies, mosquitoes, and other flying insects. Below, we explain how

this simple mixture can become an effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical repellents.

Properties of Onions and Cloves
Onions are well known for their natural ability to repel insects. This is due to the

sulfur compounds present in their structure, which release an odor that insects find unpleasant.

Additionally, onions contain essential oils that, once released, enhance their repellent effect against various pests.

Creating this homemade repellent is very simple and requires no complicated ingredients. Just follow these steps:Read more below

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