Overview

• New guidance highlights an equal‑parts white vinegar and water mix as an accessible spider deterrent.
• Experts stress targeted treatment of door frames, window sills, vents and cracks instead of blanket spraying.
• To improve scent and potential effectiveness, reports recommend adding essential oils, with one expert suggesting 15–20 drops of peppermint oil in problem areas.
• A TikTok cleaning influencer promotes using the mixture on mattresses and bedframes to repel spiders and dust mites, which can trigger allergy‑like symptoms.
• Additional suggestions include scattering cinnamon and introducing plants such as basil, rosemary, lavender, mint, chrysanthemum and citronella.