Overview

• New late‑September guides highlight practical steps such as sealing gaps, fitting door sweeps, reducing clutter and vacuuming to remove webs and prey insects.
• Tom’s Guide recommends a 50:50 white‑vinegar spray on windowsills and entry points, plus dried orange peel powder as a child‑ and pet‑safe surface deterrent.
• Wales Online amplifies a viral recipe mixing two tablespoons of salt with one cup of water for weekly spraying at entry points, though independent proof remains thin and residue can form.
• The Daily Mirror cites cleaning expert Nancy Emery of Tap Warehouse, who favors low‑cost white vinegar with water and notes peppermint oil as an alternative for those who dislike vinegar.
• Bristol Live features cinnamon sticks or oil and orange oil as suggested deterrents from a TikTok creator, alongside reminders that essential oils can be harmful to cats and dogs.