Household

Household tip: outsmart the ants with this simple trick!

Don't feel like using all those expensive bug sprays to exterminate those ants?

Then use this simple trick!

Mieren

Ingredients: a cup of warm water, half a cup of sugar, two spoons of borax, and a few cotton balls.

How do we proceed?
Mix the ingredients and soak the cotton balls in the mixture. Place the cotton balls where the ants gather, and you will wake up the next morning in an ant-free house!

What is Borax?
Borax is a natural mineral used in most bug sprays, so why not go straight to the source? In the Victorian era, borax or boric acid was widely used for washing clothes. Borax not only absorbs odors, but it is also a disinfectant, stain remover, and degreaser. (However, you cannot use it on delicate fabrics like silk or wool).

Borax is sold in powder form or as a colorless crystal salt. You can buy it in some supermarkets, or otherwise at a drugstore or pharmacy.

Please note: Borax is moderately toxic, so do not use it directly on surfaces where food is prepared, and wear gloves when using it.