There are several ways to keep mice away from your home. One approach is to keep a neat and tidy home with possible entry points sealed off. Reducing clutter means there will be fewer places for them to hide, and if there aren’t crumbs available and they can’t find a way in, your house isn’t a good home for them. Here are some other methods that people often use to repel mice:
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Peppermint oil: Mice dislike the strong scent of peppermint oil, so soaking cotton balls in the oil and placing them in common hiding spots for mice can help keep them away.
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Other strong smells: Some other strong scents that people use as natural mouse repellents include lavender, other natural essential oils, and vinegar.
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Bright lights: Mice are sensitive to bright lights and have poor eyesight, so keeping lights on can help deter them.
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Loud sounds: Mice avoid danger, so they may be scared off by loud noises.
Its important to note that while some substances like mothballs, soap, and dryer sheets are often believed to repel mice, they are not very effective.
