Soap bars are something that every household has. Its main function is to cleanse, sanitize, and clean. However, did you know that bath soap has more benefits, including its ability to repel mosquitoes, cockroaches, and other insects?
The process is very simple:
First, prepare a container and a bar of soap, use scissors to cut some soap powder into the container, pour in a suitable amount of water, and use a spoon to stir the solution so that the soap powder completely dissolves in water.
With this method, you have a homemade mosquito repellent water bowl made from soap. Place it in areas with many mosquitoes, as mosquitoes like to lay eggs and dwell in soapy water. Soapy water is alkaline, so mosquitoes will quickly die in an alkaline environment. Just leave it overnight, and the next day, many dead mosquitoes will float on the soapy water solution.
To increase effectiveness, you can add a little sugar to the soap mixture, which will attract insects to come and feed, thereby killing more of them.
In addition to its benefits mentioned above, bath soap also provides many other benefits:
Clean up glass shards
Large glass shards are not difficult to handle, but it can be dangerous if small glass shards that are hard to see are not completely cleaned up, as they can cause injuries to us.
In this case, soap bars are very useful. You just need to take a piece of soap and slide it over suspected areas with glass shards. The small glass shards will stick to the soap. Be careful to ensure that no small shards are left on the floor.
Detect leaks
If the water pipes in your house have leaks but you don’t know where, use a brush or a cloth to apply soap on the bar until it foams, and then apply the foam to the pipe. Then turn on the water again. You will easily identify where the water is leaking because the soap bubbles will appear exactly at the leaking spot. You can also use foaming agents such as laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, etc. instead of soap.
Lubricate stuck zippers
With drawers or zippers, over time, they may become stuck and difficult to pull. Just apply soap on them. Everything will be smooth again, just like when you first bought them. Alternatively, if you don’t have soap, you can use candle wax on the zipper, and it will provide the same effect as soap.
Pest control
Soap can help eliminate and repel common pests on indoor and outdoor plants. Use soap made from environmentally friendly ingredients and organic oil to avoid harming your plants. Dilute them and spray them on the plants, and you’ll be surprised by their effectiveness.
Prevent foggy mirrors
After every shower, the mirror in the bathroom is prone to fogging up. To solve this problem, take the soap bar that is available nearby and gently rub it on the glass of the mirror, without making it too thick. After bathing, take a soft cotton cloth and wipe the mirror until it becomes shiny again.
Create fragrance
Soap bars are easy to leave fragrance on any nearby objects. Choose a soap bar with your favorite scent and place it on the shelf in your wardrobe. Your clothes will have a faint fragrance. You can leave it as is in the packaging or wrap the soap bar in a clean fabric for maximum effectiveness, but remember to use thin fabric.
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