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2. Use Baking Soda & Vinegar to Kill Roaches 🥤🧼
🔹 This natural mixture creates a foaming reaction that cleans the pipes and kills roaches on contact.
✅ How to Do It:
- Pour ½ cup of baking soda down the drain.
- Follow with 1 cup of white vinegar.
- Let it fizz for 10-15 minutes, then flush with hot water.
3. Block Entry Points with Drain Covers 🚪🔒
🔹 If you leave drains open, cockroaches can easily crawl up through the pipes.
✅ How to Do It:
- Install fine-mesh drain covers in kitchen and bathroom sinks.
- Close sink and bathtub drains when not in use.
4. Use Boric Acid or Borax Powder ⚠️
🔹 Boric acid kills cockroaches by dehydrating them and attacking their nervous system.
✅ How to Do It:
- Sprinkle boric acid or borax around sink drains.
- Leave it overnight and rinse in the morning.
- Keep away from pets and children.
5. Make a DIY Sugar & Baking Soda Trap 🍬🪤
🔹 Cockroaches love sugar, but baking soda kills them by causing gas buildup in their stomachs.
✅ How to Do It:
- Mix equal parts sugar and baking soda.
- Sprinkle near drains and under the sink.
- The cockroaches eat the mixture and die within hours.
6. Fix Leaks & Reduce Moisture 💧🔧
🔹 Cockroaches need water to survive. Even small leaks attract them.
✅ How to Do It:
- Fix leaking pipes under the sink.
- Use a dehumidifier if your kitchen is damp.
- Wipe down sinks and counters before bed to remove water sources.
7. Use Essential Oils as a Natural Repellent 🌿🛑
🔹 Certain oils repel cockroaches because of their strong smell.
✅ Best Essential Oils to Use:
✔️ Peppermint oil
✔️ Eucalyptus oil
✔️ Tea tree oil
✅ How to Use It:
- Mix 10 drops of oil with 1 cup of water.
- Spray around drains, under the sink, and in hidden corners.
8. Keep Your Kitchen Spotless 🧹✨
🔹 A dirty kitchen = cockroach paradise. Keeping it clean prevents infestations.
✅ How to Do It:
✔️ Wash dirty dishes immediately.
✔️ Take out the trash every night.
✔️ Wipe down counters and stove to remove crumbs.
Final Thoughts
Cockroaches in your pipes and drains can be a nightmare, but with these 8 proven methods, you can eliminate them for good! Consistency is key—stay vigilant, and you’ll keep your kitchen pest-free.
Have you tried any of these tips? Let me know which one worked best for you! 🚫🪳😊
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