Fans of Mrs Hinch go wild over natural product to keep spiders at bay – and it’s completely free too
FANS of the cleaning sensation, Mrs Hinch, are going crazy a natural product that will keep creepy spiders at bay - and it won't cost you a penny.
Though for the most part harmless, spotting a spider - no matter how big the creature is - is never a pleasant surprise.
These creepy crawlies can become a nuisance when you begin to notice sticky webs in every corner - but luckily, fans of the cleaning whizz, Mrs Hinch, have shared a couple of solutions to tackle this problem, .
Mrs Hinch, whose real name is Sophie Hinchliffe, 32, has long been a favourite amongst fellow cleaning enthusiasts, with close to 4.5 million followers on .
The star rose to fame a few years ago with various home hacks and now her fans have even started dedicated cleaning pages on social media.
In one such group, on Facebook, a member, Jenna Blethyn, sought advice: ''Can anyone recommend a spider spray that that have used and has worked for them?
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“We live close to fields and I can’t stand the huge spiders we keep getting in the house!
''I’m so scared of them but it’s been too hot to keep the windows closed!”
Luckily for Jenna - and anyone dealing with the scary creatures - the post was very soon inundated with suggestions.
Liz Beth wrote: “I live right next door to fields and I absolutely hate spiders, I put a bottle of peppermint essential oils left open on the window and I have a plug in, I also close windows as soon as it gets dark.”
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Helen Conte recommended: “Indorex spray was recommended to me it’s really a flea spray (Amazon) we live by a lake and the webs can appear in hours big thick as really sticky.
“Brush them away and spray – they’re gone for weeks. I’ve never found conkers work, but have never tried piercing the skin and some people swear that's what works – maybe try that?”
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Commenting on the post, Sandra Longstaff claimed: “Conkers really do work I put them in the corner of each room for years I life facing a field and never get one. Try it.''
Soosie Freeman also said: “Conkers on windowsills seem to repel them.”
Briony Slimmon joined writing: ''I use a spray which I buy online. Easy to find. One spray lasts months inside.
''It is called Verbax Indorex spray. Originally for cat fleas but is excellent for spiders. Costs about £14. But lasts up to two years.”
Shaheen Akhtar advised: “Sonic repellent will work better than a spray. Other than that plants such as lavender, peppermint will repel them.”
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Sandra Fish suggested: “Amazon spider killer spray – spray around doors and windows in and out.
“Works a treat.”
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