After trying common remedies like peppermint oil, tea tree spray, chestnuts, vacuuming, and sealing cracks, nothing seemed to work for long. Then a friend suggested an unusual trick: using Vicks VapoRub.
Vicks contains strong-smelling ingredients such as menthol, eucalyptus oil, camphor, cedarleaf oil, and thymol. These scents may make certain areas less comfortable for spiders, even though scientific proof is limited.
By placing small amounts on cotton balls near windows, corners, and furniture, spider sightings seemed to decrease. While it is not a guaranteed solution, it may help when combined with cleaning, sealing gaps, reducing clutter, and keeping outdoor areas maintained.
