Natural Cockroach Repellent Floor Wash: Ginger & Red Onion Solution

Natural Cockroach Repellent Floor Wash: Ginger & Red Onion Solution

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Naturally, it is time to fight back if cockroaches have taken over your home and made it their home. It is not necessary to use harsh chemicals in order to drive them away. The use of ginger and red onion alone is sufficient to produce a potent floor cleaning solution that not only drives away pests but also disrupts the spots where they hide.

Here’s how to do it step by step:

 DIY Ginger & Red Onion Floor Cleaner (Cockroach Repellent)

Ingredients:

1 large red onion

A 5–7 cm piece of fresh ginger root

1 liter of hot water

Optional: a splash of natural liquid soap (unscented or with citronella/tea tree for extra effect)

Instructions:

Blend the Base
Chop the red onion and ginger into small pieces. Blend them together with 1 cup of hot water until you get a thick, smooth liquid.

Strain the Mixture
Pour the blended mix through a fine strainer or cheesecloth to separate the juice. You’ll want to collect only the liquid—it’s potent enough!

Dilute and Boost
Add the strained juice to the remaining hot water (to make about 1 liter in total). If desired, add a few drops of natural liquid soap or essential oil like citronella, eucalyptus, or tea tree.

Mop Your Floors
Use this mixture to mop all hard floors in the house: kitchen, bathroom, hallway, living room. Focus especially on:

Corners

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Under appliances and furniture

Along baseboards and doors

Why It Works:

Red onion contains sulfur compounds that cockroaches hate.

Ginger releases a strong aroma that confuses and repels them.

Together, they create a scent barrier that makes your home inhospitable to pests—without harming your family or pets.

Tips for Best Results:

Use the solution once daily for 3–5 days to disrupt nests.

Keep food sealed and surfaces crumb-free.

Block entry points with natural repellents or sealant.

This straightforward DIY cleanser does more than just sanitize; it also sends a message to cockroaches that they are no longer welcome.