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What Cinnamon Oil Can Do To Keep Your Home Flea-Proof
By EZEKIEL MAINA
Flea on a fabric.
If a flea infestation is tormenting you and your pets, instead of dousing your living spaces with every possible synthetic pesticide, use cinnamon oil to control them.
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Cinnamon oil’s potent aroma doesn’t just repel fleas, but it also infiltrates their nervous system, leading them to a paralytic state that culminates in death.
A person using a spray bottle.
To use the oil against fleas, fill a sprayer about ¾ full with water and add 14 to 20 drops of the cinnamon essential oil. Shake well before spraying the infested areas.
A person cleaning with a vacuum cleaner.
You can also add a few drops of the essential oil to your vacuum cleaner’s filter. While you vacuum, the motor’s heat will help disperse the flea-repelling scent around your home.
A person holding a bottle of essential oil and a dropper.
Alternatively, drench cotton balls in the cinnamon oil-water mixture and position them in flea-attracting zones. Consistently use these methods as they aren’t a one-time solution.
Cat looking at a couch being vaccumed.
It is important to note that cinnamon essential oil can prove toxic to your pets. If you fancy a pet-friendly flea repellent, consider using food-grade diatomaceous earth.