How Do You Get Rid Of Fleas Using Vinegar/Borax?
When fleas get into your home and onto your pets, it can be hard work to get rid of them. It can also be expensive. Hiring an exterminator to spray your house releases fumes into your home, possibly polluting your family’s indoor air. Vinegar and borax are safe, natural and inexpensive ingredients that will rid your home of pesky fleas. These products are much safer on your environment than harmful chemicals, and you’ll save money from the monthly treatments for your dog or cat. Purchase distilled white vinegar, apple cider vinegar and borax from your local store. These should be available at a grocery store or drugstore. If you don’t own an empty spray bottle, this item will also come in handy. Add a small amount of apple cider vinegar to your pet’s drinking water. The appropriate ratio is 1 tsp. of white vinegar to 1 qt. of water. According to The Vinegar Institute, this ratio will work to keep a 40 lb. animal flea-free. Using white distilled vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar is