How Do You Use Salt Water Or Soap To Kill Poison Ivy?
If you get poison ivy, whether directly or through clothing or a pet that has had contact with it, you’ll likely have a red, itchy, swollen and rapidly spreading rash. If you have this nuisance in your yard, but are adverse to using chemical herbicides, there are safe, natural solutions. Rid your yard of poison ivy with a spray made with a simple salt water or soap solution. Wash 2 one-half gallon spray bottles with soap and hot water. Both recipes produce 1 gallon of solution, and dividing it into two bottles makes it easier to handle. Rinse thoroughly and set aside. Combine 1 gallon water, 1 cup table salt and 1/8 cup orange oil (optional) in a large pot. The addition of orange oil helps the solution to cling to the poison ivy leaves, but it is not required to kill the plant. Stir well to thoroughly combine. Or, combine 1 gallon water and 1 cup liquid soap in a large pot. Stir vigorously to mix. Pour your chosen solution into your two spray bottles. Seal the caps tightly. Spray your
