### Instructions:
1. Mix the vinegar and water in the spray bottle.
2. Add the dish soap and shake gently to combine.
3. Add the essential oil — eucalyptus or peppermint both work wonders for repelling flies.
4. Shake again before each use.
### How to Use:
Spray the mixture around windowsills, doorways, kitchen counters, garbage cans, and anywhere flies tend to congregate. You don’t need to drench the area — just a light mist is enough. The smell is pleasant to humans but completely repulsive to flies.
## Why It Works
* **Essential oils** like eucalyptus and peppermint are natural fly repellents. Their strong scent overwhelms the flies’ sensitive receptors, forcing them to flee.
* **White vinegar** cuts through grease and grime where flies might lay eggs, while also acting as a mild repellent.
* **Dish soap** helps the solution stick to surfaces and can trap any flies that make contact with the spray.
## The Results? Immediate.
Within a minute of spraying the mixture around the kitchen and near the windows, the flies were gone. Not hiding — gone. It was like flipping a switch. And unlike other methods, this spray has kept them from coming back, making it not just a solution, but a lasting defense.
## Safe, Natural, and Cost-Effective
One of the best parts of this remedy is that it’s non-toxic and safe to use around pets and children (though as with all sprays, avoid direct contact with eyes or food). Plus, it costs just pennies per use compared to expensive chemical alternatives.
## Final Thoughts
After two exhausting months of swatting, cleaning, and buying one failed product after another, this natural fly-repellent spray brought instant — and lasting — relief. If you’re in the middle of your own fly-fighting saga, give this recipe a try. Just a few drops might be all it takes to reclaim your home.
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