Bay leaf is not only a culinary spice, but also an effective disinfectant.
It can even be used to disinfect toilets, reports the Zen channel “Hostess” with reference to a hotel maid.
To do this, simply place a few bay leaves in the toilet cistern.
Bay leaves can also be used as an air freshener. Simply place bay leaves around the room.
And if you place bay leaves in cabinets and drawers, you can prevent the appearance of insects.
Bay leaf can also repel blood-sucking insects.
To protect yourself from mosquitoes and midges, you need to place saucers with bay leaves on the windowsills.