Why Housewives Put Bay Leaves on Shelves and in Books: A Life Hack That Will Surprise

30.01.2024 15:55

Bay leaf is a great spice that is often used in cooking to add flavor and aroma to dishes.

But it is worth noting that bay leaf can not only affect the quality of food.

It helps in solving some everyday issues.

For example, some housewives put this spice on cupboard shelves and in books.

This is necessary to drive moths out of the house. This insect likes to live among clothes, and can also hide among books, old newspapers.

Bay leaf
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It is important to clean the house before putting bay leaves in it.

The shelves can be wiped with a vinegar solution and aired out.

A similar procedure should be carried out in the kitchen to get rid of food moths.

In this case, the spice should be placed in jars with cereals and flour. Every few weeks, the bay leaf should be replaced with a new one.

In addition, experienced housewives note that it is acceptable to use lavender sprigs in the fight against such parasites.

Earlier we talked about how to get rid of a musty smell in a closet.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor