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**Instructions:**
1. **Boil the Cloves:** In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the cloves and let them simmer for 10-15 minutes. This process helps extract the essential oils from the cloves into the water.
2. **Cool and Strain:** Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely. Strain out the cloves, keeping the infused water.
3. **Add Vinegar and Oils:** Stir in the white vinegar and, if desired, essential oils. These additions enhance the insect-repellent properties and add a pleasant aroma.
4. **Transfer to Spray Bottle:** Pour the mixture into a spray bottle for easy application.
#### How to Use:
* Spray the solution directly on bedbug hiding spots such as mattress seams, bed frames, baseboards, and cracks around furniture.
* Reapply every few days or after cleaning to maintain effectiveness.
* Use in conjunction with thorough cleaning and vacuuming for best results.
#### Benefits of This Natural Approach
* **Safe and non-toxic:** Unlike chemical pesticides, this blend is safe to use around children and pets when applied properly.
* **Cost-effective:** Ingredients like cloves and vinegar are inexpensive and readily available.
* **Environmentally friendly:** This method avoids harsh chemicals that can pollute indoor air and harm beneficial insects.
#### Additional Tips for Bedbug Control
While this clove-based spray is a strong deterrent, bedbugs can be persistent. Combine this remedy with preventive measures such as encasing mattresses in protective covers, reducing clutter, and regularly washing bedding in hot water.
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By harnessing the power of cloves, you can naturally and effectively reduce bedbug infestations without resorting to harsh chemicals. Give this powerful blend a try and reclaim a peaceful, bug-free home!
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