Mosquitoes can be very annoying, and many people are looking for natural ways to keep them away. Using onions is an interesting natural way to keep away these annoying bugs. Here is an easy recipe using onions to make a natural mosquito repellent without any strong chemicals.
Repellent Made from Onions to Keep Mosquitoes Away
List of items needed:
1 big onion
2 cups of water
Directions:
Get the onion ready.
Peel the onion and cut it into big pieces. This makes the onion release more of its juices and compounds into the water by increasing its surface area.
Cook the onion by boiling it.
Put the diced onion in a pot and pour in 2 cups of water.
Heat the water until it boils, then lower the temperature and let it cook gently for 15-20 minutes. This lets the oils and sulfur compounds from the onion mix into the water.
Chill and Relax:
Once the mixture has been simmering, take the pot off the heat and allow it to cool down completely.
Filter the liquid to get rid of any onion chunks. You can use a small strainer or a piece of cloth to make sure the liquid is clear.
Put it in a spray bottle.
Put the cold onion water into a clean spray bottle to make it easier to use.
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