Sarah asked the question earlier today – “How do you get rid of fruit flies?” with lots of great answers on the Fox Facebook page.<\/p>\n
I asked the internet – specifically Chat GPT and this is what I found –<\/p>\n
Step 1: Remove & Clean (30\u201345 seconds)<\/p>\n
Toss overripe fruit or veggies, empty the trash, and wipe down counters.<\/p>\n
Check drains for gunk\u2014pour boiling water down to clear it.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Set Traps (30\u201345 seconds)<\/p>\n
Fill a small jar with apple cider vinegar + 1 drop of dish soap.<\/p>\n
Cover loosely with plastic wrap with tiny holes or leave open.<\/p>\n
Place near fruit bowls or trash\u2014flies go in, can\u2019t escape.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Spray & Repel (30\u201345 seconds)<\/p>\n
Mix 1 cup water, 1\/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 5 drops peppermint or lemongrass oil, optional dish soap in a spray bottle.<\/p>\n
Lightly spray around counters, sinks, and trash areas\u2014not directly on fruit.<\/p>\n
Step 4: Maintain<\/p>\n
Store fruit in the fridge, empty trash often, and repeat traps & spray daily until flies are gone.<\/p>\n
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