that many homeowners face, especially as the weather warms up. Whether it's rats scurrying in the attic or cockroaches lurking in the kitchen, these pests can quickly become a source of frustration and concern.
Not only are they a nuisance, but they also pose potential health risks. While many turn to expensive traps and chemicals to tackle the issue, a new viral hack is offering an unexpected and that has homeowners buzzing. Content creator Toprecipe_andtips recently shared a simple yet effective homemade remedy, claiming it has saved him money and completely eliminated pests from his home.
The trick involves a few everyday kitchen and bathroom items: a bar of soap, toothpaste, sugar, and stale bread. In the video, he explained: "After I learned this trick, I never spent money on this issue again."
To create the DIY pest repellent, the TikToker grated a small amount of soap, then mixed it with a spoonful of toothpaste and two tablespoons of sugar.
The sugar acts as bait, luring pests in, while the soap and toothpaste contain chemical components that rodents and cockroaches cannot digest.
The next step is to break a piece of stale bread into smaller chunks and mix it with the ingredients. He noted that bread works particularly well due to its strong smell and yeast content, which further attracts pests.

The final mixture is then placed into small bottle caps or other small containers, making it easy to distribute around the home.
For the best results, he suggests placing the mixture in strategic locations, such as near drains, house entrances, or inside cabinets-especially in areas where pests have been spotted.
Since sharing the video, many users have praised the trick, calling it a budget-friendly and effective alternative to store-bought poisons. Others have shared their own experiences with pest infestations, expressing excitement to try the remedy.
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