With the arrival of the monsoon season, many households find themselves dealing with an all-too-familiar nuisance — lizards crawling along walls and lurking in corners. Their presence often causes discomfort, fear, or even disgust. While many people turn to chemical sprays sold in shops, these can be harmful to your health, especially in homes with children or pets. Fortunately, renowned homemaker Mamata Sharma has shared a natural, safe, and highly effective remedy that can help you keep lizards at bay, and it’ll cost you just Re. 1 to make! (Local18)
You’ll need only three everyday ingredients for this remedy. First ingredient: garlic and onion. Lizards strongly dislike their pungent smell. This is your first and most effective deterrent. The second deterrent? Cloves as their intense aroma adds to the discomfort for lizards. And the third is shampoo that helps the mixture stick to walls and surfaces, and its scent further repels lizards. (Local18)
How to Make and Use the Mixture: Make the base paste first by chopping 4 to 5 garlic cloves and one onion into small pieces. Blend them into a fine paste using a little water. The strong smell alone is enough to drive lizards away. Add the cloves by crushing 5 to 6 cloves and mix them into the paste. For stronger results, you can add a few more. At last, add shampoo. Mix in a sachet of shampoo (Re. 1 packet). This gives the mixture a sticky texture, making it easier to apply to corners, window frames, and other lizard-prone areas. (Local18)
Application: Stir the mixture well and pour it into a spray bottle. Alternatively, you can apply it using a brush. Focus on corners of walls, kitchen surfaces, storerooms, and behind cupboards, wherever lizards tend to appear. (Local18)
Why This Works – And Why It’s Safe: This DIY remedy is entirely natural and free from harmful chemicals, making it ideal for households with children and pets. It is eco-friendly and causes no damage to surfaces. The strong, lingering smell deters lizards immediately, helping to remove them permanently over time. This easy, cost-effective solution is a must-try during the rainy season. Forget pricey chemical repellents — a simple mix of garlic, onion, cloves, and shampoo can help you keep your home lizard-free, safely and naturally. Who knew saying goodbye to lizards could cost just Re. 1? (Local18)