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spraying a memory foam mattress with dust mite spray
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Homemade Dust Mite Spray

Learn how to get rid of dust mites once and for all using a homemade DIY mattress spray that uses natural ingredients and is cheap to make! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Keyword: DIY dust mite spray, dust mite spray, prevent dust mites
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • 1 spray bottle

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Vinegar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 15 drops Tea Tree Oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint Oil

Instructions

  • Start by adding a cup of vinegar (just the plain white vinegar) to the spray bottle.
  • Next, add a cup of water to the spray bottle.
  • Then add about 15 drops of tea tree oil and about 5 drops of peppermint oil to the bottle.
  • Put the spray top on and give it a good shake. 
  • To use shake the bottle and spray down the mattress. Make sure that it feels slightly damp to the touch.
  • Let the mattress dry and vacuum the mattress.