How to keep flies away and make your kitchen smell nice

🗑️ 5. Take Control of the Trash Area

Trash is fly central. Keep it clean and fresh with this quick trick:

• Sprinkle baking soda + a few drops of lemon essential oil in the bottom of the bin.
• Rinse bins weekly with hot water and vinegar.
• Always close the lid tightly and empty it regularly.

🪟 6. Plant-Based Fly Repellents for Windowsills

Place small pots of these herbs around your kitchen or windows:

• Basil
• Mint
• Lavender
• Bay leaves

They look beautiful, smell amazing, and act as natural fly deterrents.

🚫 Bonus Tip: Avoid These Common Mistakes

• Leaving fruit uncovered
• Letting dishes soak overnight
• Ignoring the garbage disposal (clean it weekly!)
• Not wiping up spills — especially anything sweet

✅ Final Thoughts: Fresh, Fly-Free, and Fabulous

Keeping flies out of your kitchen doesn’t have to mean dousing your home in chemicals or using loud electric zappers. With a few natural ingredients, a little daily maintenance, and these clever tricks, you can enjoy a kitchen that’s clean, fragrant, and completely unappealing to pests.

Fresh lemons, fragrant herbs, and not a fly in sight — now that’s a kitchen worth cooking in.

Want printable recipes for homemade fly sprays or air fresheners? Let me know — I’d be happy to share!