Mosquito Repellant

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Cost: $ $ $ $ $

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Time: 5 mins

Keep those pesky mosquitos at bay!
I learnt about this original technique from a family member and thought that since it is summer I might just try it out.

This can be applied directly to the skin (with a spray bottle [optional] ) or around an area were the bugs are lingering.

So basically what you do is take the classic, medicinal Listerene and use it as a mosquito repellant to save some moolah!

Hopefully this explains enough, but if not I'm happy to answer any questions :)

Posted by Jane C. • Published 13th June 2009 • See Jane C.'s 11 projects »

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Jane C. · 11 projects 22nd August 2009

Yeah- listrene is a mouthwash (hope that helps)!

Haruka xz · Puebla, Puebla, MX · 16 projects 15th June 2009

sorry, but i dont speak english well, so, Listerene is the product that we use for wash the teeth?

Jane C. · 11 projects 15th June 2009

I wouldn't worry to much about your skin getting sticky if you spray it on like a mist, but if you really wanted to I'm sure that mixing a little bit of water with the Listerene wouldn't hurt. As for the stains I would just put this on before putting on clothing and only re-apply it where necessary and just generally avoid your clothes- just like you would spray sunscreen. Hope that helps!

Ultraviolet Darling · 6 projects 15th June 2009

There's another method where you mix different herbs like lemongrass, cinnamon, peppermint, citronella, and other strong smelling herbs mosquitoes don't like. You have to use a higher concentration though, since herbs aren't as chemical as DEET. And reapply more often.

Ultraviolet Darling · 6 projects 15th June 2009