Cleaner claims people will be ‘amazed’ by how ‘quickly’ £1 item get rid of flies

One of the most annoying pests to frequent homes from this month until October is flies. These miniature insects flock to ripe fruits, vegetables, and any things with sugar as well as stagnant drains.

It seems that, no matter how neat and tidy households are, they can still find their way into their kitchen. 

One fly can quickly turn into an infestation, so households will want to act quickly should they spot this pest.

For those suffering from a fly infestation, fans of Mrs Hinch have shared their methods for getting rid of flies from homes after one cleaning enthusiast took to the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page looking for advice on how to banish fruit flies.

Stephanie Williams wrote: “What is it that keeps fruit flies away? I can’t even keep my window open for 10 seconds without a fly making its way in.”

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It seemed as though fellow group members were also struggling with files in their homes and found that a homemade trap was just the thing to make their house fly-free using apple cider vinegar. 

Maria Dunn said: “It’s not even summer yet and I keep finding flies in my house. When this happens I pierce holes in a condiments jar and put apple cider vinegar inside with a dash of washing-up liquid. 

“They go in and can’t get out. Jars with lids less likely to get knocked over, I use the pretty square ones.”

Cassidy Howell wrote: “A tub with vinegar and washing up liquid, the washing up liquid attracts them and vinegar kills them. I do it every year.”

Linda Evans commented: “I’ve had to deal with a lot of flies when I was cleaning houses in the summer. I found it best to create a trap using apple cider vinegar and washing up liquid.

“You only need a small open dish and pour three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and one tablespoon of dish soap, then cover with cling film. Make sure to poke small holes in it. You will be amazed at how quickly it works. They will crawl in, won’t come back out and will die.”

Jackie Craine said: “Vinegar in a tub with cling film over with little slits in it. Works straight away.”

Sue Yetton agreed: “Pour some apple cider vinegar into a small bowl and cover it with cling film. Pop a few small holes in the cling film with a toothpick. In a couple of days, you will see that this has attracted the fruit flies into the holes and then they cannot get out. Also, make sure all fruit is in the fridge or airtight containers once the flies have gone.”

Mandy Mills said: “Apple cider vinegar seems to do the job. However, they don’t just seem to be attracted to fruit. I have a cactus in my kitchen and they love the blooming thing.

If this apple cider vinegar doesn’t work, then I’m afraid no houseplants.”

Pam Root commented: “Mix half and half apple cider vinegar and washing up liquid in a small container covered with cling film. Poke holes in it. I keep mine next to the fruit bowl.”

Any vinegar can be used for this hack, however, apple cider vinegar is known to be more effective than white vinegar as flies can’t resist the sweet scent.

Apple cider vinegar can be picked up from local supermarkets such as Asda for £1, at Tesco for £1.30 and at Sainsbury’s for £1.85.