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Use Peppermint Oil

If you're hoping to keep rats out of the house without using synthetic chemicals, peppermint oil may be your new favorite ally. "Rats have an incredibly keen sense of smell, and the bold, minty aroma of peppermint oil can be surprisingly off-putting to them.

Warning ⚠️
If you have cats, check with your vet before using peppermint oil, as it can be toxic to felines.

It’s not a magic fix, but it can help make your home less inviting. "Think of peppermint oil as a polite but firm 'no vacancy' sign: it won’t stop determined visitors, but it might encourage them to look elsewhere," he says. Soak cotton balls in 100 percent pure peppermint oil and tuck them into corners where you’ve noticed rat activity, under sinks, behind appliances, and near entry points, he says. Refresh the scent every few days to keep it potent.

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13/02/2026

Using Too Much Soap

Using too much soap can make floors sticky dirt magnets; any lingering suds will reactivate with moisture (think humidity or wet shoes) and bond with dirt and debris, making floors dirtier faster. The simplest solution is to follow the dilution directions on the bottle of your cleaning solution. They're there for a reason. And only use products designed for floors. I've seen people throw laundry pods into their 2-gallon bucket when these pods are meant to be diluted in an 11-gallon load of water.

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13/02/2026

Not Vacuuming Before Mopping

Overload your mop water with things like food debris and pet hair, and guess where it all ends up? Right back on your floor—only this time as a wet, sticky mess. Some people think they can skip vacuuming and go straight to mopping, but the last thing you want to do is make your floors dirtier by pushing around debris and risk scratching your floors.
It's not just the bigger pieces of debris you'll want to pick up with a pre-mop vacuum. Naked-to-the-eye dust and dirt particles will also cling to your mop and make your water dirtier, faster.

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12/02/2026

Not Tackling Stains With the Right Tools

Mops are designed to glide across the floor, meaning they're great for mopping—but not for scrubbing. If your floor is heavily soiled, you'll want to break out a scrubbing mop pad designed with scouring strips that clean without scratching or a reusable chenille mop pad that reaches into crevices and grout to remove stains.

Some mop systems feature microfiber pads with scrubbing fibers to remove stuck-on grime and reach into grooves and grout. Experts also advise pretreating stains with a cleanser that removes soil and buildup.

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12/02/2026

Apply White Vinegar

White vinegar can serve as a helpful deterrent in mild rat infestations or as a preventative measure. Its sharp, pungent aroma is no friend to rodents, who rely heavily on scent trails to find food and shelter. "A vinegar-treated space can feel confusing and inhospitable to them, like someone rearranged the furniture in the dark," Baldwin says.

To use this method, mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spritz along baseboards, behind appliances, and in corners where you've noticed rat activity. You can also soak cotton balls in undiluted vinegar and place them in drawers or cupboards. Reapply regularly, as the scent fades over time.

Vinegar is a preventive measure; for the best results, pair this method with sealing up cracks and gaps.

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"A new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners." – Irish Proverb

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A nice broom and dustpan are often seen as symbols of fresh starts, diligence, and the simple beauty of a well-kept home.

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