Lemons against flies!

(Patria) - Why leave lemon peel near the window? The answer is very simple, and we assume you know it too.

It is well known that lemon peel or citrus fruits themselves are not limited to culinary applications. These are important ingredients for household cleaning products.

From dishwashers to sinks and kitchen countertops, lemon works excellently as an unmatched cleaner. But why would you put lemon peel by the windows?

Well, that is another good side we will reveal: the ability to repel flies.

Flies are a nuisance for several reasons - they leave droppings on windows and various surfaces in the house, land on food, and buzz around the head.

It is definitely time to tackle these pests!

Good news, lemon is exactly the key ingredient that will help you do just that:

- slice the lemon into slices, then remove the peel;

- place the peel in a paper towel and close it;

- put the lemon peel on the kitchen windowsill.

Finally, you will be able to leave your windows open without worrying about an invasion of flies in your kitchen, because they cannot stand the smell of lemon, which will keep them away from your home.

Note that the lemon peel needs to be changed regularly to maintain the effectiveness of the trick, reports Jutarnji.hr.