This homemade flea spray for the house is a great way to get pests off your furniture, carpets, and your dogs or cats safely. It still works like commercial insecticides but if you have animals or kids that may come in contact with the fleas, lemon juice is safe for them. Fleas can be extremely troublesome and hard to solve. They spread dangerous diseases like typhus, cat scratch fever, and more. Luckily, there are alternative ways of killing fleas without using harmful chemicals that are safe to use around household pets. Want to know how to make a lemon spray for fleas? There are numerous benefits to using a natural flea spray in your home. It contains no harsh chemicals, is safe and effective, and works with just a couple of ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Here’s an easy recipe for homemade flea spray for the house after reading this article, you will understand how to make a lemon spray for fleas. Homemade flea sprays are a great way to get rid of fleas on your cat or dog without using harmful chemicals
How To Make Lemon Spray For Fleas
Introduction
Fleas have always been a problem for humans, and there are plenty of folk remedies and other methods to try and get rid of them. One that is particularly effective is the lemon spray for fleas, which you can make easily at home with just a few simple ingredients. This spray works because it doesn’t kill the fleas directly; rather, it repels them away from your pet or even your own body. The spray won’t harm you or your cats and dogs, but will keep these pests from biting you.
Put the lemon juice and water in a spray bottle.
- Put the lemon juice and water in a spray bottle that sprays a fine mist.
- You want this because you want to get as much of the solution on your pet as possible, but not so much that it’s dripping off of them and staining their fur or furniture. This is why we don’t recommend using an aluminum can or any type of metal container—it will cause too much of the solution to adhere to your pet’s fur, making it difficult for them to shake off later when they’re dry or wet (letting them air-dry outside is ideal).
- We also recommend purchasing an empty spray bottle if you don’t already have one handy; these are usually cheaper than buying an already-made spray with the same ingredients in it at most stores, plus they’re easier to clean out after use! If you do decide to buy one from a store instead though then make sure its mouth isn’t too narrow; otherwise squeezing out enough contents will be difficult once everything gets mixed together inside there…and make sure there aren’t any other chemicals still lingering inside before using it again too!
Shake well before using the spray.
Before you use the spray, shake the bottle to mix the lemon juice with the water. The mixture should turn yellow and smell like lemons. If it doesn’t, don’t worry—just shake well again!
To use, after you have bathed your dog, spray the lemon mix over his coat.
To use, after you have bathed your dog, spray the lemon mix over his coat. The citronella oil will help repel fleas from attacking your pet’s skin and the essential oils will keep him smelling fresh.
Do not spray lemon juice in your dog’s eyes or mouth. Do not use on cats because it can make them sick or even kill them if they get some in their mouths. Also, do not use on puppies under three months of age or dogs with allergies or skin problems.*
- Of course, this is a general guide and you should consult with your veterinarian before applying any medication to your animal!
Do not rinse it off.
- Do not rinse it off. Lemon juice can cause skin irritation and discoloration, so you probably don’t want to get it in your eyes or on your clothes. If you do happen to get lemon juice on your skin, wash it off immediately with water and soap.
- Don’t use this spray on furniture or hardwood floors! Lemon juice can bleach both items very easily, making them look dirty when they aren’t.
- Some people have reported getting rashes from using lemon juice on their dogs’ flea infestations; if this happens to you (or if your dog shows any other signs of discomfort), stop using the spray right away and discuss the issue with a vet before trying again later with an alternative method.
- Heartburn is another possible side effect of applying lemon juice directly onto one’s own body; drink plenty of water throughout the day while applying this home remedy so that excess acidity won’t build up inside your stomach while fighting off fleas!
You can use this mix every time you bathe your dog.
You can use this mix every time you bathe your dog. It is a very effective way to keep fleas away and has other benefits as well. Since it’s made with natural ingredients, it doesn’t contain any harsh chemicals that would be harmful to the environment or your dog’s health. This can be especially useful if you have an allergy-prone pup who needs to stay away from certain shampoos and soaps due to their sensitivity!
Your dog will be flea-free and smell clean as well.
If your dog is infested with fleas, it’s important to get them under control as soon as possible. Lemon juice is a natural flea repellent and will keep the critters from biting your pup. The citric acid in lemons is what makes them so effective at keeping bugs away from your dog, and citrus smells that don’t work for humans can have an adverse effect on fleas.
Additionally, lemon spray will also help freshen your dog’s coat after any time spent outdoors or running around your house—where there are probably a few stray fleas lurking about! Some people might use chemical treatments for their dogs’ skin conditions; others may do nothing at all because they’re worried about exposing their four-legged friend to potentially harmful chemicals (and who can blame them?). If this sounds like you then consider trying out this simple DIY remedy instead of resorting straightaway to store-bought sprays or medications which may not be necessary anyway!
Conclusion
We hope that the information in this article was useful and that you’re now feeling better equipped to deal with your flea problem. If you have any comments or questions, please let us know in the comments below.
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