Why Put Bay Leaves in Flour: This Habit Will Save You from One Annoying Problem

14.05.2024 18:33

Sometimes experienced housewives add bay leaves to the flour.

At first glance, such actions may seem strange and incomprehensible.

But in fact, this trick will help you get rid of one annoying problem.

Why do this?

Bay leaf has a fairly strong and intense smell.

Thanks to these properties, this spice helps to improve the taste of various dishes.

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But at the same time, the pungent smell of bay leaf helps fight food moths.

Therefore, it is enough to simply put it in flour or various cereals. The aroma of bay leaf will help scare away moths from these products.

What other means to use?

Food moths are also afraid of many other smells. For example, you can prevent their appearance if you sometimes wipe the inside of the cabinets with a mixture of water and vinegar.

You can also place lemon, vanilla or cloves in cabinets where bulk products are stored.

Earlier we talked about what will happen if you mix salt with vinegar and put it on the floor.

Author: Tatyana Khitrushko Editor of Internet resources

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  1. Why do this?
  2. What other means to use?