Here’s the hard truth that no influencer will tell you: white vinegar is a decent tool, but not a hero. The real way to repel flies is to remove what they love: open trash, overripe fruit, and dirty drains.
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Pouring boiling water down your sink drains (a favorite fly breeding ground) is more effective than any vinegar spray. So is keeping a lid on your compost bin.
White vinegar can be a part of that cleaning ritual—it’s great for cutting grease and neutralizing odors—but it’s not a stand-alone repellent. Sorry to burst your bubble.
