You’ve heard about peppermint oil, right? It’s the internet’s favorite spider repellent. Here’s the deal: spiders hate strong smells because they taste with their feet. (Yes, their little feet are, like, taste buds. Creepy, huh?) So peppermint, eucalyptus, or tea tree oil can actually mess with their navigation. Mix a few drops with water in a spray bottle and hit the corners of your windows and doors. Just don’t spray your cat—cats hate it, and you’ll get scratched.
Will it stop a determined spider? No. But it might make them think twice. I like to imagine them in their tiny spider brains going, “Ugh, this room smells like a dentist’s office. Pass.” It’s not a fortress, but it’s a nice deterrent.
How Can You Stop Spiders from Coming Inside? - Blue shine home
Declutter Like You’re Moving (Even If You’re Not)
Spiders love clutter. Piles of cardboard boxes, old newspapers, that corner where you stack your Amazon returns from 2026—that’s spider real estate. They build webs there, raise families, and leave you little egg sacs as a thank-you gift. If you want them out, clear the junk. Seriously, just pick up that stuff. Vacuum behind the couch while you’re at it. Spiders hate a tidy home because there’s nowhere to hide.
And here’s a fun fact: spiders eat other bugs. If you have flies, ants, or pantry moths, you’re running a five-star buffet. Get rid of those little guys first, and the spiders will have no reason to visit. I once had a fruit fly problem—three days later, I had a daddy long-legs situation. Coincidence? Nope.
