Winter means mice season. When outdoor temperatures drop, rodents start looking for warm places to nest, and your home becomes prime real estate. Kitchens, basements, and wall cavities offer everything mice need: warmth, shelter, and easy access to food.
Most people immediately buy traps or poison when they spot droppings or hear scratching in the walls. But if you'd rather prevent mice from entering in the first place, there's a bathroom staple that works surprisingly well as a natural deterrent: Epsom salt. As long as you don't have an existing infestation, Epsom salt works as an effective barrier. Here's how to use it.
