Spraying this easy DIY essential oil spray around your windows in October will deter spiders – they hate the smell

A bright bedroom with large windows with sheer curtains, brown wooden floors, a large bed with a patterned quilt, matching cream upholstered chairs, and a wooden chest of drawers against the opposite wall.

When it comes to repelling spiders, peppermint oil may not be the first solution that comes to mind. But, assure our pros, it's natural, non-toxic and surprisingly effective when spritzed and sprayed around your windows.

Here, they explain this clever DIY way to keep spiders away, including why it works, and how to try it in your own home.