The Long-lasting, Cheap and Simple Non-Toxic Fix Homeowners Can Use to Keep Mice Out in Winter and Beyond

A white kitchen with a wooden kitchen island with in-built sink. A staircase on the right hand side leading up, and a wooden dining table and benches beside it. Large floor-to-ceiling glass at the back of the room showing a small patio. .

With temperatures outdoors dropping and food sources getting scarcer, mice start looking for warmth indoors. While traps and deterrent sprays can be messy, toxic, and ineffective, there is one simple household staple that provides an instant barrier that lasts all season long: Steel wool will stop mice from entering your home.

This non-toxic item found in most cleaning cabinets can be used to quickly and easily block up the small cracks and gaps mice love to exploit. Best of all, it only costs a few dollars and provides tough, lasting protection.