A useful tip: a safe, natural solution to keep rats and mice out of your home
Discovering rats or mice in the house can be quite unsettling, but there’s no need to resort to harmful poisons or traps to get rid of them.
Peppermint oil, a natural essential oil known for its strong, refreshing scent, is actually a great way to deter rats and mice.
Preparation: Start by purchasing pure, high-quality peppermint oil from a health food store or online.
Application: Soak cotton pads or fabric squares in peppermint oil. It’s important that they are saturated with the oil, but not dripping, so that they release a powerful aroma.
Strategic placement: identify areas where rats and mice are likely to enter your home, or where they’ve been seen before.
Maintenance: over time, the scent of mint fades. To preserve its effectiveness, replace cotton pads or cloths with freshly soaked ones every two weeks.
Using peppermint oil as a natural deterrent has several advantages. 
It’s safe for children and pets, environmentally friendly and avoids the unpleasant task of dealing with trapped or poisoned rodents.