What?
Getting dirty on the farm? (wait, that didn't sound right!) No!
Mouse bathing? No, this isn't a mouse B&B!
Getting dirty on the farm? (wait, that didn't sound right!) No!
Mouse bathing? No, this isn't a mouse B&B!
We bought all this soap because we have still had a couple of mice show up in the mouse traps we put down. No overwhelming infestation, but one or two a month is one or two too many in my book. One of you commented in my post about the mouse problem a few months back that Irish Spring soap was a deterrent. I decided to Google it to learn more and I found numerous references online to people using it that way.
So, I went out and bought an 8-pack of "original scent" which is apparently the one that works best. It was kind of hard to find in original scent at the store, but after a few stops, I found them at a grocery store. However, Amazon sells Irish Spring Soap, Original for those who can't find it at their local store.
I decided to make it go even further by cutting each bar in half. Eight bars became sixteen. I scattered them around the house in the closets, under end tables and couches, under the sinks, in cabinets, and I even tossed some under the bookcases.
I decided to make it go even further by cutting each bar in half. Eight bars became sixteen. I scattered them around the house in the closets, under end tables and couches, under the sinks, in cabinets, and I even tossed some under the bookcases.
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| Field mouse, please go away |
Hey, it can't hurt, right? I guess time will tell. They've been in use for a week now and there were no mice in traps. Perhaps it's working?
I'll definitely keep you posted.
I'll definitely keep you posted.
If nothing else the farmhouse will have a nice clean smell!
ReplyDeleteYou know, that's true. In fact, this past weekend, I was expecting it to be really strong, seeing as the house was sealed up for a week, but it was very subtle and actually kind of nice. I just hope the mice don't think so, ha.
Deletebahahahahahahah at Tonya above! yes, please keep us posted if this works and maybe it's just an east coast canadian thing but i haven't seen irish spring soap in years!!!
ReplyDeleteyour friend,
kymber
It did smell nice! Hmm, no Irish Spring soap huh? If it works, maybe I should have some to include in our next giveaway, LOL. Big hugs to you and J!
DeleteAnd if it doesn't work, then the mice can clean their little feet so that they don't leave dirty marks all over the place...
ReplyDeleteHa, there is always that huh? Too funny!! :-)
DeleteOoh I wonder if I can get that in New Zealand, or similar? We've never seen a mouse in the cottage, but we found a Mum and 4 babies living in our box of Xmas decorations out in the shed... so I know they're about. Unless Santa seriously got it wrong! Lol. Thx for the tip!
ReplyDeleteNot a merry Christmas huh? Ha. It's worth a shot.
DeleteWe haven't caught many mice this winter in the traps in the house. Two theories are - we had quit feeding the birds for a time and there are a couple of new cats in the area we have seen roaming around. But I know the mice are still here - I opened up a garbage can we keep sunflower seeds in and saw evidence of a recent mouse visit. Oh, well, we all have to live together... But I prefer that they stay outside!!! We have lots of Irish Spring soap - Costco size purchases - will try putting a few bars in rooms we don't use much where the mice have hidden in the past. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about the smell either it's strong in the beginning but fades after a couple of days and then actually smells fresh and clean. I agree, we all have to live together, they just need to do it outside, away from the house, ha. Good luck!
DeleteI've never heard of using Irish Spring soap bars to deter mice. Please update us in a couple of weeks/month and let us know how it's working. If this works, I will keep this as a reference for future use if this problem comes up.
ReplyDeleteI had a funny thought of seeing a mouse showering in your shower with the Irish Spring soap, lol
Ha, I could see a mouse all wet and lathering up, ha. So far, knock on wood, so good. No evidence of mice and no 'sprung traps'. Fingers crossed.
DeleteWow! I would try this, too!
ReplyDeleteHey, my thinking is a) it's inexpensive, b) it smells clean and c) it can't hurt. :-)
DeleteKeep us updated. I want a mouse deterrent for our camper!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Lorilee
Working good so far. I think it might be good in a smaller space like a camper, as long as you like the smell, ha.
DeleteIf this works, I may try it on rats. I had one in my house that is no longer here. I expect a visit any day since I cannot believe that he died one day after I reluctantly put out poison. Hmmm, maybe the raccoon in my attic would not like Irish Spring either. The smell leaves me in sneezing fits, but that is better than critters in the house.
ReplyDeleteI like these sort of home remedies, it can't hurt, right (other than your sneezing, sorry it causes that for you). The smell goes away after a day or two (the strong smell). Hope it helps you.
DeleteI have also heard of using it tied to bushes to keep deer away. My brother uses it in his summer house when it is closed for the winter. He grates the bars on a cheese grater and puts it around on paper plates.
ReplyDeleteWow, not that's a great suggestion. I will definitely have to remember that. And grating it? That's ingenious. Probably helps with the smell being more concentrated as well. Thank you!!!
DeleteWe slice it into thick curls for our off season house. It keeps mice away quite well without the carcinogenic properties of the dryer sheets that we humans don't care for so much.
ReplyDeleteWell, heck, grating, never thought of it and now shaving into curls, never thought of that too. Thank you!!! Glad to hear some more positive recommendation for it as well. Thanks!
DeleteI wish I would of know that before I did something real dumb. And I should of checked with someone / even the internet first. I had my husband throw a box of moth balls under our crawl space. By 9 pm we were not feeling good and our house smelled like moth balls. So 30 degrees outside we turned off the heat, opened all windows and turned on the cold air on the furnace. We are 3 wks later and all the moth balls my hubby removed from the crawl space; we have put vinegar in containers and baking soda and then we open all the windows. I am not sure when the smell will go away. It must be trapped in the carpet pad, carpet and any pocket in the house to keep the smell trapped. ( like under the washer and dryer we smell) Readers do not do this to your home, it is very dangerous to your health and the house will never smell the same again. P.S. even wrapped in blanket I have a horrible cold.
ReplyDeleteWell, first I'm so sorry you had that result. I had thought about mothballs but wasn't sure. I figured I'd try this first. I was just randomly trying something as well. Hope all get's well for you!! Come back and visit soon! And hope you feel better.
DeleteI am going to see if Amazon will send this soap to New Zealand. Sounds exactly what I need!
ReplyDeleteI hope they do. I'd offer to send you some but not sure exactly how I'd go about that, ha. Good luck!!
Deletegreat tips... thanks for posting it!
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