In addition to its wonderful aroma, peppermint has gained popularity for all of its wonderful home remedies. You can deter pests from entering your home or simply keep your place smelling good by keeping a few peppermint plants around. The ease of maintenance required for this plant, whether it is being grown indoors or outdoors, is an additional benefit.
There are basically two common types of peppermint: black and white. White peppermint is milder in color and aroma, while black peppermint has darker leaves and typically smells stronger. Whichever variety you select, be sure to give your mint lots of water and drainage. Don't be scared to give your mint some extra sunshine because these housekeepers also love partial to full sunlight!
Now that you know how to take care of your peppermint, let’s jump right in to how it will take care of your home
1. Nature’s Natural Pest Repellant
Peppermint plants are a perfect way to keep away all of those pests you hate without using an harmful chemicals. Like mentioned previously, keeping a few potted peppermints around can keep rodents and other creatures, such as flies and ants, at bay.
Pro-tip: Make a water and essential peppermint oil spray to keep other critters out of any places you want. We recommend using 9 parts water and 1 part oil.
2. Keeping Your Pets Flea-Free
Get a few sprigs of peppermint and place it into a bag or pillow (something your pet won’t bite) and tuck it under or beside their bed. Peppermint can actually repel certain fleas and other bugs that might latch on to your four-legged friend.
Try this old household tip to keep your pets free of fleas!
3. Keeping You and Your House Healthy
Peppermint has a surprising amount of medicinal benefits, making it one of the most helpful plants for not only your home, but also for your health. If your stomach is feeling upset, try drinking some herbal peppermint tea! For those of you suffering from stuffy sinuses, boil some water and fresh mint leaves together – this minty steam can help clear your congestion.