Mrs Hinch fans banish houseplant bugs with 80p ingredient making gnats 'fly straight off'
dailyrecord.co.ukHouseplants are a lovely addition to the home, adding colour and fresh air to any room.But one less appealing thing that comes with owning indoor plants is the pesky black flies that can infest the shrubs.
Also known as fungus gnats, the critters burrow into a houseplant's soil and can quickly grow in numbers.They can often be mistaken for fruit flies and both bugs can be banished in similar ways.
Now, a group of knowledgeable cleaning enthusiasts have shared a hack they say permanently rids houseplants of gnats - all you need is some cinnamon.Fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch are known for sharing a wealth of tips and hacks for various DIY and scrubbing tasks.
With summer in full swing, they are now offering seasonal gardening advice - and the latest tackles pesky fungus gnats.The tip was shared on a Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks Facebook page, after one group member went online to seek advice.
