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### **2. Soap and Water Spray (Instant Kill on Contact)**
Dish soap suffocates cockroaches by blocking their breathing pores.
🛠 **What You Need:**
– 1 teaspoon **liquid dish soap**
– 1 cup **water**
– **Spray bottle**
🔧 **How to Use It:**
1. Mix **dish soap** with **water** in a spray bottle.
2. Spray directly onto cockroaches when you see them.
3. Within **seconds to minutes**, they will suffocate and die.
⏳ **Effectiveness:** Works **instantly** upon contact.
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### **3. Boric Acid (Lethal Powder for Roaches)**
Boric acid is a natural **insecticide** that dehydrates and kills cockroaches **within minutes**.
🛠 **What You Need:**
– 1 teaspoon **boric acid**
– 1 teaspoon **flour or sugar** (to attract them)
🔧 **How to Use It:**
1. Sprinkle a thin layer of **boric acid** in areas where cockroaches are active.
2. When they walk over it, the powder sticks to their bodies and poisons them when ingested.
⏳ **Effectiveness:** Kills cockroaches **within 3-5 minutes** after ingestion.
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### **4. Lemon and Vinegar Spray (Natural Repellent & Killer)**
Cockroaches **hate** the smell of lemon and vinegar, and a strong solution can kill them on contact.
🛠 **What You Need:**
– 1/2 cup **white vinegar**
– Juice of **one lemon**
– 1 cup **water**
– **Spray bottle**
🔧 **How to Use It:**
1. Mix the ingredients in a spray bottle.
2. Spray directly onto cockroaches and in their hiding spots.
3. The acidity **kills them quickly** while also preventing new infestations.
⏳ **Effectiveness:** Works **within minutes** upon direct contact.
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### **5. Cockroach Bait with Borax (Highly Effective Trap)**
Borax is a **stronger version** of boric acid and works even faster.
🛠 **What You Need:**
– 1 tablespoon **borax**
– 1 tablespoon **sugar or flour**
🔧 **How to Use It:**
1. Mix **borax** with **sugar** (or flour) to lure roaches.
2. Place small piles in problem areas (kitchen, bathroom, under appliances).
3. When cockroaches eat it, they **die within minutes**.
⏳ **Effectiveness:** **95% of cockroaches die within 5 minutes** after ingestion.
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## **How to Prevent Cockroaches from Coming Back**
After eliminating the roaches, follow these **preventive measures** to ensure they don’t return:
✔ **Keep the kitchen clean** – No crumbs, no cockroaches!
✔ **Take out the trash daily** – Garbage is a roach magnet.
✔ **Seal cracks and crevices** – Roaches hide in tiny gaps and enter through them.
✔ **Fix leaks** – Roaches love moisture, so repair leaky pipes or faucets.
✔ **Use bay leaves or peppermint oil** – Roaches hate these scents and will avoid treated areas.
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## **Final Thoughts**
No one wants cockroaches in their home, but with the right method, you can **kill them within minutes** and keep them from coming back. Whether you prefer **natural remedies** like baking soda and vinegar or **powerful solutions** like boric acid and borax, these methods will get rid of roaches **fast and effectively**.
Try these tips today and enjoy a **roach-free home**! 🚫🐜
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