How to get rid of fruit flies

How can I get rid of fruit flies in the kitchen naturally?

There is nothing more annoying than tiny fruit flies buzzing around your lovely fresh fruit, is there? Honestly, they can take over in no time! The good news is you absolutely don’t need harsh sprays to get rid of them. This simple, natural method is one I use all the timeand it works brilliantly. Let’s get your kitchen feeling fresh again!1. The Ultimate DIY Fruit Fly Trap

1. The Ultimate DIY Fruit Fly Trap

This is so simple and uses things you’ll likely already have at home.

Grab an old jar (jam jar, mason jar anything will do) Pour in around 40ml of apple cider vinegar and add just 2 drops of washing-up liquid.

Cover the top tightly with clingfilm and secure it with a rubber band. Then, using a toothpick, poke a few tiny holes in the top.

That’s itpop it near your fruit bowl and let it do the work!

Mason Jar

Apple Cider Vinegar

2. Why It Works (and How to Stop Them Coming Back)

The Science Bit (nice and simple!)

Fruit flies are drawn to that fermented vinegar smellit’s like a magnet to them. They crawl in through the holes, but the washing-up liquid breaks the surface of the liquid so they can’t escape.

It’s simple, but honestly so effective!

Refresh your trap every few days until they’re gone.

Stop the Breeding Cycle

Once you’ve caught them, you want to stop them coming back.

• Keep fruit covered with a mesh food cover

• Wipe down your bin regularly (they LOVE sugary residue at the bottom)

• Don’t leave overripe fruit sitting out too long

LYNSEY TIP ✨

Make those holes really tiny! If they’re too big, the flies will just escape again. A toothpick is perfect avoid using anything bigger.

You can also add a drop of peppermint oil to your bin lid they hate the smell!

3. Don’t Forget the Drains (This Is a Big One!)

Sometimes fruit flies aren’t just around your fruit they’re actually breeding in your pipes (lovely, I know 😅).

Once a week, pour a kettle of boiling water down your sink, followed by a cup of white vinegar

For a deeper clean, use a flexible drain snake  to remove any hidden build-up where eggs can sit.

White Vinegar

Drain Snake

LYNSEY FINAL THOUGHT 💛

Fruit flies can feel like a nightmare, but once you understand where they’re coming from, they’re actually really easy to deal with.

It’s all about breaking that cycle trap them, clean your drains, and keep on top of your kitchen habits.

Simple, natural, and effective… exactly how cleaning should be