Ok, here's one for all of you experienced soap makers! I thought I would try a recipe for a lard laundry bar the other day. I normally use fels naptha, borax and washing soda for my wash mix (I use it powdered). Using up a surplus of lard seemed to be a great idea. Well, I made up a recipe using...
I have had very good luck with peppermint oil in water. Make it strong, use it in a spray bottle around baseboards and threshholds. This is a repellent, doesn't kill anything, which is nice if you have kids or pets. Good luck.