How to Keep Fruit Flies Out of Your Kitchen for Good

One day your kitchen feels clean. The next day tiny flies hover around your sink, fruit bowl, or trash.

Fruit flies breed in overripe fruit, food scraps, and sticky surfaces. They love warm, damp spots like drains and garbage bins. They multiply fast, so one small problem becomes a swarm in days.

When you want to get rid of them, there're simple habits you should adopt.

Start With a Deep Clean

• Empty your trash and wipe the bin.

• Clean counters, cabinet handles, and appliances.

• Rinse bottles, cups, and juice containers before throwing them out.

• Check your fruit bowl and toss anything soft or leaking.

Fix the Hidden Spots

• Scrub the inside of your sink drain with hot water and dish soap.

• Remove old sponges or dishcloths that carry moisture.

• Keep the dishwasher door closed so flies don’t settle inside.

Store Your Food Differently

• Refrigerate ripe fruit instead of leaving it out.

• Keep onions, potatoes, and leftovers sealed.

• Cover juice boxes or open drinks.

Set a Simple Trap

• Pour a little apple cider vinegar into a small bowl.

• Add a drop of dish soap.

• Leave it near the problem area.

• The flies dive in and stay there.

Ask yourself: What small habit can you change today that will keep your kitchen cleaner tomorrow?

If the problem keeps coming back, you may have a deeper breeding site in your drain, garbage area, or pantry. The quicker you act, the faster the swarm disappears.

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