If you’re fact-checking “Ants can’t stand it! Use it to keep them away for good,” the “for good” part is the red flag. Most household remedies may temporarily repel ants, but they don’t necessarily eliminate the colony.
What actually works
Clean up food and sugary spills and keep food in sealed containers.
Wipe ant trails with soapy water to remove the pheromone trail that guides other ants.
Ant baits are generally more effective than repellents because worker ants carry the bait back to the colony.
Seal cracks and entry points around windows, doors, pipes, and foundations.
Cinnamon, vinegar, peppermint oil, citrus peels, and similar remedies may make an area less attractive to ants temporarily, but evidence that they eradicate an established colony is limited.
If you tell me what “it” refers to in the original post—cinnamon, baking soda, coffee grounds, etc.—I can tell you whether that particular ant remedy actually works.
