Here’s a simple and effective DIY natural weed killer recipe you can make at home using common household ingredients. It’s eco-friendly, safe for pets and kids, and works well for small weeds in driveways, sidewalks, or garden paths.
🌿 DIY Natural Weed Killer Recipe
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 gallon white vinegar (5% acidity)
- 1 cup table salt or rock salt
- 1 tbsp liquid dish soap (non-toxic, biodegradable)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- In a large bucket or watering can, combine the vinegar and salt. Stir until the salt is completely dissolved.
- Add the liquid dish soap and mix gently. The soap helps the solution stick to the leaves of the weeds.
- Pour the mixture into a spray bottle or use a watering can for larger areas.
🌞 How to Use:
- Spray or pour directly onto the weeds, focusing on the leaves and stems.
- Apply on a sunny, dry day for best results — heat helps kill the weeds faster.
- Avoid spraying on plants you want to keep, as this mixture is non-selective and will harm most plants.
- Reapply every few days if needed until the weeds die off.
⚠️ Notes & Tips:
- This DIY weed killer works best on young, small weeds. Larger, deep-rooted weeds may need multiple treatments or mechanical removal.
- Salt can affect soil quality, so avoid overusing it in garden beds or near desirable plants.
- Store any leftover solution in a labeled container, out of reach of children and pets.