Finding insects in your home can be very upsetting, especially when you don't know where they came from. We often ask how to get rid of them quickly when we see ants and other pests in our homes.

People in the 'Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips' Facebook group were talking about this. A homeowner asked for help after finding many ants under the washing machine and kitchen cupboards, and many people responded.

Many people suggested using a common spice that makes ants want to leave your home.

Other group members shared their own remedies, with one saying: 'Cinnamon works, I tried it and they never came back.' Another person also said it worked.

A person said, 'Ants hate cinnamon, it got rid of ours.' Another person said, 'We live in the country and I get ants in the kitchen sometimes, but cinnamon makes them go away in a day and they don't come back.' A third person also agreed that cinnamon works.

Ants like to go to rooms like the kitchen.

Pest specialist Nicole said that cinnamon can help keep ants away, but it doesn't kill them.

Cinnamon is a good deterrent because its strong smell stops ants from following their trails to find food.

To work well, cinnamon must be used correctly.

Ants often enter homes through cracks and gaps in the foundation, walls, and around windows and doors.

It's a good idea to check doors and windows that are not sealed well, as ants can easily get in.

If you see ants entering your home, you can mix cinnamon with water and apply it to their path using a cotton bud.

Ground cinnamon is better than cinnamon sticks because it covers the ants' path.

Cinnamon is different from other natural ant repellents like vinegar and essential oils.

The main ingredient in cinnamon that bothers ants is cinnamaldehyde, according to Ismael Girard, CEO of Pest Agent.

He said, 'This substance affects ants' trails, making it hard for them to find food or go back to their colonies.'

Ants are usually attracted to kitchens where they can find food to take back to their colonies.

To avoid attracting ants, it's essential to clean regularly, store food properly, and clean up spills and crumbs immediately.