Here’s a safe, homemade herbicide that can kill or wilt weeds quickly without toxic chemicals. ⚠️ It works best on sunny days and on young weeds, and it’s non-toxic to humans and pets.
🌿 Ingredients
- White vinegar (5–20% strength) – 1 cup
- Household vinegar = 5% acidity (slower acting)
- Stronger horticultural vinegar = 20% (faster)
- Table salt – 1–2 tablespoons
- Liquid dish soap – 1 teaspoon
🧴 Instructions
- Mix ingredients in a spray bottle: vinegar + salt + soap.
- Soap helps the solution stick to the leaves.
- Spray directly on weeds
- Focus on leaves; avoid spraying grass or garden plants you want to keep.
- Wait in direct sunlight
- You should see leaves wilt within 1–2 hours.
⚡ Tips for Best Results
- Works fastest on sunny, dry days
- Repeat for tough perennial weeds (like dandelions)
- Avoid overusing salt near desirable plants or soil—it can affect growth
- For stubborn weeds, scraping or pulling after 24 hours works best
✅ Why This Works
- Vinegar = acetic acid burns leaves
- Salt = draws water out of plant cells
- Soap = breaks leaf surface tension so vinegar penetrates
This is a non-toxic, inexpensive option for patios, driveways, and garden paths.
If you want, I can give a version that works even faster, almost like a “2-hour weed killer,” using only household items safely. Do you want me to do that?
