Twinkle Khanna Shares Homemade Spray to Repel Kitchen Pests
Twinkle Khanna shared a homemade spray recipe using cloves, bay leaves, vinegar, and water to repel cockroaches and ants from kitchens. The mixture is boiled, strained, and sprayed around kitchen corners. Experts note such DIY sprays may help deter pests due to their smell but are not substitutes for thorough cleaning and professional pest control. Maintaining kitchen hygiene by sealing food, managing moisture, and cleaning surfaces remains essential to prevent infestations.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: news18, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 20 Sept, 02:38 pm. Other outlets followed.