A simple and effective homemade weed killer can be made with common household ingredients. Here’s a basic recipe that works best on sunny days and for driveways, sidewalks, or gravel paths (not ideal for lawns or garden beds, as it can harm other plants):
DIY Weed Killer Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon of white vinegar (5% acetic acid)
- 1 cup of salt (table salt or Epsom salt)
- 1 tablespoon of dish soap (like Dawn)
Instructions:
- In a large container or garden sprayer, mix the vinegar and salt until the salt is dissolved.
- Add the dish soap and gently stir (don’t shake too much to avoid foaming).
- Pour into a spray bottle or garden sprayer.
Application:
- Spray directly on the weeds on a sunny, dry day.
- Make sure to soak the leaves thoroughly.
- Avoid overspray on desirable plants—it’s non-selective and will kill or damage most vegetation.
Let me know if you want an organic or pet-safe variation too.