How to Kill a Spider

I don't know what's in the soil or the water or the air down here in Kansas, but one thing is for sure: Never have I ever had to deal with spiders more frequently than I have at any of my prior residences.

Spiders make me cringe. In fact, I'm so terrified of them that I used to be scared of killing them and I would just stare at them til they retreated back to their dark corners. Nothing is worse than attempting to kill a spider only to have it escape your kill shot and leave you imagining how many spider babies the creepy-crawler is hatching within the confines of your teeny-tiny living space. Ewww. I'm cringing at the thought.

But I've finally found a tactic that works like a charm. Here's how to kill a spider in three easy steps.

01.

The moment you spot a spider, breathe. You are bigger than the spider. And despite how it feels, they are more scared of you than you are of it ( as hard as that is to believe ).

02.

Asses the spider's location. Where is it most likely to retreat to? Up the wall, back to the corner, etc. You need to know all possible escape routes to ensure a clean sweep.

03.

Rush to the bathroom or kitchen as fast as you can and grab the nearest chemically-dense spray you can find. ( My personal favorite is Tresemme Hair Spray – you know what it can do for your flyaways so imagine what it can do to those thin spider legs. ) Spray generously, and watch the spider stun and curl into a small ball. Grab a wad of paper towels and dispose immediately.

Done.