If you're having trouble keeping mice, rats and other creatures out of your garbage and recyclable bins, mix up this (earth-friendly) concoction and pour it into a spray bottle:

2 tablespoons liquid dish soap2 tablespoons cayenne pepper1 quart warm water
Spray the insides and outsides of the trash/recyclable cans, as well as the area around the cans to deter the pests.

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