By: Peter Choi
Summer is known for hot weather, pools, and mosquito bites. There’s nothing more annoying than constantly having that itchy feeling over certain parts of your body. So what can one do about these irritating little bites? You might think just waiting it out and trying not to think about the bites would be the best solution, but I am here to tell you otherwise. There are some simple and effective ways that you can do to help relief your bites (source http://tipnut.com/over-40-mosquito-bite-itch-relief-tips /).
- Bar of Soap- Rubbing a bar of soap with/without water over the bite can help take away that itching feeling
- Scotch Tape- One piece of Scotch tape over the bite and you won’t have to worry about the bite for the rest of the day
- Take a Shower- Cold or hot water should temporarily help you relief you itchy feelings
- Mixture of baking soda and water onto the bite
- Mixture of salt and water
- Tum Tablets- Crush some tablets then add water and place over the bite
- Aspirin- Crush the tablets and add either water or rubbing alcohol and place over the bite
- Calamine Lotion
- Orajel
- Tiger Balm
- Lemon Juice/Slice
- Lime Juice/Slice
- Banana Peel- Rub the inside part of the banana onto the bite
- Dabs of… – You can place a dab of these items over your bites to relieve your itches
- Nail Polish
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Honey
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Vinegar
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