How to Alleviate the Itch of a Mosquito Bite

It's mosquito season again! (Every day is mosquito season in the south!) Here are some at home remedies, some I've tried and some I've just heard, to help alleviate the itch of those nasty little bites.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• household supplies

1. Rub a bar of soap over the itch. Ivory soap works well and the relief is almost instant. Use the bar of soap directly on the skin.
2. Apply a dab of toothpaste to the bite.
3. Apply a smear of underarm deodorant (solid or roll-on) directly to the bite.
4. Crush an aspirin. add a drop of water to make a paste and apply the paste directly to the bite.
5. Make a paste with baking soda and water and apply the paste to the bite.

Tips & Warnings

• Many of these remedies also work for flea bites.