Sometimes you don’t have time for the tango. Maybe the spider is on the ceiling, or it’s one of those leggy types that looks like it’s wearing platform shoes. In that case, grab your vacuum cleaner—the absolute king of conflict resolution.
Yes, you’ll feel a tiny twinge of guilt, like you just evicted a hardworking tenant. But then you remember that tenant doesn’t pay rent and has a habit of appearing in your towel. Suck it up, literally. The vacuum is fast, it’s easy, and it keeps a solid ten feet of distance between you and the problem.
How to Get Rid of Spiders in the House: 11 Steps (with Pictures)
Pro tip: Don’t forget to empty the canister outside immediately. Otherwise, you’ll be sitting on the couch later and hear a faint \thump\ from the bin, and you’ll know that spider just signed up for a second round of redecorating your nerves.
