Mosquito bites can be itchy, red, and annoyingābut this simple, old-fashioned trick givesĀ quick relief without medicationĀ or any special products. Hereās how it works:

ā What Youāll Need:
- AĀ clean metal spoonĀ (any normal teaspoon will do)
- Hot water
š„ How It Works:
- Heat the Spoon
- Run the metal spoon underĀ very hot waterĀ (as hot as you can safely touch) forĀ 20ā30 seconds.
- Be careful not to burn yourself. The spoon should beĀ hot, but not scalding.
- Press the Spoon on the Bite
- Gently press theĀ warm spoon directly onto the mosquito biteĀ for aboutĀ 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- You may feel a bit of heat, but it should not hurt.
- Thatās It!
š§ Why It Works:
Mosquito saliva causes the itchy bump by triggering your immune response (specifically histamines). Heat can:
- Break down the proteinsĀ in the mosquito saliva
- Reduce histamine activity
- Calm the inflammation and itch almost instantly
This hack doesnāt require creams, scratching, or medicineāand relief is often felt in under 2 minutes.
š Extra Tips:
- Works bestĀ immediately or soon afterĀ being bitten.
- Can be repeated if the itch returns (just wait for the spoon to cool and reheat it).
- Great forĀ children or sensitive skinĀ since there are no chemicals involved.
