If you’ve ever spotted a cockroach skittering across your bathroom floor, you’re not alone. Bathrooms are one of the most common places these pests sneak into, thanks to the warm, humid environment created by showers and constant plumbing activity. And even if you’re diligent about cleaning, cockroaches can still find their way inside — often right through the shower drain.
It’s an unsettling thought, but there is a surprisingly simple way to block their entry point, and it involves something you probably already have at home: a basic party balloon.
Most people don’t realize cockroaches can travel through plumbing lines, squeezing through small cracks or openings in pipes. Shower drains, which stay damp even when not in use, are especially inviting to them. That’s where the balloon trick comes in — a low‑cost, DIY method that helps tighten the barrier between your bathroom and whatever’s lurking below.....
