Spiders tend to like, dark, cool and dusty places, so there are a few hot spots around your home that they're attracted to, including old shoes. If you suspect (or know) that there's a spider hiding in your shoe, there are a couple of different ways that you can kill it.
Things You Will Need
Method 1
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Put the shoe that contains the spider into a plastic bag. This will prevent the spider from biting you when you try to kill it.
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Take the shoe outside and turn it upside down. Bang it against the concrete, at a few different angles, until the spider comes out.
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Step on the spider, or hit it with your other shoe, while it's still in the plastic bag. Make sure it's completely dead.
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Remove the shoe from the bag and throw the bag away.
Method 2
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Get your vacuum cleaner out and pull out its hose.
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Connect a smaller attachment to the hose, if necessary, for it to fit into your shoe.
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Insert the vacuum hose into your shoe and turn the vacuum on.
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Move the hose around and try to get every nook and cranny within the shoe.
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Take the shoe outside, and bang it against the concrete to make sure the spider has been sufficiently removed.
The Drip Cap
- Spiders are helpful creatures, especially when it comes to your garden.
- Take the shoe outside and turn it upside down.
- Step on the spider, or hit it with your other shoe, while it's still in the plastic bag.
- Make sure it's completely dead.