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The 7 Best Remedies To PREVENT Moths From Eating Your Clothes.

The 7 Best Remedies To PREVENT Moths From Eating Your Clothes.

Spotted small holes in your clothes?

It is surely that moths have taken up residence in your cupboards.

The problem is that commercial moth balls are toxic and not cheap.

Luckily, there are natural alternatives to protect your woolens and other garments while they're in your closets.

Here are the 7 best effective remedies to prevent moths from eating your clothes. Watch:

The 7 Best Remedies To PREVENT Moths From Eating Your Clothes.

Contents
  • What you need
  • 1. Wash your clothes that haven't been washed for a long time
  • 2. Vacuum the cupboards
  • 3. Store your clothes in airtight covers
  • 4. Iron your clothes to kill larvae
  • 5. Put your clothes in the freezer
  • 6. Put cedar wood in the closets
  • 7. Make your own moth bags

What you need

- cedar

- dried herbs

- essential oils

- washing machine

- vacuum cleaner

- airtight garment bag

- iron

- freezer

1. Wash your clothes that haven't been washed for a long time

The 7 Best Remedies To PREVENT Moths From Eating Your Clothes.

Moths are attracted to laundry that is dirty or hasn't been washed for a long time. They hate the smell of clean. Wash your clothes or have them dry cleaned. Then place them in a clean storage space. Washing with hot water kills moth eggs and larvae.

2. Vacuum the cupboards

The 7 Best Remedies To PREVENT Moths From Eating Your Clothes.

Regularly and thoroughly vacuum your cupboards and surrounding areas. Moths like dark places like corners, baseboards, under shelves, etc. If there are signs of infestation, throw the vacuum bags outside the house.

3. Store your clothes in airtight covers

The 7 Best Remedies To PREVENT Moths From Eating Your Clothes.

Store sensitive clothing such as wool, silk, fur and other animal fibers in airtight boxes or covers. Make sure there are no holes or put tape over places that could tear.

4. Iron your clothes to kill larvae

The 7 Best Remedies To PREVENT Moths From Eating Your Clothes.

If there are signs of moths, iron your clothes. Why ? Because ironing kills moth eggs and larvae.

5. Put your clothes in the freezer

The 7 Best Remedies To PREVENT Moths From Eating Your Clothes.

Freezing is also effective in killing moth eggs and larvae. So you can put your jumpers and sweaters in the freezer for a few days, to get rid of moths without damaging your clothes.

6. Put cedar wood in the closets

The 7 Best Remedies To PREVENT Moths From Eating Your Clothes.

Cedar also repels moths, as it has a fairly strong smell. Get cedar in the form of blocks, balls, hangers or boxes. Sand them with sandpaper every month to revive the smell and place them in your clothes and closets.

7. Make your own moth bags

The 7 Best Remedies To PREVENT Moths From Eating Your Clothes.

No need to buy moth repellent bags, because it's very easy to make them yourself. To do this, simply fill cloth bags, tea bags, balls or a bowl with herbs that repel moths. You can also use these herbs in the form of essential oils like lavender, rosemary, mint, thyme, cloves, lemon, eucalyptus and ginseng. Change all that after 2 or 3 months. Bonus:your closet smells good!