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How to protect clothes from moths: tips for housewives
02.01.2024 13:10
Moths are nasty pests that can ruin your favorite outfit or expensive suit. How to eliminate moths and prevent them from appearing in your closet?
There are several effective methods that we will discuss in this article.
Vinegar and lavender
One of the easiest and most accessible ways to combat moths is to use vinegar and lavender. Vinegar repels moths, and lavender gives a pleasant aroma to clothes.
To do this, mix equal parts vinegar and water, add a few drops of lavender essential oil and spray the solution on your clothes before putting them away in the closet. You can also hang bags of dried lavender in the closet or buy special fragrances.
Cloves and cinnamon
Another natural way to protect clothes from moths is to use cloves and cinnamon.
These spices have a strong smell that moths don't like. To do this, you need to pour cloves and cinnamon into small cloth bags, tie them up and hang them in the corners of the closet.
Temperature changes
If you notice that moths have already settled in your closet, you need to take immediate action. One way to get rid of moths is temperature changes.
Moths do not tolerate sudden changes in temperature, so you may freeze or iron your clothes.
To do this, you need to pack the clothes in thick bags and put them in the freezer for a few days. After that, you need to take the clothes out, let them warm up and iron them well. This method will help destroy the eggs and larvae of the moth.
Special means
If you don’t want to bother with folk remedies, you can buy special moth repellents in the store.
There are many different options available such as tablets, plates, aerosols, traps, etc.
Choose those that suit you best in terms of price and quality. Follow the instructions on the packaging and change the products regularly. Also, do not forget to ventilate the cabinet and clean it from dust and dirt.
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