5 Steps to a Moth Free WardrobeThe Big Turnout! Moths want to eat, mate and lay eggs! They like dark dusty undisturbed corners. Remove everything from your wardrobe and drawers. Wash what can be washed and dry clean everything else,( including bed drapes and curtains). Vacuum your wardrobe, drawers, carpets, floors and all surrounding areas thoroughly. Then wash with soap and water, inside the wardrobe and drawers.
Cleanliness! Moths love the food proteins in wool and especially love and food and skin and hair particles we leave behind. Do not put dirty or even once worn clothes back in the wardrobe. This is what moths feed on. They don’t like the taste of dry cleaning fluid so if you are storing out of season clothes, dry-clean them first.
Storage! Put clothes back into the wardrobe clean. Store out of season garments in TWC cotton breathable washable garment bags. Do not store in plastic, as the fabrics need to be able to breathe. For folded items use TWC storage box lined in acid free tissue. Don’t store your clothes in a overheated or damp attic or cellar or storage unit. Better to put your storage box in a spare room on top of a cupboard or better still in a clean cupboard with a firmly shut door.
Anti Moth Products. The key to using anti moth products is to replace them every season. Place the TWC hanging sachets on the rails of the wardrobe about 1 every 40 –50 cms. Put the herb hanging bags or ceramic infuser around the necks of your hangers. Place the cone filled herb bag amongst your folded items. Line your shelves and draws with the drawer liners. Have a large bowl of TWC anti moth herb potpourri in the room or on the floor of your wardrobe and stir it often. Burn the anti moth candle in the moth season regularly. Use the essential oil diffuser hang or stick it inside your wardrobe and it will give off a scent that we love and moths hate.
Season Change. Keep a check on your clothes. Every season have a mini turnout. Refresh your anti moth products. This will keep your wardrobe fresh clean and moth free. |
