Natural moth repellents stop clothes moths settling and laying eggs on your wool, cashmere and silk. They use natural scents, such as cedarwood and essential oils, that moths avoid. Our moth repellents are made in the New Forest from a blend of eight essential oils, with no harsh chemical insecticides.
Clothes moths target natural protein fibres like wool, cashmere, silk, and leather.
Traditional chemical deterrents use harsh synthetics and unpleasant naphthalene, but Total Wardrobe Care takes a smarter, plant-based approach.
Designed to use around the home our luxury moth repellent collection uses potent botanical essential oils and aromatic woods historically proven to deter webbing clothes moths without harming your health or garments. Designed to break the breeding lifecycle cleanly, our range protects everyday wardrobes and precious seasonal knitwear.
Repellents are the best way to prevent moths. They don't kill moths, eggs or larvae already in your clothes. If you already have moths, start with our Chrysanthemum moth killer spray and a deep clean, then use repellents to keep them away.
How to Choose the Right Moth Repellent
Effective moth protection relies on a multi-layered defence system:
1. Prevent with repellents: Use scent-based barriers like cedarwood, May Chang, and Vetivert inside wardrobes and drawers to discourage female moths from landing and laying eggs.
2. Treat: If you have spotted active larvae or holes, pair your repellents with our natural Chrysanthemum Moth Killer Spray for immediate knockdown.
3. Monitor: Deploy a Moth Trap or Moth Decoy in the wider room to track activity and disrupt the mating cycle.
How Do Moth Repellents Work?
Our moth repellents use strong natural scents to stop female clothes moths laying their eggs in your clothes. Females look for dark, undisturbed places close to natural fibres such as wool, cashmere and silk. Scents like Cedarwood, May Chang and Vetivert mask the smell of those fibres and make the space unattractive, so the moths go elsewhere.
Our natural moth repellents are inspired by the New Forest, Hampshire, using a blend of eight moth repelling essential oils.
The scent fades over time, so every moth repellent needs refreshing or replacing to keep working. Replace sachets, refresh cedar with cedar oil, and reapply sprays as directed. You’ll find specific instructions on each product page.
Which Moth Repellent is Best For You?
The best moth repellent depends on where you need protection. Use hanging sachets or cedar in wardrobes, drawer sachets or liners in drawers, and a linen spray for items you can't hang, such as blankets, rugs and stored knitwear. Most homes get the best results by combining products.
Why Choose Total Wardrobe Care Moth Repellents?
• Natural: essential-oil and cedarwood blends, made in the New Forest, with no harsh chemical insecticides.
• Pleasant to live with: a fresh cedar, citrus or earthy scent, not the smell of old-fashioned mothballs.
• Trusted: Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award with a score of 4.8 out of 5.
• Recommended by Vogue, Tatler, Elle and Goop.
• Expert-led: developed by founder Julia Dee, 34 years' experience caring for luxury wardrobes.
"The damage moths do is quiet and hidden. It happens in the dark corners of a wardrobe long before you notice. That's why prevention beats treatment: a few minutes refreshing your repellents each season protects the pieces you love for years." Julia Dee, founder, Total Wardrobe Care
