What to put in a closet to get rid of moths: folk remedies

12.12.2023 16:26

Moths are annoying insects that can easily ruin your favorite items in your closet.

At the same time, the pest loves natural and expensive materials, which means that you need to get rid of the moth as soon as possible to save your blouses and shirts.

First, the closet needs to be cleaned.

You need to inspect all the things, wipe the walls and shelves with a vinegar solution. If you don’t have vinegar at hand, a solution with the addition of laundry soap or soda will do.

Besides this, all things need to be examined.

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After all, textile moths lay eggs not only on furniture, but also in clothing.

It should also be taken into account that moths do not tolerate certain smells. Therefore, you can use essential oils with lavender, mint, eucalyptus or thyme.

Some spices are effective.

For example, you can put a cup of cloves, pepper, and chopped bay leaf in the cupboard.

You should also pay attention to citrus fruits. It is enough to put the peel of tangerines or oranges to scare off the pest.

It should be added that such products will help improve the smell in the closet. Earlier we wrote about what other products will help get rid of the problem.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor