You may not realize it, but freezing your clothes can actually do you good.
ADVICE.NEWS explained why you need to freeze clothes and how it works.
Benefits of Freezing Clothes and How It Works
Freezing clothes can help control moth larvae and eggs.
If you see tiny holes in your woolen clothes, it most likely means that you have a moth infestation in your home.
In fact, it is not the adult insect that causes damage to clothing, but the moth larvae.
Temperatures below freezing kill moth larvae and prevent damage to woolen clothing.
However, before shipping a sweater or other item of clothing, it is important to wash it and place it in a plastic zip-lock bag.
The main advantage of this method of pest control is the preservation of the integrity of the fabrics. Clothes made of wool, cashmere and silk should not be washed at high temperatures to get rid of the larvae.
Therefore, we have to do the opposite – lower the temperature.
How to Properly Prepare Clothes for Freezing to Get Rid of Moths
- Items that show alarming signs should be taken out of the closet.
- In turn, the freezer should be cleared of food.
- Place woolen clothing in a zip-lock bag.
- Leave the sweater on the freezer shelf for at least 72 hours, preferably 1 week.
- Wash the garment after freezer use according to care instructions.
In addition to combating moth larvae, freezing helps restore the texture of the sweater and prevent wool or cashmere from shedding.
