This is how we will save our clothes from the moth

If we're planning to do various wardrobe rearrangements for the new season, it's good to know a few things that will keep the wardrobe us in perfect condition. The No. 1 problem faced by the clothes in the closet is the moth that "lusts" them and fills them with holes. It is an insect that lives inside our house and prefers dark and quiet corners. It hides behind the furniture, in the cracks of the walls or the floor. But the place he loves is the closets, and that's because there are the clothes where he finds a lot of food and warmth to lay his eggs. The female moth lays about 100 to 150 eggs.

How the moth "eats" clothes

It's not actually the moth as an insect that eats our clothes, but its larvae, the white little caterpillars that its eggs turn into before they become insects. And the most impressive thing is that a moth can stay in the larval stage from one month to two years. The larvae are insatiable, which is why the damage they cause to clothes is great.

What clothes does it ruin?

The moth does not only destroy woolen clothes. He is not so selective in his choices. Thus, he may mainly prefer all-wool clothing for feeding, but he is not at all indifferent in front of a silk dress or a down comforter. It generally eats any fabric that contains fibers of animal origin. He also likes cotton, so don't forget to protect your summer clothes too. Moth caterpillars also eat clean clothes, but they have a particular weakness for dirty clothes and even those with greasy stains. Even one moth found in a closet will lay many eggs so the resulting caterpillars will spread to the clothes in the closet where they will gather… their taste interest.

Natural and chemical repellents

There are chemical repellents such as mothballs, camphor, etc. and natural repellents such as lavender, cedar, eucalyptus, sandalwood, etc. Their difference is that the chemicals are more active and kill the moth (mothicides), while the natural ones have a milder effect and are mainly used to remove moths (moth repellents) from wardrobes.

* Chemical repellents: Any chemical that is not used properly can be dangerous to our health. Improper use of mainly chemical repellents can cause irritation to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. That's why it's important, if you use chemicals, to strictly follow the directions for use on their labels. In addition, it is good to sufficiently air the clothes (one day) on which we had used an anti-rust and ideally to wash them before wearing them to remove the smell. If you are allergic to any of the substances contained in an anti-rust product you should not use it. Chemical repellents that are in ball form should be kept out of the reach of children because there is a risk that they may accidentally swallow them.
* Natural repellents: In the trade, as we said above, you will find many effective ways to remove these menacing insects from your clothes. But if you don't like their aroma and have a more ecological philosophy, there are also natural ways. Lavender, thyme, rosemary, sandalwood and more. You can put a few drops of their essential oils in a cotton ball and place them in various places in the closet. As wonderful as their scents are to you, they are lousy to the moth.

DIY
Anti-bug bags

We collect fresh or dried herbs (eg lavender, rosemary) and close them in small bags together with cinnamon sticks or cloves. Then, we drip 2-3 drops of our favorite oil on their fabric and hang them in the closets.

Tip: Because the oils evaporate, it's a good idea to renew them every week. Ideal for wardrobes are basil, cedar, mint, rosemary, thyme, lavender, eucalyptus, lemongrass and juniper (wild cypress), which have an anti-moth effect and are also fragrant. Each drop of them is concentrated and corresponds to a large amount of flowers and leaves of the corresponding herb. Therefore, the recommended dosages are more than enough.