Protect Your Favorite Woolens and Cashmere
The absolute most important thing to do is to pack your woollens away clean. Moths are attracted to the oils left on the garments from your body. Wash your woollens according to their washing instructions or have them drycleaned. Let them air for a couple of days to ensure that they are completely dry. Pack your woollens so that they are completely sealed in an air tight bag or box.
Placing a moth repellent in with your favorite cashmere will ensure that it will be hole free and ready for you to wear next winter. You can use a commercial moth repellent such as mothballs or camphor. If there is suddenly a very cold spell and you wish to retrieve your cashmere sweater you may be hesitant to put it on because you may not like the smell. Well, this doesn't have to be the case. There is a wonderful variety of garden herbs which have a pleasant smell and they will help to keep moths away.
Some suitable moth repelling herbs are: lavender, mint, patchouli, rosemary, tansy, thyme and wormwood. These affordable herbs can all be grown easily in your garden (you may even have some growing there right now). You can dry your own freshly picked herbs or you can purchase dried herbs.
To make your own repellent - half fill a medium sized bowl with a selection of fresh herbs (two to three varieties). (E.g. rosemary, lavender and wormwood). Only use the leaves and discard any stems or stalks. If you already have a selection of herbs that you have previously dried then use these. If you plan to purchase dried herbs you will only need to use about half the quantity. Add two teaspoons of cloves, two cinnamon sticks (broken or crushed) and a teaspoon of orris root powder. Mix gently. Add three drops of lavender oil and one drop of rosemary oil.
Place a quarter of your herbal mixture into a handkerchief or a piece of cheesecloth and tie with a piece of ribbon. (Make three more sachets). Use the ribbon to hang your repellent over a coat hanger in your wardrobe or closet.
Now you have your own pleasant smelling homemade moth repellent. This should keep moths away for about six months. You can easily add more life to your homemade moth repellent by adding more drops of the essential oils (lavender and rosemary.
If you like the smell of cedar, a small handful of cedar chips placed in a handkerchief or piece of cheesecloth will also repel moths. You can also use an aromatic cedar oil (also know as juniper) in a piece of absorbent cheesecloth. Packing your favorite woollens in a cedar chest will repel moths, just make sure that the chest seals properly.
When you are next using a lemon do not throw the peel in the trash. Instead, dry it and place the pieces into your closet for an excellent natural moth repellent. You can also add dried lemon peel to your herb mixture or tie a handful of dried peel in a piece of cheesecloth and hang it in your closet.
If you do find moths in your beloved woollens, place the garment into a freezer bag and then into the freezer for two to three days. This will kill both the moths and their eggs.
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