How To: Make a Moth Repellent Sachet

There’s a reason that moth balls have a very distinct smell – they’re very toxic. Moth balls contain a deodorant, naphthalene, which the National Toxiology Program has designated as a potential carcinogen and suggests removing moth balls from homes. Not everyone has the space (or budget) for a cedar closet, but there are eco-friendly alternatives to moth balls that actually smell good! So whether you’re just pulling out your sweaters or putting them away for the season, a moth repellent is key to making sweaters and other winter wools last.

Natural Moth Repellent Sachet Directions
via Care2.com
Supplies:
• 2 ounces each of dried rosemary and mint
• 1 ounce each of dried thyme and ginseng
• 8 ounces of whole cloves
• Sachets (cotton teabags, scrap cloth, bandana, etc)

StonyCreek's Mothaway Sachets available at Etsy

Directions:
1. Combine ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Fill sachets with herb mixture.
3. Place in dresser drawers, hang in closets, etc.

If the above herbs don’t smell appealing to you, others herbs work well such as cedar chips, lavender, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus and bay leaves.

More Wool Tips:
- Clean wool clothing and air in the sun for a few hours before storing away.
- If moths are found, freeze wool clothing for two days.
- Or, spray moths with a mixture of neem oil, water and castile soap.

Via Care2 and Casa Sugar.

And don't forget to store only clean woolens - it's the muckety-muck that attracts them in the first place...

posted by mysoultokeep on February 20th 2009 at 4:23pm
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I've heard great things about lavandin oil, but can't figure out how to put it into a sachet or sort of package to protect my garments. Does anyone have advice

posted by Eliza on April 16th 2009 at 12:16pm
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