Moth problem...

[valerie]

What do you all do to prevent moths? I just went to pull my favorite
lavender color cashmere sweater out of the closet (it wasn't even out of
the dry cleaning bag yet!) and there is a moth hole right smack dab in the
front.

I have tons of cedar stuff around, chips and blocks and cedar balls and still,
this is the third sweater that has been ruined. I hate mothballs but is that
the only way? And if I do end up using them, how do you get that smell out
every time you want to wear a sweater?

Any help well be greatly appreciated, I'm so sad.

[Bill Sikes]

Originally Posted by valerie

What do you all do to prevent moths?

Careful examination of clothes before long storage - moth-proof storage... bars of soap (Imperial Leather) in with clothes... moth-balls if really needed (warm air after).... sacrificial articles de-mothed every so often.... but No. 1 - swat they little beggars if you see them.

[capt_buzzard]

Originally Posted by Bill Sikes

Careful examination of clothes before long storage - moth-proof storage... bars of soap (Imperial Leather) in with clothes... moth-balls if really needed (warm air after).... sacrificial articles de-mothed every so often.... but No. 1 - swat they little beggars if you see them.

Camphor Balls, get them at the Co-Op Sir Bill

[Bill Sikes]

Originally Posted by capt_buzzard

Camphor Balls, get them at the Co-Op Sir Bill

"Valerie" said she didn't like to use them....

[A Karenina]

That's awful, Valerie. I'm sorry.

Try folding your sweaters, wrapping them in plain tissue, and then sealing them in plastic storage bags. You can add a cedar chip or a sachet so it smells nice.

As for your lavendar cashmere sweater, you can try taking it to a local knit shop. They *might* be able to repair it. It would depend on the sweater design...but they could add something to cover up the moth hole like a second color, or they could take the bottom part of the sweater apart, and re-knit it but it would be shorter.

Hope this helps a bit.

[Paula]

I love MOth Balls...Haven't had a problem here. you must have some good sweaters that are tasty. Store them out of your home? Is there a local dry cleaners that offers storage? I use moth crystals around my house for insect protection. I have exterminators 4-5 times yearly? I cannot handle spiders, you have no idea....

[capt_buzzard]

Originally Posted by Bill Sikes

"Valerie" said she didn't like to use them....

She bites more than Moths

[marybabay]

My grandmother put in a case a package with a cigarette tobacco very much poor quality. I do not know, it can will help?

[valerie]

Originally Posted by capt_buzzard

She bites more than Moths

I resemble that remark!!

[valerie]

Originally Posted by A Karenina

That's awful, Valerie. I'm sorry.

Try folding your sweaters, wrapping them in plain tissue, and then sealing them in plastic storage bags. You can add a cedar chip or a sachet so it smells nice.

As for your lavendar cashmere sweater, you can try taking it to a local knit shop. They *might* be able to repair it. It would depend on the sweater design...but they could add something to cover up the moth hole like a second color, or they could take the bottom part of the sweater apart, and re-knit it but it would be shorter.

Hope this helps a bit.

It does, indeed, and thanks. I will check it out, I wouldn't mind if there was
a little applique design or something to put on it...