Do you want to eliminate moths in your home? Try using these easy, DIY tips
Our home can hold some "nasty" surprises for us at times. We're not referring to anything too horrific, just things that can be very annoying. For example: have you ever taken something out of the pantry, or a sweater from the wardrobe and noticed that something is wrong? Well, if there is a hole in the sweater or there are strange cobwebs in the food, it's due to moths.
Yes, these tiny insects can infest our homes and cause damage to our food and possessions. So, how can you eliminate them if you don't want to use commercial products? Natural remedies do exist, you just need to put them into practice - read on to find out more:
How to get rid of moths that have "invaded" the house?
Whether in the pantry or in the cupboards, moths periodically return to torment us. So, what can we do about this?
First of all, we must make sure we do a deep cleaning of the home on a regular basis. And it's important to get into all the dark, hard-to-reach nooks and crannies - this is where moths like to nest and breed. Dusting and cleaning every nook thoroughly is the starting point for eliminating this problem. But there is more that can be done:
In the kitchen...
If moths "visit" the pantry, we need to make sure the food products we buy are perfectly packaged and sealed and there are no holes in the plastic or paper packaging. Damaged packing will allow moths to sneak in and infest the food. Small cobwebs and/or larvae will be visible in contaminated food which, of course, must be thrown away.
When this happens, you must throw the food away and immediately clean out the pantry. Soak a cloth in vinegar and water and thoroughly wipe down and disinfect the entire area. Once this is done, allow to dry thoroughly before putting the food away again.
When in doubt, you can get to the most hard-to-reach spots by using a hairdryer. The heat will force the moths to come out and they can then be eliminated.
Closets
Heat is also very useful when moths nest amongst our clothes, especially woolen ones. Very fond of wool, moths can easily damage our woollen garments. To prevent moth larvae from hatching in garment fabrics, pass a hot iron over the items - the heat will kill off any larvae or juvenile moths.
Additionally, moths can't stand the odor of spices and essential oils. Lavender, cedar, rosemary, mint, thyme, and, above all, cinnamon, are excellent for this purpose. In powder or oil form, these strong-smelling products will help to keep moths at bay.
Cinnamon is very effective in keeping moths away and several research studies have confirmed this. Applying a few drops of cinnamon oil will chase any moths away.
Give these tips a try - you will be glad you did!
