Essential Oil to Keep Moths Away From Clothes

To prevent moths from invading your closet and damaging your clothes, make your own homemade moth repellent. Store-bought mothballs work as a repellent, but they contain unhealthy chemicals. Naphthalene, the main ingredient found in mothballs, can cause changes in red blood cells and is harmful if inhaled over time. Making a homemade moth repellent with essential oils is a safe, yet effective method of protecting your garments from potential damage from these pesky critters.

Things You'll Need

• 10 to 15 drops lavender essential oil
• Clean cotton ball
• Small mesh sachet bag
• 6-inch string

Instructions

1. Pour 10 to 15 drops lavender essential oil onto a clean cotton ball.

2. Place the cotton ball into a small mesh sachet bag.

3. Pull the drawstrings of the mesh sachet bag together, to close the bag tightly.

4. Tie one end of a 6-inch string around the top of the mesh sachet.

5. Tie the other end of the string to a hanger or closet rod, to repel moths.

Tips & Warnings

• Lemongrass or rosemary essential oils may be used as a substitute for lavender essential oil.

• Keep essentials oils out of reach of small children and animals.

References

• Aroma Essence: House Cleaning with Essential Oils
• The Herb Connection: Natural Pesticide: Send Pests Packing with Herbs