How to Make Mothball Repellent Sachets
Use natural moth repellent items to place in a sachet and give as a gift to your friends and family. They are easy to make and are helpful in moth repellent. These natural mothball repellent bags are healthy for you and safe for the environment and make a pretty decoration in your closet.
Things You'll Need
- Small muslin bags
- Lavender buds
- Cedar chips
- Cloves
- Rosemary
- Mint
- Thyme
- Cinnamon sticks
- Eucalyptus
- Peppercorns
- Lemon peel
Instructions
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Gather the herbs and spices you'll need for your sachets at your local farmers' market or grow them yourself. They are also available online or at the grocery store.
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Mix all the herbs and spices together in a large bowl. Add an even pinch of each of the items so as not to overpower one from the other.
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Break a piece of the cinnamon stick off to place in the mixture or use your cheese grater to grate some cinnamon off into the herb and spice mixture.
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Place a good amount of your herbs and spices mixture into one of the muslin bags and tie the top shut with a ribbon or a piece of hemp cord, depending on whether you want a more elegant or rustic look.
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Embellish your bags with colorings or little paintings attached via the tie you used to close the bags. You can also embroider them before stuffing or add a simple stitched picture or message after filling.
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Tips & Warnings
If there is an herb or spice that you do not like from the list, remove it or replace it with another item.
