Clean like it’s 1899. Clothes moths adore darkness and undisturbed natural fabrics, so clothes that aren’t stored in plastic should be aired out regularly. Because adult female moths live about two weeks, shake clothes out and beat or vacuum cushions and rugs once or twice a month to dislodge any of the eggs or larvae they leave behind.
Boil your wash. “The biggest draw for a hungry moth is stained clothing.” Before storing clothes, wash them for at least an hour in 118-degree water in order to kill eggs and larvae. Freezing clothing for 12 hours also works.
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