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esquiress · Marc Jacobs

does anyone know anything about moths???

Elle · Hermes

First, I'd unfold everything and take a close look. IIRC they make little cocoon looking things on the clothes, often in creases - so pick those off!

Then I'd go get some cedar blocks (they have them at Bed bath and beyond, etc) and distribute them around in your closet (especially on higher shelves where things aren't disturbed as much) and in any boxes of clothes you're storing. The blocks can be reactivated (every 6 months or so) by sanding lighty with a fine-grit sandpaper.

HTH and that you're able to get your clothes repaired!

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

Ack, cocoons?! what exactly do the cocoons look like???

luckylily · Gucci

I'd put the sweaters in the freezer for a few days. 72 hours in the freezer will kill any remaining moths regardless of where they are in their life cycle. If possible, I'd also freeze any wool fabric that was stored with or near the damaged sweaters.

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

luckylily wrote:

I'd put the sweaters in the freezer for a few days. 72 hours in the freezer will kill any remaining moths regardless of where they are in their life cycle. If possible, I'd also freeze any wool fabric that was stored with or near the damaged sweaters.

what a great idea! thanks!

pollyjean23 · Marc Jacobs

I have heard that clothes have to be cleaned before they are stored. Apparently, moths have a thing for sweat. ashamed

Clean clothes, coupled with the cedar, should keep them away.