Should you throw away clothes with moth holes?

Should you throw away clothes with moth holes?

Either mend or dispose of moth-eaten items. To restore salvageable moth-eaten fabrics, repair holes with a sewing machine and thread, then return the item to the closet. If the holes in the fabric are too large or numerous to be repaired, discard the item in a trash bag sealed with twist ties.

Will a moth ruin my clothes?

Only two moth species will damage your clothes: The casemaking clothes moth (Tinea pellionella) and the webbing clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) most commonly infest clothing (PDF).

How do you protect clothes from moths naturally?

How to Get Rid of Clothes Moths Without Mothballs

1. Always Wash First. Image via Bigstock.
2. Cedar Chips. Cedar chips are a natural moth deterrent and a useful alternative for protecting your closet’s contents from insects.
3. Lavender.
4. Cloves.
5. Airtight Containers.
6. DIY Moth Repellant Spray.
7. Clean Up After Pets.

How do you find a clothes moth nest?

Take out items hanging up inside your wardrobe and shake them at least once a month – moths hate being disturbed. Regularly vacuum around the bottom and edges of wardrobes and any shelves. Check underneath seats for signs of webbing or ‘cases’. Also check around piping, in deep buttons and in the seat or arm crevices.

How do I moth proof my closet?

Sachets filled with lavender (and/or laced with its oil) and suspended in your closet or tucked in your drawers are said to protect woolens. They will also leave a pleasant scent behind. Lavender will not, however, kill moth eggs or larvae, so be sure the space is free of them first.

How do you keep moths away from clothes naturally?

Fill fabric pouches, tea bags, wiffle balls, or just a bowl with moth-repelling herbs or essential oils like lavender, rosemary, mint, thyme, cloves, peppercorns, lemon, eucalyptus, and ginseng. Refresh every few months, and enjoy the bonus of a nice smelling closet!

Why do I suddenly have moths in my house?

What causes moths in the house? “Clothes moths can enter homes by hiding out in clothing, furniture or home goods purchased from thrift stores, garage sales or consignment shops; and pantry moths can enter via eggs laid in foods like flour, cereal, beans and dried fruit,” added Tucker.

How does a clothes moth infestation start?

The larvae that hatch from the eggs of clothes moths spin silk webbing into a tunnel across the attacked material. They then begin to eat the fibres in the material, which causes holes in clothes or loss of pile in patches on carpets.