Zero In New Generation Moth Balls - 10-Pack. Place in Wardrobes, Cupboards and Drawers to Kill Clothes Moths, Eggs, and Larvae. Fragranced

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Gray, Kerrina (November 17, 2013). "Council warned against use of poisonous moth balls". Your Local Guardian. Newsquest (London) Ltd. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013 . Retrieved November 23, 2012. Due to the harmful chemicals naphthalene and paradichlorobenzene found within these mothballs we DO NOT sell them and would advise against using them for your own safety. Place clothes in the tumble dryer with your favorite scented fabric softener, and tumble on low heat for at least 20 minutes before washing on a regular cycle with detergent. Running the clothing through the dryer first lifts the heavy odor, making it easier to wash away in the machine. Activated Charcoal Solves Mothball Odor

Moths in general are good for ecological services; we'd be overrun with weeds and things like this if there weren't moths," he said.Hang your clothing outside. Just like airing out your home, a little exposure to fresh air will do wonders for your mothball-scented clothing. Shoes can also be placed outside, but keep them out of the sun. While mothballs are brilliant for keeping the clothes moth and their moth larvae out of your closet, the smell is troublesome. Naphthalene mothballs have a musty and chemical-like smell which is unappealing and makes you seem unhygienic when it clings to your outfit. Vacuum if necessary and mix equal parts water and vinegar to wipe down all surfaces, including wood. Fill little bowls or small mesh bags with a fragrant substance such as dried coffee grounds or cedar chips and set these inside enclosed spaces like drawers and around the area.

Carolyn Klass & Prof. Edgar M. Raffensperger, Indian Meal Moth factsheet (PDF), Cornell Insect Diagnostic Laboratory, 1973, updated 2012 Some Traditional Herbal Medicines, Some Mycotoxins, Naphthalene and Styrene". IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. 82: 367. 2002. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016 . Retrieved December 25, 2008. Mothballs are basically a chunk or small ball of pesticides that repel both clothes moths and humans alike—and for good reason. Once you lay mothballs out to deal with moth larvae, the chemicals will transition into a gas and mix into the air. The smell is enough to drive moths and other insects, as well as small pests like mice and rats, away from the space. Mothballs can also be used to soak up moisture and prevent mould growth. Whatever method you choose, be sure not to put the clothes in the dryer until the smell is gone, as heat could permanently set any mothball smell that remains. Remove Mothball Smell from Closets and RoomsAs long as you take precautions and put mothballs in an enclosed space, you shouldn’t have to worry about breathing in enough fumes for the chemicals to affect you. How do you get the smell of mothballs out of furniture? Research at the University of Colorado at Boulder revealed a probable mechanism for the carcinogenic effects of mothballs and some types of air fresheners. [10] [11]