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Protection of Garments Against Moths

Introductionextreme  temperatures  destroys  the insects.
Different sorts of fabrics are used forPrevention  and  reduction
manufacturing of various types of garments.
Silk, wool, cotton, rayon, polyester, satin,These clothes moths harvest mainly on woolen
velvet, linen, etc are some examples . Theand old fabric scraps. Therefore these items
fabrics are of two types namely- naturalshould be cleaned regularly and woolen
fabrics and man-made fabrics. The naturalclothes should be exposed to sun once a
fabrics are obtained from various sources ofmonth, as the heat of the sun kills insects
nature like wool from sheep, silk frombecause they cannot bear the heat and light
silkworm, cotton from cotton plants, etc.of the sun. Cleaning of woolen clothes by
These fabrics are prone to breeding ofvacuum cleaner or brushing them is also a
insects  like  moths,  fungi  etc.  on  them.good  option.
One of the common insect is the clothes moth.Usage  of  insecticides
They are of brown color and flat in shape.
They generally attach to the woolen clothesWhen all other moths control methods prove
and prefer dark surroundings. Clothes can beinefficient, then spraying of insecticides on
damaged even by their larvae. There are manyclothes proves beneficial. These insecticides
methods through which the damaged caused duecontaining pyrethrin can be sprayed directly
to clothes moths can be controlled likeon clothes provided the fabrics don't stain
freezing, usage of insecticide, dry cleaningeasily and are not very delicate like silk,
of clothes, etc. Maintaining low level ofsatin, velvet, etc. Before using them make
humidity level in the atmosphere of the housesure to read the directions for usage and
facilitates in checking out their growthwarning  instructions.
rate. Prevention is always better than cure
therefore maintaining cleanliness in theCare  for  Special  fabrics
house and in the closets is the best option.
But if problems increase to an extent thenThere are certain fabric items which require
insecticide  use  is  the  last  option.specialized care and treatment to protect
them from the clothes moths, like home
Protection  inside  storage  unitsfurnishings, fur items and carpets. The best
way to protect fur items is storing them with
When clothes are not stored and maintainedmoth balls, flakes or crystals. Regularly try
properly, the chances of clothes mothsto air the furs. Do not spray insecticide on
damaging the garments increases. It should bethem.
made sure that the clothes when kept in the
closet should be clean and dry without anyThe rugs and carpets of small sizes could be
trace of insects. Also the closet in whichdry cleaned. In case of wall to wall carpets
they are kept should be tightly and securelyinsecticides could be applied on their edges
constructed. Many things like naphthaleneand on both sides. The amount of spray on
balls, closet fresheners, flakes, moth balls,upper surface should be less in comparatively
etc. could be kept in the closets orin order to avoid stains. Sometimes animal
wardrobes to keep away the moths. These itemsfeathers or hair are filled or added to
should be kept out of reach of children asvarious home furnishings. To keep them
these products are poisonous in nature. Theymoths-free they could be treated by
are made up of chemicals and strong infumigation by dry ice or pest control in the
nature, therefore when these items if placedstorage  units.
in close proximity with plastic hangers, bags
or buttons could result into their melting.Fact  tips
The vapors created by them kill the insects
breeding  on  the  garments.▪ The clothes which are more prone to
clothes moths should be dry cleaned at
Dry  Cleaning  and  Laundering  of  clothesregular intervals and stored in airtight
containers.
Washing the clothes in hot water is the
easiest and cheapest way of killing the▪ Usage of cedar wood also discourages
clothes moths. The fabrics that are washablethe growth of moths, therefore if possible
at home could be cleaned by this method.store woolen clothes in cedar chests or
Whereas the woolen and pure silk clothes havetrunks.
to be dry cleaned. Dry cleaning and
laundering prevents the growth of clothes▪ Immediately clean the food stains
moths as these insects prefer spoiledfrom the clothes as if you leave them it
unhygienic  clothes  to  clean  ones.promotes the growth of moths. Do not spray
perfumes on woolen items, but could be spayed
Freeze  and  heat  the  clotheson to other fabrics and skin. The strong
smells of perfumes don't attract clothes
One of the methods to kill clothes moths ismoths.
by sterilizing the clothes with dry ice where
the temperature is kept below 18°F. And in▪ The house and closet could be cleaned
heating the temperature is kept abovewith vacuum cleaner periodically.
120°F. Treatment of fabrics by such



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