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Moth Entered Wardrobe - We're Going on Holiday. Any Quick Ideas, Please? Help...

(31 Posts)
J52 Sat 28-May-16 23:38:57

Try to get hold of a spray called Zero. It kills moths. I spray all the wardrobes before we go away. Wilkinsons, JL or sometimes garden centres have it.

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Candelle Sat 28-May-16 10:20:57

*Grand Tea*: I try but there are still many left over! I should follow instructions on the forum about weeding out clothes.......

Elegran: Who are you calling sweaty!! Don't worry, I know that moths are attracted to sweat. I will remove the cashmere (it would be the wardrobe with 'wollies' in, wouldn't it?) but have no room in the freezer. Perhaps I can put them in zip-lock bags and and it/they may expire from oxygen starvation?! By the way, I am an animal lover, just not of moths...

Rapunzel100 Would you know the name of the product you suggest? They sound just what I need and I would love to try and buy them later this afternoon!

I'm off to pack but will have a peep later to see if any brand names have cropped up.

Many thanks to everyone for their help - it is much appreciated.

Rapunzel100 Sat 28-May-16 10:06:55

You can buy impregnated papers to either hang in your wardrobe or stick behind the door. They remain active for six months and are guaranteed to kill eggs, larvae and moths. Dash into town quickly and then have a wonderful, carefree holiday!

Elegran Sat 28-May-16 10:06:55

Take out anything particularly vulnerable (woollens,cashmere, anything that might be sweaty and moth-attractive) put them into sealed plastic bags and shove them into the freezer. When you get home, take them out and put another selection of less vulnerable clothes into the freezer.

GandTea Sat 28-May-16 10:02:21

Take them all with you, one of us does exactly that (not saying who)

Candelle Sat 28-May-16 09:53:34

Dear GN-ers

Does anyone have any ideas on how to deal with our problem: I saw a moth go into a wardrobe last night. I just couldn't get to it in time and it disappeared. We are about to go on a longish trip and I fear my clothes will be no more on our return.

Any ideas? Please don't say take everything out as this wardrobe is packed to the gunwales and more. I think it would be impossible to find the moth - or its prodigy.

I'd be very grateful if anyone has had experience of this and what to do in a day (whilst packing etc!).

Many thanks.