These DIY Moth Repellent Bags are a natural alternative to stinky mothballs. Follow the easy tutorial to repel moths and protect your stored clothing.
Moths, particularly clothing moths, can be a nuisance and even destructive. However, there are certain scents that moths hate and we can use those scents to help repel them. You can use these substances in either their dried form, as essential oils, or a combination of both.
What Smells Do Moths Hate?
- Lavender
- Cedar
- Rosemary
- Bay Leaves
- Peppermint
- Thyme
- Eucalyptus
- Cloves
How to Naturally Repel Moths:
To use essential oils to repel moths naturally, place a few drops of the oil on a cloth or cotton ball. Then place the cotton balls in areas where moths might be an issue.
To use dried herbs to deter moths, add them to a small sachets or muslin drawstring bag. Then hang the sachets in closets and other areas where moths may be a concern.
You can also use a combination of essential oils and dried herbs to make your sachets by adding cotton balls with essential oil to the bag.
These moth-repellent sachets are made with natural ingredients and pack a powerful repelling punch to protect your clothes and other fabrics from holes without the stinging smell of traditional mothballs. Gather the supplies and put these together before you pack away your winter clothes.
Remember, while these sachets can repel moths, they work best when combined with good housekeeping practices such as regular cleaning and vacuuming to remove moth eggs and larvae.
DIY Moth Repellent Sachets
Whether you are putting up your winter clothes until next year, need a little extra help in the linen closet, or want to freshen up your dresser drawers, these easy DIY Moth Repellent Sachets will keep your clothes safe. As a bonus, they will smell amazing too!
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons dried Lavender
- 2 tablespoons dried Rosemary
- 10 drops of lavender essential oil
- 10 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops of cedarwood essential oil
Additional Materials:
- 10 cotton balls
- 5 drawstring organza sachet bags or small muslin drawstring pouches
Directions:
1. Start by placing 1 drop of each oil onto each cotton ball.
2. Divide the dried rosemary and the dried lavender evenly into each bag, about 1 1/2 teaspoons each. Add 2 cotton balls with essential oil to each bag and close tightly.
3. Hang your bags from coat hangers, add to storage chests, place in linen closets, and anywhere else you need to repel moths.
These bags are very inexpensive to make. You can reuse the bag and refresh the ingredients each year as you are putting away your winter clothes.
Over time, the potency of these natural moth repellents diminishes, so they should be replaced periodically. I like to replace my sachets when I pack away clothes and linens with the changing seasons.
Printable Directions for Moth Repellent Sachets
Homemade Moth Repellent Sachets
Equipment
- 10 cotton balls
Materials
- 2 tablespoons dried Lavender
- 2 tablespoons dried Rosemary
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops cedarwood essential oil
Instructions
- Start by placing 1 drop of each oil onto each cotton ball.
- Add the dried rosemary and the dried lavender evenly into each bag, about 1 1/2 teaspoons each. Add 2 cotton balls with essential oil to each bag and close tightly.
- Hang your bags from coat hangers, add to storage chests, place in linen closets, and anywhere else you need to repel moths.
Notes
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