# How to Defend Wool From Moths
When spring arrives and you pack your woollens away until next winter, be sure to store them correctly. If you don't take the necessary precautions, your wool is very likely to be ridden with moths the next time you lay your eyes on it. Though napthalene mothballs have long been the most popular method of protecting against moths, they are highly neurotoxic carcinogens for which you can substitute a number of healthier alternatives.
Things You'll Need
- Shampoo with a pH level below 8
- Water
- 2 oz. dried rosemary
- 2 oz. mint
- 1 oz. dried thyme
- 1 oz. ginseng
- 8 oz. whole cloves
- Medium-size bowl
- One or more bandannas
- String or ribbon
- Bag, box or chest with tight lid
- Freezer (optional)
Instructions
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Clean your wool before storing it. To wash wool without shrinking it, use a shampoo with a pH level below 8 and water around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Gently swirl the wool in the water with shampoo, rinse it in clean water, then press the water out. Do not wring out the wool.
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Let the wool air dry in the sun for a few hours before packing it away.
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Make your own natural mothballs. Mix 2 oz. each of dried rosemary and mint, 1 oz. each of dried thyme and ginseng, and 8 oz. of whole cloves in a bowl, then tie the mixture up in one or more bandannas with ribbon or string.
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Be sure the wool you're storing is completely sealed, whether it's in a bag, box or chest.
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Freeze the wool in a freezer for two days if you see moths.
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