Cedar Blocks Keep Moths Out of Closets

The Problem

Clothes moths are eating holes in your wool sweaters, cashmere, and silk stored in closets and drawers.

The Hack

Hang cedar blocks or rings on closet rods. Place cedar balls in drawers and storage bins. Sand lightly every 6 months to refresh the scent.

Why It Works

Cedar oil (cedrol) is a natural insect repellent. The scent disrupts the moth's ability to find and eat protein fibers like wool and silk.

Pro Tips

• Sand cedar lightly every 6 months — refreshes the oils
• Cedar hangers protect individual garments
• Cedar chips in cloth sachets work in drawers
• Store seasonal woolens in cedar-lined containers