Red Cedar Clothes Moth Repellents

Natural red cedar moth repellents for wardrobes and drawers

Protect woollens, cashmere, silk and other treasured clothes with aromatic red cedar moth repellents. Choose cedar blocks, balls, sachets, hanger discs and Red Cedar Oil for natural, long-lasting wardrobe protection without highly toxic naphthalene mothballs or the lingering mothball smell.

Red cedar’s strong natural scent helps deter adult clothes moths from settling and laying eggs among clothing. It is best used throughout a clean wardrobe after any existing eggs and larvae have been removed.

Which red cedar moth repellent should you choose?

Red cedar blocks are ideal for wardrobe shelves, drawers and storage boxes. Distribute several throughout the space rather than relying on one block in a large wardrobe.

Hanging cedar blocks and hanger discs sit directly among coats, suits, dresses and hanging woollens, placing the cedar scent where your clothes need protection.

Red cedar balls and sachets are easy to tuck between folded clothes, inside drawers or into seasonal clothing storage.

Red Cedar Oil refreshes cedar pieces when their natural scent begins to fade, helping you continue using the same blocks, balls and discs for longer.

How do you use red cedar to deter clothes moths?

Red cedar works best as an ongoing protection layer for a clean wardrobe:

✓ Wash, dry clean or freeze affected clothing according to its care instructions

✓ Vacuum drawers, wardrobe joins, skirting boards and nearby carpet edges

✓ Return only clean, completely dry clothes

✓ Place cedar throughout shelves, drawers, hanging sections and storage boxes

✓ Lightly sand the wood or refresh it with Red Cedar Oil when the scent fades

If clothes moths keep appearing after you have cleaned the wardrobe, look for an untreated breeding source in stored clothing, rugs, carpet edges, upholstery, lint or pet hair.

Does red cedar get rid of an active moth infestation?

Red cedar is a deterrent rather than a treatment for eggs and larvae already hidden inside clothing. First identify and treat the source, then use cedar as the ongoing defence that helps discourage adult moths from settling and beginning the breeding cycle again.

If you would prefer Huon pine, essential oil blends or ready-to-use clothing protectors, explore our complete collection of natural clothes moth repellents.

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