How to Remove the Odor of Mothballs
Place a pot of kitty litter in the space where the odor is., Use herbal sachets to cover up the odor., Use whole cloves., Use the sunshine.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Place a pot of kitty litter in the space where the odor is.
Leave for a few days.
Remove and test for odor.
If it remains, put the kitty litter back for a bit longer. -
Step 2: Use herbal sachets to cover up the odor.
These can be made at home using dried herbs.
A good one will include cedar chips, lavender, bay leaf, rosemary, and patchouli. , These can be inserted into the pockets of clothing and bags or can be placed into sachets and hung from coat hangers. , For items such as books and clothing that have been stored in a chest with mothballs, try leaving in the sunshine and fresh air for a few days to improve the odor.
Be careful of fading, however, and don't use direct sunlight if this is a possibility. -
Step 3: Use whole cloves.
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Step 4: Use the sunshine.
Detailed Guide
Leave for a few days.
Remove and test for odor.
If it remains, put the kitty litter back for a bit longer.
These can be made at home using dried herbs.
A good one will include cedar chips, lavender, bay leaf, rosemary, and patchouli. , These can be inserted into the pockets of clothing and bags or can be placed into sachets and hung from coat hangers. , For items such as books and clothing that have been stored in a chest with mothballs, try leaving in the sunshine and fresh air for a few days to improve the odor.
Be careful of fading, however, and don't use direct sunlight if this is a possibility.
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