Greg's sick of losing suits to moths every year -- nothing like finding a favorite jacket or sweater has become the Pupu platter for a family of moths. We offered him some advice that y'all might be able to use, also.

Thanks for the email. I've lost a few sweaters to moths. It sucks, so I appreciate your wanting to do something about it. First, make sure when you put suits up for the season that they've been drycleaned. If not, it attracts moths (and other insects) to the fabric. Instead of moth balls, use cedar, either in bags or blocks on a hanger that you put in your closet. Cedar is a natural repellant for moths and makes your closet smell better. Cedar hangers for your suits are an option, also. The last option is pulling the suits and storing them in garment bags (with cedar) during the off-season. That way, they're completely protected until you wear them again. Worse case is that you have to press the suits before you wear them next.

To keep the cedar fresh, you have to either change out the cedar every year or two, or refresh it with cedar oil. You spray or rub the oil on the wood to refresh the smell. You can get the cedar and the oil at a hardware store or place like the Container Store. Cedar's also good for shoe trees to deodorize the shoes, as well help them keep their shape. This should keep the Grandma-ma scent off you, unless you start bathing in Epsom salts and Ben Gay.

I hope this helps,

Brian