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dreamseeds · 03-07-2005, 10:37 AM

Linen and Sweater Protector

Do you know why sweaters and linens were so safe in an old cedar
linen closet? It was the smell of cedar--moths just hate it! So,
with the help of cedarwood essential oil, you cam make that old
cedar chest or closet smell new again while protecting your sweaters
and linens.

1 cup white rice
6 drops cedarwood essential oil
1 drop orange essential oil

Add the essential oil to the rice and blend with a spoon for about 30
seconds. Shelf life is about 6-8 months, then re-fragrance again.

You can either put it in fabric swatches or bags, or tie it up in
hankies to give as gifts. You can also use old nylon stockings: just
cut a strip from one leg, stuff the rice in the center, and tie up
both ends with ribbon or yarn.

thea · 03-07-2005, 05:51 PM

That would be great for protecting sweaters, but linens don't need to be protected from moths or carpet beetles. Only animal fibers do.

dreamseeds · 03-07-2005, 10:16 PM

Well...something ate an entire doll collection I had stored in a trunk. Most of the bodies were muslin. I have heard there is a certain type of moth that does eat all types of fabric fibers...which is what I think got into my beautiful dolls from all over the world.