For safer clothing storage, you may want to ditch the mothballs. Mothballs are known to contain dodgy chemicals like naphthalene and paradichlorobenzene. These substances can be dangerous if they are swallowed, inhaled, or exposed to the skin. They are particularly unsafe for young children. Cedar wood is a better solution to ward off pesky creatures. Cedar wood is a natural moth repellent and you can buy it in blocks, balls, or sheets. It smells lovely, it’s natural and best of all, it’s biodegradable.
Tip: Cedar wood has to be re-sanded occasionally to activate the moth repellent properties.