5. Store your clothes correctly
After beating your clothes, you must put them back on the shelves. But how you do it is very important because moths feed on protein, and keratin is the “ingredient” that mostly attracts them because it is usually found in clothes that contain silk, cashmere, and wool, three of the most common fabrics. Avoid putting once-worn clothes back into the wardrobe, even if they don’t seem that dirty. Moths love the smell of the skin’s grease and minor food splats that you haven’t even noticed.
If you have some dresses or tuxedos that you wear only on special occasions, then it’s time to store them in cotton-made bags that have a zipper and, if it’s possible, cover them entirely. But don’t use any plastic bags because your clothes need to “breathe” in order to avoid mold. Some people heat or chill their items before storing them back in the closet. Before doing that, make sure you read the manufacturer’s labels. A lot of wool items are not suitable for high-temperature washing.
