How Do You Remove Mothball Odors From Clothes?
When it’s time to bust the winter clothes out of storage, you won’t want to smell like mothballs. The odor can be eliminated with a few tricks and some home remedies. Step 1 Remove clothes from the closet and take them out of boxes, plastic bags or storage containers. Step 2 Hang clothes outside on a nice day to let them air out. Step 3 If clothes are washable, place 1 to 1 1/2 cup white vinegar in the load at the beginning of the wash cycle. Step 4 Dry clothes outside, not in a clothes dryer. Step 5 Use a biological odor-eliminating product. Follow instructions carefully. Step 6 Be sure that all family members – especially grandma, who has used mothballs for a good portion of her life – understand the danger that mothballs pose.
