Vinegar Repels Moths in Homes

In Spain, experts suggest using cleaning vinegar as an invisible repellent to keep moths out of homes. The article details how moths, crucial pollinators alongside bees—whose populations have declined by about 33% in the last 50 years—can become pests when they enter dwellings.

Clothes moths target fabrics, leaving holes, while pantry moths infest stored food. A single female clothes moth can lay between 30 and 200 eggs.

To combat moths, the article recommends applying cleaning vinegar to window frames, sills, and door frames. This can be done daily with a spray or weekly with a cloth. Additionally, storing food in airtight containers prevents pantry moth infestations.

The piece also suggests ventilating closets, washing clothes before storing them, regularly shaking rugs and curtains, and using natural repellents like citrus and cloves. While effective, the article notes that ongoing vigilance is necessary to fully prevent moth problems.