Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

You put your clothes away in the closet and think they are safe, but moths, silverfish or mold can be lurking nearby waiting for the right moment to destroy your belongings. Instead of risking it, take matters into your own hands and safeguard your closet.

Cedar, camphor, rosemary and lavender have strong odors that deter insects. Cedar-lined closets are actually the ultimate in storage, but the wood’s natural scent will lessen over time. However, you can sand down the wood to release the aroma again. Other options include spray products containing cedar oil or cedar rings designed to fit over closet hangers and rods. These cedar hanger rings from Bed, Bath & Beyond come in a 24 pack for $7.99, and when you need to refresh the cedar scent, just rub them a few times a year with sandpaper.

You can also put a battery-operated air purifier to neutralize the air in the closet. Also, sachets with one of the scents mentioned above work well, and if you’re worried about mold, try slim dehumidifiers containing silica gel that hang on your rod.