moth balls
Cedar chest companions
Mothballs are small balls of chemical pesticide, typically naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, placed among stored clothing to repel or kill moths and their larvae.
The sharp, distinctive odor permeates fabric and lingers.
Figuratively, to put something in mothballs is to store it away unused: The navy put the old destroyer in mothballs.
To come out of mothballs is to return to active use after long storage.
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
- mothproofingProtecting fabrics from insects
- larvicideAgent destroying immature insects
- naphthaleneBicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
fumigant · repellent · closets · sublimation · garment bags · storage trunk · attic storage · vintage clothing · put away · preservatives · wardrobes · musty · strong odor · crystalline · cedar · cedar chest · carcinogen · garment care
- pest controlinsecticide, rat trap, pesticide, mousetrap, exterminator
- fumigantsphosphine, sulfuryl fluoride, 1, hydrogen cyanide, propylene oxide
- laundrywashing machine, wash, dryer, clothes dryer, fold
- bug repellentsinsect repellent, bug spray, mosquito repellent, tick repellent, repellent spray
- cleanerscleaner, cleaners, maids, maid, detergent
- closetscloset organizer, closet system, closet rod, closet door, closet light
moth ballscedar blocks
Scented wood pieces for storage
cedar chips · cedar planks · lavender sachets · cedar closet · essential oils
moth ballsfresh air
Unenclosed outdoor atmosphere
air freshener · perfume · potpourri · lavender · rose petals