{"title":"How to protect a wedding dress from moths | Non-toxic","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wedding dress is one of the hardest garments to lose to moths and one of the easiest to protect if you store it right. Clothing moths are drawn less by the silk and lace themselves than by the invisible traces of sweat, skin oils and champagne left from the wedding day. A little care before it goes into storage keeps it safe for decades, the non-toxic way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy moths go after a stored gown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClothing moth larvae feed on protein fibers like silk. They are far more interested in fabric that carries a trace of body oil, food or drink, so a dress worn all day and boxed up unwashed is a target even when it looks clean. Moths lay their eggs in the dark, undisturbed conditions of long-term storage. The damage can go unseen for years until the box is opened. (More on the how and why: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-clothing-moths\"\u003eHow to get rid of clothing moths\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/insects\/do-clothing-moths-actually-eat-clothes\"\u003eDo clothing moths actually eat clothes\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to protect your dress the non-toxic way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean it first, ideally with professional wedding-gown preservation, so no oils or sugars are left to attract moths. Store it in a breathable, acid-free preservation box or a cotton garment bag rather than sealed plastic, which traps moisture and yellows delicate fabric. Keep a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-clothing-moth-traps-6-traps\"\u003eClothing Moth Trap\u003c\/a\u003e in the storage closet to catch the males and warn you of activity. Set \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cedar-planks\"\u003eCedar Planks\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cedar-chip-canisters\"\u003eCedar Chips\u003c\/a\u003e canister nearby to repel moths, but keep the cedar well away from the dress itself, since its oils can mark pale, delicate fabric; refresh it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cedar-ward-moth-repellent\"\u003eCedar Ward\u003c\/a\u003e as the scent fades. Check the gown once a year. If you ever suspect eggs or larvae, have it professionally cleaned rather than treating it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtect your wedding dress\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean before storing: have the gown professionally preserved so no oils or food traces remain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore it breathing: use an acid-free box or cotton garment bag, never sealed plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep cedar clear: set Cedar Planks or Chips nearby but never touching the dress, refreshed with Cedar Ward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor: keep a Clothing Moth Trap in the closet and check the gown once a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/how-to-protect-cashmere-from-moths-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to protect cashmere from moths\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/how-to-stop-moths-from-eating-your-silk-clothing-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to stop moths from eating your silk clothing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop non-toxic clothing moth control → browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clothing-moths\"\u003eClothing moth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"premium-clothing-moth-traps-6-traps","title":"Clothing Moth Trap (6 Pack) - Double Potent Pheromone \u0026 Glue Formula - Protect Your Closet","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrusted by The Smithsonian Institution and 100,000+ households, these pheromone traps are the leading solution to get rid of clothes moths once and for all. Protect your cashmere and wool without using highly toxic chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Dr. Killigan's","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":37253816844443,"sku":"CMT-BLK-06","price":24.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":37253816877211,"sku":"CMT-WHT-06","price":24.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/7952\/4251\/files\/Premium-Clothing-Moth-Traps-black.jpg?v=1762439485"},{"product_id":"cedar-planks","title":"Cedar Planks (10 Pack) - Premium Clothing Moth Repellent – 100% Natural Protection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"c-message_kit__gutter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-block_kit_renderer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_block\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003ePotent, all-natural, sustainably sourced cedarwood protection against hole-making moths for your clothes, carpets and more. Cedar wood has been trusted for generations as a natural moth deterrent, releasing aromatic oils that repel moths without harsh chemicals. The rich, warm scent of premium cedarwood not only protects your fabrics but also freshens your closets and storage spaces. 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Extracted from Juniperus Virginiana L., a member of the Cupressaceae family, the cedarwood oil releases a blend of terpenes—volatile organic compounds such as thujopsene, cedrol, and alpha cedrene—that vaporize into the air and create a formidable barrier for pests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen these terpenes disperse, they disrupt the pheromone signals used by female moths to attract males, effectively interfering with their ability to mate. Additionally, the cedar vapors irritate and disorient pests, reducing their chances of establishing colonies or laying eggs in sensitive areas like closets, attics and storage chests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile adult moths do not feed on fabrics, their larvae are destructive, feeding on keratin-rich fibers like wool, cashmere and silk. 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