How to use camphor balls correctly

Although mothballs are widely used, we also need to understand the correct method to maximize their effectiveness while avoiding adverse effects on ourselves. Silk sweaters are especially easy to be eaten by insects, so you can put some mothballs in moderation.

1. Synthetic fibers are not afraid of insects, so there is no need to put mothballs or sanitary balls when storing this type of clothes. Because the mothball is a highly volatile organic solvent, it can react chemically with the high-molecular organic compounds in synthetic fibers, damaging the clothing, reducing the fiber strength, or dissolving the chemical fiber fabric into tiny holes.

2. Silk and wool clothes are easily eaten by insects, so be sure to add mothballs or sanitary balls when storing these clothes. What should you pay attention to when using mothballs? However, insect repellents cannot come into direct contact with clothes. It is best to wrap them with white paper or white cloth and place them in the four corners of the suitcase or hang them on top of the wardrobe. When storing and collecting light-colored silk clothing, try to use less or no mothballs and sanitary balls, otherwise the clothes will turn yellow.

3. Clothes that have come into contact with mothballs or mothballs, especially underwear, should be exposed to sunlight before wearing to allow the benzene that has penetrated into the clothes to evaporate, because benzene is a toxic chemical raw material that is harmful to the human body. If you want to remove the camphor smell from clothes immediately, you can put the clothes in a plastic bag, put in the deodorant used in the refrigerator, and tie the bag tightly. The camphor smell will disappear quickly. If you are not in a hurry to wear them, just put the clothes in a cool place to dry for a few days.

4. For the problem of insect infestation, mothballs are actually a very good choice, and the effect of preventing insect infestation is indeed very good. However, since mothballs are chemical drugs when using them, you need to pay attention to some of the matters introduced above so that you can use them more safely.