https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-moth-and-rust-corrupt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:25:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-moth-and-rust-corrupt#post-1445275 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 17:19:27 +0000 Staysfit 1445275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to admit that after reading all this I went running to my closet. &nbsp;I have never found a hole in any of my sweaters and coats, but I have lots of cashmere, lots... &nbsp; I keep it clean and well ventilated, and I put cedar blocks in the closet twice a year. &nbsp;No other maintenance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-moth-and-rust-corrupt#post-1445203 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 13:57:53 +0000 unfrumped 1445203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>K.M., it was macabre; I couldn't see it when inspecting the sweater but during freezing it apparently crawled up on the surface at the scene of the crime. </p> <p>This experience supports my move toward fewer such sweaters but wearing more often in season-- so that I don't have the upkeep of so many with few wears per item- that would make it easier to freeze between wears or stire in bags. But it's still off- putting. I'm also wearing more merino which is less susceptible in my experience, though not immune. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-moth-and-rust-corrupt#post-1445191 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 12:49:31 +0000 K.M. 1445191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A frozen larva!!!! I don't know if I find it cute or hair-raising. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-moth-and-rust-corrupt#post-1445185 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 12:00:28 +0000 Summer 1445185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had a lot of problems with moths lately. &nbsp;I try everything going, but the little monsters sneak back&nbsp;in whenever I turn my back. &nbsp;I'm getting quite paranoid!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-moth-and-rust-corrupt#post-1445038 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:22:54 +0000 unfrumped 1445038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saved one before by freezing it, whereupon a frozen larva materialized, and mending the hole, which was very small. This hole is bigger and may be too visible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-moth-and-rust-corrupt#post-1445009 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:33:55 +0000 K.M. 1445009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>unfrumped, when this happens, do you throw away the one that's been eaten? And how do you know it's a moth or something else (like a carpet beetle)? And is there anything that can be done? I've found suspicious holes in my pure wool or pashmina scarves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-moth-and-rust-corrupt#post-1444999 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:04:19 +0000 unfrumped 1444999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dreaded moth hole appeared in one of my in- rotation cashmere sweaters. So now I'm frantic to clean, to freeze or fumigate other sweaters.<br /> I feel I know how to store them out of season, but what about the battle when they're in the drawer or closet?<br /> I know there've been discussions on this before. I haven't had the energy to keep them in individual sealed bags when in active use, but maybe I<br /> should. Folded , sealed and filed a la Marie Kondo!<br /> Makes me unenthusiastic about woolens. </p>