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Missed the bit about moths....but if you have garments/whatever that are infested put them in the freezer. Think they need a good 48 hours to kill everything off. Make sure it all gets moved and the drawers whatever thoroughly cleaned/disinfected at the same time else you risk a repeat.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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katsu said:Re moths... I got the moth decoy and corrector box from these people and it works really well. I also have a wardrobe smelly thing. https://www.totalwardrobecare.co.uk/
I use bars of soap in all the drawers and fabric out of season clothes storage "boxes" which also get lavender bags and soap.
I looked at that company a week of two ago and wondered whether their products are any good. It's good to k ow that they are. I haven't seen any moths for a few months but I'm sure they'll be back soon.
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Payday and another £500 paid off my loan, bringing my total debt down to £3,132.45!
So close to getting into the £2000s
Paying down my debt
Aug '24: Debt-free!
Jul '24: £772.75
Jun '24: £1441.03
Apr '24: £2,313.27
Mar '24: £3,132.45
Feb '24: £3,632.45
Jan '24: £4,082.45
Dec '23: £4447.55
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Payday today and I'm down to £2,313.27 Still not a reformed shopping addict, but I'm trying! Paying down my debt
Aug '24: Debt-free!
Jul '24: £772.75
Jun '24: £1441.03
Apr '24: £2,313.27
Mar '24: £3,132.45
Feb '24: £3,632.45
Jan '24: £4,082.45
Dec '23: £4447.55
Read my debt-free diary3 -
Wow! Your progress is amazing. Under £2k will
be soon and it’s nearly all gone.
Gambling Addict - Acting now before it's too late. Gambling losses well over 25k.Current Situation Started Posting in Apil 24:Unsecured Personal Debt - July 2025Natwest CC 0% - £3000 (Cleared November 2024)
Lloyds CC 0% £4500 - £900
Barclaycard CC 0% £12,567 - £7700
11/6/24 - 17 MonthsGamble Free - Longest in years. Gambling is an illness. Seek help. It is not worth your life.2 -
Thank you @Lonelygambler Best of luck on your own debt-free journey! Paying down my debt
Aug '24: Debt-free!
Jul '24: £772.75
Jun '24: £1441.03
Apr '24: £2,313.27
Mar '24: £3,132.45
Feb '24: £3,632.45
Jan '24: £4,082.45
Dec '23: £4447.55
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How are you getting on changingmyways23?
Mortgage - £2338.07 paid off Feb 2023 BTL 1 £51,089.10 £35789.36 paid off July 2025 BTL 2 £81,504.52 BTL 3 £77,497.020 -
@craftingmad Thanks for checking in - I've forgotten to update for a while! I'm down to £1,441. Paying down my debt
Aug '24: Debt-free!
Jul '24: £772.75
Jun '24: £1441.03
Apr '24: £2,313.27
Mar '24: £3,132.45
Feb '24: £3,632.45
Jan '24: £4,082.45
Dec '23: £4447.55
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That is amazing progress - well donechangingmyways23 said:@craftingmad Thanks for checking in - I've forgotten to update for a while! I'm down to £1,441.
Have you managed to rein the spending in a bit to help you reach that figure?Mortgage - £2338.07 paid off Feb 2023 BTL 1 £51,089.10 £35789.36 paid off July 2025 BTL 2 £81,504.52 BTL 3 £77,497.020 -
Thank youcraftingmad said:
That is amazing progress - well donechangingmyways23 said:@craftingmad Thanks for checking in - I've forgotten to update for a while! I'm down to £1,441.
Have you managed to rein the spending in a bit to help you reach that figure?
Yes, I've been doing a bit better with my spending! Still spend here and there, but much less now I've dedicated more funds to paying off debt (and, once it's paid off, that money will be dedicated towards savings). Hoping to make my final debt payment end of July!Paying down my debt
Aug '24: Debt-free!
Jul '24: £772.75
Jun '24: £1441.03
Apr '24: £2,313.27
Mar '24: £3,132.45
Feb '24: £3,632.45
Jan '24: £4,082.45
Dec '23: £4447.55
Read my debt-free diary4
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