Something is eating my clothes...

sandieb

IF the holes are caused by moths (case-bearing clothes moths), look for little rice-like bits which house the moths. IF there are moth larvae about, sort it quickly! I am in the process of trying to rid the house of these moths/larvae which have chomped away at the wool carpet.

IF it is due to moths, consider pheromone moth traps (apparently March/April is a good time to get them). Moth eggs can lay dormant for a couple of years.

Incidentally, we invested in some Protector C pesticide to spray on the carpets - wish we'd done it sooner rather than just use the cedarwood moth repellents. After all, they have to go somewhere when they have been repelled!

fishing-girl

overloading the washing machine can cause it too.as it forces the fabric through the holes in the drum,which then catch on the machine.
i have been guilty of this on many occasions, but do smaller loads now.

Quasar

I have had some moth problems a couple of years ago and bought some mothballs and put them here and there in cupboards and wardrobe, ie. wherever I have clothes or any other article made of fabric.

Also, as HJ says lavender works well or even some of those cheap and nasty perfumes - just soak some cottonwool with it and put in drawers. Trouble is that you yoursefl might hate the smell of it...

pebbles88

affordmylife wrote: »

all my tops are holed at the front from my jeans and this has happened when im not wearing a belt. really annoying cos even with a brand new top it happens first time i wear it.

i cant work out where or why tho cos there dont appear to be any sharp bits on them at all.

Hi,

i get this and my DH does to. ours are always our belts or when we get too close to the desk and rub against that. its true too as I havent been working for last few months and lo and behold, none of my clothes that i wear now have any holes!

HTH

mummy2jack

Thanks everyone for your replies..
I am off to work shortly so when I finish I will nip inot town and try and find some mothballs,
I am sure it isnt my washing machine as the holes look like little holes that have been nibbled..

ceridwen

What I have noticed is fair-size holes in the armpits of 2 (pretty new:mad: ) wool jumpers - and had to throw them out as a consequence. Same style jumpers from same shop - so have been wondering whether its anything to do with not having been made to usual quality by the shop concerned and having pulled at seams during wear? Dont know - will stick some lavender essential oil on cotton wool ball and hang in soapnuts muslin bag in wardrobe anyway - guess that will do trick if it is moths.?

(better yet - just located some nylon hold-up stockings still in their packs - will use them - you know you're getting older when you use nylons for purposes like this, rather than male delectation and delight - hope the moths appreciate the lacy tops - LOL).