How to clean the inside of a closet

First, empty it completely. Then use vinegar and newspaper. How to make natural moth and woodworm repellents.

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How to clean the inside of the wardrobe
La cleaning the closets, which goes hand in hand with the goal of tidying up, does not necessarily mean giving in to the use of chemical and industrial products. There are several natural remedies, and some little tricks, which allow you to do the same thing, even faster and with better results. wardrobes are attacked from many sides. From our side disorder, from poor cleanliness, from insects which present themselves as killers in the guise of wefts (which destroy fabrics and textiles) and woodworms (slow wood eaters). At this point, for avoid waste, just think of the cost of fixing, assuming it is possible, a drawer affected by woodworms, or think of the clothes we accumulate without ever using them, direct intervention is necessary. In two respects: the decluttering which allows you to empty the cupboards, which we have talked about by providing all the details and indications in this article, and the internal and external cleaning of doors, drawers, and spaces where our clothes or our objects in general are kept.

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When to clean closets

Wardrobes are usually cleaned out when the seasons change. It's a good opportunity, as when you change your wardrobe, you have the chance to declutter, completely empty the closet, and proceed with a thorough cleaning. But in reality, any time of the year is suitable A fundamental task for our domestic lifestyles. A good compromise, between the right level of hygiene and protection and possible obsessions, could be to clean out your closets every three months.

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Natural remedies to clean the closet

But let's take a closer look at how to clean a wardrobe. property, without the help of external collaborators, in a very simple and natural way, and with minimal costs. In short: without wasting anything, and with the satisfaction of having done something useful, even with a touch of fun. Here is the procedure and the most effective ingredients.

Necessary

  • Microfiber cloth
  • White vinegar
  • Newspaper sheets
  • Marseille soap (alternatively)

Method

  • Empty the closet completely, door by door, before proceeding with any cleaning. Cleaning a closet with clothes piled up inside is unthinkable; it would be like cleaning the inside of a car with the passengers still in their seats.
  • Also keep in mind that, in addition to being an obstacle to you, the objects left in the closet when cleaning, they might make you panic about complicated work, and discourage you in the activity you are doing.
  • delete clothes, dresses, garments, toys, books: everything what stored in cupboards and you don't need itCleaning out a closet is the perfect time to engage in this other form of cleansing—lightening—and always remember that with the things you don't use, you can make other people happy. With the simple gesture of giving.
  • Get busy clearing away the dirt Using a microfiber cloth soaked in white vinegar, be careful not to put clothes and items back in the closet until they're completely dry.
  • Use a degreasing cloth,  in order to keep away small insects or parasites that may be present inside the furniture.
  • Put inside the closet, the newspaper sheets, spreading them out on the shelves. Do this only when you've noticed that the cabinet is now completely dry.
  • Keep the “butterflies” away. Newspaper ink will quickly do its job. Insects, especially moths, don't like it.
  • Wait 24 hours, check again that everything is dry. Remove the newspapers and then proceed to put the things back in order inside the closet.
  • Alternatively with vinegar, you can use Marseille soapWith a few drops of essential oil.

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There are several products on the market against intestines and woodworms. You are free to buy them, but it is certainly not the most sustainable solution, both from an environmental point of view (risk of indoor pollution) and from an economic point of view (they are expensive products). Much better are natural remedies like those we propose in these specific articles for moths and woodworms. In general, citrus fruits, from oranges to lemons, and cinnamon are effective for moths. For woodworms, the best natural remedies start with eucalyptus andcedar oil or bergamot.

How to remove dust

Cleaning a closet will never be effective if you have first dusted it well, inside and out.
  • Use a slightly damp microfibre cloth to remove dust.
  • Start from the outside and then move to the inside areas, drawer by drawer.
  • Mix 500 ml of water with 500 ml of vinegar.
  • After the cloth, lightly apply the mixture. Let it dry naturally and then wipe it again with the cloth.
  • Rub a small amount of the cleaner over the surface of the cabinet. bergamot oil brings hygiene and perfume.

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