While summer brings ice cream, holidays, and lighter evenings, it also brings pesky moths that can damage clothing and homes. An £11 item from Lakeland's spring sale is receiving rave reviews for tackling the problem.
The Moth Problem
Moth eggs typically hatch in spring and summer, making April a prime time for finding these insects in various rooms. As people prepare to take summer clothes out of storage, discovering bitten items can be frustrating and costly. According to Moth Stop, it is not the moths themselves that nibble clothes but their larvae, which are notoriously hard to spot.
An Affordable Solution
A woman has shared a product that 'works amazingly well' at ridding homes of moths. The Moth Stop Carpet Moth Killer and Freshener Spray, in a cotton fresh scent, is on sale at Lakeland for £11.19, reduced from £13.99. She described how the spray effectively cleared cupboards, a cloakroom, and a loft conversion of the pests.
She said: "Moth stop works amazingly well, must be repeated as directed. Kept finding little moths on walls, then found the damage. They were breeding in carpeted cupboards in the loft conversion, linen cupboard and cloakroom, all dark undisturbed places. Threw what remained of the carpet out, gave serious dousing of moth stop to the wood floors and carpeted rooms, month later slightly less wet spray, and 3 monthly since. No moths for a month, touch wood, 3rd respray next month. I advise: don't carpet dark storage areas (lay lino) and vacuum all areas regularly."
Product Details
The spray kills moths, their eggs, and larvae, and is effective on carpets and fabrics for up to three months. It can also be used against carpet beetles, silverfish, and dust mites. A 500ml bottle covers up to 25 square metres and leaves a 'cotton fresh' scent. Amazon offers the Acana Moth Killer & Freshener, Lavender 275ml for £8.95, which claims to be non-staining and acts in 15 minutes.
Alternative Products
For prevention, Lakeland offers the 10 Store & Protect Zip Seal Clothes Storage Bags at £7.99 (was £9.99) to keep delicate items safe. Homeowners can also use the LONDON MOTH KILLER 10 Premium Sticky Pheromone Moth Traps from Amazon for £17.95.
User Reviews
Other Lakeland shoppers have praised the spray. One said: "Great for quick sprays around the room. I have seen a reduction of moths making their home in my home since using it. The smell is light and I love that you can spray and leave." Another noted: "Definitely worthwhile. Very effective and easy to use. Works on wool carpets and all furnishings."
However, one reviewer was less impressed, saying it did not work in their home. Users with larger houses may need more spray, increasing costs. Despite this, most reviewers rave about the product, which can be used on carpets, rugs, curtains, throws, cushions, and more. A five-star reviewer said: "I know from previous purchase that this is an effective deterrent, also dealing with already hatched larvae." Another added: "Bought this to address carpet beetles in my teenager's bedroom with great results!"
