Why do old people like moth balls so much? I mean, Ive never heard of anyone actually having a problem with moths. Do moths really eats clothes? How long do you have to have a piece of clothing before it's destroyed by moths? I don't get it!
2006-11-18 13:53:07 · 8 answers · asked by Sara 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
With modern housing and material of clothes, it's not really the problem it used to be. But back in the day, it was a much bigger problem. Wool clothes + untreated wood + creaky/drafty houses = big moth problem.
My Grandmum's house always smelled like mothballs. To this day it reminds me of her and brings back fond memories :)
2006-11-18 13:56:25 · answer #1 · answered by Sean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a man who uses moth balls to keep away demons. Weird huh?
2006-11-18 22:21:01 · answer #2 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are from a generation where you don't just go out and buy new clothes every other week. They use things until they can't be used any more, and if they can preserve things a little longer, they save money, and the Earth's resources.
2006-11-18 21:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by T Time 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old school people did, in fact, have moth issues when they packed away the last seasons wardrobe. Nowadays, they just won't give up the old habit. My own mother , sadly, insists on using them. I hate the way her house smells, but she won't give it up!
2006-11-18 21:55:11 · answer #4 · answered by Christine B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, they do, especially anything with wool in,,,, but once you take them out of mothballs you should let the clothes air out, before you wear them.
2006-11-18 21:55:56 · answer #5 · answered by avery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually, i think it is their clothing. Old people keep alot of their clothing crammed into closets.
2006-11-18 21:55:02 · answer #6 · answered by bigbrian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what the hell is a moth?
2006-11-18 21:54:57 · answer #7 · answered by carlos g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea
2006-11-18 21:54:25 · answer #8 · answered by voodomd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋