why moth balls and neem leaves are used for storing woolen
Answers
Answer:
Busy packing away your winter clothes? Go for Azadirachta indica (neem) or tobacco leaves instead of naphthalene balls to preserve woollens from damage, say the experts.
Storing winter dresses is a huge responsibility, especially when one wants to preserve the fabric, freshness and colours of the garments for the next season. Experts suggest that woollies are safe if kept with organic items.
"Before storing the woollens away, wash them in lukewarm water...never in too hot or extremely cold water. Put camphor tablets or clove in between folds of the woollen items," designer Aniket Satam told IANS.
"Delicate embroidered pieces should be wrapped in butter paper. One can also use organic items like Azadirachta indica (neem) or tobacco leaves instead of naphthalene balls to save woollens from damage," he added.
Answer:
Woollen and silk clothes need to be kept in the sun for a few hours,then washed and dry cleaned before they are stored and while storing we should put mothballs and dry neem leaves since they keep away insects that may feed on such clothes and destroy them.
Explanation: