We aren't ready to smell like grandpa quite yet. In fact, it's not even healthy to be breathing in mothball air! Sure, mothballs are a common go-to when it comes to protecting clothing and other items ...

My parents have an antique (circa 1910) wardrobe that has gorgeous inlay. It belonged to my great-great grandparents and has been passed down in my family. My parents have offered it to me and I’m ...

Although they have a strong, offensive odor, mothballs will not keep mice away. Learn more about keeping mice away from your ...

DEAR READERS: If you inherit or have a cedar-lined chest with that awful mothball smell, here's what you can do to eliminate it. First, open the chest and let it sit outside in the sunshine and fresh ...

DEAR HELOISE: We inherited a cedar chest that my mother-in-law had put mothballs in. How do we get rid of the strong mothball odor? — Connie Sherrod, North Canton, Ohio There is nothing like mothball ...

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Dear Readers: If you inherit or have a cedar-lined chest with that awful mothball smell, here's what you can do to eliminate it. First, open the chest and let it sit outside in the sunshine and fresh ...

Dear Mary: What is a safe disinfectant for colored clothes, such as underwear and bath towels? I can’t use chlorine bleach, and since I usually wash my colored clothes in cold water, I do not feel ...

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