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A '''cedar closet''' is a [[closet]] made of or lined with significant amounts of cedar [[wood]]. Cedar has a smell that is pleasant to most people, but disliked by many [[bug]]s, especially moths. This makes it useful for storing clothes and keeping away the moths that will often eat and make holes in cloth. |
A '''cedar closet''' is a [[closet]] made of or lined with significant amounts of cedar [[wood]]. Cedar has a smell that is pleasant to most people, but disliked by many [[bug]]s, especially moths. This makes it useful for storing clothes and keeping away the moths that will often eat and make holes in cloth. |
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When the scent of a cedar closet becomes less strong, you can strengthen it by sanding it. |
When the scent of a cedar closet becomes less strong, you can strengthen it by sanding it. |
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| + | Cedar closets or chests are more effective at pest control when the door or lid is kept closed. This allows the scent to grow stronger and may also physically block or discourage some [[pest]]s. |
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* [[clothing]] |
* [[clothing]] |
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* [[storage]] |
* [[storage]] |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | * eHow has several articles related to [http://www.ehow.com/cedar-closet/ Cedar Closet]s |
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| + | * wikiHow on [http://www.wikihow.com/Revive-an-Aromatic-Cedar-Closet How to Revive an Aromatic Cedar Closet] |
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| + | * ''This Old House'' on [http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/asktoh/question/0,,1582747,00.html Installing a Cedar Closet Liner] |
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Latest revision as of 12:52, 26 May 2011
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Big Cedar Tree, (tiny girl) Olympic National Park
A cedar closet is a closet made of or lined with significant amounts of cedar wood. Cedar has a smell that is pleasant to most people, but disliked by many bugs, especially moths. This makes it useful for storing clothes and keeping away the moths that will often eat and make holes in cloth.
A closet or chest can be lined with cedar or actually constructed of cedar wood.
Tips and Hints
When the scent of a cedar closet becomes less strong, you can strengthen it by sanding it.
Cedar closets or chests are more effective at pest control when the door or lid is kept closed. This allows the scent to grow stronger and may also physically block or discourage some pests.
Related
- moth balls
- clothing
- storage
- cedar chest
References
- eHow has several articles related to Cedar Closets
- wikiHow on How to Revive an Aromatic Cedar Closet
- This Old House on Installing a Cedar Closet Liner