(035) Cedarwood Balls

Do you want to take care of your knitwear in a natural and gentle way? Then these cedarwood balls are perfect for you. Cedarwood balls will protect your projects and creations thanks to their mild fragrance. These cedarwood balls emit a natural scent that deters moths and other unwelcome pests, such as silverfish and carpet beetles. Cedarwood naturally protects textiles by acting as a repellent against moths and other pests.

Cedarwood is also antibacterial and absorbs moisture as well as odors. They are highly advantageous to have placed in closets, drawers, and wardrobes. For a standard drawer 2-3 balls should be sufficient to keep pests away.

Cedarwood is mildly aromatic and emits a pleasant and gentle scent. Simply place the balls around your knitting wardrobe, in your knitting basket or in your knitting bag. Be mindful to avoid direct contact between the wood and yarn to prevent any transfer of the wood's natural oils

Over time, the balls will gradually lose their mild scent and, consequently, their natural ability to repel moths and other pests. If this occurs you can easily restore the fragrance by lightly and carefully sanding the wood. This process will the cedarwood balls as good as new and once again imparting their scent to protect your knitwear and yarn.

If stored in enclosed spaces for an extended period, cedarwood oil may penetrate the wood fibers and form small white crystals. These crystals can be easily cleaned with a soft cloth.

The cedarwood balls measure 2.5 cm in diameter and are sold individually.