My grandmother’s secret: I mixed fabric softener with mothballs and cleaned out every cupboard in the house.

August 27, 2025 by admin

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## 🧴 How to Make Grandmother’s Cupboard Cleaner

### ✨ Ingredients:

* 2 cups warm water
* 2 tablespoons liquid fabric softener
* 2 crushed mothballs (or a small handful if using flakes)
* Spray bottle or clean cloth

> 🔔 *Optional: Add a few drops of essential oil (like lavender or lemon) to boost the scent even more.*

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### 🧼 Instructions:

1. **Crush the mothballs** (carefully — they are potent!) and dissolve them in warm water.
2. Add the fabric softener and mix gently.
3. Pour into a spray bottle, or dip a clean cloth into the solution.
4. Wipe down the inside of your cupboards, pantry shelves, or even dresser drawers.
5. Leave doors open to air out for 30–60 minutes.

**Result?**
Every cupboard felt like it had a fresh start — clean, smooth to the touch, and totally pest-free.

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## 🐜 Why You’ll Love It

* Keeps moths, roaches, and ants away
* Removes dust, grime, and musty smells
* Leaves a soft, fresh scent instead of harsh chemicals
* A little goes a long way
* **Budget-friendly**, using items you probably already have

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## ⚠️ A Note on Safety

Mothballs contain strong chemicals (usually naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene), so use with caution:

* Keep away from children and pets
* Wear gloves when handling
* Don’t use in areas where food is directly stored — use only on shelves, not on dishes or food containers
* Ensure proper ventilation while cleaning

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## 👵 Final Thoughts

Grandmother always had a knack for turning the simplest ingredients into the most effective solutions — and this one was no exception. What seemed like an odd mixture ended up being one of the **best deep-cleaning hacks** I’ve ever used in my home.

It’s not flashy, but it works — and sometimes, that’s all you need.

So next time your cupboards feel stale, cluttered, or buggy, try this old-school trick. Grandma would be proud.

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