My Grandmother’s Secret: Mix Fabric Softener with Mothballs & Clean Every Cupboard in Your House

If you want a clean home, don’t miss out on this amazing tip that grandmothers say it works the best. For this cleaning hack, you need two ingredients, that is, mothballs and fabric softener. 

This cleaning trick is best for those who feel that their home isn’t clean enough, no matter how much they’re trying to keep it clean. Also, it’s great if there’s an unpleasant smell circling in your home. It will leave your furniture shiny and clean.

You can also use this cleaning DIY solution to clean other surfaces in your home. They will be squeaky clean and free of bacteria. Inexpensive, easy to make, and effective, there’s no reason not to include this cleaning solution in your cleaning routine!

DIY Cleaning Solution with Mothballs & Fabric Softener 

You will need:

30 grams of mothballs

1 l of boiling water

1 l of room-temperature water

150 ml of vinegar

50 ml of a mild detergent

2 cups of concentrated fabric softener 

How to Make It:

Place the mothballs in a plastic zipper bag. Close it and pound it until you crush them fully and you get a powdery structure. 

Transfer the powdered mothballs to a bowl and add the boiling water.

Mix until the mothballs begin to dissolve in the water. Then, add the vinegar, detergent, and softener and stir well. 

Add the room temperature water at the end. Stir and transfer the mixture into a sprayer. 

How to Use:

Spray the solution on the furniture and wipe it using a clean and dry cloth.