Jan 02
Discover the Benefits of Cedar in and Around the Closet
Have you ever smelled cedar wood? It has a beautiful aroma that smells woodsy and almost a little bit like cologne, but in a very natural way. Cedar is available in the form of hangers, shoe racks and some people even line their entire closet with it.
It has been known for years that cedar wood has some natural qualities that can benefit your clothes and shoes. Here are some of the many benefits of cedar that you may not know about, and some suggestions of how to use it in your closet.
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Smell and Deodorize: Cedar is a scented wood. As said before, the aroma that the natural cedar oil gives off is very fresh and natural. If you keep your shoes in the closet, you can combat the stale old shoe smell with many different cedar products. Here are some inexpensive cedar aroma blocks that you can literally toss anywhere, in your closet organizer or boxes of out-of-season clothes, and you can even toss them right into your shoes to freshen. I also like cedar rings which slip onto the top of your clothes hangers – great for deodorizing the closet.
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Insect Repellent: Cedar wood oil is a natural insect repellent. That is why many people line their entire closet with cedar planks – it keeps moths and even fleas away, saving your clothes from insect damage.
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Durability: Cedar wood is also decay resistant, so you can be sure that it will last for many years. It is also very sturdy yet lightweight, that is why a lot of patio furniture is made of cedar. Here is a beautiful cedar shoe rack that I really like from StacksAndStacks.com – it’s a great one for anywhere in the house: the closet, in the entry or hallway, and even right outside the door.
Aroma Tip: To renew the beautiful aroma of cedar, simply sand the wood lightly with a fine sandpaper.
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