Moth spray comparison 2026

The best Moth sprays, compared.

A moth spray is a liquid a UK household uses against clothes moths or carpet moths, or a scented mist sold to freshen wool and deter moths. Larvae make the holes.

A moth spray is a liquid a UK household uses against clothes moths or carpet moths, or a scented mist sold to freshen wool and deter moths. Larvae make the holes. Adults of the common clothes moth do not feed, so killing only the moths you can see can leave larvae in hems, folds and carpet edges. Vacuum and clean the textiles before you spray. You recognise a suitable moth spray by the pest, a claim to kill eggs or larvae, the pack, and the label on pets and re-entry. Holes in wool point to clothes moths, webbing in flour to a pantry moth, and hairy larvae to carpet beetles.

Best overall

Rentokil PSC100

7.9/10∼ £6

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Best value

Rentokil PSC100

Acana fresh linen 500 ml

Zero In ZER434M six-pack

Acana lavender 275 ml

Acana fresh linen 275 ml

Clothes Doctor knitwear mist

7.9/10

9.0/10

9.1/10

8.9/10

7.3/10

∼ £6

∼ £13

∼ £17

∼ £9

∼ £15

4.4(724)

4.4(277)

4.3(5,251)

4.3(1,663)

4.3(180)

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Personal buying guide

Which moth spray fits?

2 short questions, one recommendation from this comparison.

Question 1 of 2

Do you already have larval damage?

The best Moth sprays in detail

Rank 1

Rentokil PSC100

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Our view

Rentokil PSC100 is the cheapest capture in the set at £5.90, with 4.4 from 724 reviews. The listing is thin: model PSC100, a black can, dimensions, and a bullet that says 300 ml. It does not name an active, a pest beyond the product name, or a protection interval. Reviews often say carpet or wardrobe moths dropped, and also describe a strong smell, a return of moths after about two weeks, a detached cap, and one buyer who says a later can stopped killing on contact. It does not take the best-value badge because the active is unnamed. Rentokil’s DIY page says that spray has been discontinued. Do not copy an active from another listing onto this can.

Pros

Lowest captured shelf price
4.4 from 724 reviews
Many reviews describe a clear drop in moths

Cons

No active, interval, or coverage on the listing
Smell and detached caps in reviews
One review says a later formula no longer kills on contact

Best for: A buyer who wants the lowest tin price and accepts a thin listing.

Less suitable: Anyone who needs a named active or a stated treatment area before they spray.

Specifications

Model: Rentokil PSC100
Brand: Rentokil
Price: ∼£6
Customer rating: 4.4/5(724)
Spray type: Aerosol can
Stated action: Clothes moth killer
Pack: 1 can

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Common questions

What is the can size on the listing?

Dimensions are 4.8 x 4.8 x 23.7 cm and 180 g. A bullet says 300 ml. There is no liquid-volume specification field.

Does the listing name the active ingredient?

No. Do not copy an active from another listing onto this can.

What do reviews say about the smell?

Several say it is strong unless the room is aired. Others say it is not strong.

Rank 2

Acana fresh linen 500 ml

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Our view

The Acana 500 ml fresh-linen spray is £13.49, at 4.4 from 277 reviews. The listing names transfluthrin, says it kills moths, eggs and larvae, names carpet beetles, says it is non-staining, and states about 13.75 square metres, with a three-month cycle. That is the only coverage figure in this set. Among listings that name an active and score at least 80, it is the lowest price per millilitre, so it carries the best-value badge. The repeated review complaint is the trigger. The manufacturer field on the listing says henkel. Pet safety is not in the specification block.

Pros

Names transfluthrin and a coverage figure
4.4 from 277 reviews
Lowest price per ml among named-active sprays in this set
Non-staining claim on the listing

Cons

Trigger faults are a repeated review theme
277 reviews, far fewer than the 275 ml pool or Zero In
Scent too strong for some buyers

Best for: A carpet, rug or curtain job where you want a stated area and a named active.

Less suitable: A buyer who has already had a failed Acana trigger, or who needs a wardrobe aerosol.

Specifications

Model: Acana fresh linen 500 ml
Brand: Acana
Price: ∼£13
Customer rating: 4.4/5(277)
Spray type: Trigger, 500 ml
Stated action: Moths, eggs, larvae
Active: Transfluthrin
Scent: Fresh linen
Where to use: Carpets, rugs, curtains
Interval: Every 3 months
Coverage: About 13.75 m²
Carpet beetles: Yes
Non-staining: Yes
Pack: 1 x 500 ml

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Common questions

What active does the listing name?

Transfluthrin. The bullets also say it kills moths, eggs and larvae and carpet beetles.

How much area does the listing claim?

About 13.75 square metres of carpets and fabrics.

Do reviewers report a faulty trigger?

Yes. Several say the gun jets a stream or jams.

Rank 3

Zero In ZER434M six-pack

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Our view

The Zero In ZER434M six-pack is £17.21 on the captured amazon.co.uk listing, at 4.3 from 5,251 reviews, the largest review file in this set. The title says a 300 ml aerosol that kills clothing moths, larvae and eggs in wardrobes and protects for up to 12 months. The page does not name an active ingredient. Reviewers often report moths dropping or going quiet, and also report moths that were only stunned, a strong smell if the room is not aired, and one account of wheezing. It is the top pick in this set on the listing formula because of the review file and the eggs-and-larvae line. The STV 2024–25 catalogue lists ZER434 at up to 12 weeks. Read the can that arrives before you treat 12 months as the interval.

Pros

Largest review file in the set, 4.3 from 5,251
Title states a kill of moths, larvae and eggs
Six cans at the captured shelf price
Made for wardrobes and drawers on the bullets

Cons

Active ingredient not on the listing
12-month line is unverified against the can
Reviews include stunned moths and a breathing complaint

Best for: A household treating more than one wardrobe, when you want a multipack and will read the label on the can.

Less suitable: Anyone who needs the active named before they buy, or a single small room.

Specifications

Model: Zero In ZER434M six-pack
Brand: Zero In
Price: ∼£17
Customer rating: 4.3/5(5,251)
Spray type: Aerosol, 6-pack
Stated action: Moths, larvae, eggs
Where to use: Wardrobes, drawers
Interval: Up to 12 months
Pack: 6 x 300 ml

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Common questions

Does the listing name an active ingredient?

No. The captured amazon.co.uk page for this six-pack does not name one.

How long does the listing say it protects?

The title and a bullet say up to 12 months. The STV 2024–25 catalogue lists ZER434 at up to 12 weeks, so read the can.

Does the listing say it is safe around pets?

No. The sales text asks the question and the specification block does not answer it.

Rank 4

Acana lavender 275 ml

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Our view

The Acana lavender 275 ml aerosol is £8.68, with a listing line of 4.3 from 1,663 reviews shared with the fresh-linen 275 ml ASIN. It names transfluthrin, claims a kill of moths, eggs and larvae in 15 minutes, names carpet beetles, and says non-staining with a three-month cycle. It does not state square metres. Reviewers describe fewer moths and also a small bottle, a weak plunger, and jobs that needed a second pass plus hoovering. Choose it over the fresh-linen 275 ml if you want lavender and the lower of the two captured prices.

Pros

Named transfluthrin and an eggs-and-larvae claim
Lower captured price than the fresh-linen 275 ml
Large shared review pool at 4.3
Non-staining claim

Cons

No coverage figure
275 ml runs out on one job in reviews
Review pool is not independent of the other 275 ml ASIN

Best for: A first lavender can for carpets, curtains or cushions when you want a named active under £9.

Less suitable: A large carpet that needs the 500 ml coverage claim, or a buyer who dislikes lavender.

Specifications

Model: Acana lavender 275 ml
Brand: Acana
Price: ∼£9
Customer rating: 4.3/5(1,663)
Spray type: Aerosol, 275 ml
Stated action: Moths, eggs, larvae
Active: Transfluthrin
Scent: Lavender
Where to use: Carpets, curtains
Interval: Every 3 months
Carpet beetles: Yes
Non-staining: Yes
Pack: 1 x 275 ml

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Common questions

Is this a different formula from the fresh-linen 275 ml?

The listing changes the scent to lavender and the item form field says aerosol. Active, volume and the review line match the other 275 ml ASIN.

Does the listing state a coverage area?

No. Coverage is stated on the 500 ml Acana listing, not on this one.

What do reviews say about the bottle size?

Several say 275 ml was used up on one treatment.

Rank 5

Acana fresh linen 275 ml

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Our view

The Acana fresh-linen 275 ml is £8.95 and carries the same 4.3 from 1,663 rating line as the lavender aerosol. Transfluthrin, the eggs-and-larvae claim, carpet beetles, non-staining and a three-month cycle are on the bullets. The item-form field says spray, not aerosol. Country of origin is United Kingdom. The unit-count field says 12.0 count, which does not match a single 275 ml bottle, so pack size stays one. Same review themes: small bottle, plunger trouble, and results that needed hoovering.

Pros

Named transfluthrin
Fresh linen if you do not want lavender
Country of origin United Kingdom on the listing
Same stated kill claim as the other Acana cans

Cons

Captured price is higher than the lavender 275 ml
Shared review pool
Unit-count field of 12 conflicts with a single bottle

Best for: The same small fabric or carpet job as the lavender can, when you want fresh linen.

Less suitable: A buyer who can use lavender and would rather pay the lower captured price.

Specifications

Model: Acana fresh linen 275 ml
Brand: Acana
Price: ∼£9
Customer rating: 4.3/5(1,663)
Spray type: Spray, 275 ml
Stated action: Moths, eggs, larvae
Active: Transfluthrin
Scent: Fresh linen
Where to use: Carpets, curtains
Interval: Every 3 months
Carpet beetles: Yes
Non-staining: Yes
Pack: 1 x 275 ml

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Common questions

How does this differ from the lavender 275 ml?

The scent is fresh linen, the model is ACA063, and the item-form field says spray. Price on the capture is £8.95 rather than £8.68.

Are the 1,663 reviews a separate sample?

No. The rating line matches the lavender ASIN and the review text in the saved listings overlaps.

Does the listing say it is safe for pets?

No. The question is asked in the sales text and not answered in the specification block.

Rank 6

Clothes Doctor knitwear mist

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Our view

The Clothes Doctor cedarwood and vanilla mist is £15.49 for 250 ml, at 4.3 from 180 reviews. It is made in the United Kingdom and sold as a natural, vegan moth repellent for knitwear, not as a named insecticide. Reviews cluster on the scent, which some buyers love and others find faint, odd, or gone in minutes, and on pumps that fail or bottles that leak. One reviewer who already had case-bearing moths said cedar had not killed or reliably deterred them. Use it to freshen wool when you do not have larvae to kill.

Pros

Made in the United Kingdom
Aimed at wool and cashmere
Scent praised by many of the 180 reviews

Cons

No named insecticide
Pump and leak complaints
Scent does not last in several reviews

Best for: Refreshing knitwear with a cedarwood and vanilla mist when you are not treating an active infestation.

Less suitable: Holes already in wool, carpet edges, or anyone who needs a stated kill of larvae.

Specifications

Model: Clothes Doctor knitwear mist
Brand: Clothes Doctor
Price: ∼£15
Customer rating: 4.3/5(180)
Spray type: Knitwear mist
Stated action: Scent deterrent
Scent: Cedar, vanilla
Where to use: Wool, cashmere
Pack: 1 x 250 ml

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Common questions

Is this an insecticide?

The listing calls it a natural moth repellent and does not name an insecticidal active.

What fabrics does the title name?

Wool, cashmere, mohair, angora and mixed-yarn knitwear.

What fails in the reviews?

Pumps that stop spraying, leaks in transit, and a scent that some buyers cannot smell after a few minutes.

How we compared

Six amazon.co.uk listings are scored from 0 to 100 with a shelf formula: stars, review count, whether the listing claims a kill of eggs or larvae, a stated interval, a named active, and a stated coverage figure. Stars can contribute up to 70 points and the review count up to 16. A larval claim adds more than a product name that only says killer, which adds more than a scent deterrent. A stated 12-month line adds more than a stated 3-month line. A named active and a coverage figure add a small amount each. The 12-month line on the highest score is the amazon.co.uk title, not a label checked against the can. This is not a larval trial. The top pick is the highest total. Best value is the lowest price per millilitre among listings that name an active and score at least 80.

Amazon star rating

66%

The captured amazon.co.uk star average, scaled so that a full five stars can contribute up to 70 points in the raw formula. Stars are not proof that larvae in a carpet edge were killed.

Review count

15%

The review count on that listing, capped. A large file ranks above a high star line from a thin sample. A count shared by two pack variants is not two independent files.

Eggs or larvae claim

11%

A listing that says it kills eggs or larvae scores above one that only says killer, which scores above a scent deterrent with no kill claim.

Stated interval

A stated 12-month line adds more than a stated 3-month cycle. The 12-month line is the title on the page, not a label checked against the can.

Named active

A listing that names an insecticidal active scores a small amount above one that leaves the active blank. The blank is not filled from another listing.

Stated coverage

A stated coverage figure, in square metres, adds a small amount. A page with no area claim does not receive those points.

Independent review

Last updated: October 2026

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Moth spray buying guide

Start with the insect, then the larval claim, then the pack and the label. A moth spray is either a liquid against clothes moths or carpet moths, or a scented mist for wool. Larvae make the holes. Adults of the common clothes moth do not feed. A spray can kill adults and still miss larvae in hems and carpet edges. Shelf prices in this capture run from about £5.90 to about £17.21. The top pick is a six-can wardrobe pack.

What is a moth spray?

A moth spray, for a UK shopper, is a liquid used against clothes moths or carpet moths, or a scented mist sold to freshen wool and deter moths. Larvae make the holes. Adults of the common clothes moth do not feed. A spray can kill adults and still miss larvae in hems and carpet edges, so vacuum and clean textiles first. Bin the vacuum waste outside. Pheromone traps attract males and do not control larvae. Confirm the insect before you buy. Holes in wool point to clothes moths.

Best for

Wardrobes, after you clean or freeze the woollens and then follow the can
Carpets, rugs or curtains when the listing states an area and an active
Knitwear you want to freshen when there are no larvae to kill

Not ideal for

Pantry moths in flour, which are a different insect
Underlay, when a surface mist is all you have
Anyone who needs a pet-safety verdict from reviews

Mistakes to avoid

1
Spraying only the moths you can see
Adults of the common clothes moth do not feed. Larvae in hems and carpet edges make the holes. A spray can kill adults and still miss those larvae. Vacuum and clean textiles first, and bin the vacuum waste outside.
2
Using cedar as a killer
Lavender and cedar do not affect larvae inside clothes or carpets. A cedarwood mist is a deterrent for knitwear when you do not already have larvae. It is the wrong product if the wool already has holes.
3
Trusting a 12-month title
The six-pack title says up to 12 months. The STV 2024–25 catalogue lists ZER434 at up to 12 weeks. Treat the title as a claim and read the can. Do not treat pantry moths with a clothes-moth can, and do not stop at a male pheromone trap.

What to weigh up

Pest, larval claim and active

High

Confirm the insect first. Holes in wool point to clothes moths. Webbing in flour is a pantry moth. Hairy larvae can be carpet beetles. A clothes-moth can does not become a pantry treatment because the word moth is on the label. If you already have damage, prefer a listing that states a kill of larvae or eggs. English Heritage says lavender and cedar do not affect larvae inside clothes or carpets, so a scent mist is a deterrent, not a cure.

Pack, coverage and the interval on the can

High

Match the pack to the surface. A 275 ml bottle is a small job, and reviews of those cans say one treatment can empty the bottle. The 500 ml listing states about 13.75 square metres of carpets and fabrics, which is the only coverage figure in this set, on a three-month cycle. A six-pack is for a repeat or more than one room. Treat protection lines as claims. The six-pack title says up to 12 months. The STV 2024–25 catalogue lists that model at up to 12 weeks.

Which option suits you?

Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.

More than one wardrobe

You will clean or freeze woollens first, then spray only where the can allows, and you have more than one wardrobe. The Zero In ZER434M six-pack, six 300 ml aerosols, is about £17.21, with 4.3 from 5,251 reviews. The title says it kills clothing moths, larvae and eggs and protects for up to 12 months. The listing does not name an active, and the STV 2024–25 catalogue lists ZER434 at up to 12 weeks. Read the can. It is a weak match if you need the active named before you buy.

Our recommendation

Zero In ZER434M six-pack

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Carpet, rug or curtain

Pile is missing at carpet edges, or you are treating rugs and curtains, and you want a stated area and a named active. The Acana fresh-linen 500 ml is about £13.49, with 4.4 from 277 reviews. It names transfluthrin and about 13.75 square metres, on a three-month cycle. A surface mist should not be expected to treat underlay. The repeated review complaint is the trigger. Leave it if you need a wardrobe aerosol.

Our recommendation

Acana fresh linen 500 ml

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Knitwear, no larvae to kill

You want a cedarwood and vanilla mist on wool or cashmere, and you do not already have larvae in the clothes. The Clothes Doctor knitwear mist is about £15.49 for 250 ml, with 4.3 from 180 reviews. It is sold as a natural moth repellent, not as a named insecticide. Pump faults and a scent that fades are the review complaints. Leave it if you already have holes in wool.

Our recommendation

Clothes Doctor knitwear mist

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Common questions about Moth sprays

Which moth spray is the top pick in 2026?

The top pick is the Zero In ZER434M six-pack, six 300 ml aerosols, at about £17.21. It is the highest score in this set: 4.3 from 5,251 amazon.co.uk reviews, the largest file here, and the title says it kills clothing moths, larvae and eggs. The page does not name an active. The 12-month line is the title. The STV 2024–25 catalogue lists ZER434 at up to 12 weeks. This is a shelf sort, not a larval trial.

Which moth spray is the best value?

The best value is the Acana fresh-linen 500 ml, at about £13.49, with 4.4 from 277 reviews. It names transfluthrin, claims a kill of moths, eggs and larvae, names carpet beetles, and states about 13.75 square metres on a three-month cycle. Among listings that name an active and score at least 80, it is the lowest price per millilitre. The repeated review complaint is the trigger. The cheaper tin at about £5.90 does not name an active, so it does not take this place.

How much does moth spray cost?

Captured amazon.co.uk prices on 19 October 2026 run from about £5.90 to about £17.21. About £5.90 is the Rentokil PSC100 can. About £8.68 and £8.95 are the two Acana 275 ml cans. About £13.49 is the Acana 500 ml. About £15.49 is the Clothes Doctor 250 ml mist. About £17.21 is six Zero In cans, about £2.87 a can by division, not a separate offer. A named-active bottle in this set sits around £9 to £14 as a rule of thumb.

Does a moth spray kill the larvae?

Larvae make the holes. Adults of the common clothes moth do not feed. A spray can kill adults and still miss larvae in hems and carpet edges, so vacuum and clean first, and bin the vacuum waste outside. Prefer a listing that states a kill of larvae or eggs if you already have damage. Lavender and cedar do not affect larvae inside clothes or carpets. A scent mist is a deterrent, not a cure. A review is not a larval trial.

Is the 12-month protection line checked?

No. The Zero In six-pack title and a bullet say up to 12 months. That line was not checked against the can that arrives. The STV 2024–25 catalogue lists ZER434 at up to 12 weeks. Acana bullets in this set say every 3 months. Treat every protection line as a claim, then follow the label on the can in your hand. A review is not the authorisation.

Is a cedar mist an insecticide?

No. The Clothes Doctor cedarwood and vanilla mist is sold as a natural moth repellent for wool and cashmere. The listing does not name an insecticidal active. Reviews cluster on the scent and on pumps that fail or bottles that leak. One reviewer who already had case-bearing moths said cedar had not killed or reliably deterred them. Use it to freshen knitwear when you do not have larvae to kill.

When should I call a professional?

Call a professional when damage runs through several rooms or into underlay, when you cannot tell a clothes moth from a carpet beetle, when someone cannot leave the room, or when bats may roost there. A surface mist should not be expected to treat underlay. BPCA points major infestations to a member firm. Spraying only flying adults, stopping at a trap, or treating pantry moths with a clothes-moth can are the usual mistakes.

Do pheromone traps replace a moth spray?

No. Pheromone traps attract male moths and show that adults are present. They do not control larvae, and they do not replace a treatment of the textiles. Traps in the guidance are male-only. If you want the monitor set beside a spray, use the clothes moth trap comparison. Bin vacuum waste outside. Do not empty the vacuum indoors, and do not treat a pantry moth with a clothes-moth can.

Our verdict

The top pick is the Zero In ZER434M six-pack, six 300 ml aerosols, at about £17.21. It is the highest score: 4.3 from 5,251 reviews, the largest file in this set, and the title says it kills clothing moths, larvae and eggs. The listing does not name an active. The 12-month line is the amazon.co.uk title. The STV 2024–25 catalogue lists ZER434 at up to 12 weeks, so read the can before you treat 12 months as the interval. Reviews include moths that were only stunned, a strong smell if the room is not aired, and one account of wheezing. The best value is the Acana fresh-linen 500 ml at about £13.49. It names transfluthrin, states about 13.75 square metres, and is the lowest price per millilitre among listings that name an active and score at least 80. Rentokil PSC100 is cheaper at about £5.90 and does not qualify, because the captured page does not name an active. The repeated complaint on the 500 ml is the trigger. None of these scores is a larval trial.

Best overall

Rentokil PSC100

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Best value

Acana fresh linen 500 ml

About £13.49, the lowest price per millilitre among listings that name an active and score at least 80, with about 13.75 square metres stated.

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Editorial

Peter F.

Editor

DIY & toolsPest controlMoth spray

Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.

Updated: October 2026

8 sources checked

Guides to Moth sprays

Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.

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Sources

Public UK sources used for this comparison. Shelf prices, stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk figures captured for these six listings. Last checked 19 October 2026.

Natural History Museum clothes moth guide (retrieved 19 October 2026)
English Heritage clothes moth guideline (retrieved 19 October 2026)
HSE using biocides (retrieved 19 October 2026)
BPCA moth control advice (retrieved 19 October 2026)
Southwark Trading Standards mothball leaflet (retrieved 19 October 2026)
Which? how to get rid of clothes moths (retrieved 19 October 2026)
Rentokil DIY moth products (retrieved 19 October 2026)
STV 2024–25 catalogue (retrieved 19 October 2026)

This page contains affiliate links to amazon.co.uk. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Prices, stars and review counts are the UK listing lines captured for these six products. We did not run a larval trial.

Moth spray comparison 2026

Which moth spray fits?

The best Moth sprays in detail

Rentokil PSC100

Our view

Acana fresh linen 500 ml

Our view

Zero In ZER434M six-pack

Our view

Acana lavender 275 ml

Our view

Acana fresh linen 275 ml

Our view

Clothes Doctor knitwear mist

Our view

How we compared

Moth spray buying guide

What is a moth spray?

Best for

Not ideal for

Mistakes to avoid

Spraying only the moths you can see

Using cedar as a killer

Trusting a 12-month title

What to weigh up

Pest, larval claim and active

Pack, coverage and the interval on the can

Which option suits you?

More than one wardrobe

Carpet, rug or curtain

Knitwear, no larvae to kill

Common questions about Moth sprays

Our verdict

Guides to Moth sprays

Related comparisons

Sources