Moth Protection Calculator

Cedar and lavender quantities for natural moth protection.

Storage volume (cu ft)

Vulnerable garments

Ventilation level

Cedar refresh interval (months)

Tab to move between fields

Cedar blocks needed

Cedar hangers recommended6

Lavender sachets needed11

Cedar refreshes per year2

Initial setup cost ($)$62.50

Annual maintenance ($)$28.00

Protection score (0-100)100

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Storage volume (cu ft), Vulnerable garments, and Ventilation level.
Set Cedar refresh interval (months).
Review the Cedar blocks needed result.
Use Cedar hangers recommended and Lavender sachets needed to inform your decision.

How the result changes with Storage volume (cu ft)

Storage volume (cu ft): Total enclosed storage volume in cubic feet. A standard closet is ~20-40 cu ft.
Vulnerable garments: Number of wool, silk, cashmere, or fur items stored. Moths target animal fibers.
Ventilation level: 0=Sealed container/bag, 1=Closet with door, 2=Open rack/shelf.
Cedar refresh interval (months): How often you plan to sand cedar to refresh the oils. 6 months is typical.

Cedar blocks needed: Number of standard cedar blocks (approx 4×2 inches each).
Cedar hangers recommended: Cedar hangers that both protect and support garments.
Lavender sachets needed: Number of lavender sachets for secondary moth deterrence.
Cedar refreshes per year: How many times per year to sand cedar surfaces.
Initial setup cost ($): Estimated one-time cost for cedar blocks, hangers, and lavender.
Annual maintenance ($): Yearly cost for lavender replacement and cedar sanding supplies.
Protection score (0-100): Overall moth protection coverage rating.

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Storage volume (cu ft) = 20, Vulnerable garments = 10, Ventilation level = 1, Cedar refresh interval (months) = 6 = 4 input(s) provided
Calculate Cedar blocks needed
Cedar blocks needed
11 = 11
Calculate Cedar hangers recommended
Cedar hangers recommended
6 = 6
Calculate Lavender sachets needed
Lavender sachets needed
11 = 11